GamesIndustry.biz Newsletter - 15th March 2010

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Today's top stories

Denny: Move will "absolutely" sell PS3 consoles

08:00 - Worldwide Studios Europe boss believes motion control system will enthuse both new and existing users

Ex-Ensemble dev attacks "workaholic" culture

09:06 - As Pandemic veteran admits that lack of discipline saw studio "f**k everything up"

Final Fantasy XIII breaks 2010 records in UK

10:50 - Square Enix RPG debuts at number one as Modern Warfare 2 earns new sales accolade

Today's feature

Sony's Michael Denny

The Worldwide Studios Europe boss reacts to the PlayStation Move announcement and line-up

The rest of today's news

PlayStation Home audience hits 12 million

11:59 - 85% of visitors return to virtual world, as population doubles since June 2009

Microsoft patents online upselling

11:42 - New system automatically detects missing content and offers instant purchases

Realtime Worlds wins Scottish Innovation award

10:15 - Crackdown and All Points Bulletin developer picks up John Logie Baird Award

Bioshock 2 DLC was already on disc, claim fans

09:32 - New controversy over downloadable content as Take-Two addresses accusations

West and Zampella sign with Hollywood talent agency

08:38 - Sacked Call of Duty heads partner with Creative Artists Agency

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Recent features

Moving On

Just who is expected to buy this year's new motion controllers?

Nexon USA's Daniel Kim

The online games company CEO updates us on continued business growth and what's to come

MySpace's Mike Jones

The social network's co-president outlines the company's plans to take on Facebook in the games sector

Maintaining the Vigil

David Adams and Joe Madureira on building a studio, Darksiders, THQ and Warhammer 40K

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