‘On-site publisher’ Tribeka is looking to expand its SoftWide on-the-spot manufacturing service to incorporate a wider library of PC titles – and potentially console titles as well. The system allows retailers to print software onto disc ready for sale within minutes, and is already used for PC software at European …
Read More »Mid year release for Mario Galaxy 2
The wait for Super Mario Galaxy 2 looks to be a far shorter one than many had expected, with news that the already highly anticipated platformer is being lined up for a summer release worldwide. Joining it will be the curiously titled 2D action title Metroid: Other M. The news …
Read More »MS cautious over Natal software
We’re still none-the-wiser as to what games will accompany the launch of Natal later this year, but Microsoft has said that it won’t be throwing its stable of high-profile IP at it without careful consideration. We want the first impression to be a great one, so we are not going …
Read More »Arc easier to develop for than Natal
The Wii has come in for some harsh criticism thanks to what many have described as cheap ports of games originally designed with a joypad in mind, but Sony has now said that the fact that the PS3 Motion Controller can be incorporated into existing game code gives it a …
Read More »Capcoms Mark Beaumont passes away
Mark Beaumont, Capcom’s COO of North America and Europe, has tragically passed away. The popular industry figure suffered a heart attack in the early hours of February 23rd. He was promoted to the role of COO at Capcom in April 2008 having served as both senior vice president and executive …
Read More »Miyamoto in for BAFTA Fellowship
Acclaimed video games legend and head of Nintendo development Shigeru Miyamoto will receive the Fellowship at this year’s GAME British Academy Video Games Awards. Miyamoto’s long list of creations is unmatched in the history of the industry and includes true classics such as Mario Bros, Donkey Kong, Nintendogs and The …
Read More »Keeling departs IGN UK
IGN UK’s managing director Justin Keeling has left the Fox-owned media giant. He joined the firm in 2006, having held roles at G4 TV and BBC Worldwide. By mutual agreement, Justin Keeling has left his post as managing director IGN UK, and will be pursuing new career paths,” said IGN International MD Chris …
Read More »Bungie drops more new Halo hints
Fanboys around the world howled in horror last July when Bungie stated that the upcoming Halo: Reach may be the last game in the series it ever creates – but now the studio has dropped yet more hints that it’s love affair with Master Chief and friends is likely to …
Read More »MTV making Natal title
Though the noise about Natal continues to increase, concrete details concerning the range of titles expected for launch remain under wraps – but the first hints of what we might be able to expect emerged from a London-based press event last night. SiliconRepublic reports that a Microsoft rep confirmed a …
Read More »Sony: Motion Control for hardcore too
Echoing similar assurances given by Microsoft last June, Sony has stated that whilst the mass-market implications for its upcoming Motion Controller are obvious, the device will also cater to the core games audience too. We have games that will address both the casual consumer and the core,” SCEA’s senior VP …
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