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Next-gen.biz reports that the ongoing Manhunt 2 saga has taken another twist this morning as the Government has come out to defend the BBFCs ruling. A statement in response to an online petition reads: The Government is satisfied with the BBFC’s procedure and with the provisions for appeal, and will …

Auran becomes first games studio to use cultural marker highlighting locally-made product from Australia

Auran becomes first games studio to use cultural marker highlighting locally-made product from Australia

Senior directors withdraw from satellite office of localisation firm

Senior directors withdraw from satellite office of localisation firm

Swedish studio debuts version 2.0 of in-house tech at TGS

Swedish studio debuts version 2.0 of in-house tech at TGS

Microsoft has been forced to shelve any plans for an official Halo 3 midnight launch on Oxford Street due to fears from the local council. However, the platform holder has promised that over 1,000 UK retailers will open their doors at midnight to allow consumers to get their hands on …

A new ‘statement of issues’ on the Competition Commission’s website reveals four ‘theories of harm’ and six ways in which the recent acquisition could create a substantial lessening of competition. The four hypothetical ‘theories of harm’ are stated as: (a) An increase in the market power of the merged entity …

Former Sega vice president of marketing Scott Steinberg has joined SCEA in the newly created role of president of product marketing, reported Next Generation . Steinberg has also worked at Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Interactive, and entertainment companies Napster/Roxio and Liquid Audio. "We are thrilled to have Scott join our team …