Online service has made PC a stronger platform, says Valve's director of business development

In just a few years, Valve's steam has become the leading digital distribution service for PC games new and old, with almost every major publisher using the independent developer's platform to sell its titles. We caught up with Valve's director of business development Jason Holtman to discuss the service's successâ?¦

Anticipation for Grand Theft Auto IV has reached an all-time high as Sony and Microsoft battle it out to become the console of choice for GTA fans. Certain retailers have been offering free Xbox Live points and Xbox Live membership in promotion of the 360 version of the game, whereas …

German-based retail group Metro AG has revealed that it is considering launching cross-border acquisitions in the near future as it aims to strengthen its European portfolio, prompting a rise in DSGi’s shares based on speculation that it could be the target. Follow the link to MCV’s sister site PC Retail …

All-conquering Nintendo has launched a brand new dedicated Wii Fit website ahead of the European release of its health-promoting title this Friday. The sleek Flash-heavy portal includes information about the exercises available in the game, and about fitness in general. Wii Fit has already proved a colossal success in Japan, …

Despite reports from both the other side of the Atlantic and closer to home that show gaming is continuing to defy the global economic downturn, US analyst firm Goldman Sachs has stated that it believes the market has reached its peak. Following its downgrading of US retailer GameStop’s shares, MarketWatch …

Evergreen Sega title Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games makes it a mario one-two at the top this week as it switches places with SCEE racer Gran Turismo 5 to claim second spot. Retail promotions and heavy marketing boost Sega Superstar Tennis up six places to number five this …

After MCV revealed last week that the UK games market saw its most lucrative Q1 period ever in the first three months of the year, ELSPA has applauded the figures – but warned that the Government must offer the UK tax breaks and other financial incentives to prevent talent heading …

'It is time the Government recognised the massive financial contribution we make to the UK economy,' says Jackson

Midway has announced it is to release a follow-up to its successful Wiimini-game collection Game Party. The company’s CEO Matt Booty unveiled the games at the publisher’s Gamers’ Day in Las Vegas. The first Game Party title was a big success on Wii -enjoying a stint inthe UK’s All Formats …