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Metallic Red 3DS

Following on from last year’s red Wii, this new Metallic Red 3DS joins the Cosmos Black and Aqua Blue colours.

by Billy Langsworthy
on Sep 30th 2011 at 9:46AM

Pro Evolution Soccer 2012

As of February this year, the Pro Evolution Soccer franchise had sold around 70 million units worldwide, making it one of the most successful football series of all time.

by Billy Langsworthy
on Sep 26th 2011 at 3:00PM

NBA 2K12

Last year’s NBA 2K11 was one of the most critically acclaimed basketball video games of all time and marked a career high for the popular franchise.

by Billy Langsworthy
on Sep 26th 2011 at 10:59AM

Batman: Arkham City

The big black bat returns in a sequel to 2009’s smash hit Arkham Asylum. MCV finds out what’s new in Gotham City.

by Dominic Sacco
on Sep 23rd 2011 at 10:15AM

Trainz Railway Simulator - The Collector's Edition

After making its iPad and Android debut earlier in the year, the Trainz franchise returns to PC with Trainz Railway Simulator – The Collector’s Edition.

by Dominic Sacco
on Sep 22nd 2011 at 11:00AM

Barbie: Jet, Set and Style

Some may deem it a brave move in the current economic climate, but Barbie has launched a new company in her latest game: Jet, Set and Style Inc.

by Billy Langsworthy
on Sep 21st 2011 at 11:00AM

Angler's Club: Giant Bass Fishing 3D

Gamers can head to tranquil lakes rendered in visually impressive 3D with Angler’s Club: Ultimate Bass Fishing 3D, a fishing title that lets players take part in over 50 bass ...

by Billy Langsworthy
on Sep 20th 2011 at 1:58PM

Ace Combat: Assault Horizon

Since its maiden voyage in 1995, the Ace Combat series has gone on to establish itself as one of the most popular and long-running aerial combat franchises.

by Billy Langsworthy
on Sep 19th 2011 at 6:08PM

Just Dance 3

Having already got over 30m people dancing, the Just Dance franchise has also won around an 80 per cent share of the dance games market.

by Billy Langsworthy
on Sep 16th 2011 at 1:09PM

GAMEFest vs Eurogamer Expo

Forget Battlefield and CoD – the first real video game battle of the year takes place over the next week between GAME and Eurogamer. MCV has all the essential info.

by Dominic Sacco
on Sep 16th 2011 at 11:22AM in News

Forza Motorsport 4

Since the first Forza title in 2005, the franchise has sold around 10m units as of early last year and firmly established itself as one of the most authentic driving ...

by Billy Langsworthy
on Sep 15th 2011 at 3:00PM

F1 2011

Last year’s smash hit F1 game gets an overhaul. Dominic Sacco gets hands-on and discovers what’s new.

by Dominic Sacco
on Sep 9th 2011 at 9:21AM

Dark Souls

The RPG where death is always one step away gets a successor. We take a look at the growing demand for this tougher title.

by Dominic Sacco
on Sep 5th 2011 at 6:29PM

FIFA 12

How do you improve one of the best-selling and highest-rated FIFA football games ever?

by Dominic Sacco
on Sep 2nd 2011 at 12:57PM

Tropico 4

The Tropico franchise has earned a loyal following since the first title was released ten years ago.

by Billy Langsworthy
on Aug 30th 2011 at 9:17AM

Gears of War 3

One of the most popular shooter franchises in recent years wraps up its story arc. We take a look at the fastest pre-ordered Xbox exclusive.

by Billy Langsworthy
on Aug 26th 2011 at 9:49AM

Jewel Quest IV: Heritage

Since Jewel Quest Expeditions marked the series DS debut in 2007, it has garnered a dedicted fanbase addicted to the puzzles and stories of the franchise.

by Billy Langsworthy
on Aug 24th 2011 at 10:00AM

Nuclear Dawn

The world has been left an apocalyptic wasteland by World War III in Nuclear Dawn.

by Billy Langsworthy
on Aug 23rd 2011 at 12:52PM

Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge

We take a look at this brand new Rugby game which features the official licence for the New Zealand All Blacks.

by Billy Langsworthy
on Aug 22nd 2011 at 10:00AM

Dead Island

Perfect Weather. Tranquil beaches. Beautiful sunsets. And Zombies. Billy Langsworthy visits Dead Island.

by Billy Langsworthy
on Aug 19th 2011 at 10:33AM

Bodycount

Codemasters’ new arcade shooter IP guns its way to retail ahead of the Q4 rush. MCV takes a look at its unique 'shredding' mechanics.

by Dominic Sacco
on Jul 29th 2011 at 10:23AM

Deep Black

An underwater adventure that adds new depth to third-person shooters. MCV takes a closer look.

by James Batchelor
on Jul 20th 2011 at 12:48PM

Red Orchestra 2

Larger publishers may be focusing on the battlegrounds of today, but Lace Mamba Global recognises that there’s still strong demand for World War II shooters.

by Dominic Sacco
on Jul 19th 2011 at 5:12PM