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Woolworths has recorded a fall in like-for-like sales for the 38 weeks up to the end of October, reported Marketing Week . Despite the 0.4 per cent dip, the retail chain’s total group sales were up by 16.6 per cent thanks to acquisitions and new contracts relating to its entertainment …

Electronic Arts has paid an estimated 5 million for the rights to use Lewis Hamilton’s name in a new game, according to The Sun . The tabloid believes that the game is in development for Xbox and PlayStation platforms. There is no indication in the story that EA’s investment will …

Dundee developer set for expansion beyond mobile titles

Frank Gibeau talks up advantages of recent acquisition

A new report from data analyst iSuppli shows worldwide revenue for Nintendo DS and Wii surpassed that taken by Sony on PS2, PS3 and PSP in the third quarter of each companies’ fiscal year. According to iSuppli – as reported on Gamasutra – global revenue for Nintendo DS and Wii …

French studio continues relationship with IGA

The Consumer Electronic Show is boosting the amount of floor space dedicated to video game firms by 65 per cent for the 2008 event. So far the show’s Gaming Showcase currently only lists companies such as Commodore Gaming, Entropia Universe, LumiSource and Red Beard reported Games Industry . However format …

Following the launch of a Government investigation into protecting children from violent video games and adult internet sites, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has initiated its own report looking at violence in advertising, deemed as a preventative measure to avoid any state sanctioned bans or restrictions. ASA chairman and former …

Konami’s forthcoming stealth shooter Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, due to be released at the end of this year, will now arrive in Q2 next year at the earliest, reported Next Generation . Konami has decided to delay the title’s release in order to make further improvements …

Session roster for 2008's event starts to firm up