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The developer behind intriguing PS3 and PC first person shooter and MMO The Agency has said that the firm is unlikely to adopt the monthly subscription model for its title. To read the complete story, click here to visit the website for MCV’s sister print mag and leading global resource …

Upcoming PS3 and PC MMO from SOE will most likely rely on microtransactions for funding

US regulator The Entertainment Software Rating Board has introduced online summaries of each video game it rates in an effort to grant parents more opportunities to research the potentially harmful content in games. The move follows similar measures already in place at UK body the BBFC. And in a boost …

Following the news that Activision Blizzard is to reassess its IP catalogue and existing studio structure, it has been confirmed that Ludlam Entertainment has reacquired the gaming rights to its Bourne brand, GameDaily reports. The move follows Activision Blizzard’s release of its first Ludlam-branded title, The Bourne Conspiracy, in June …

Sales in Woolworths stores have fallen 3.2 per cent for the 25 weeks to 26 July 2008, whilst EUK’s and Bertram’s sales were down one per cent over the same period last year. The retailer stated that the fall in sales was due to the ‘continued strength of the entertainment …

Movie distributor Paramount has told MCV it is ready to increase is presence in the games market – and hasn’t ruled out setting up its own publishing division. The cinema giant is owned by media conglomerate Viacom, and already licences many of its properties to publishers including Activision, Ubisoft, EA …

Woolworths has reached an agreement to refinance its bank revolving credit and other facilities with new four-year facilities totalling 385 million, reports The Retail Bulletin The new financing arrangements provide the Group with flexible long-term facilities which will enable its continued development, and in particular, support the growth in the …