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Microsoft has confirmed that it has signed a deal with The Really Useful Group to bring a number of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s greatest musical hits to Xbox 360 karaoke title Lips. The development follows the exclusive reveal by MCV last year that The Really Useful Group, which was founded by …
Read More »Games growth outpaces US economy
Though the global games market is having to face up to some tough times at the moment, a new report from the Entertainment Software Association has outlined the true extent of the boom enjoyed by the sector in the last four years. Entitled ‘Video Games in the 21st Century: The …
Read More »Blizzard sticking with PC gaming
Games publishing powerhouse Blizzard has said that while the PC faces a lot of challenges as a games platform, it refuses to turn its back on it, following the launch of the highly anticipated StarCraft 2 late last month. Mike Ryder VP and Managing Director International Operations told sister site …
Read More »USA territory report
The last six months have been tough for the US games market. The amount of money generated by video games in the US for the first six months of the year was $6.66bn, a drop of 9.1 per cent compared to the amount spent during the same period in 2010 …
Read More »Activision ‘wont tamper’ with IW revival
Activision’s Worldwide Studios boss is 100 per cent confident” that Modern Warfare developer Infinity Ward will rise from the ashes” – but warns that the publisher must be careful in looking to rebuild the shaken outfit. Dave Stohl told Develop that the company is supporting Infinity Ward in that rebuilding …
Read More »PR earthquake for Dirt 3 debut
Codemasters has finally, officially revealed first details of racing blockbuster Dirt 3. The debut trailer was shown on ESPN channels last weekend during the Summer X Games. The announcement is part of a PR ‘earthquake,’ which also includes previews in both the US and UK editions of Official PlayStation and Official …
Read More »Square to grow Front Mission brand
A confident Square Enix reckons its mech fighting series Front Mission can find a wider audience in the West. Traditionally, the 15-year-old Japanese franchise has been targeted at just core gamers. But Square believes the newest title, Evolved, will break another of its IPs into the US and Europe. The Front …
Read More »Lace Mamba signs new PC range
Brighton-based Lace Mamba Global has signed a new publishing agreement with Daedalic Entertainment. Lace Mamba will release the developer’s games in the UK. This will begin with Edna and Harvey: The Breakout (pictured), A New Beginning and Deponia – all available for PC. Jason Codd, Lace Mamba Global’s European Director, said: …
Read More »Force Unleashed II ditches PSP
LucasArts has confirmed to IGN that it has scrapped plans to release Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II on PSP this October. A version for the Sony handheld was due to arrive alongside the Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, DS, PC and iPhone version on October 29th in the UK (and …
Read More »THQ talks premium online multiplayer, tackling pre-owned impact
Speaking to investors following its recent financial report, THQ CEO Brian Farrell has admitted that a combination of robust downloadable content and premium online play” will be its main weapons against the ‘threat’ of pre-owned games. He believes that the combination will increase our digital revenue, engage players with our …
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