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Just a year after it first put iPod games made by third parties up for sale on iTunes, Apple has unveiled the latest in its line of MP3 players with the new ‘classic’ model featuring a screen designed to suit games. The new iPod classic was unveiled today alongside the …
Read More »Masters of their universe
He’s got some winning advertising slogans, that Garry Williams. From ‘great games that sell and that sell over time’ to ‘pocket money prices’, Mastertronic’s self-styled spokesperson knows a catchy maxim when it pops into his brain. But the success of the company – which houses, amongst others, the continually prosperous …
Read More »ChoicesUK finally finds buyer
The administrator of troubled retail and fulfillment firm ChoicesUK has finally found a buyer – in the shape of multi-channel retailer Findel. Findel has made the purchase on behalf of its sister company Webb Group Ltd. According to administrator PricewaterhouseCoopers, the new business will focus on driving forward ChoicesUK’s wholesale …
Read More »We wont censor games, promises PM
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has given fresh details of his proposal to review the impact of entertainment media on UK children – and ruled out any plan to further censor the video games industry. Speaking at his second monthly press conference in Downing Street, Mr Brown unveiled plans for a …
Read More »EA devs launch Sims community site
The Sims on Stage provides online karaoke performance venue
Read More »Nintendo: We cant let our guard down
Speaking of the firm’s recent successes, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has said it was vital that the firm did not become arrogant or lose momentum. I believe my most important role right now is to prevent Nintendo from being in a company where people say, ‘oh, Nintendo is arrogant, Nintendo …
Read More »Euro price cut for 360 HD DVD Drive
Microsoft has announced that there will be a European price cut for the Xbox 360 HD DVD Drive, reported EfluxMedia . Microsoft announced the news at the consumer electronics trade fair IFA in Germany, stating the unit will be cut by €20 to €180. However no date was issued for …
Read More »Oberon signs up to Indiagames
Indiagames has signed a deal with publisher Oberon Games, which will make its casual games available on Indiagames’ Games on Demand service, according to Game Daily . Titles in Oberon’s catalogue include Agatha Christie Death on the Nile, Dream Day Wedding and Magic Match. "Indiagames is sphere-headed towards offering its …
Read More »$3 billion cash injection for PlayStation?
Sony will sell around $2.9 billion worth of shares from its insurance unit, freeing up a huge amount of capital that commentators have asserted could be injected into its game business, possibly precipitating a PS3 price cut. Sony could use the funds for various options to strengthen its electronics and …
Read More »Gordon Brown hits out at violent games
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has jumped two-footed into the debate on violent video games – promising to review new rules for the advertising and sale of software to children. According to the Daily Mirror, Brown said he was ‘aware of growing concern about the effect of screen violence on youngsters’, …
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