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Microsoft launches Xbox Wire news service

Microsoft launches Xbox Wire news service

A new Xbox-centric news service has launched online by platform holder Microsoft.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 17th 2013 at 11:00AM in News
Hashtag campaign to promote 3DS

Hashtag campaign to promote 3DS

A new social media campaign is looking to raise awareness of the 3DS.

Michael French
by Michael French
on May 17th 2013 at 10:11AM in News
94% of Brits would sooner do without sex than their mobiles

94% of Brits would sooner do without sex than their mobiles

A stonking 94 per cent of young UK adults have admitted that they would rather live without sex for a week than spend seven days away from their mobile phone, ...

by Daniel Gumble
on May 17th 2013 at 10:07AM in News
GeForce GTX 780 tipped for May 23rd launch

GeForce GTX 780 tipped for May 23rd launch

Nvidia’s GeForce GTX 780 PC graphics card looks set to be launched next week.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 17th 2013 at 10:03AM in News

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Battlefield UK product manager switches to Call of Duty

Battlefield UK product manager switches to Call of Duty

Former EA UK man Kevin Flynn has leapt over the sandbags of Battlefield’s barracks to become senior brand manager for Call of Duty.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 17th 2013 at 10:00AM in News
Apple App Store serves up its 50 billionth download

Apple App Store serves up its 50 billionth download

The 50 billionth app has been downloaded from the Apple App Store.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 17th 2013 at 9:35AM in News
US software sales for Nintendo 3DS up significantly compared to 2012

US software sales for Nintendo 3DS up significantly compared to 2012

The 3DS has picked up the pace in the early going of this year, with software sales up 52 per cent in the first four months of 2013 when compared ...

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 17th 2013 at 8:55AM in News
VIDEO: Sony teases cel-shaded sci-fi outing Panopticon

VIDEO: Sony teases cel-shaded sci-fi outing Panopticon

A brand new first party game called Panopticon has been unveiled by Sony.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 17th 2013 at 8:41AM in News

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Sony acquires Angry Birds film rights, to premiere worldwide in 2016

Sony acquires Angry Birds film rights, to premiere worldwide in 2016

Sony Pictures Entertainment has announced it has won the exclusive international distribution rights to the Angry Birds animated feature film.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 17th 2013 at 8:20AM in News
Four British Lulzsec hackers get jail terms

Four British Lulzsec hackers get jail terms

A Crown Prosecution Service lawyer has branded four hackers as "cowardly and vindictive" following their successful prosecution.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 17th 2013 at 8:07AM in News
NPD April: Injustice: Gods Among Us, Xbox 360 on top of slow month

NPD April: Injustice: Gods Among Us, Xbox 360 on top of slow month

NPD’s report for the four week period between April 4th and May 7th is in, revealing an overall dip of 25 per cent at US retail when compared to the ...

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 17th 2013 at 7:55AM in News
MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

This week, MCV Pacific profiles animation powerhouse Plastic Wax, looks at Singapore's stats and Rugby Challenge 2 is dated.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 17th 2013 at 7:54AM in News

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Total number of EA games in development for Wii U = Zero

Total number of EA games in development for Wii U = Zero

Nintendo’s Wii U has been delivered yet another piece of bad news.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 17th 2013 at 7:26AM in News
The UK's Fastest Growing Indies: Games Centre

The UK's Fastest Growing Indies: Games Centre

Our Indie Retail Month in association with Gem continues with another entry in our look at UK's fastest growing indies, Scottish chain Games Centre.

Billy Langsworthy
by Billy Langsworthy
on May 16th 2013 at 4:32PM in News
Resident Evil Facebook app puts fans on Revelations box

Resident Evil Facebook app puts fans on Revelations box

Capcom is giving Resident Evil fans that chance to star on the cover of this month's console release of Revelations.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 16th 2013 at 3:59PM in News
Wii U summer line-up detailed tomorrow

Wii U summer line-up detailed tomorrow

Slow sales and a quiet release slate have hindered the Wii U since launch, but Nintendo is finally going to reveal details of fresh titles for its new console.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 16th 2013 at 3:25PM in News

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Online Retail vs Street Dates

Online Retail vs Street Dates

Day one delivery is crucial to online retailers. It drives pre-orders and secures sales that may otherwise have gone to High Street rivals.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 16th 2013 at 2:01PM in News
Precursor insists it's not at all related to Silicon Knights

Precursor insists it's not at all related to Silicon Knights

The developer of Eternal Darkness successor Shadow of the Eternals has attempted to dismiss much of the criticism it has received.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 16th 2013 at 1:19PM in News
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
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