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GAMESCOM: In a surprise announcement, Sony has announced a new model of the PSP will be released this Autumn. The new SKU – called the PSP E-1000 – will be compatible with all titles previously released for the handheld and will retail for €99. Crucially, Sony has made cuts to …
Read More »Mastertronic launches Just Sims label
A range of simulation games has been released under Mastertronic’s new Just Sims label. The first eight titles are available now, and include Towing Simulator, Tank Simulator and Heavy Freight Simulator. The games retail for a budget price of 9.99 each. Mastertronic’s sales director James Cato told MCV: There is …
Read More »Child of Eden on PS3 gets budget RRP
It may have hypnotised critics, but much like its spiritual predecessor Rez, recent release Child of Eden wasn’t such a hit at retail – a fact clearly not missed on publisher Ubisoft. When the game arrives on PS3 on September 23rd consumers’ will notice more differences than simply PlayStation Move …
Read More »INTERVIEW: Craig Johnson, Focus Multimedia
Budget specialist Focus Multimedia has a clear vision for growing its business, with new international markets, accessories and clever retail initiatives all part of the plan. Christopher Dring finds out more from MD Craig Johnson What is Focus’ current position in the budget games market? What’s your market share? We’re …
Read More »Game budgets won’t stop climbing, Ubisoft warns
Triple-A budgets for HD console games won't settle, Guillemot claims
Read More »Budget price for Ape Escape
Ape Escape will make its PS3 debut on June 24th with a budget price tag. Sony’s monkey catching adventure game and mini-game collection will have an RRP of 24.99 when it hits shelves. The PS3 exclusive is compatible with the PlayStation Move motion controllers which can be used to catch …
Read More »“Death of the £50m game?”
Triple-A margins are under pressure, Frontier founder says
Read More »Indies call for VAT clampdown
Independent games retailers have urged the Government to make good on its promise to review the Channel Islands’ tax loophole. Plans outlined during the 2011 Budget last week include reducing the upper limit on VAT-free goods, publishing a report and holding a meeting in May to discuss whether to remove …
Read More »‘Progress for Skills Review’ – Livingstone
Treasury will publish Skills Review response 'in the summer'; Livingstone to meet Education dept today
Read More »UKIE "disappointed" by games tax break shun
Industry association UKIE says it is disappointed with the Treasury’s decision to again avoid introducing game development tax breaks in the UK. Yesterday’s Budget was dubbed as a plan to ‘fuel the economy’; a new approach after Chancellor George Osborne last year announced drastic measures to cut away the deficit. …
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