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It’s won the hearts of millions of gamers around the world, but now Swedish-made indie PC hit Minecraft has attracted its highest-profile fan yet – UK development legend Peter Molyneux. "I think Minecraft’s the best thing I’ve played in the last ten years," Molyneux told IGN. "I think Minecraft is …
Read More »Could News Corp make IGN a games platform?
News Corp could leverage its games media giant IGN to kick-start its social games business, a key executive at the company has said. Jonathan Miller, the media conglomerate’s chief of digital, said the firm has identified a business model within the booming social games space. For the full story, head …
Read More »UK iPad 2 launch could be delayed
Rumours are building that next week’s planned UK launch of the Apple iPad 2 could be delayed. A report from iSuppli estimates that at least five key components of the device (including the battery and compass) are manufactured in Japan. And with the country still suffering severe disruption following last …
Read More »What’s the main lesson Sony learnt from the PSP?
PSP was Sony’s first attempt to crack the handheld gaming space. Despite selling well over 50m units, it proved to be a tough learning experience for the platform holder. SCEE president Andrew House says one of the key problems was not understanding what consumers wanted from their handhelds. With PSP …
Read More »Sony gets Hotz’ PayPal records
A US magistrate has given Sony the right to subpoena PayPal for the personal account details of PS3 hacker George ‘geohotz’ Hotz. The platform holder hopes to discover the identity of any companies or individuals who may have helped fund the activities of Hotz between January 2009 and February 2011. …
Read More »GAME grabs MK exclusivity
Publisher Warner Interactive has announced that the Kollector’s Edition of upcoming console fighter Mortal Kombat will be available exclusively in GAME and Gamestation. The SKU will include a figurine of iconic brawlers Scorpion and Sub-Zero, a 110+ page art book and an in-game Retro Ninja Costume. Xbox 360 owners will …
Read More »Social networks trump porn in UK
The popularity of social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter has seen the sector overtake entertainment – a category that includes adult entertainment and pornography – in the online popularity tables. TechWatch reports that a new report from Experian Hitwise shows that social networks attracted 2.4bn visits in the …
Read More »Reggie delivers blow to indie devs
3DS and Wii platform holder Nintendo has said it will embrace the independent developer, but draws the line” with less-established garage outfits. Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime he would separate out the true independent developer versus the hobbyist". We are absolutely reaching out to the independent developer,” he said …
Read More »MS defends Games-On-Demand pricing
Platform holder Microsoft has once again defended what many see as the inflated prices it charges for full games downloads on its Xbox Live Games-On-Demand service. The fresh outcry comes after Halo: Reach arrived on the service at a full RRP of 49.99. "No one retailer has the lowest pricing …
Read More »Gun Loco cancelled
Gun Loco, a title that was described by publisher Square Enix as a unique sprint-action shooter” with all-new approach to the third-person shooter genre” has been cancelled. No reason has been given for the decision, with Square Enix simply announcing the move via its website (as translated by Andriasang). The …
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