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After strong performances across the rest of the world, new entry Halo 3 has debuted in the Australian charts straight in at number one, while FIFA 08 also does well with its tri-format positioning – coming in at number two on PS2, four on PS3 and six on Xbox 360. …

Ambitious UK publisher Oxygen has confirmed it is to set up a US office to handle its sales, first party and developer relations in the region – as revealed by MCV in September. The Northern Californian based operation will be headed up by experienced industry staff, such as former Sony …

Ambitious UK publisher Oxygen has confirmed it is to set up a US office to handle its sales, first party and developer relations in the region – as revealed by MCV in September. The Northern Californian based operation will be headed up by experienced industry staff, such as former Sony …

The reason for the move is essentially that Virgin Group overlord Richard Branson no longer sees entertainment retail as core to the group’s business. Exactly what Virgin Group’s core business might be is becoming increasingly blurry these days – it is hard to imagine a focal point between such wildly …

The reason for the move is essentially that Virgin Group overlord Richard Branson no longer sees entertainment retail as core to the group’s business. Exactly what Virgin Group’s core business might be is becoming increasingly blurry these days – it is hard to imagine a focal point between such wildly …

Former Sega vice president of marketing Scott Steinberg has joined SCEA in the newly created role of president of product marketing, reported Next Generation . Steinberg has also worked at Crystal Dynamics, Eidos Interactive, and entertainment companies Napster/Roxio and Liquid Audio. "We are thrilled to have Scott join our team …

Following the tragic death of Scottish rally driver Colin McRae, his five-year-old son Johnny, six-year-old Ben Porcelli, and friend Graeme Duncan at the weekend, Codemasters (which has the Colin McRae video game licence) has officially paid tribute to the man, stating: He will never be forgotten…” Everyone at Codemasters, especially …

Following months of speculation, Nintendo’s US based senior vice president of marketing and corporate communication has confirmed that he will be leaving the format holder in December. The initial rumours that Harrison and other top execs would leave the firm emerged In June, when the decision was made to move …

Following numerous forum reports that Xbox live users have been targeted by phishing scams – fraudulent activity intended to illegally gain usernames, passwords and credit card details – Microsoft has confirmed the threat and stated that it has taken action to help protect our subscribers’ accounts.” The scams take the …

The rise in popularity of casual gaming has led executives at GameStop, the leading US games retailer, to adjust its in store and marketing strategies. The changes are designed to better attract and accommodate those outside hardcore gaming circles. One of the first key implementations will be the addition two …