The British Board of Film Classification has rejected a revised version of Rockstar’s Manhunt 2, accusing the publisher of ‘ignoring’ its suggestions for changes to the game’s content. The original version of Manhunt 2 was turned down by the BBFC in June for its ‘unremitting bleakness and callousness of tone’. …
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BBFC rejects revised Manhunt 2
The British Board of Film Classification has rejected a revised version of Rockstar’s Manhunt 2, accusing the publisher of ‘ignoring’ its suggestions for changes to the game’s content. The original version of Manhunt 2 was turned down by the BBFC in June for its ‘unremitting bleakness and callousness of tone’. …
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'Indie Developer Programme' spearheaded by mobile games publisher
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Read More »60GB PS3 to be phased out in Europe
SCEE is to discontinue the 60GB PS3 in Europe, leaving its new 40GB machine as the only available SKU in the territory. The platform holder has told MCV that is looking to sell through remaining stock of the 60GB SKU in the run up to Christmas. On Friday, the platform …
Read More »60GB PS3 to be phased out in Europe
SCEE is to discontinue the 60GB PS3 in Europe, leaving its new 40GB machine as the only available SKU in the territory. The platform holder has told MCV that is looking to sell through remaining stock of the 60GB SKU in the run up to Christmas. On Friday, the platform …
Read More »The SCi’s the limit
You’ve got to admire their bravery. The two head honchos of the company that have set the financial side of Fleet Street into a frenzy have entered into the lion’s den of an MCV interview without a PR man or corporate communications windshield in spitting distance. Surely this is the …
Read More »The SCi’s the limit
You’ve got to admire their bravery. The two head honchos of the company that have set the financial side of Fleet Street into a frenzy have entered into the lion’s den of an MCV interview without a PR man or corporate communications windshield in spitting distance. Surely this is the …
Read More »Give us gamers more titles like Halo
It’s startlingly obvious that the Halo franchise has been a success. And it deserves every plaudit, be it from retail or from the gamers themselves. Though any successful franchise always has its detractors, what is so admirable about Halo is that it is a hit due to its quality. So …
Read More »Give us gamers more titles like Halo
It’s startlingly obvious that the Halo franchise has been a success. And it deserves every plaudit, be it from retail or from the gamers themselves. Though any successful franchise always has its detractors, what is so admirable about Halo is that it is a hit due to its quality. So …
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[Guest post] Chris Rowe: Co-Dev Without the Culture Clash
AAA development used to have rough predictability. You staffed up, you shipped, you staffed down, and you kept rolling. It wasn’t always stable, but teams could stay together long enough to build momentum.
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