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There are a few spaces left for the Charity Spa Day next week, so sign up now if you fancy a day of networking and relaxation with other execs from the likes of Nintendo, Gem, Microsoft, Ubisoft, EA, Sony, Best Buy and GAME. The 2009 annual Charity Golf and Spa …

EA Sports President Peter Moore has told MCV that the label has learnt some hard lessons” about developing games on Wii – as it pledges a renewed push on the format throughout 2009. In an exclusive interview, Moore said that EA Sports had traditionally been fixated on graphics – but …

The former employees of Empire are to get absolutely nothing for the two months of unpaid loyalty they worked for the firm prior to its collapse. Administrator KPMG told MCV this afternoon that ‘unfortunately, the Company is not in a position to make any payments for arrears of wages to …

What would you pick out as the highlights, either in terms of strategy or products, from your first 18 months at EA Sports?Strategy-wise I think what Wii was doing was a challenge to us, but you’ll see that the next round of products has a very strong focus on that …

Empire Interactive has finally and officially been put into administration, MCV can reveal. KPMG was appointed to handle the administration of the firm on Friday, May 1st. 49 staff have been made redundant at the company with six being kept on to help KPMG with the process, the administrator told …

It is estimated that within five years we will be living in a video-centric world where most information and entertainment will be available on demand. The opportunity to slice, dice and monetise Intellectual Property will escalate and business models will change as content creators take advantage of the opportunity to …

A Thomson Reuters poll has revealed that analysts expect EA will later today post sales of some $631.9 million. The surveyed group are also expecting a loss of 43 cents per share on those sales figures. Wedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter, in a note to investors, was upbeat about EA’s …

Following the slow decline in manufacturing and the sudden decline of financial services, the government has identified the creative industries as the future saviour of Britain. It is estimated that within five years we will be living in a video-centric world where most information and entertainment will be available on …

David Reeves retired as SCEE president yesterday after 15 years at the platform holder – taking with him incredible knowledge of the industry… and its pitfalls.In an exclusive final interview, MCV asks Reeves about his biggest highs and lows in an incredible career – and the veteran doesn’t disappoint when …

Joe, the boss of my local taxi company, told me: ‘David if ever you wanted a quiet life, you can come and work for me. I know you’re a very careful driver – your wife tells me so…’” He might be retiring after 15 years at Sony PlayStation, but three …