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Free-to-play titles would make DSi an "industry changer"

Free-to-play titles would make DSi an "industry changer"

Acclaim's David Perry impressed with handheld features, but hoped Nintendo would innovate faster rather than continue with "baby steps"


Publishers

Xbox 360 to get exclusive Tomb Raider: Underworld episodes

Xbox 360 to get exclusive Tomb Raider: Underworld episodes

Microsoft signs Eidos for six hours of platform-exclusive play

Events

Over 50 playable titles for Eurogamer Expo

Over 50 playable titles for Eurogamer Expo

Killzone 2, Left 4 Dead and Wario Land: The Shake Dimension confirmed for London event

Developers

Small team is secret to LittleBig success, says Media Molecule

Small team is secret to LittleBig success, says Media Molecule

Expanding 30-strong outfit would 'water down' talent, but limited headcount blamed for online co-op missing launch

Hardware

DSi software will be region-locked, confirms Nintendo

DSi software will be region-locked, confirms Nintendo

But only software specific to the new handheld hardware

In Other News

Retail

360 price cuts not a reaction to flagging sales - Ballmer

360 price cuts not a reaction to flagging sales - Ballmer

Xbox business is an "unqualified success," says chief executive

Games

Manhunt 2 finally gets UK release date

Manhunt 2 finally gets UK release date

Rockstar's controversial title confirmed for Halloween release on PSP, Wii and PS2

Events

EGDF announces Games Summit 08

EGDF announces Games Summit 08

New event to examine economic effects of industry in Europe

Politics

Tiga calls for support in Pre-Budget Report

Tiga calls for support in Pre-Budget Report

UK Government can take steps to help the games industry during the economic downturn, says Richard Wilson

Publishers

All future Sony MMOs console-bound

All future Sony MMOs console-bound

Monthly-fees may be waived for PlayStation 3 users

Developers

Platinum Games: We're working with the ESRB on MadWorld

Platinum Games: We're working with the ESRB on MadWorld

Developer further reveals that the title may never make it to Germany or Australia over violence concerns

Publishers

EA pledges Madden sales to breast cancer charity

EA pledges Madden sales to breast cancer charity

Partial proceeds from Madden NFL 09 Pink will go towards aiding the Deanna Favre Hope Foundation

Hardware

"Gaming has to be at the heart" of DSi, says Dunaway

"Gaming has to be at the heart" of DSi, says Dunaway

Nintendo's exec of sales and marketing says that the DS Lite will continued to be sold alongside the new handheld

Events

Organisers postpone Virtual Worlds Forum on eve of event

Organisers postpone Virtual Worlds Forum on eve of event

Police close venue due to shooting, some networking parties still scheduled

GC Asia 2008

Packaged goods best performer for EA in Asia

Packaged goods best performer for EA in Asia

Despite rampant piracy, packaged PC games show "massive" growth for publisher in Asian markets

Publishers

THQ and Player One enter distribution deal

THQ and Player One enter distribution deal

UK-based sports games publisher to exclusively distribute mobile titles worldwide

Retail

Force Unleashed maintains dominance of Euro charts

Force Unleashed maintains dominance of Euro charts

LucasArts title occupies seven positions across the Spanish and German top ten

Hardware

Wii Speak Channel unveiled

Wii Speak Channel unveiled

New service available to buy through the Wii Shop Channel from November 16

Retail

Wii's Cube remakes coming to Europe

Wii's Cube remakes coming to Europe

Pikmins, Metroids, Mario Tennis in 2009

Business

GamesIndustry.biz Network passes 2000 active users

GamesIndustry.biz Network passes 2000 active users

Trade-only community continues to grow ahead of parties in London and Lyon

Retail

Warhammer Online tops US PC chart

Warhammer Online tops US PC chart

Mythic's MMO displaces Spore to take the number one spot on the sales chart

Features

Interview GC Asia 2008

Grab a Partner - Part One

Grab a Partner - Part One

EA Partners Asia manager Sergio Salvador on piracy, misconceptions and cold calling development talent

Interview Publishers

Phil Spencer - Part Three

Phil Spencer - Part Three

The MGS boss on Games for Windows, digital distribution and the importance of the European territory

Editorial

Knowingly Undersold

Knowingly Undersold

The Wii is no longer the cheapest console. It doesn't matter.

Article Education

Dare to be Digital: Blue Skies

Dare to be Digital: Blue Skies

The second of this year's 3 winning teams is profiled here, with details on the game - and the people that created it

Article Emerging Markets

Getting to know the Real U

Getting to know the Real U

Inside the new Singapore studio that's aiming to break ground in MMOs

Interview Publishers

Jens Uwe Intat - Part Two

Jens Uwe Intat - Part Two

EA's European publishing VP on the developing markets within Europe, and the benefits to all of the console price drops

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Calendar

6 -8 Oct 08

Virtual Worlds Forum Europe 2008 London, UK

9 -12 Oct 08

Tokyo Games Show Tokyo, Japan


20 -21 Oct 08

Virtual Worlds London London, UK

27 Oct 08

Games 3.0 28 Great Russell St, London, UK


28 -29 Oct 08

GamesIndustry.biz Career Fair London, UK

28 -29 Oct 08

The GamesIndustry.biz Bar Corbet Place (The Old Truman Brewery), Brick Lane


28 -29 Oct 08

Eurogamer Expo 2008 The Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London

30 Oct -1 Nov 08

Gamecity Nottingham, UK


30 Oct 08

The Casual Games Forum The Ambassadors Hotel, London, UK

3 -5 Nov 08

FUTURE PLAY 2008 Toronto, Canada


5 -7 Nov 08

Game Connection Europe Lyon, France

13 -16 Nov 08

International Digital Entertainment Festival Melbourne, Australia


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