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Ubisoft readies digital range for summer

Ubisoft readies digital range for summer

Gamers unserved by a quiet summer release schedule might find solace in raft of new digital games from Ubisoft.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Apr 11th 2013 at 10:26AM in News
Asda opens PS4 pre-orders

Asda opens PS4 pre-orders

UK supermarket Asda has become one of the first non-specialists in the country to begin accepting PS4 pre-orders.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 11th 2013 at 10:23AM in News
VIDEO: Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon looks mental

VIDEO: Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon looks mental

If you’re a regular reader you won’t be surprised to hear of the official confirmation of Ubisoft’s Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 11th 2013 at 9:45AM in News
Namco Bandai reveals new branches in Vancouver, Singapore

Namco Bandai reveals new branches in Vancouver, Singapore

Publisher Namco Bandai has announced it will be expanding with two new international offices, set to open in June.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Apr 11th 2013 at 8:10AM in News

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Adam Orth exits Microsoft following always-on Twitter fiasco

Adam Orth exits Microsoft following always-on Twitter fiasco

Microsoft creative director Adam Orth, made infamous for his recent outburst on Twitter regarding always-connected consoles, has left the company.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Apr 11th 2013 at 7:35AM in News
Report: Next Xbox to interact with cable boxes

Report: Next Xbox to interact with cable boxes

As things progress towards Microsoft’s eventual announcement of the next Xbox, new info has reportedly spilled out regarding cable box integration and Kinect eye movement detection.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Apr 11th 2013 at 7:15AM in News
Koch plans 15 to 25 cinema releases every year

Koch plans 15 to 25 cinema releases every year

Forget games – Koch Media wants to make £30m a year from the cinema.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Apr 10th 2013 at 4:02PM in News
'2013 perfect year for Ashes game'

'2013 perfect year for Ashes game'

505 Games believes its Ashes game will outperform all previous cricket titles thanks to a double helping of tournaments.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Apr 10th 2013 at 3:54PM in News

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OPINION: Are the biggest games on the planet being ignored?

OPINION: Are the biggest games on the planet being ignored?

My annual trip to San Francisco for GDC last month was primarily in the service of MCV sister title Develop.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Apr 10th 2013 at 3:48PM in News
Can Ouya crack digital retail riddle?

Can Ouya crack digital retail riddle?

When it comes to Ouya, much of the excitement has focused on the physical box itself: a cheap £99 Android console made famous on Kickstarter.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Apr 10th 2013 at 3:41PM in News
SimCity makes digital-only move to Mac on June 11th

SimCity makes digital-only move to Mac on June 11th

The Mac version of EA’s SimCity will be released on June 11st, the publisher has confirmed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 10th 2013 at 3:38PM in News
Splinter Cell: Blacklist officially confirmed for Wii U

Splinter Cell: Blacklist officially confirmed for Wii U

Nintendo has confirmed that the long-rumoured Wii U version of Splinter Cell: Blacklist is very much real.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 10th 2013 at 3:17PM in News

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Show Messi how it's done in GamesAid 5-a-side tournament

Show Messi how it's done in GamesAid 5-a-side tournament

Fancy proving your skills in a tournament even John Terry is afraid to attend?

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 10th 2013 at 2:51PM in News
Are publishers shunning boxed product?

Are publishers shunning boxed product?

Free-to-play and downloads are the fastest-growing business models of the past five years, but how many video games publishers actually rely on them rather than more traditional methods of releasing ...

on Apr 10th 2013 at 1:09PM in News
Bethesda's Hines makes the argument for day-one DLC

Bethesda's Hines makes the argument for day-one DLC

Day-one DLC is a vital component on a publisher’s balance sheet, but it’s also a practice regarded with wide-held disdain by many vocal consumers.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 10th 2013 at 12:42PM in News
Halo 3: ODST released as a single-player download

Halo 3: ODST released as a single-player download

What do you have if you remove the multiplayer component of Halo 3: ODST? A tempting $14.99 Xbox Live Marketplace download.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 10th 2013 at 12:02PM in News

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Batman: Arkham Origins is official; Rocksteady not developing

Batman: Arkham Origins is official; Rocksteady not developing

We know it exists of course. But now Batman: Arkham Origins exists officially.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 10th 2013 at 11:14AM in News
Explosive Alan launches new games show Thank You For Playing

Explosive Alan launches new games show Thank You For Playing

The team behind the ill-fated Inside Xbox has launched the pilot episode of its new video games show, Thank You For Playing.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 10th 2013 at 10:30AM in News
"EA gives you enough rope to hang yourself"

"EA gives you enough rope to hang yourself"

BioWare co-founder Greg Zeschuk has spoken up for his studio’s owner and publisher EA.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Apr 10th 2013 at 10:20AM in News
Ubisoft disables uPlay after exploit allows free game downloads

Ubisoft disables uPlay after exploit allows free game downloads

Ubisoft has disabled its digital rights management and distribution platform Uplay’s PC game download service, following yesterday’s breach allowing users to download Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon for free.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Apr 10th 2013 at 9:59AM in News
XCOM: Enemy Unknown iOS won't have in-app purchases

XCOM: Enemy Unknown iOS won't have in-app purchases

The upcoming iOS release of XCOM: Enemy Unknown won’t carry any purchasable upgrades, according to the game’s designer Jake Solomon.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Apr 10th 2013 at 9:45AM in News
"We are in a sick market for old-school gaming"

"We are in a sick market for old-school gaming"

BioWare co-founder Greg Zeschuk has expressed his concerns about the future of the console market.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 10th 2013 at 9:39AM in News
Prequel Batman Arkham Origins coming to current-gen, Wii U

Prequel Batman Arkham Origins coming to current-gen, Wii U

Warner has apparently announced Batman Arkham Origins.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 9th 2013 at 3:58PM in News
Who made the best game in the world? Find out in the Develop 100

Who made the best game in the world? Find out in the Develop 100

MCV sister site Develop's ranking of the best games of all time as voted for by game critics is now live.

on Apr 9th 2013 at 3:04PM in News
Hackers break into uPlay, download Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon for free

Hackers break into uPlay, download Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon for free

A group of Russian hackers have apparently discovered an exploit that allows them to download games from Ubisoft’s uPlay store for free.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 9th 2013 at 2:59PM in News