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THE INDUSTRY’S IRON MAN Interactive Ideas’ sales director Brett Savidge completed his first half Ironman 70.3 mile triathlon in Exmoor early this month. The challenge is one of the toughest of its type in the world, with more than 2,000 athletes taking part. The race comprises of a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride and a 13.1-mile run. Said Savidge: “The six months of training was worth it when I crossed the finish line in six hours and 28 minutes. I’ve really enjoyed the challenge and have registered for a full Ironman in Germany next year.”
FROM THE ARCHIVE... THIRTEEN YEARS AGO MCV July 23rd 1999
NEWS Codemasters posts profits that put its ‘giant’ US competitors to shame, up 277 per cent to £27.2m. Sales are driven by TOCA 2and Colin McRae… Gem kicks off its Dreamcast launch campaign by making demo pods available to retail… The Office of Fair Trading promises the return to RRP on most PlayStation titles will not cause a price-fixing
AND FINALLY The latest MCVBluffer’s Guide takes a look at multiplayer gaming. The internet revolution is opening new possibilities for the sector, which publishers are quick to explore. Ultima Online, for example, earns more money than FIFA ‘99thanks to the MMO’s subscription fees. Meanwhile, other firms are seeing strong sales for multiplayer add-ons such as Half Life: Team Fortressand Quake III: Arena. And now consoles are stepping into the space with Sega’s Dreamcast…
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It’s a lovely day in Biggleswade, not a cloud in the sky. Wonder when we’ll hit the London rain barrier on the way in?
Yarnton leaving Nintendo UK is a big deal. He’s achieved some really great things in his time. I once drove a tank with him over a car.
Just got an email titled “Alexandra Burke – Available Dates”. I got a little excited when I read it wrong.
investigation… Hasbro is rumoured to be interested in buying THQ… Following its acquisition of GAME in April, Electronics Boutique pledges to keep growing the chain, aiming for a store count of 100 by the end of the year… Blockbuster trials a rental scheme for PC games… Sony decides not to release the PocketStation in Europe but several clones and imports begin to appear in the market... Activision signs the Star Trek licence...