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Jack Sorensen quits THQ

Jack Sorensen quits THQ

Worldwide studios boss steps down, publisher promotes three product development execs in management shake-up


Hardware

Pachter "absolutely convinced" Wii HD is on the way

Pachter "absolutely convinced" Wii HD is on the way

Nintendo needs to convince partners Wii is more than just a toy for parents, says analyst

Developers

7 Studios teams with Numark, Quincy Jones for Scratch game

7 Studios teams with Numark, Quincy Jones for Scratch game

New music game backed by DJ manufacturer and US hip-hop producer

People

NCsoft vet joins True Games as head of technology

NCsoft vet joins True Games as head of technology

Peter Jarvis takes CTO position at online, free-to-play publisher

Developers

Riot Games details first MMO

Riot Games details first MMO

PVP-centric title, League of Legends, will invite players to beta in 2009

In Other News

Financial

SouthPeak revenues up 220%

SouthPeak revenues up 220%

Company sees revenues climb to $40.2 million from $12.5 million

Developers

ngmoco funds GDC iPhone competition

ngmoco funds GDC iPhone competition

The iPhone games developer adds $10,000 to the prize, brining it up to $30,000

Developers

Grasshopper Manufacture licenses Unreal Engine 3

Grasshopper Manufacture licenses Unreal Engine 3

Epic's game engine to be used in multi-platform action horror title by Resident Evil creator

Developers

Silicon Knights "temporarily" lays-off 26 staff

Silicon Knights "temporarily" lays-off 26 staff

Staff cuts come as part of "attrition" after shipping Too Human

Hardware

Sony questions whether DSi can expand Nintendo's user base

Sony questions whether DSi can expand Nintendo's user base

Marketing boss John Koller suggests DS system is only targeting children

Retail

FIFA 09 tops UK chart

FIFA 09 tops UK chart

Football title topples Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, pushing it to number two

Games

Jacobson confirms soft launch for Football Manager Live this year

Jacobson confirms soft launch for Football Manager Live this year

Release of new football MMO from Sports Interactive inspired by marketing of consumer goods

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

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

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

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

Events

EGDF announces Games Summit 08

EGDF announces Games Summit 08

New event to examine economic effects of industry in Europe

Developers

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, but hoped Nintendo would innovate faster rather than take "baby steps"

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

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

Features

Interview

Getting Interactive - Part One

Getting Interactive - Part One

Miles Jacobson on the challenges of creating an MMO, and what the team has learned from the beta test so far

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

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Virtual Worlds Forum Europe 2008 London, UK

9 -12 Oct 08

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27 Oct 08

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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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