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Next-Gen reports that global phone giant Nokia has delayed the launch of its new N-Gage mobile games service from this month until later in the year. Rather than focusing on a dedicated gaming handset, as was the case with the first N-Gage, this time round N-Gage will represent a dedicated …
Read More »Rockstar Vienna staff question Manhunt 2 credit
MCV sister site Develop reports that Rockstar, no stranger to controversy, has once again hit the internet headlines, this time regarding the credits in Manhunt 2. In a blog post by Jurie Horneman, previously the game’s producer, it has been revealed that the instruction manual of the recently-released US version …
Read More »Xboxs Grange heads to Activision
It has been confirmed to MCV that the current UK head of Microsoft Xbox PR Nick Grange is to move to publisher Activision to assume the role of European PR director on November 29th. Grange has been with the Xbox platform holder for five years, overseeing the successful launch of …
Read More »PS3 narrowing Japanese sales gap
Famitsu publisher Enterbrain has stated that whilst the Wii outsold PS3 by two-to-one throughout October in Japan, Sony’s machine has narrowed the gap enjoyed by its rival for the fourth month in succession, Reuters reports. The Wii sold 110,415 units throughout the month, with PS3 selling 47,183. It’s a stark …
Read More »Konami patches PC PES 2008
It shot straight to number one in the ChartTrack All Formats Top 40 this week, but online lag problems have dogged Konami’s Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 – now the publisher has released a patch to address to address the problems in the PC version of the title. The patch not …
Read More »Sega looks to expand UK ops
Sega – Senior Brand Manager – Two positions available You think you know Sega? Did you know that Sega is the home of the Total War and Aliens franchises? The home of games based on Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, The Golden Compass and new games such as Viking: Battle …
Read More »INTERVIEW: Dr Tanya Byron
Dr. Tanya Byron, the author of the Government’s Review of violence in video games, has told MCV that the current system for rating games poses problems to both the industry and the consumer. When asked if the PEGI/BBFC rating process might have to change, she answered: It’s something I’m thinking …
Read More »Just child’s play? The Byron Report
Isn’t the argument of looking into what effect violence has on kids a redundant one? Shouldn’t we purely be investigating how to ensure these games don’t reach children in the first place? I don’t think it’s a redundant investigation. Any society has to safeguard the wellbeing of children. It’s not …
Read More »E for All organiser hails debut event as a success
The new consumer show at E3’s old stomping ground, E For All, has been declared a success by its organiser IDG – which has hinted at a greater focus on the trade for next year. Last week’s event at the LA Convention Centre saw little in the way of industry …
Read More »Centresoft bags Warner deal
Warner Bros has signed an exclusive distribution deal with Centresoft. The Birmingham wholesaler now boasts exclusive accounts with some of the biggest names in the business – and Warner’s giant financial backing will surely make it one Centresoft’s shiniest stars. The Warner account joins that of Electronic Arts, Sony, Sega …
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