The war between retailers and publishers looks set to once again erupt over software pricing – with Sainsbury’s last week issuing a fierce battlecry. The supermarket chain used its entertainment conference to throw down a warning to publishers that it will not continue to swallow the cost of cutting games …

Nintendo has finally announced the release date for Metroid: Other M in the UK and Europe following a loose release window revealed last week. The space shooter adventure title will head to retail on Friday September 3rd. This puts it on the European market four days after its US launch, …

Wii karaoke game sequel We Sing Encore is to get a promotional boost at summer festival Party in the Park. Over 70,000 music fans will attend the free Leeds-based event, which will include a marquee showcasing the game from publisher Nordic Games and retailer The Hut. The game is the …

Accessories firm Impact Global Solutions will launch a new range of ‘Mini’ Wii products designed especially for the younger gamer. The collection includes a Mini Wii Remote, Mini Nunchuk, sports set, racing wheel, light sword and a child-sized Balance Board. The products will be packaged under IGS’ casual peripherals brand …

Publishers worried that proposed legislation could see major retail partners dropping violent games

Major publisher figureheads such as EA’s John Riccitiello, Sony’s Jack Tretton, Take Two’s Strauss Zelnick and Dinsey Interactive’ Graham Hopper have expressed their concern that the potential introduction of new laws controlling the sale of video games could have a major impact on the sector’s viability in North America. In …

Sony has revealed its launch titles and promotional plans for PlayStation Move in Japan, including prices and hardware bundles. The motion-sensing device will launch on October 21st – more than one month after the US and UK releases on September 19th and September 15th respectively. A Move motion controller will …

It’s only been on retail shelves for a month, but Sega has already confirmed that it won’t be publishing a sequel to Obsidian’s latest RPG release Alpha Protocol. The game was released on May 28th and wasn’t that well received by reviewers, managing an average of just 63 per cent …

Malcolm Sparrow takes a long hard look at a life in the industry, and tries to decide if it is all really worthwhile...

E3 organiser ESA was delighted by this year’s expo after seeing a sharp increase in international attendance. Exhibitors demanded that ESA attracted more foreign visitors for E3 2010, and the trade body says it has been successful, with a 30 per cent increase in overseas attendees. The company was also …