News Articles from April 2008
1 April 2008
- Ramsdale: ‘We’re not giving up on PEGI’
- Trauma Center returning to DS
- Codemasters unveils new casual signing
2 April 2008
- LucasArts names new President
- Gears Of War 2 demoed at US show this month
- Microsoft scotches new ‘Blu-Ray on 360’ rumour
3 April 2008
- Star Wars: Force Unleashed dated for Europe
- Sega confirms Sonic Unleashed
- 'Retail wanted BBFC', Byron tells ELSPA
4 April 2008
- Rockstar snaps up new studio
- Warner and Ubi back in for SCi?
- THQ: ‘We can be more aggressive than bigger firms’
7 April 2008
- SPANISH CHARTS: Yet another No.1 for Gran Turismo
- GERMAN CHARTS: Gran Turismo debuts in top spot
- UK CHARTS: Another week at No.1 for Gran Turismo
8 April 2008
9 April 2008
- Tanya Byron’s ‘difficult’ meeting with Keith Vaz
- Gem and Codemasters get MCV Awards party started
- MadCatz signs Arsenal FC licence
10 April 2008
- The Guardian: Non-gaming kids are 'deprived'
- Wii-like 360 controller coming this year?
- ‘Games’ may become outdated term, says EA Casual boss
11 April 2008
- ‘Most casual games are rubbish’
- PlayStation Store revamp set for April 15th
- MCV Awards video online now
12 April 2008
14 April 2008
- Blockbuster makes $1bn offer for Circuit City
- UK CHARTS: Mario Kart Wii smashes records as it hits No.1
- Gran Turismo on the way to PC?
15 April 2008
- Tanya Byron compares games to heroin addiction
- Four player co-op confirmed for Haze
- SPECIAL REPORT: Games development salaries – US vs. UK
16 April 2008
- Activision-Vivendi deal approved by EU
- Audiomotion provides 10,000 BC mocap support
- THQ confirms Saints Row II date
17 April 2008
- Take Two bans ‘new’ shareholders from annual meeting
- Microsoft: We’re not interested in buying Take Two
- Japan: 100m DS software units sold
18 April 2008
- US: Wii sells 721k units in March
- Report: SCi to cost NBC $100m
- Miyamoto: ‘We still cater for core gamers’
20 April 2008
- MIDWAY GAMERS’ DAY ’08: Round-up
- MIDWAY GAMERS’ DAY ‘08: Casual portal coming this spring
- MIDWAY GAMERS’ DAY ’08: TNA Impact
21 April 2008
- UK CHARTS: Mario Kart retains pole position
- ELSPA demands Government support
- Midnight Club: Los Angeles dated
22 April 2008
- ‘Ebay for games’ goes live
- PS3 launch was a ‘baptism under fire’
- Sony and Microsoft battle it out for GTA IV sales
23 April 2008
- Jack Thompson hits out at Take Two boss
- Codemasters in for Sega Racing Studio?
- I-Play restructures as multi-format publisher
24 April 2008
25 April 2008
28 April 2008
- Developers lead industry contribution to Sunday Times Rich List
- French trade show opens doors to UK retail
- SIERRA SPRING BREAK ‘08: Round-up
29 April 2008
- Analysts have underestimated GTA, says Take Two
- DSGi to introduce own age rating system
- EA co-founder quits publisher
30 April 2008
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