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The MMO is potentially the most lucrative genre in the world. There are over 11.5 million subscribers to Blizzard’s World of Warcraft, while the Chinese MMO market is expected to reach $5.5bn by the end of the year (according to Pearl Research). But for every Lord of the Rings Online, …
Read More »The future of the MMO (Part 2)
The MMO is potentially the most lucrative genre in the world. And in the coming years there are some major new MMOs due for release, from APB, to Star Trek Online, past Star Wars: The Old Republic, Dust 514, The Agency, Warhammer 40,000 Online, Guild Wars 2, DC Universe Online …
Read More »The future of the MMO (Part 3)
The MMO genre is a challenging and congested sector, with a series of big name MMOs due out over the next couple of years. So what do the MMO developers need to do to grow the market? Should developers and publishers look away from the PC and towards the home …
Read More »Tesco to make movies
Tesco has announced it is to make films based on best-selling novels, which will be sold exclusively through its stores. The first film will be based on Jackie Collins’ story Paris Connections, and will be produced by Amber Entertainment. Other authors set to receive the Tesco film treatment includes Jacqueline …
Read More »Sonic hits Alton Towers
A Sonic-branded rollercoaster will launch at Alton Towers next month. The rollercoaster is part of a three-year deal between Alton Towers and Sega, which will see the publisher hold exclusive video game rights at the resort. The Alton Towers Hotel will also feature a Sonic The Hedgehog themed room, which …
Read More »Gamescom 2010 details revealed
The build up to this year Gamescom has begun – and exhibitors are being invited to sign up at special early prices. The trade fair takes place in Cologne on Wednesday, August 18th and will run until Sunday, August 22nd. Prospective exhibitors are already being encouraged to visit the Gamescom …
Read More »Take-Two CEO stands down from Board
Three members of Take-Two’s Board of Directors will leave their roles following a request from stockholder Carl Icahn, who holds a 11.3 per cent stake in the firm. Chief executive officer Ben Feder is one of the the three to step down, although will continue his CEO role for the …
Read More »Digital game trade-in plan revealed
A new PC digital platform is on the way that will allow consumers to sell back their download purchases. Green Man Gaming is due to arrive in March, with over 400 titles available at launch. The service’s customers can trade back their games for discounts on future purchases. The firm …
Read More »Harmonix kicks off Rock Band Network beta
Rock Band Network for Xbox 360 has now entered open beta. The service invites musicians to upload and sell video game versions of their tunes. Songs are priced between 99 cents and $2.99, with the artist set to receive a 30 per cent cut. Harmonix hopes the service will attract …
Read More »R4 supplier gets 12 months in prison
A man who imported over 26,500 R4 DS piracy cards has been given 12 months in prison. Yun Can Meng pleaded guilty to charges of bringing in thousands of the flash devices through Heathrow and Nottingham East Midlands Airport, and selling them on. He committed the offences between June 2008 …
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