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Platinum Games’ much applauded hack ‘n’ slash title Bayonetta has sold a total of 1.1m units worldwide since it went on sale in October last year (in Japan). Despite this feat the game fails to become Sega’s best selling game in the nine months ending December 31st – that accolade …
Read More »Bosses cautious about end of recession
The UK may be out of the recession – but publisher bosses are mindful of a slow recovery for video games.UK GDP rose just 0.1 per cent during Q4 2009, and industry heads are wary of the prospect of a ‘double dip recession’ – where the UK economy re-enters a …
Read More »Pinpoint signs new WWE deal
A new range of WWE-licensed accessories will soon hit shelves, thanks to a new deal between the wrestling federation and Pinpoint Consumer Electonics. Under the agreement, the peripherals firm will be able to produce and market accessories and other products boasting officially licensed images of WWE’s most popular wrestlers, as …
Read More »Art books getting Wii and DS games
How-To-Draw author Christopher Hart wants to launch a series of art games that utilises the DS stylus, as well as Wii, Xbox 360 and PS3’s motion controllers. Hart’s books, which teach readers to draw a wide range of subjects – from Manga to human anatomy – have sold more than …
Read More »EB gets behind Aussie R18+ campaign
Global retailer EB Games is to throw its weight behind the drive to legalise violent games in Australia by promoting awareness of the campaign in its many stores across the territory. Due to the way the Australian regulators are structured, the highest certificate currently available for video games is M15+, …
Read More »Bigben returns to the UK
Bigben has announced it is returning to the UK following its split with former distribution partner Venom. The French peripherals manufacturer and software publisher will now launch its products in the UK itself. Only a selection of its games are currently available in the UK – including My Body Coach …
Read More »Koch targets US success
Koch Media wants to be a global games force, with US success the vital next step for the firm. Deep Silver – Koch’s publishing label – has teamed up with SouthPeak Games to help boost its presence in North America. The US firm will work with Koch on marketing, retail …
Read More »Console brands dominate App Store
Twelve of the 20 top grossing games in the UK App Store this week are based on console or PC brands. In fact, the top four places in the chart are filled with console/PC-derived titles: Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars; Rock Band; Broken Sword: Director’s Cut; and Call of Duty: …
Read More »D3P to publish Despicable Me
Universal Pictures’ upcoming 3D animated movie Despicable Me is also heading to games consoles following news that D3P has snapped up the publishing rights. Despicable Me is the first film from new studio Illumination Entertainment. The worldwide agreement will see both console and handheld gaming tie-ins hit the North American …
Read More »Merlin game rights up for grabs
The Doctor isn’t the only one being lined up for the video games treatment – another BBC Saturday night TV show could become a game this year as well. Rights-holder and production house FremantleMedia is on the hunt for partners to create a game based on fantasy drama Merlin. The …
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