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Capcom: SecuROM gets a bum rap

Growing PC games force Capcom has defended controversial DRM software SecuROM, saying that the problems that some have experienced with the anti-piracy measures are more to do with publisher’s implementation than the technology itself. I think SecuROM in some form will be a part of most of the games we …

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Why OnLive is skipping E3

Mike McGarvey, the COO of controversial new streaming games service OnLive, has explained that his firm will not be attending next month’s E3 event in LA as it has no reason to talk to retail. Speaking on his blog of the fact that OnLive will supposedly eradicate the need for …

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Sing when youâ??re winning

A cornerstone of the demographic explosion in video games, SingStar is five years old today. What better time to take a look at why the series is stronger than ever. Will Freeman sat down with three of the developers in charge of the franchise at Sonyâ??s London Studioâ?¦

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Top 20 UK Indies – Part Two

GAMES CONNECTION – 01895 422322Games Connection in West Drayton is carefully managed by Av Kandola, and stocks both the latest titles, retro classics as well as pre-owned games, consoles, accessories and DVDs. The store boasts a competitive part-exchange offer and a staff of hardcore gamers, who are more than happy …

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Fallout 3 DLC goes multiplatform

Bethesda has confirmed that its three until now Xbox 360 exclusive DLC releases are heading to PS3 – along with two new downloadable offerings heading to both consoles, along with the PC. In addition, three new retail SKUs containing the various downloadable releases, as well as a complete Game of …

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John Lewis plots games expansion

Department store giant John Lewis is planning to boost its games offer ahead of the Christmas period, MCV can reveal. The development follows news that John Lewis will invest 6 million in 30 new standalone stores that will focus on its home and electrical lines, with the first new store …

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DSGi sells Hungarian stores for 1

Currys and PC World owner DSGi has sold off all nine of its Hungarian stores, which operate under the Electro World brand, for just €1 – a move that mirrors the recent sale of many of its Scandinavian outlets. However, unlike the Swedish and Finnish sell-off – which resulted in …

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SingStar Is Five

While Nintendo is given much of the credit for the demographic explosion in gaming, it is another platform holder’s internal IP that long-ago primed the mainstream players the Wii courts. Now celebrating its fifth anniversary, SingStar struck a chord with consumers when it was released in 2004. The singing game …

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