GamesIndustry.biz Newsletter - 24th March 2010

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Today's top stories

Government adopts TIGA's tax relief plan

14:30 - Games must pass cultural test before paying less tax on profits; Wilson hails "decisive breakthrough"

Darling promises support for UK games industry

13:37 - Chancellor offers measures similar to film industry; "we need to keep British talent in this country"

EGDF chases place on PEGI board

08:00 - Developers need to "take some responsibility" on ratings, says Quantic Dream's de Fondaumiere

Today's feature

Guillaume de Fondaumiere

The EGDF chairman explains why he thinks developers should have a say in the PEGI process

The rest of today's news

Koller: Sony will continue to focus on 3D for PS3

08:25 - Company won't follow Nintendo's lead with 3DS; sceptical about market for 3D portable

Best Buy launch to usurp UK retailers?

10:30 - Analysts detail threat to PC World, Currys and Comet from US company's megastores plan

Dell to grow China business "organically"

09:43 - PC manufacturer to expand services business through acquisitions

30 million DS units sold in Japan

08:25 - New Super Mario Bros is best-selling software for system

Miyamoto nominated for top Spanish honour

09:06 - Legendary game designer put forward for Prince of Asturias Award

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