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Atari has told MCV that Ghostbusters the video game will launch on Friday June 19th to coincide with the franchise’s 25th anniversary. The game features an all-new adventure from the film’s script writers, and reunites stars Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis and Ernie Hudson. The game will also be …
Read More »Bomberman returns to DS
Publisher Hudson has announced that Bomberman 2 for Nintendo DS will explode onto shelves February 13th. The game boasts a ‘visual make-over,’ a more open play area and the chance for gamers to customise Bomberman’s appearance and capabilities. The title also features a full Wi-Fi mode, where up to eight …
Read More »JAPAN: Resident Evil 5 PS3 bundle unveiled
Sony has unveiled a special Resident Evil 5 branded PS3 console bundle, which is set to include a copy of the game and two controllers. According to Kotaku, the Premium Limited Edition pack is due for release on March 5th with the retail price of YEN 48.980 ($525). As revealed …
Read More »360 console sales reach 28 million units worldwide
Microsoft has claimed that it has sold 28 million units of its Xbox 360, increasing the format’s lead over the PlayStation 3 to more than eight million consoles. The platform holder has also reported huge growth to its Xbox Live service, which now boasts 17 million active members. Online consumer …
Read More »Sony denies ‘drastic’ cost-cutting
Electronics giant Sony has denied reports that it is set to embark on drastic cost-cutting measures, Reuters has revealed. The Times reported this morning that Sony is set to transform its business by closing factories and ‘major’ divisions. However, a Sony spokesperson insisted there is no new restructuring plans bar …
Read More »EA: FIFA 09 will shift 10 million units
President of EA Sports Peter Moore has revealed on his blog that the critically acclaimed FIFA ’09 is on course to sell through ten million units. The statement came during a light-hearted rant made over the game’s absence from Eurogamer’s Top 50 Games of 2008, posted over the Christmas break. …
Read More »Major firms sign up with PS3 Home
Business managers from the world’s leadings companies are set to make use of Sony’s PlayStation Home service to house virtual meetings. The move is part of a project commissioned by Advanced Workplace Associates, which will see how large corporations can use virtual worlds in reducing travel costs and carbon emissions. …
Read More »UK retail is too impatient, says 2K boss
Global president of 2K Games Christoph Hartmann believes that UK retail is the best in the world at creating an ‘event’ for key new products – but its impatience is putting it in danger of losing out to digital distribution. Speaking exclusively to MCV, Hartmann, whose label has had great …
Read More »Zavvi enters administration
Entertainment retailer Zavvi has fallen into administration following the collapse of EUK, auditor Ernst and Young has confirmed. The High Street chain – formally known at Virgin Megastores – has 114 UK stores and employs over 3,000 members of staff. Ernst and Young will now act as administrator for Zavvi …
Read More »A year to remember
Despite traditionally being the quieter time of the year, the first six months saw new iterations in the Metal Gear Solid, Devil May Cry, Grand Theft Auto, Mario Kart, Gran Turismo and Super Smash Bros. franchises – and that’s not including the release of a certain Wii Fit. There’s been …
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