The London MCM Expo accomplished what it set out to do this year, which was to set a new world record for most video game cosplayers under one roof. The recently-concluded Movie Comic Expo at the ExCel Center made its gaming side headline-worthy once again, and this one is literally heading for the books.

The London Movie Comic Media Expo isn't known for its gaming section, with much of its attendees preferring other forms of entertainment. But all that's gonna change this year, or improve at the very least, because apart from the support of some of today's A-list publishers, the London MCM Expo is attempting to set the World Record for "largest number of people in costume for a video game."

Equality's the name of the game when it comes to development for Visceral and Electronic Arts' Dante's Inferno. Speaking at EA's spring showcase event in London, producer Jonathan Knight revealed that they have no specific lead platform in the game's development.

It was in London that Square Enix talents Yoshinori Kitase and Takeshi Arakawa answered questions from curious fans about the famed Final Fantasy series, while promoting - but not limiting the discussion to - Dissidia. IGN was fortunate enough to have been able to present some questions from the fans, and what they got were a very interesting outlook on the series.

Yes, Brütal Legend (PS3, Xbox 360) will be getting DLC. We just don't know what kind yet. Speaking to VG247 at an EA spring showcase event in London, all Brütal Legend creator Tim Schafer could say without PR guys taping his mouth shut was that the DLC will be "something awesome".

Looks like the BioShock movie is turning out to be a totally high-budget one - or over-the-budget, as it turns out. Universal Pictures has stepped on the brakes on the production of the said movie adaptation of Take-Two Interactive's best-selling game, as the company tries to reach an agreement with director Gore Verbinski for a more reasonable budget.

It's final - nearly a month after Eidos shareholders approved the Square Enix takeover, court has finally approved the publisher's acquisition, making Lara Croft and Tomb Raider part of the Square Enix family, although it doesn't appear that Eidos' operations will be affected too much by the new arrangement.

A week ago, QJ blogger Glenn wrote about the story of Jamie Durrant, a Lionhead developer who filed a case against Microsoft after the company's HR managers "blatantly disregarded" his complaints about sexual discrimination and homophobic abuse in the office. It seems the case is history, though, Durrant and Microsoft have apparently reached a settlement agreement.

Voting for the 2008 BAFTA awards is underway! And which of the games released last year made it to their shortlist of candidates for the awards? LittleBigPlanet? Professor Layton? WoW Wrath? GoW2? GoW Chains? GoWdanggit! There's a lot! Check out the full article for a list of the nominees!

It was a quote taken out of context, so says Cliff Bleszinski on the Epic statement regarding the Xbox 360's visual potential. See how and why after the jump.