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Japanese games publisher Konami has won the exclusive international video games rights to Italian trading card franchise Gormiti, with the first titles based on the series heading for Wii and DS. The Gormiti licence is one that is ideally suited to video games,” Konami president Kunio Neo stated. For more …
Read More »Study claims gaming improves adult eyesight
In a rare bit of positive health press for the games industry, a new study in the US has claimed that playing games can help to improve an adult’s ‘contrast sensitivity’ – as aspect of vision that was previously believed to be unalterable. Contrast sensitivity concerns a person’s ability to …
Read More »Microsoft closing in on motion detection firm?
Motion detection technology firm 3DV has confirmed that it has agreed buyout terms with a third party company – and rumours are pointing to Microsoft as the mystery buyer. Talk of Microsoft moving for the Israeli company has been doing the rounds for quite some time, and Edge reports that …
Read More »UK CHARTS: Resident Evil 5 sits tight
All is as it was at the top of the ELSPA GfK-ChartTrack All Formats Top 40 this week as Capcom’s action shooter Resident Evil 5 and Nintendo’s fitness sensation Wii Fit cling on to first and second spots respectively. Further success comes for Capcom in the shape of Street Fighter …
Read More »Slitherine sees PSP as a huge opportunity
UK publisher Slitherine has told MCV that the PSP still offers a significant opportunity for game makers. March 20th saw Slitherine release strategy game Military History Commander: Europe at War Gold on the PSP, which the UK-based company hopes will ape the success of its previous title for the handheld, …
Read More »Deering: We need to educate parents
Industry legend Chris Deering believes that the market needs to eradicate the ‘stigma’ surrounding games amongst parents and educators – echoing the recent words of Sony UK boss Ray Maguire on MCV. Speaking at the recent Games Based Learning conference, Deering said that many stakeholders in UK education still believed …
Read More »Codemasters plots biggest ever push for 09
Codemasters has pledged to support its impressive 2009 line-up with the biggest PR and marketing campaign in its history. The UK-based firm showcased its upcoming release slate during its Best of British event last week, demoing new titles in the Operation Flashpoint, Dirt and Overlord franchises, as well as new …
Read More »Square completes Eidos swoop
Eidos will be under the formal control of Square Enix within weeks but jobs look safe, with the business running as an independent unit. MCV can reveal that a board meeting was held this week which took the deal a significant step closer to completion. There are no problems on …
Read More »GAME on why consumers value pre-owned
GAME COO Terry Scicluna has told MCV that the games industry must accept pre-owned games as ‘something customers love’. Speaking to MCV as part of a wide-ranging interview about his plans for the firm’s GAME and Gamestation chains, Scicluna said publishers and developers scornful of trade-in offers must acknowledge the …
Read More »Konami: iPhone compares to the DS
Konami has compared the power of iPhone and iPod Touch to DS and PSP – as it launches its first Metal Gear Solid game for the platform. Metal Gear Solid Touch sees players control Solid Snake in the final chapter in the legendary saga”. Head of mobile business at Konami …
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