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The Department for Children, Schools and Families has told MCV that Tanya Byron’s Review into violence in modern media is to be published next Thursday, March 27th. The paper is widely expected to recommend a ‘cinema style’ unified ratings system for games – which could spell the end for either …
Read More »COMMENT – Can EA be a true Rockstar?
To have become one of the most high-profile brands in the industry from its beginnings as a small team by the name of DMA Design in Edinburgh is quite an anchievement – today’s endless column inches in the financial press, in the tabloids, and indeed this editorial leader are testament …
Read More »Travel to be less troublesome for GC 08
Games Convention 2008 will be less of a strain to get to this year thanks to new air, rail and road services. The event, which takes place from August 20th to the 24th, will now boast six new flight connections, a GC rail travel offer and direct coach services from …
Read More »Gosen to head up Xbox casual games push
Microsoft has pulled off a major coup by luring former I-Play CEO and MD of Nintendo Europe David Gosen to its management team, MCV can reveal. The new VP of strategic marketing within Microsoft’s interactive entertainment business in Europe joins a newly-promoted Chris Lewis to further drive Xbox 360’s expansion …
Read More »Sony unveils interactive movie service for PS3
Late March will see the introduction of system software update version 2.20 for PlayStation 3 – and will bring with it ‘the ultimate interactive film experience’ according to Sony. Dubbed BD Live, the new functionality will bring a host of interactive features to Blu-Ray movies. A variety of downloadable content, …
Read More »MCV adds mobile site
Already established as the most important online trade resource, MCV has launched a new mobile-specific website. All readers have to do is bookmark mobile.mcvuk.com into their handsets. Stories are updated through the day and advertising-free. "Just like BBC Sport, we now provide news wherever you are and whenever you like," …
Read More »First Sims 3 details emerge
Launching globally in 2009, The Sims 3 has shifted 98 million units worldwide since its beginnings in 2000. The new title will boast a seamless open-world environment, a huge number of storytelling options and a huge number of locations. EA is particularly pushing the new create-a-Sim interface, highly realistic personalities …
Read More »Vivendi titles facing uncertain future?
A report on Variety’s The Cut Scene Blog has suggested that there is unrest amongst Vivendi developers ahead of Activision merger – read the full story on Develop here.
Read More »EA is Rockstars white knight, says Riccitiello
EA chief executive John Riccitiello has said that his employer can be Rockstar’s ‘white knight’ – suggesting that only a successful acquisition of Take Two can give the developer a secure future. However, leading analysts have condemned the statement, with Janco Partners’ Mike Hickey telling GameDaily.biz: My belief is Rockstar …
Read More »Nickelodeon to develop 600 casual games
Viacom-owned MTV Networks’ kids brand Nickelodeon has big plans in the casual games space – head over to Develop for the full story.
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