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The Byron Review’s proposal to increase the BBFC’s responsibilities has caused disappointment at PEGI HQ – but the classification body has stressed that its strength online will show the industry the way forward. EU affairs manager at PEGI parent ISFE Jrgen Bnsch told MCV that the BBFC system is ‘decades …

For two weeks from 4th April, all GTA IV pre-orders made with Zavvi will include free Xbox Live Gold membership for three months, plus a collectable GTA IV-themed limited edition pre-order card. MCV already revealed Zavvi’s pre-order card offer in January, but with the new addition of free three month …

HMV has revealed that it will be stepping up its commitment to Blu-Ray significantly as the format continues to go from strength to strength. After the demise of HD-DVD, the entertainment chain will be increasing Blu-Ray’s in-store presence through out the Summer and Autumn. It can only be a positive …

Despite Dr. Tanya Byron’s proposal to use a combination of BBFC and PEGI age classifications, ELSPA has stuck to its guns in demanding one clear rating system as ELSPA director general Paul Jackson revealed his doubts over the recent Byron Review. He told MCV that: – The report failed to …

Codemasters Online will be bringing a range of Mumbo Jumbo’s casual games to European retail. The deal kicks off with an initial catalogue of ten, all available from the 25th April. The range, set for release under the Funsta label, and will include worldwide titles like LUXOR and 7 Wonders …

Although reports on the web say that Nokia is still holding back on an official announcement until Monday, the Finnish phone firm has finally launched its N-Gage games service. Sister site Develop has the full story – head over there for details.

Dr Tanya Byron has told the biggest names in UK video games publishing that retailers persuaded her to give more power to the BBFC over PEGI – as ELSPA members voiced their disagreement with the decision. Addressing ELSPA members in Portman Square, London at a closed meeting this morning – …

According to fresh Famitsu data – translated by Kotaku – Nintendo ruled both hardware and software slaes in Japan throughout 2007. The Nintendo DS beat out all other consoles – with PSP coming in second and Wii placed as the highest home system in third. The full annual hardware sales …

The first issue of CVG Presents… hits shelves on April 16th, and is based on a minor Rockstar title you may have heard of called GTA IV, offering a comprehensive mix of newly-commissioned editorial and features from the Future archive. It plans to be a coffee-table style publication, and is …

LucasArts has named its new president – current COO of Electronic Arts Los Angeles Darrell Rodriguez. Rodriguez will officially join LucasArts in mid-April. Rodriguez, who LucasArts describes as an ‘avid gamer’ has previously contributed work to EA franchises such as Medal of Honor, The Lord of the Rings: Battle for …