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History of Nintendo: The Game Boy Color

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:15:00 GMT

ONM remember the handheld granddaddy.
Ah, the faithful old Game Boy Color, handheld forerunner to the GBA and great granddaddy of the all-conquering DS, DSi and now, the DS XL.

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Golden Joystick Awards 2009 video

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Video highlights from show inside.
Couldn't get into the year's biggest celebration of gaming? Then let us sneak you in through the back door and grab a peek at what went on.

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New CVG Community forum launches

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:57:00 GMT

A chance to have your say and influence ongoing development of the site...
You have spoken and we have listened. It's taken a little while true, but we've finally managed to clear the decks to begin work on a proper community program for CVG and its associated sites.

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The new CVG Flash player

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:37:00 GMT

Let us know what you think of our new movie player.
Today CVG launches a brand new Flash-based version of its video player and we'd like your feedback on how it's working.

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Apple's tablet games machine spotted

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 07:25:00 GMT

Announcement in September, launch in November claim rumours.
Reports claim that unnamed industry analysts have "seen first-hand" a prototype of a new Apple tablet which, among other things, is said to focus heavily on gaming capability.

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Game-a-month from new EA iPhone Studio

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:36:00 GMT

8lb Gorilla to crank out the small games.
EA has formed a new iPhone games studio called 8lb Gorilla, with the plan to release one bite-sized game for the Apple device each month.

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Capcom confirmed for GameOn! London

Fri, 29 May 2009 06:49:00 GMT

Fancy hands-on time with Dark Void, Lost Planet 2 and Resident Evil Darkside Chronicles next month?.
Capcom will show off a range of in development titles at next month's GameOn! consumer event, organiser the UK eSports Association (UKeSA) has announced.

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Grin cutting over 100 staff?

Thu, 28 May 2009 13:30:00 GMT

Company said to be in the process of closing two of its offices.
Swedish developer Grin, the studio behind Bionic Commando, Terminator: Salvation and Wanted: Weapons of Fate, is rumoured to have cut up to 160 staff.

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Ubisoft: Set-top boxes to challenge consoles

Thu, 28 May 2009 11:01:00 GMT

Publisher also predicts new gaming hardware from Apple.
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has predicted that set-top boxes will become gaming platforms that challenge traditional consoles.

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In-game ad spend to reach $1bn by 2014

Wed, 27 May 2009 08:01:00 GMT

Plenty more ads being lined up for your favourite games.
Whether you think they make a game (or website) more realistic or just act as a distraction, you're going to be seeing a lot more in-game adverts over the coming years.

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New releases topple Wii Fit

Tue, 26 May 2009 15:30:00 GMT

UFC 2009: Undisputed, Pokemon Platinum and EA Sports Active take the top three UK chart spots.
THQ's mixed martial arts game UFC 2009: Undisputed has shot to number one on the UK all formats chart.

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Console sales dip in Japan

Fri, 22 May 2009 16:35:00 GMT

Nintendo platforms still on top though.
Overall hardware sales were down by a third in Japan last week, but that didn't stop Nintendo doing the business in its homeland.

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Iwata talks price cuts, new games, online

Fri, 22 May 2009 10:00:00 GMT

Says pricing must be decided on a global level and that new titles "can drive" Wii sales later this year.
Nintendo president Satoru Iwata recently used the company's annual financial results briefing to discuss the platform holder's strategy going forward.

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Rockstar founders set up 4mm Games

Fri, 22 May 2009 06:48:00 GMT

Developer working on online titles for "super-underserved" markets.
Rockstar co-founders Jamie King and Gary Foreman have set up 4mm Games, a New York-based independent developer set to focus on online games.

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Warner bids $33 million for Midway assets

Thu, 21 May 2009 15:59:00 GMT

Warner moves to snap up the Mortal Kombat franchise and Midway's Chicago and Seattle development studios.
Warner Bros. Entertainment has launched a $33 million bid for a number of Midway Games' US assets.

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Spielberg: VR gaming to replace consoles

Thu, 21 May 2009 08:30:00 GMT

Movie director expects consoles to go "the way of the Dodo bird" like the old videogame parlours did.
Famed movie director Steven Spielberg has predicted the demise of consoles, suggesting virtual reality will be "the new platform for our gaming future".

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Suda 51 working with Square Enix?

Wed, 20 May 2009 08:35:00 GMT

Grasshopper's website now lists Square as a principal business client.
Goichi Suda's Grasshopper Manufacture has just updated its website, and there's an intriguing addition to the section listing the firm's principle business partners.

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E3 floor plans unveiled

Tue, 19 May 2009 09:53:00 GMT

Over 100 exhibitors to show off new games at next month's event.
The Entertainment Software Association has revealed the floor plans for next month's E3 event at the Los Angeles Convention Centre.

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Ubisoft targets slice of Hollywood

Tue, 19 May 2009 07:30:00 GMT

Company says it has the expertise to create special effects, graphics and animation for movies.
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot says that the company plans to expand its business into the movie special effects market.

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Wii Fit still top of UK chart

Mon, 18 May 2009 13:30:00 GMT

Seven weeks in a row at number one, sixteen weeks in total.
Wii Fit has spent a seventh week running atop the UK all formats chart.

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Conduit dev plans "jaw-dropping" E3 reveal

Mon, 18 May 2009 09:59:00 GMT

High Voltage to show unannounced IP behind closed doors.
The Conduit developer High Voltage Software will show off a new title at next month's E3 event.

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EU wants two year guarantees for games

Sat, 16 May 2009 08:36:00 GMT

Sounds like a good deal for gamers, but there's a catch...
EU Commissioners have proposed introducing two year guarantees for games.

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Crash Bandicoot creators form new studio

Wed, 13 May 2009 10:30:00 GMT

Ex-Naughty Dog guys re-emerge as 'Monkey Gods'.
A new social-focused development studio called Monkey Gods has been set up by Naughty Dog co-founders Jason Rubin and Andrew Gavin, along with ex-HBO man Jason Kay.

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8,450 game industry staff laid off since July '08

Tue, 12 May 2009 06:45:00 GMT

12 percent of North American game industry jobs lost since last summer, says analyst.
8,450 game industry workers have been laid off since July 2008, according to M2 market analyst Wanda Meloni.

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Wii Fit jogs on in UK chart

Mon, 11 May 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Spends sixth week running at the top.
Wii Fit has spent a sixth week running and 15th week in total at the top of the UK chart.

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