Entries in 'rights' (36)
Mass suicide threat at Chinese Xbox 360 plant
The issue of Chinese human rights has been thrust into the limelight again this morning with news that Chinese workers on an Xbox 360 manufacturing line have threatened their employer ...
Yu Suzuki could acquire Shenmue license from Sega
Yu Suzuki has hinted at a possible move to acquire the rights to the Shenmue franchise from Sega.
Good Old Games wages war on DRM
Far from protecting the games industry, DRM is actually damaging it according to the MD of download site Good Old Games Guillaume Rambourg.
Sony signs rights to Steve Jobs: The Film
Sony Pictures has reportedly paid $1 million for the rights to produce Steve Jobs’ biopic, after the Apple founder died earlier this month.
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EA blocks Porsche inclusion in Forza 4
Iconic German car brand Porsche will not feature in Microsoft’s Forza 4 following EA’s unwillingness to strike a deal with Microsoft.
Devil May Cry film rights acquired
Capcom's Devil May Cry could be the next video games IP to get the Hollywood treatment.
EA renegotiates NFL deal
Publisher EA has successfully renegotiated the terms of its deal with the NFL that affords it the lucrative rights used to make its American football series true-to-life.
Doctor Who heading to iPhone
UK developer Tag Games has landed a coup, signing a deal with BBC Worldwide to launch an official Doctor Who game for iPhone and iPad.
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EA assumes greater Old Republic control
Publisher EA has announced that it has updated the terms of its global publishing agreement with LucasArts that will see it assume extra responsibilities toward the title.
Kalypso swoops for TGC assets
PC and console publisher Kalypso has acquired parts of The Games Company, which was recently placed into insolvency.
Music deal targets gaming
Britain’s largest independent music publisher Chrysalis is to focus on the games industry following the completion of an £11m acquisition of First State Media Group.
Ubi offers freebies to DRM victims
Free games are being offered to some of those who suffered at the hands of Ubisoft’s DRM server problems earlier this month.
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Sony prepping Michael Jackson game
A brand new Michael Jackson game seems very much on the cards after news that Sony has swooped to secure a seven-year deal for the rights to release video games ...
ORG plans Digital Economy Bill protest
The Open Rights Group has announced that it is to organise a public protest in response to the Lords’ passing of the Digital Economy Bill.
Ubisoft’s DRM woes hit new low
Having already been forced to defend its controversial new PC DRM to the hilt, Ubisoft this weekend has faced a fresh backlash from gamers after a technical problem prevented owners ...
XBL addresses gay rights complaints
Microsoft has confirmed a change to its terms and conditions that will allow users to more freely express themselves in their online gamertag.
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West and Zampella clarify rights
In a further layer to the already astonishing events of the Activision-Infinity Ward saga, defendants Jason West and Vince Zampella have outlined what they say are the rights afforded to ...
ORG rubbishes Government assurances
The Government’s apparent backing down over plans to cut off the internet connection of those found guilty of file-sharing copyrighted material has been dismissed by campaign body Open Rights Groups.
Rising Star retains Marvelous rights
Contrary to widespread reports over the weekend, MCV can confirm that Rising Star Games has once again secured the rights to publish Marvelous Entertainment’s ongoing video games catalogue.
EA to grab NBA Jam licence?
American sports broadcaster ESPN is reporting that EA is preparing to announce its capture of cherished retro games franchise NBA Jam.
CID The Dummy deal agreed
A dispute between Italian studio Twelve Interactive and UK firm OG International concerning the rights to the CID Dummy franchise has reportedly been resolved, according to Edge.
Nickelodeon buys TMNT rights
Viacom’s global kids entertainment network Nickelodeon has paid £5.9m to capture the worldwide rights to the popular Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles brand from The Mirage Group.
THQ bags Russian shooter
Publishing rights to Russian studio 4A Games' long-in-the-works Metro 2033 have been bought by THQ.
Roland Rat sniffs out games deal
Publishers are being urged to take a chance on a Roland Rat game, after a US IP agency snapped up the rights to the classic 1980s television character.
£311m rights issue confirmed by DSGi
DSGi has confirmed to the Financial Times that a £311m rights issue is imminent, with the retailer saying the funds raised from it will go towards its store refit programme ...
