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Majesco offered USD 5 million investment deal

Troubled publisher Majesco has been offered a cash injection of USD 5 million to continue its business, but the offer comes at a high price - 3.3 million shares in stocks.

Sept. 30, 2005 Paul Loughrey

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Low turnover revealed in Empire’s half-year results

The sixth month financial results for publisher Empire Interactive have shown a low turnover and increased operating losses, but the company remains confident of strong second half results.

Sept. 30, 2005 Paul Loughrey

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LivePitch attracts record numbers at the Austin Game Conference

Registration figures for the third annual LivePitch event at the 2005 Austin Game Conference have vastly exceeded expectations, as record numbers sign up to demonstrate new game concepts and ideas.

Sept. 29, 2005 Paul Loughrey

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Industry veterans create independent gaming portal

Founded by games industry veterans Greg Costikyan and Johnny Wilson, Manifesto Games will launch in early 2006 with the ambition of forging a healthy industry for independent, niche and off-beat PC games.

Sept. 29, 2005 Paul Loughrey

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Headfirst hoping for life after Hip

Following the closure of Canadian publishers Hip Interactive, Headfirst Productions is hoping to find a new publisher for its survival horror game, Call of Cthulhu: Destiny's End.

Sept. 28, 2005 Paul Loughrey

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Buena Vista Games commits to Unreal Engine for next-gen titles

Announcing a multiple title licensing deal to use Epic's Unreal Engine, Disney's interactive entertainment division has confirmed that a new Turok game is first in line for release.

Sept. 28, 2005 Paul Loughrey

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BioWare helps raise USD 500,000 for children's hospital

Software developer BioWare showed its continued support for the local community by hosting the first annual Miracle Builders Breakfast to raise funds for the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Sept. 28, 2005 Paul Loughrey

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UK Charts: No surprises as EA's Burnout series takes pole position

Criterion's hugely popular racing franchise has undoubtedly benefited from the magical EA touch, as the latest iteration, <i>Burnout Revenge</i> jumps straight into first place in the all formats chart.

Sept. 27, 2005 Paul Loughrey

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GameStop seeks USD 950 million to close EB merger

GameStop has announced the sale of USD 950 million in notes to investors, which the company will repay in six or seven years, with interest.

Sept. 27, 2005 Paul Loughrey

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Austin Games Conference highlights market growth in Asia

In a special conference track at the annual Austin Games Conference, developers from North America and Asia will convene to discuss market growth and business opportunities in the Asian games market.

Sept. 27, 2005 Paul Loughrey

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CDV bring strategy gaming to next generation consoles

Leading PC strategy game publisher CDV are moving into the next generation console market, following a new partnership with Budapest-based Digital Reality.

Sept. 23, 2005 Paul Loughrey

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Casual games bookmarking site launched

Publisher and developer 3RD Sense announces the launch of a new community oriented website, which provides a constantly updated list of the most popular casual games on the Internet.

Sept. 23, 2005 Paul Loughrey

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Codemasters launches online gaming portal

The new online gaming portal from software publishers Codemasters is now live, and all visitors who sign up to the newsletter will receive a free introductory game.

Sept. 23, 2005 Paul Loughrey

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GameTap offers a free taste of Game On Demand

Turner Broadcasting System, a Time Warner company, is offering gamers a sneak preview of its GameTap Games on Demand service with a free trial and reduced subscription fees.

Sept. 23, 2005 Paul Loughrey

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SEGA announces the creation of a new CG Studio

Software publisher SEGA has announced the creation of a new dedicated CG studio, which will open its doors in April 2006.

Sept. 23, 2005 Paul Loughrey

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Japanese game charts dominated by Nintendo

While the UK game charts are almost entirely ruled by Electronic Arts, it's a very different story over in Japan.

Sept. 23, 2005 Paul Loughrey

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Square Enix grows as Taito acquisition nears completion

Japanese reports indicate that Square Enix has almost completed its acquisition of multifaceted gaming company Taito

Sept. 23, 2005 Paul Loughrey

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Valve turns up the Steam

Valve's digital content distribution service Steam will no longer be used exclusively for the company's own titles, as the first two releases from third party developers are announced

Sept. 22, 2005 Paul Loughrey

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Former Red Storm CEO joins Nice Tech

Cambridge-based MMO developer Nice Tech has strengthened its organisation with the appointment of industry veteran and former Red Storm CEO Doug Littlejohns.

Sept. 22, 2005 Paul Loughrey

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Nike iD shoes appear in new 2K Sports title

More than just your average brand licensing deal, the new partnership between Nike and Take 2's sports label will allow players to enhance their in-game performance by wearing the right shoes.

Sept. 22, 2005 Paul Loughrey

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EB Games allocates entire pre-order stock of Xbox 360s

Visitors to the EB Games online store can no longer pre-order Microsoft's next generation console, as the company announces it has sold out of all allocated pre-order stock.

Sept. 22, 2005 Paul Loughrey

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Sony CEO confirms spring launch plans for PS3

Microsoft may not be getting the market lead it had hoped for with the launch of its new console, as reports come in of a spring launch strategy for Sony's PlayStation 3

Sept. 22, 2005 Paul Loughrey

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Ubisoft CEO claims EA takeover could happen

The share price in French publisher Ubisoft rose sharply yesterday following comments from CEO Yves Guillemot, who admitted that a take-over by industry powerhouse EA could happen

Sept. 22, 2005 Paul Loughrey

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New publishing company established by former Square-Enix execs

Set up by six former members of Square-Enix, fledgling publisher will be bringing two RPG licenses to market in the US next year, with more titles to follow.

Sept. 21, 2005 Paul Loughrey

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UK Charts: EA knocks Tom Clancy off the top spot

EA continues to dominate the charts this week, with no less than four titles, three of which are new releases, taking pride of place in the top 10 all formats chart.

Sept. 21, 2005 Paul Loughrey