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Following reports on the internet that claimed Bungie’s Halo 3 was running at a slightly lower resolution than the conventional 720p, the developer has issued a statement clarifying the tech behind its Xbox 360 masterpiece. Although confirming on its website that the game does indeed run at 1152×640 (compared to …
Read More »BBFC opens new site for parents
The BBFC has unveiled a new website targeted at parents and guardians that details the age rating of a game and how it might affect children. David Cooke, director of the BBFC said the thinking behind the site was to put parents "in a better position to make informed choices …
Read More »BBFC opens new site for parents
The BBFC has unveiled a new website targeted at parents and guardians that details the age rating of a game and how it might affect children. David Cooke, director of the BBFC said the thinking behind the site was to put parents "in a better position to make informed choices …
Read More »London Games Festival
What are the biggest differences between LGF 2006 and 2007? This is a huge change year-on-year. Last year came late and publishers didn’t really know what they could tangibly achieve at the Festival. We’ve approached publishers much earlier this year and we’ve had more resource. Are you expecting more mainstream …
Read More »London Games Festival
What are the biggest differences between LGF 2006 and 2007? This is a huge change year-on-year. Last year came late and publishers didn’t really know what they could tangibly achieve at the Festival. We’ve approached publishers much earlier this year and we’ve had more resource. Are you expecting more mainstream …
Read More »Gamestation’s staff are key for Christmas
Our key messages were consistent with previous years: that our store managers make the difference at Christmas and, supported by the team in York, we will be looking forward to an exciting Christmas period. Fat Chris is back too and will deliver our key brand differential approach in a fun and …
Read More »Gamestation’s staff are key for Christmas
Our key messages were consistent with previous years: that our store managers make the difference at Christmas and, supported by the team in York, we will be looking forward to an exciting Christmas period. Fat Chris is back too and will deliver our key brand differential approach in a fun and …
Read More »Fils-Aime: We wont meet Xmas Wii demand
Speaking to the Mercury News , Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime has stated that after seemingly overcoming the stock shortages that plagued retail for so long, the huge level of demand anticipated for Wii this Christmas will lead to shortages once more. We’re working very hard to make sure …
Read More »Fils-Aime: We wont meet Xmas Wii demand
Speaking to the Mercury News , Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime has stated that after seemingly overcoming the stock shortages that plagued retail for so long, the huge level of demand anticipated for Wii this Christmas will lead to shortages once more. We’re working very hard to make sure …
Read More »Future sells off French arm
The sale was confirmed on September 28th, and is now owned by WM7, which is itself owned by Paris-based financial firm LMBO. WM7 is also jointly owned by a number of the management team at Future France, including Saghi Zaimi and Jane Wray, the current managing director and finance director. …
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