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Video games piracy is less prolific than feared, report claims

Video games piracy is less prolific than feared, report claims

A significant study by a group of universities has downplayed the significance of video games piracy.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 16th 2013 at 12:22PM in News
Download firms wary of UK digital consumer rights bill

Download firms wary of UK digital consumer rights bill

Download retailers have their doubts over a UK bill that will allow consumers to return ‘faulty’ digital content.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on May 16th 2013 at 11:35AM in News
OPINION: Old world pricing problem is another next-gen symptom

OPINION: Old world pricing problem is another next-gen symptom

I know what you’re thinking – ‘What is this old fashioned nonsense on the frontpage MCV?’

Michael French
by Michael French
on May 16th 2013 at 10:46AM in News
UK games price war hurting foreign retail

UK games price war hurting foreign retail

Games retailers across EMEA regions say they are facing bankruptcy – and it’s all our fault.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on May 16th 2013 at 10:14AM in News

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Ubisoft suspends Desilets' 1666

Ubisoft suspends Desilets' 1666

Not only has Ubisoft shown developer Patrice Desilets the door, but it has also cancelled his most recent project.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 16th 2013 at 9:56AM in News
MCM London Comic Con to livestream League of Legends quarter finals

MCM London Comic Con to livestream League of Legends quarter finals

The quarter finals of MCM’s League of Legends Tournament will be streamed on Twitch.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 16th 2013 at 9:18AM in News
4A Games overcame major hurdles to make Metro: Last Light, Rubin says

4A Games overcame major hurdles to make Metro: Last Light, Rubin says

Metro: Last Light developer 4A Games overcame a series of seemingly unbelievable trials and tribulations to see the game through, according to former THQ president Jason Rubin.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 16th 2013 at 8:30AM in News
Nintendo claims ad revenue on user-generated YouTube content

Nintendo claims ad revenue on user-generated YouTube content

A popular YouTube user has taken Nintendo to task over claims it has made on his content.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 16th 2013 at 8:26AM in News

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EA decides to ditch the online pass

EA decides to ditch the online pass

It was once heralded as a significant step forward by a number of publisher execs, but now EA’s Online Pass is no more.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 16th 2013 at 7:58AM in News
Valve introduces Steam Trading Cards

Valve introduces Steam Trading Cards

Valve has announced the beta launch of its Steam Trading Cards program, allowing users of the digital PC games service to earn and use game-specific virtual cards to gain discounts ...

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 16th 2013 at 7:45AM in News
Gran Turismo 6 could be released for PS4

Gran Turismo 6 could be released for PS4

Sony has admitted that Gran Turismo 6’s future could stretch beyond the PS3.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 16th 2013 at 7:17AM in News
Ubisoft: Far Cry 3 has sold 6m across retail and digital

Ubisoft: Far Cry 3 has sold 6m across retail and digital

Far Cry 3 has shipped and digitally sold 6m copies since its launch late last year, according to Ubisoft.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 16th 2013 at 5:15AM in News

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Ubisoft sees revenue increase led by 12.5m Assassin's Creed III sales

Ubisoft sees revenue increase led by 12.5m Assassin's Creed III sales

Ubisoft has announced fourth quarter and full year financial results for its fiscal calendar, reporting significant revenue increases in nearly every division.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 16th 2013 at 3:40AM in News
VIDEO: Check out the first footage of Gran Turismo 6 here

VIDEO: Check out the first footage of Gran Turismo 6 here

Sony has officially unveiled Gran Turismo 6, a brand new entry in Polyphony Digital's acclaimed racing simulator series.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 15th 2013 at 5:30PM in News
The UK's Fastest Growing Indies: Videogaming 247

The UK's Fastest Growing Indies: Videogaming 247

Our Indie Retail Month in association with Gem continues with another entry in our look at UK's fastest growing indies, Videogaming 247.

Billy Langsworthy
by Billy Langsworthy
on May 15th 2013 at 5:28PM in News
INTERNATIONAL FACTFILE: Cyprus

INTERNATIONAL FACTFILE: Cyprus

Cyprus was hit hard by the Eurocrisis, and this has hurt the region’s video games market.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 15th 2013 at 5:00PM in News

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VIDEO: Scribblenauts embarking on DC Comics crossover

VIDEO: Scribblenauts embarking on DC Comics crossover

The worlds of Scribblenauts and DC are to collide in a new title for Wii U, 3DS and PC.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 15th 2013 at 4:04PM in News
Vivendi preparing fresh effort to sell Activision shares?

Vivendi preparing fresh effort to sell Activision shares?

French media giant Vivendi could once again be preparing to try and sell its interest in Activision.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 15th 2013 at 3:27PM in News
PSN hacker sentenced to house arrest for interfering with FBI investigation

PSN hacker sentenced to house arrest for interfering with FBI investigation

A 23-year-old Ohio resident involved in the infamous PSN hack has been placed under house arrest for one year.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 15th 2013 at 2:54PM in News
From nearly skipping Europe to 21m sales - we explore the magic of Animal Crossing

From nearly skipping Europe to 21m sales - we explore the magic of Animal Crossing

Animal Crossing was the sort of game that should have never worked in the West.

on May 15th 2013 at 1:46PM in News
WWE 2K14 gets UK release date; No sign of Wii U version

WWE 2K14 gets UK release date; No sign of Wii U version

2K Games’ debut WWE release will be released in the UK this November, it has been confirmed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 15th 2013 at 1:23PM in News
Gran Turismo 6 announcement hits the internet early

Gran Turismo 6 announcement hits the internet early

A press release announcing Gran Turismo 6 for PS3 has hit the internet ahead of the official announcement, which was expected this afternoon.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 15th 2013 at 1:05PM in News
Sony: Don't mistake Vita caution for lack of optimism

Sony: Don't mistake Vita caution for lack of optimism

Is it an outrageous statement to say that vast swathes of the games industry have already written Vita off?

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 15th 2013 at 11:58AM in News
PS4 MMO War Thunder releasing 'holiday 2013'

PS4 MMO War Thunder releasing 'holiday 2013'

Gaijin Entertainment’s military vehicle MMO War Thunder has been given a ‘holiday 2013’ release date.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 15th 2013 at 11:32AM in News
SOURCEBOOK: Aardvark Swift profile

SOURCEBOOK: Aardvark Swift profile

Our series of profiles of leading games service and creative firms continues with Aardvark Swift.

on May 15th 2013 at 11:05AM in News