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MCV sister site Develop reports that PopCap Arcade Vol 1 heads to 360 containing Bejeweled 2, AstroPop, Feeding Frenzy and Zuma, while PopCap Hits Vol 1 for PS2 boasts Bejeweled 2 and AstroPop. All the games have of course has extremely profitable runs available for download via the likes of …

Co-founder Martin Kenwright personally gained £12m

Co-founder Martin Kenwright personally gained £12m

With Microsoft’s new Falcon motherboard already making its way inside some new Xbox 360 consoles, The Mercury News’ Dean Takahashi has claimed that the platform holder is already planning the fourth revision to the Xbox 360’s architecture. The newest current version, the Falcon chipset, boasts a 65nm CPU which pumps …

With Microsoft’s new Falcon motherboard already making its way inside some new Xbox 360 consoles, The Mercury News’ Dean Takahashi has claimed that the platform holder is already planning the fourth revision to the Xbox 360’s architecture. The newest current version, the Falcon chipset, boasts a 65nm CPU which pumps …

As reported by MCV earlier today , one of a number of announcements at Nintendo’s recent press conference was that Monster Hunter 3 will be a Wii-only title – and now Capcom has explained the reasons for its change of heart. Having previously been a PlayStation-only series, Monster Hunter 3 …

As reported by MCV earlier today , one of a number of announcements at Nintendo’s recent press conference was that Monster Hunter 3 will be a Wii-only title – and now Capcom has explained the reasons for its change of heart. Having previously been a PlayStation-only series, Monster Hunter 3 …

Developer's games such as Bejewelled, Zuma and co. set for PS2 and Xbox 360 release

Developer's games such as Bejewelled, Zuma and co. set for PS2 and Xbox 360 release

One of the most recognisable names in the games industry, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime, has been named as the Grand Marketer of the Year by trade mag BrandWeek. Since making a splash in the games industry following his infamous kicking ass and taking names” speech at 2004’s E3, …