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Gamestation HQ safe from closure

GAME Group has confirmed that it won’t be closing Gamestation’s York office. The news comes after the retailer revealed two new MDs. Tricia Brennan has taken up the reins at GAME and Martyn Gibbs will now head up the Gamestation team. Both brands have had an incredible year and we …

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THQ announces cheerleading game

THQ has drawn back the curtains on its new Wii and DS gam: All Star Cheer Squad. Described as the ‘first ever cheerleading game’, gamers are required to use the Wii Remote and Nunchuck as well as the Wii Balance Board to perform ‘dozens’ of moves. With the explosive growth …

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Ubisoft nabs Arthur and the Invisibles sequels licenses

Ubisoft and EuropaCorp have entered in an agreement for the development of games based on the sequels to the Arthur and the Minimoys movie (Arthur and the Invisibles in the UK). The French-produced live action CG movie is to see two sequels, Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard in 2009 …

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EA announces new Sims games

Electronic Arts has announced The Sims 2 Double Deluxe and The Sims 2 Kitchen and Bath Interior Design Stuff, due for release on April 15th. The Sims 2 Double Deluxe comes complete with The Sims 2 Nightlife Expansion Pack, The Sims 2 Celebration Stuff Pack and a bonus DVD, and …

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DSGi reveals games publishing plan

DSGi plans to sign up top development talent in a publishing push that will see a new range of own-brand titles on its shelves by the summer. The firm intends to unveil a new gaming label and unleash the titles across its 1,400 stores worldwide as well across its online …

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Microsoft: Xbox wallet share larger than Wii or PS3

Microsoft claims it bases its success on wallet share and not units sold, reports investor.com. "We’re very proud that our share of wallet is disproportionately larger than either of our two competitors," said corporate vice president of global marketing for Microsoft’s interactive entertainment business, Jeff Bell. Bell cites the 360’s …

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Bach: PS3 cant compete with Xbox Live

Microsoft’s E&D president Robbie Bach claims that Xbox Live sets the 360 apart from its rivals. Xbox Live is a big differentiator for us,” said Bach to investor.com, That drives a significant amount of energy around what’s on with Xbox.” Bach cites the exclusive downloadable content for GTA 4 as …

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Ziff Davis files for bankruptcy protection

Ziff Davis Media, publisher of Electronic Gaming Monthly, PC Magazine, and 1up , has announced it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in order to restructure its debt and operations. According to BtoBonline, Ziff Davis Media has reached an agreement with an ad hoc group of noteholders, who will …

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IGN to launch new marketing group

IGN has appointed Brad Ramsey as senior vice president of marketing for its new marketing group. Ramsey joins the company from Yahoo, having worked as vice president of marketing. Ramsey has also worked at eBay. I’m delighted to announce that on March 17th, Brad Ramsey will fill that role and …

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HMV offers extra Rainbow Six: Vegas 2 content

HMV.co.uk is offering two exclusive weapons for anyone who pre-orders Rainbow Six: Vegas 2. The two guns can be unlocked by using a code. The content is available for the PC, 360 and PS3 versions of the game, and includes the TAR21 Assault Rifle and the M486 Assault Rifle. Vegas …

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