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Sony is giving a lucky MCV reader the chance to win a PS3 with Buzz! Quiz TV, whilst four runners up can take home a copy of the game. What’s the new online mode called in Buzz PS3? a) Sofa vs Sofa b) Teapot vs Kettle c) Earth vs The Flying …
Read More »Codemasters joins EIF 08
Codemasters CEO Rod Cousens will host a session celebrating the success and standing of the UK’s development industry at this year’s Edinburgh Interactive Festival. The session, entitled Driving Success for UK Studios” will see Cousens discuss the recent progress and success of Codemasters, which saw the firm win at the …
Read More »WALL-E the first Arabic localised game
WALL . E, THQ’s summer release based on the Disney Pixar movie, is to be the first video game to be localised in Arabic, set for release on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PSP. The Pluto Games-developed title will be released into the emerging Middle East market this year. …
Read More »Noel Gallagher blames games for street violence
While picking up an award at the O2 Silver Clef music awards last week, Oasis singer, writer and guitarist Noel Gallagher voiced his thoughts on street violence, claiming video games were in part to blame. People say it’s through violent video games and I guess that’s got something to do …
Read More »INTERVIEW: David Gosen
Former Nintendo and I-Play exec David Gosen’s first interview since returning to the console business reveals his thoughts on the console race, industry analysts and hints at some ‘game changing’ announcements ahead at E3. Head over to our Interviews and Features section for the full interview…
Read More »Back with a bang
So, why Microsoft? I had five fantastic years at Nintendo and really loved the consoles I worked on. From there I saw a great opportunity to move into mobile gaming and ran I-Play for four years, but I really wanted to come back into consoles for some really specific reasons. …
Read More »Games Up squares up to Government
The organisers of the Games Up campaign have put out a call to action for further backing from UK games firms. With the launch of the official Games Up campaign site at www.gamesup.co.uk and plans to start lobbying parliament directly, the organisers are looking to drive further support from games …
Read More »IGA reveals research findings on in-game advertising
In a wide-ranging report conducted by Nielsen, IGA has taken soundings from gamers on how impactuful in-game advertising is and how they feel it affects the game play experience. Among the most striking figures are that 48 per cent of consumers feel the ads ‘fit extremely well or very well’ …
Read More »Sony promises regular Dualshock shipments
Sony UK has moved to reassure retailers that it will be providing ‘regular’ shipments of its new Dualshock 3 Wireless Controller this month – but admitted that it can’t guarantee stock for everyone on day one. The firm announced the long-awaited launch of the controller this week, which finally brings …
Read More »GAME shares plummet after winning trading statement
GAME Group’s shares have slumped by 14 per cent today, following its stunning trading statement this morning . Analysts have suggested that demand for the industry has peaked in the wake of the results. According to Reuters, Game shares, which had outperformed the UK general retailers index by about 85 …
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