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Though most UK retailers are staying tight-lipped about Medal of Honor, UK online indie ShopTo.net has told MCV that it still intends to sell the game. ShopTo fully supports and commends the bravery of the British Soldiers fighting in all conflict areas, including Afghanistan and would never condone anything that …
Read More »Channel 4 confirms £1m games blitz
UK broadcaster Channel 4 has commissioned a number of new games based on some of its most popular TV IP. HeraldScotland reports that Dundee developers Tag Games and Dynamo have been signed up for the work, with the former making apps based on comedy Peep Show and reality series Come …
Read More »Capcom appoints new US and Euro CEO
Publisher Capcom has announced the appointment of Kazuhiko Abe as CEO and president of Capcom Europe and Capcom USA. He replaces Capcom veteran Hiroshi Tobisawa, who has moved into another position at the company. Abe, who has been at Capcom since 2003, will be responsible for the overall management of …
Read More »Online games dominate UK media usage
39 per cent of UK internet users now play online games, making it the most popular form of media consumption in the country, according to a new Ofcom report entitled ‘The Communications Market 2010 (August)’. That figure is up one per cent on Q1 2009 and takes online gaming ahead …
Read More »ELSPA responds to MOH debate
UK video games trade organisation ELSPA has hit back at Defence Secretary Liam Fox’s claims that retailers should show their support for our armed forces” by entering into a voluntary boycott of EA’s Medal of Honor. There should be absolutely no link inferred or implied regarding support for our troops …
Read More »Tesco launches drive thru service
UK supermarket Tesco has become the first to launch a drive thru service with the arrival of a new trial in its Baldock Extra store in Hertfordshire. Customers can place their order online as normal and then reserve a two-hour slot at which they can collect from participating stores. Staff …
Read More »ANALYSIS: Nintendo piracy
The DS is the most successful games machine of all time. It has sold over 132 million units since its 2004 debut and has housed some of the most successful video games ever released. But there’s a problem. Since 2007, DS piracy cards – such as the infamous R4 – …
Read More »Nintendo vs The Pirates
The DS is the most successful games machine of all time.It has sold over 132 million units since its 2004 debut and has housed some of the most successful video games ever released. But there’s a problem. Since 2007, DS piracy cards – such as the infamous R4 – have …
Read More »Develop Quiz: Reserve your place for next month
Does your company boast the brainiest staff in the development industry? Not booked your table at the Develop Quiz? Then you need to act fast to secure your place – and the chance to win some top prizes – as only eight tables remain. The Develop Quiz takes place on …
Read More »Gem signs 505 Games
Grease publisher 505 Games will have its titles distributed in the UK via Gem. The firm is one of the biggest DS publishers in the UK, thanks to the likes of the Cooking Mama series. Gem Logistics will handle its primary distribution, beginning with Grease on August 27th. We are thrilled …
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