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What was the thinking behind the new identity?Chris Peacock: The industry has been evolving for many years and it has had a major effect on distribution. Gem have over 23 years’ experience in supplying UK retail. However we have changed significantly over the years to grow with the demands of …

The always generous Nintendo gang have thrown five copies of Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree into the prize pot this week. To be in with a chance of winning them, simply answer the following question, which can be found within Nintendo’s Recommended Extra supplement, which comes with every copy of …

The always generous Nintendo gang have thrown five copies of Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree into the prize pot this week. To be in with a chance of winning them, simply answer the following question, which can be found within Nintendo’s Recommended Extra supplement, which comes with every copy of …

CEO of Japanese giant clarifies expansion stance citing need for development and distribution deals

CEO of Japanese giant clarifies expansion stance citing need for development and distribution deals

At Leipzig, SCEE announced a series of exciting technological enhancements to PS3 and PSP. They are no doubt crucial to long term cross platform consumption and broad media supply for both devices. However, the industry reaction was luke warm because what the industry needs now is games, games and more …

At Leipzig, SCEE announced a series of exciting technological enhancements to PS3 and PSP. They are no doubt crucial to long term cross platform consumption and broad media supply for both devices. However, the industry reaction was luke warm because what the industry needs now is games, games and more …

Activision plans to go head-to-head with its rivals by speeding into the popular racing game category following the acquisition of driving game specialist Bizarre Creations, says Euro boss Joerg Trouvain (pictured). The purchase of the Liverpool studio sees the top five publisher finally secure a foothold amongst UK games development …

Activision plans to go head-to-head with its rivals by speeding into the popular racing game category following the acquisition of driving game specialist Bizarre Creations, says Euro boss Joerg Trouvain (pictured). The purchase of the Liverpool studio sees the top five publisher finally secure a foothold amongst UK games development …

Manchester-based developer Blade Interactive Studios is to begin publishing its own titles. The firm will self-publish the follow-up to the successful World Snooker Championship 2007, shortening the name to WSC Real 2008. It is now on the hunt for a distribution deal, and says this will be made ‘imminently’. Blade …