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So why quit a big job running several territories for EA? What appealed to you about Activision? We have a tremendous opportunity. The company is stronger than ever and with stronger European appeal than ever. Things like Guitar Hero having localised content and the deal last year for James Bond …
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Codemasters signs with GameTap
Digital distribution service to feature current and upcoming titles
Read More »No UK price cut for 360
The format holder has said that it has no plans to lower the price of the Xbox 360 in the UK, amongst rumours of a possible price drop in the US, reported Next Generation . We’re very happy with where were at the moment and have no plans to make …
Read More »MumboJumbo snaps up Hot Lava
Casual games publisher/developer MumboJumbo has acquired Russian studio Hot Lava. In the casual games space Hot Lava is best known for its work on the 7 Wonders series of games, publishedby MumbJumbo. As part of the acquisition Hot Lava CEO Matt Lichtenwalter will be come MumboJumbo’s VP of product development. …
Read More »CD Wow up for sale
Music Trading Online, trading as CD Wow, is currently seeking ‘expressions of interest’ for its assets and business. The company is selling itself as a business with a turnover of HK$500m for the year ended March 31st 2007, having appointed Borrelli Walsh as recievers. CD Wow has been trading since …
Read More »1000 cars lining up for GT5
CVG reports that Sony Japan has confirmed that a massive 1000 cars are set to appear in the upcoming Gran Turismo 5 – though it has also been suggested that only 340 of those will come bundled on the Blu-Ray disc. The rest of the content will be accessible via …
Read More »MumboJumbo acquires Hot Lava
Casual games company snaps up Russian studio
Read More »HMV sells off Japanese division for £70m
HMV has sold its Japanese business arm – made up of 62 stores and its website hmv.co.jp – for 70 million. The retailer says that the deal with DSM Investment Catorce will allow it to concentrate on countries in which it was a market leader. Chief executive Simon Fox added …
Read More »OneBigGame strikes a chord with studios
10 development companies to make game for charity-focused casual games portal
Read More »HMV takes on Waterstones MD
HMV has appointed Gerry Johnson as executive director with immediate effect. We are delighted to welcome Gerry Johnson as a new executive director,” said Carl Symon, chairman of HMV. Gerry has led the Waterstones team through the successful integration of Ottakars, and the continuing re- shaping of our books business. …
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