Entries in 'twitter' (59)

Minecraft's Notch offers to fund Psychonauts 2 development

Minecraft's Notch offers to fund Psychonauts 2 development

Minecraft creator Markus ‘Notch’ Persson is prepared to personally fund development of a sequel to Double Fine’s critically acclaimed title Psychonauts.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 7th 2012 at 4:00PM in News
Twitter spoof Peter Molydeux will return

Twitter spoof Peter Molydeux will return

One of the industry’s favourite spoof Twitter feeds has been suspended – but its owner says that he very much hopes for its return.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 24th 2011 at 2:46PM in News
Your chance to grab a FREE MCV subscription

Your chance to grab a FREE MCV subscription

Intent Media has extended its offer of a free subscription to MCV magazine for all of its Twitter followers.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 13th 2011 at 12:58PM in News
Follow the Games Media Awards on Twitter and Facebook

Follow the Games Media Awards on Twitter and Facebook

With a little over two weeks to go until The Games Media Awards 2011, in association with Grainger Games, it’s time for us to remind you exactly how modern we ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 11th 2011 at 1:11PM in News

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Develop Awards tonight: Live coverage online

Develop Awards tonight: Live coverage online

Tonight is the biggest night for games developers: over 550 industry execs will cram into the Brighton Hilton's Ballroom to see who has won the Develop Industry Excellence Awards.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Jul 20th 2011 at 5:37PM in News
APPLE: PC-free iOS 5 announced

APPLE: PC-free iOS 5 announced

Apple has announced that its fifth iteration of iOS will not require a PC or Mac.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jun 6th 2011 at 8:31PM in News
Wayne Rooney joins Microsoft PR team

Wayne Rooney joins Microsoft PR team

You want me to sign a £1m cheque for a an outdoor advertising campaign that will see our game brand placed on the foreheads of five year old school children ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 12th 2011 at 4:52PM in News
Mary Portas in GAME Twitter row

Mary Portas in GAME Twitter row

TV celebrity and retail specialist Mary 'Queen of Shops' Portas directed her attentions at retailer GAME this weekend, and highlighted her lack of respect for the ratings system in the ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 14th 2011 at 8:21AM in News

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Kevin Butler makes PS3 gaffe

Kevin Butler makes PS3 gaffe

In what can only be described as one of the worst corporate Twitter faux pas' of recent times, comedy PlayStation executive-come-marketing character Kevin Butler has accidentally tweeted the PS3's root ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 9th 2011 at 11:59AM in News
Jonathan Ross talks 3DS on Twitter

Jonathan Ross talks 3DS on Twitter

UK TV star and Twitter powerhouse Jonathan Ross has been doing his part in building the hype for Nintendo's 3DS by discussing the device on the micro-blogging service.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 17th 2011 at 9:09AM in News
MCV adds social media as total readership soars

MCV adds social media as total readership soars

MCV has increased its print and web readership to highest-ever levels.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Dec 10th 2010 at 4:00PM in News
3DS set for November 20th in Japan?

3DS set for November 20th in Japan?

A Twitter user has sparked rumours surrounding the Japanese release date of Nintendo 3DS.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Sep 13th 2010 at 11:07AM in News

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Tax breaks trend on Twitter

Tax breaks trend on Twitter

Bringing a bit of light relief to the heavy subject of tax, Chancellor Alistair Darling’s move to offer tax relief to some UK games developers has sparked interest amongst the ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 25th 2010 at 2:05PM in News
Bizarre backs Twitter as future of marketing

Bizarre backs Twitter as future of marketing

Leading UK development studio Bizarre Creations believes that rapidly growing social network sites could trigger a new world order in video game marketing.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 8th 2010 at 4:38PM in News
Jonathan Ross touts Natal release date

Jonathan Ross touts Natal release date

Having spent the day getting to grips with Microsoft’s Project Natal yesterday, comments from outspoken TV presenter Jonathan Ross point to a possible October release date for the anticipated Xbox ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 23rd 2010 at 10:39AM in News
Tony Hawk: Ride sequel hinted

Tony Hawk: Ride sequel hinted

Despite the luke-warm reception that has so far greeted Tony Hawk: Ride’s arrival on the market, it seems that work is already underway on the sequel.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 22nd 2010 at 10:33AM in News

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Xbox Facebook/Twitter age restriction lifted

Xbox Facebook/Twitter age restriction lifted

Microsoft’s Major Nelson has confirmed that Xbox 360 users below the age of 18 and based outside the US are now able to use the console’s social networking features – ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 10th 2009 at 11:02AM in News
Tony Hawk defends Ride

Tony Hawk defends Ride

Globally recognised pro skateboarder Tony Hawk has spoken in defence of Activision’s Tony Hawk: Ride, accusing many critics of failing to give the game the credit he feels it deserves.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 7th 2009 at 12:14PM in News
Microsoft: Millions use Xbox Live social media

Microsoft: Millions use Xbox Live social media

Microsoft has announced that millions of Xbox Live members have taken advantage of the social media features that were launched last week.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Nov 24th 2009 at 10:35AM in News
360 Twitter and Facebook is live

360 Twitter and Facebook is live

Facebook may be coming to PS3 in the near future, but the Xbox 360 integration of the famed social network is live and ready to use right now.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 17th 2009 at 11:22AM in News
November 17th launch for 360 Twitter, Facebook

November 17th launch for 360 Twitter, Facebook

Microsoft has confirmed that Twitter and Facebook integration will be coming to Xbox Live on November 17th.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Nov 12th 2009 at 5:17PM in News
Xbox Twitter for over 18s only

Xbox Twitter for over 18s only

Despite the ease with which the services can be accessed online, Microsoft has confirmed that its upcoming Twitter, Facebook and Last.FM applications for Xbox 360 will be restricted to account ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 9th 2009 at 12:11PM in News
360 Facebook, Twitter launch date unclear

360 Facebook, Twitter launch date unclear

The launch of the upcoming Facebook and Twitter integration with Xbox Live has been called into question after a date was seemingly announced this weekend.
 
VG247 reported on Saturday ...

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Oct 12th 2009 at 11:25AM in News
Naughty Dog re-thinks Uncharted Tweets

Naughty Dog re-thinks Uncharted Tweets

It was an interesting idea on paper but in reality Uncharted 2’s integrated Twitter functionality became very irksome very quickly – and developer Naughty Dog has responded by temporarily disabling ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 29th 2009 at 11:55AM in News
Twitter on Xbox clarified

Twitter on Xbox clarified

Microsoft has clarified yesterday’s confusion regarding the upcoming integration of Twitter and Facebook on Xbox 360, admitting that Silver Xbox Live members will not be able to access the service ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 28th 2009 at 11:18AM in News