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And The Award Goes To...
BAFTA is a big name in film and television - but does the games industry need the Academy?
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TV Game Show
Not just a dumb screen any more, tomorrow's TVs could usher in a new era for gaming
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Creative Downturn
The recession could hurt creativity - but if publishers won't take risks, others certainly will
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The Genesis of Darwinia+
How Microsoft told Introversion: "We've decided to f*ck up your game"
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Nintendo's Long Game
DSi isn't just a product refresh - it's a broad hint about Nintendo's breathtaking ambition
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Retail Evolution?
Stace Harman ponders the plight of the indie retail store in an ever-demanding market
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Punched Out?
The British Government's claim to champion digital and creative industries rings very hollow
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Reading Between the Lines
A fascinating documentary; a balanced conclusion on the uncertain impact of videogames on reading habits - so why are we suffering more lazy stereotyping?
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Japan, Digitally-Speaking
Kenji Ono writes on the rise of digital distribution in Japan - who is embracing the new platforms, and who stands to gain?
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The Smart Move
After countless false starts, mobile gaming is on the move - led by a surprising champion
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Blaming the Crunch
Layoffs and closures have little to do with the recession - but it's certainly a convenient excuse.
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High Street Blues
It's a dreadful time to be a high street retailer - and it's only going to get worse
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Uphill Struggle
Sony's expected operating loss isn't the PS3's fault - but that's where the blame will rest
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The Big News Countdown: 20-11
Part one of our look at the most important stories we've covered in the past 12 months
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A Window on Japan - Part Two
Trips to Capcom and Sony yield some fantastic insights from some of the best creative minds in Japan
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Virtually Social
Criticising PlayStation Home is one thing - but virtual world naysayers should think again
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A Window on Japan - Part One
A unique look at the country's changing videogames development landscape
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How Big is Big Enough?
Lack of scale and weak management spells the end for smaller publishers.
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The Atari Vision
Phil Harrison reveals how the reinvigorated publisher is planning for the future
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The Trader's Dilemma
The industry says it can't live with second-hand. It can't live without it, either.
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Nintendo's DSi Strategy
Japan's Kenji Ono dissects the company's plans for the handheld, and how it plays into Nintendo's overall vision for the future
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Growing the Long Tail
New business models are finally weaning the industry off transient hits