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Lobbyists and soncumer groups have been quick to condemn the government’s intention to push forward with a three-strikes” policy to cut the internet connections of those accused of online piracy. Introducing a tiered response to illegal filesharing is a good idea in theory, but only if the right people are …
Read More »Mandelson backs three-strikes policy
Labour MP and Business Secretary Peter Mandelson has stated that the UK will follow the lead set by France in introducing a three-strikes-and-you’re-out” policy that will leave those accused of internet piracy without a broadband connection. Lord Mandelson wants those found guilty of repeat offences cut off within 15 months …
Read More »100-in-1 Megamix has ‘evergreen potential’
The High Street could have a new evergreen hit on its hands in the form of Nordcurrent’s upcoming Wii title, 101-in-1 Party Megamix, according to the publisher. The game is the next entry in the 101-in-1 Megamix series, which started with 2008 DS title 101-in-1 Explosive Megamix. NordCurrent is confident …
Read More »Drawn To Life conquers the classroom
Drawn To Life is being used in schools around the country in a bid to encourage children to take a greater interest in art. The Wii and DS platformer, which sees players drawing their own protagonist and other game elements, was published last week by THQ. THQ has been working …
Read More »Microsoft has the X Factor
Platform holder Microsoft has announced that it has bought up an entire ad break during the November 14th episode of ITV’s reality TV show X Factor as it ramps up its pre-Christmas marketing activity. The time will be used to promote the recently launched Sky Player service as well as …
Read More »Sega reveals Redknapp prize
Ahead of the release of Football Manager 2010 this Friday, publisher Sega and retailer GAME have lifted the lid on a competition backed by current Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp. Anyone who buys the title from the retailer this Friday and uses their GAME Reward Card will be entered into …
Read More »October boom on High Street
UK high street sales in the year up to October showed the most positive rate of growth in almost two years, research has shown. The CBI’s latest monthly Distributive Trades Survey showed that the high street expects even stronger sales growth in November. 41 per cent of respondents to the …
Read More »Microsoft pulls Sky Player
Just hours after the service debuted on Xbox Live yesterday, Microsoft has been forced to remove the much-hyped Sky Player from Xbox Live due to technical problems. However, the platform holder hopes to reinstate the service at some point today. The Sky Player on Xbox 360 service did successfully launch …
Read More »Asda admits to selling below cost
The truth is out: Supermarkets lose money on the triple-A titles on which they choose to slash prices. That’s according to Asda games category manager Duncan Cross, who this week lifted the lid on the supermarket’s Q4 price cuts – and tackled the concerns of the indies that have crammed …
Read More »New faces join ELSPA board
Video games body ELSPA has cemented its board line-up for the 12 months ahead, with some new faces joining the industry’s most established faces at the recent AGM. Andy Payne of Mastertronic is set to serve another year as ELSPA chairman, whilst Nintendo’s UK boss David Yarnton remains vice chairman …
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