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About five years ago I bought my son a PlayStation console. He had received some money for his birthday and decided to buy a game. Off we went into town to a well-known music shop, where he and his sister purchased a game with a picture of a car on …
Read More »Violence in video games and its effect on children
Both views are valid, and supported by scientific studies but this dichotomy is too simplistic. Whether a video game will increase violent behaviour in the child playing it depends on so many other factors. I would argue that there are some children who could play the most violent games without …
Read More »EA looking to open game studio in India
GM of Electronic Arts India says publisher is studying region for potential game studio
Read More »US online revenue will treble to $583m in 2007 says report
Downloadable revenues outpacing every other sector in the industry, according to IDC and IDG survey
Read More »Guitar Hero III hits Europe next month
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, the first title in the series to be handled by Tony Hawk’s developer Neversoft, will arrive on Xbox 360, PS3, Wii and PS2 on November 23rd across European territories, publisher Activision has confirmed. The game features a wide selection of rock classics, including artists …
Read More »Blitz announces more educational open days
Events once again open up game studio to lecturers and students
Read More »MochiAds partners with MyGame.com
Partnership to give Flash game developers bigger revenue potential
Read More »Takahashi: Sony pleaded with developers
Mercury News reporter and noted Microsoft insider Dean Takahashi has claimed that Sony has been in discussion with third parties to ensure that support remains strong for its PS3, but that in his opinion the company’s software offering will not ensure a strong Christmas. In the wake of the recent …
Read More »Microsoft cuts 360 price in Japan
The Japanese arm of Microsoft has announced that it is to cut the price of both of its Xbox 360 hardware bundles in Japan and introduce a new pack to try and win over Japanese consumers throughout the busy Christmas season. Effective from November 1st, the existing Core bundle will …
Read More »E For All attracts 18,000
The inaugural E for All show drew to a close yesterday, with organisers IDG World Expo estimating attendees to be in the region of 18,000. An audience made up of gamers, developers, retailers, and members of the media were given the opportunity to sample forthcoming games, enter tournaments and sit …
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