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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
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

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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
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

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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

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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
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

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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
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
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