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Publisher Rising Star is preparing to tap into the retro market when it sends its revamp of the classic R-Type into retail next month on PSP. Based on the title originally released in the early ‘90s, R-Type Tactics will hit retail shelves on September 12th, and Rising Star hopes the …
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Sony: 160GB PS3 is limited edition
SCEE boss David Reeves has revealed that the newly-announced 160GB PS3 is a ‘limited edition’ trial SKU – and that there will be no further changes to Sony’s hardware offering ahead of peak period. Following a Leipzig Games Convention packed with new announcements, the firm confirmed to MCV this past …
Read More »DeMatteo named GameStop CEO
GameStop has promoted COO Daniel A DeMatteo to CEO – as Richard Fontaine moves upstairs to the position of executive chairman. The firm said that the moves come ‘in light of tremendous growth, impressive continued worldwide brand expansion and powerful operating metrics’. Fontaine, 66, had been GameStop’s chairman and CEO …
Read More »Empire strikes distribution deal with Advantage
Advantage will become Empire Interactive’s exclusive UK distributor from September 1st, MCV can reveal. The agreement means that all future Empire titles – including the likes of Hello Kitty, Pipe Mania, Unsolved Crimes, Jackass DS and the Xplosiv range – will sold through Advantage. This is the first time that …
Read More »Dead Space release moved forward
EA has confirmed that its exciting new sci-fi survival horror IP Dead Space has had its UK release moved forward one week – and will now hit retail on Ocotber 24th. That’s the case for the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions, anyhow. The PC incarnation will still be released on …
Read More »Walmart urges developers to go green
Games need to be built with energy-saving 'game suspension' function, says retail giant
Read More »Social Mood de la mode
If you subscribe to the Develop Daily email list, then youâ??ve surely noticed the announcement of studio closure after studio closure.
Read More »Religious Guitar Hero announced
A Christian clone of Guitar Hero is set to be launched in the US. Guitar Praise is not affiliated with the original Activision game, and allows the PC/Mac game owners to jam with Christian rock acts rather than mainstream bands. The title is advertised on the website of creator Digital …
Read More »Marketing shake-up at Gamestation
Gamestation has revealed that its current head of marketing Jon Brook will be leaving the retailer in September, with Emma Kitching and Anna Downing promoted to head of marketing and senior marketing manager respectively. Kitching joined Gamestation from Northern Foods and has gained three years of experience within the firm’s …
Read More »Batman and Beyond
Why so excited by LEGO Batman? JS: It’s the best LEGO game we’ve ever made. We’re all fans of the DC Universe and a LEGO Gotham City is the perfect playground for LEGO game fun. It’s full of great action, vehicles and characters – all of which are of the …
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