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E3'09: Studio boss talks to Develop about games/movie cross overs, Star Wars... and Monkey Island
Read More »Update your diary with Develop’s events guide
Develop's guide to the industry's forthcoming conferences, shows and networking opportunities
Read More »Microsoft to announce new Halo tonight?
Aside from the known appearance of Tony Hawk and the possibility of a Wii-rivalling Xbox 360 motion-tech reveal, word is spreading of a possible new Halo game making its debut at Microsoft’s E3 showcase at 18:25 tonight. CVG reports that users of Halo developer Bungie’s forum have spotted reference to …
Read More »Western FFVII release nears on PSN
American ratings board the ESRB has granted a certificate to retro PSOne RPG Final Fantasy VII, a sure sign that the cherished game is heading to the US arm of Sony’s PSN. There’s no word yet on a European release date, but don’t expect the wait to be too long. …
Read More »Early start for Microsoft conference
Microsoft’s E3-opening press conference has been bought forward by five tiny minutes tonight – and all the clues suggest that a Tony Hawk related announcement is the reason. A recent tweet form extreme sports dude Tony Hawk himself yesterday read: Just practiced my part for Microsoft’s E3 keynote tomorrow (introducing …
Read More »Wii Fit Plus and new Mario set for E3 reveal
Japanese business daily The Nikkei is reporting that platform holder Nintendo will reveal a new version of its world-conquering Wii Fit game at its E3 press conference tomorrow. Reuters says that it will be entitled Wii Fit Plus, and that its leading USP will be the ability to share game …
Read More »New Metal Gear title for PSP
As if by some sort of choreographed miracle, Konami’s much-discussed teaser site has today changed to depict a glowing range of sunshine – just as it was revealed that a new Metal Gear Solid title is heading to PSP. As part of John Koller’s leaked PSP Go video, the Sony …
Read More »Are you prepared for E3?
The doors of this year’s E3 Expo open on Monday at midday (US time) – and if you’re one of the lucky ones going, you will be among the first to test-drive the newest products and latest technologies from the world’s leading interactive entertainment companies. But are you fully prepared …
Read More »3D gaming awaits its day in the sun
Ubisoft thinks that the unveiling of its 3D technology will be the most memorable moment of E3 – and even influence the design of all future games. The publisher’s executive director of EMEA, Alain Corre, told MCV this week that Ubisoft is confident attendees would be left ‘dreaming’ of the …
Read More »THQ on E3: Give us razzmatazz
THQ’s international EVP Ian Curran has told MCV that he wants this year’s E3 to provide the razzmatazz” that has been sorely lacking at the last two Expos. His sentiments echo those of EA Sports’ Peter Moore, who has called for a return to E3’s strut and swagger” at next …
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