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Codemasters has acquired the rights to produce a series of games based on the 14 million selling Ology book series, MCV can reveal. The deal with Templar Publishing will see the publisher convert best-selling encyclopaedia-style books such as Dragonology, Wizardology and Pirateology into games exclusively for the DS and Wii. …
Read More »Sony: Fans are really Buzzing over this one
SCEE has heralded Buzz!: The Hollywood Quiz as ‘probably the most eagerly anticipated title in the Buzz! portfolio’. The PS2 title, which is due in stores on October 19th, sees the Buzz! characters at an awards event in Hollywood, whilst questions relate to topics such as actors, movies and sets. …
Read More »Sony: Fans are really Buzzing over this one
SCEE has heralded Buzz!: The Hollywood Quiz as ‘probably the most eagerly anticipated title in the Buzz! portfolio’. The PS2 title, which is due in stores on October 19th, sees the Buzz! characters at an awards event in Hollywood, whilst questions relate to topics such as actors, movies and sets. …
Read More »PC World confident after major staff shake-up
Head of trading at PC World Chris McShane has told MCV that the retailer is gunning for additional market share, having completed a major staff re-structuring. A newly-created team will manage the desktop PC, flat panel televisions and console and PC games categories, as the latter category is incorporated into …
Read More »PC World confident after major staff shake-up
Head of trading at PC World Chris McShane has told MCV that the retailer is gunning for additional market share, having completed a major staff re-structuring. A newly-created team will manage the desktop PC, flat panel televisions and console and PC games categories, as the latter category is incorporated into …
Read More »Wiis first lightsaber game ready to do battle
LucasArts’ Star Wars: The Force Unleashed may be grabbing specialist headlines for being the ‘first ever Wii game with a lightsaber’ – but it will be pipped to the honour by Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga. The Traveller’s Tales’ title is due out in November – giving would-be Jedi …
Read More »Wiis first lightsaber game ready to do battle
LucasArts’ Star Wars: The Force Unleashed may be grabbing specialist headlines for being the ‘first ever Wii game with a lightsaber’ – but it will be pipped to the honour by Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga. The Traveller’s Tales’ title is due out in November – giving would-be Jedi …
Read More »Nintendo on the hunt for Britains brainiest family
Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree is set for an added boost from this week as Nintendo begins its high-profile search for Britain’s brainiest family. The fresh marketing push kicks off this week as the platform holder rolls out its TV ads, online assault and POS at retail, in a promotion …
Read More »Nintendo on the hunt for Britains brainiest family
Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree is set for an added boost from this week as Nintendo begins its high-profile search for Britain’s brainiest family. The fresh marketing push kicks off this week as the platform holder rolls out its TV ads, online assault and POS at retail, in a promotion …
Read More »Ubi splashes £2m on new range
Ubisoft has backed its Games For Everyone range with a multi-million pound marketing spend, designed to make the publisher a leading player in the family and casual games sector. Marketing director Jon Rosenblatt told MCV that the new range and marketing campaign are a logical extension of Ubisoft’s ambitious philosophy. …
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