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E3 2013 countdown: two months to go

E3 2013 countdown: two months to go

There are just two months to go until what is being tipped as one of the most important E3's yet.

on Apr 11th 2013 at 3:00PM in News
No Nvidia GTX 700 series graphics cards until 2014

No Nvidia GTX 700 series graphics cards until 2014

The next generation of PC graphics cards from Nvidia doesn’t look set to arrive until 2014.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 11th 2013 at 2:28PM in News
Calls for digital Darkstalkers release were not matched by sales, Capcom reveals

Calls for digital Darkstalkers release were not matched by sales, Capcom reveals

It’s one thing taking to the internet to say how badly you want a game to be re-released. It’s another thing to altogether to then go and spend money on ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 11th 2013 at 1:49PM in News
TV quiz show based on Zynga's Draw Something coming to Channel 4

TV quiz show based on Zynga's Draw Something coming to Channel 4

A new quiz show based on Zynga’s Draw Something IP is to be aired in the UK on Channel 4.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 11th 2013 at 1:35PM in News

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Read the world's first interview with the new Blockbuster UK MD in the latest MCV

Read the world's first interview with the new Blockbuster UK MD in the latest MCV

This latest MCV – which is now available to view online – contains the world's first interview with Blockbuster UK's new boss, Gary Warren.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Apr 11th 2013 at 12:41PM in News
Fresh rumours refute new Xbox 'always-on' claims; Xbox 360 mini touted once again

Fresh rumours refute new Xbox 'always-on' claims; Xbox 360 mini touted once again

A new report now claims that the new Xbox WILL be able to play games when not connected to the internet.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 11th 2013 at 11:19AM in News
2013 MCV Pacific Awards - nominations now open

2013 MCV Pacific Awards - nominations now open

On 9th May this year, the industry will be gathering in Sydney for the MCV Pacific Awards, and you get to decide who's worthy.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Apr 11th 2013 at 10:43AM in News
OPINION: Tables turn at HMV as games suppliers fear retreat

OPINION: Tables turn at HMV as games suppliers fear retreat

The words look the same, but they are in a different order.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Apr 11th 2013 at 10:35AM in News

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UK games industry to HMV: Stick with us

UK games industry to HMV: Stick with us

Leading UK publishers will meet HMV this week with one clear message: Don’t give up on games.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Apr 11th 2013 at 10:32AM in News
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

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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
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

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'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
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
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