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BBC iPlayer hits Wii

Wii users will be able to stream a plethora of BBC programmes from midnight tonight, when a message will be sent to all UK-based Wii consoles currently connected to the internet informing users of the new service. Existing Wii owners will then be able to watch BBC iPlayer content through …

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Motorstorm 2 targets Christmas

Motorstorm 2, the sequel to the PS3 launch title, is coming this Christmas according to the BBC. The game is said to move away from the muddy environments of the first game and will now take place in more tropical locations. "Gamers will be able to race around a lush …

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BBC content coming to Xbox Live?

Microsoft is in discussions with the BBC to bring the Corporation’s programmes to Xbox Live. According to The Times , Ross Honey, senior director for media at Microsoft’s content and partner strategy group, confirmed the company had spoken to the BBC and several other European media companies. We are working …

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BBC refutes development claims

The BBC has refuted circulating reports that it is to unveil a new games development strategy at the Edinburgh Interactive Festival next week. The Scotsman claimed that BBC Vision boss Simon Nelson would reveal the details in his keynote at the event. However a BBC rep said: "Simon Nelson controller …

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BBC to return to games development?

The BBC plans to ‘beef up’ its strategy for gaming and return to games development, according to a report in Scotland on Sunday, with the first word about the corporation’s plans to be unveiled at next week’s Edinburgh Interactive Festival. Simon Nelson, controller for multi-platform and portfolio of BBC Vision, …

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