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Publisher Sega will spend millions on promoting its greatest ever” release slate. The firm showcased its software line-up to retail at its Fast Forward event last week, revealing details of the likes of Napoleon: Total War, Alpha Protocol, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games, Aliens vs. Predator, Super …
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Wii price drop next month?
The evidence claiming the Nintendo is preparing to cut the cost of its Wii console continues to mount, with fresh indications coming this time from US retailer Wal Mart. Kotaku laid its eyes on an advance retail price listing from the North American retailer (which owns UK supermarket Asda) which …
Read More »WipEout HD speeds onto Blu-ray
SCEE has confirmed that its technically accomplished future racer WipEout HD, which to date has only been available as a download on the PlayStation Store, is to get a boxed retail release in the UK next month. The package will also include the recently released and critically applauded DLC add-on …
Read More »Thanks for the memories
Some of the UK industry’s most notable execs look back over ELSPA’s last two decade – and offer their very own congratulatory messages… It was 20 years ago today Elspa gave video gaming its sayThey’ve always gone that extra mileAnd they’re guaranteed to raise our profileSo may we introduce to …
Read More »One place left at next Pub Quiz
Top publishers and leading retailers set to compete at industry networking event on Thursday, September 24th Electronic Arts, Sega, Nintendo, Ubisoft, GAME, Gamestation, Tesco, HMV, Sainsbury’s and Amazon (winner of the May event – pictured) have all entered teams into the next MCV/Xbox 360 Pub Quiz, taking place at London’s …
Read More »Download Daze
If you’d like to learn more, from market size to competitive landscape, then you are advised to attend the ELSPA-supported London Games Conference. This event, taking place on Tuesday October 27th at BAFTA, Piccadilly is taking shape nicely. It will be the biggest ever focus on the sector here in …
Read More »250GB Movie PS3 this Xmas?
Talk in the channel concerning the possibility of Sony unveiling a 250GB PS3 Slim SKU at this month’s Tokyo Games Show is ramping up, with all signs pointing to an assortment of high-capacity bundles being readied for Christmas. A leading entertainment retailer has backed up the rumours to MCV, adding …
Read More »New event to examine digital distribution
London Games Conference already backed by format-holders and others
Read More »Sony: PSP Minis â??will probably transition to UMDâ??
As SCEEâ??s Zeno Colaco suggests Minis could be released on other platforms, including PS3
Read More »Sony Q&A: Going beyond digital
Sony Europe's Zeno Colaco explains the firm's cross-media strategies
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