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Diablo fans already queuing for HMV launch

Diablo fans already queuing for HMV launch

Blizzard's long-awaited RPG doesn't even go on sale for another 16 hours but fans have been queuing for three days now.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 14th 2012 at 9:46AM in News
New Tomb Raider delayed until Q1 2013

New Tomb Raider delayed until Q1 2013

Developer Crystal Dynamics has confirmed that the new Tomb Raider has been delayed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 14th 2012 at 9:17AM in News
Tretton "opposed to blocking used games"

Tretton "opposed to blocking used games"

Sony Computer Entertainment America CEO Jack Tretton has admitted that he personally does not support the idea of potentially blocking the use of pre-owned games on next-gen consoles.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 14th 2012 at 9:06AM in News
GAME Australia can't refund Diablo III pre-orders

GAME Australia can't refund Diablo III pre-orders

Customers who have paid a deposit for Diablo III at GAME Australia have been left out of pocket.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 14th 2012 at 8:33AM in News

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Blizzard and Valve settle DOTA trademark dispute

Blizzard and Valve settle DOTA trademark dispute

Blizzard has issued a statement announcing a mutual agreement with Valve regarding the DOTA trademark.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 14th 2012 at 7:30AM in News
GAME Australia enters administration

GAME Australia enters administration

After a lengthy battle to secure additional backers to keep it afloat, GAME Australia has gone into administration through PwC today.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 14th 2012 at 3:35AM in News
Call of Duty Elite paying subs at 2m

Call of Duty Elite paying subs at 2m

Another notable info bite to come out of Activision’s recent financial report was the current state of their Call of Duty Elite service.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 14th 2012 at 2:32AM in News
GameStop removes PSP titles from smaller locations

GameStop removes PSP titles from smaller locations

GameStop has pulled Playstation Portable games from the smallest quarter of its stores in what the company is describing as an effort to make the most of its merchandising space.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 14th 2012 at 2:07AM in News

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Steam top ten sellers chart: May 6-12

Steam top ten sellers chart: May 6-12

Valve has revealed the top selling titles on Steam for the week prior.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 14th 2012 at 1:55AM in News
Blizzard Entertainment skips E3 2012

Blizzard Entertainment skips E3 2012

World of Warcraft developer-publisher Blizzard will not have a floor presence at this year’s E3, a company rep has told MCV.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 11th 2012 at 6:32PM in News
MCV Jobs Weekly: GAME execs depart, top jobs

MCV Jobs Weekly: GAME execs depart, top jobs

In MCV's weekly rundown of the hottest vacancies and latest personnel news, GAME loses five senior execs as part of its ongoing reshuffle and we look at the best job ...

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 11th 2012 at 5:38PM in News
No GTA V until 2013, says analyst

No GTA V until 2013, says analyst

Baird analyst Colin Sebastian has predicted that Rockstar fans will have to wait until next year for the return of Grand Theft Auto.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 11th 2012 at 2:40PM in News

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Disney's Brave due in July

Disney's Brave due in July

The video game adaptation of Disney Pixar's latest movie will arrive in the UK on July 27th.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 11th 2012 at 2:01PM in News
Weak sales prompt Western restructure for Sega

Weak sales prompt Western restructure for Sega

Sega has declared it will "streamline" its operations in the U.S and Europe after poor sales of its new titles last year.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 11th 2012 at 1:55PM in News
Minecraft on 360 breaks XBLA sales records

Minecraft on 360 breaks XBLA sales records

Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition has smashed all previous Xbox Live Arcade sales records after selling the most units in just 24 hours.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 11th 2012 at 1:46PM in News
505 thanks retail for Sniper chart success

505 thanks retail for Sniper chart success

Publisher 505 Games is toasting retail this week as Sniper Elite V2 hit the top of the charts.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on May 11th 2012 at 1:32PM in News

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Sony shares fall to 31-year low in Japan

Sony shares fall to 31-year low in Japan

Sony Corporation’s share price has fallen to its lowest position in a generation in both Japan and the United States.

Rob Crossley
by Rob Crossley
on May 11th 2012 at 1:09PM in News
Konami looks to new platforms as profits surge

Konami looks to new platforms as profits surge

Konami has ended its financial year on the up, showing that profits almost doubled year on year.

Michael French
by Michael French
on May 11th 2012 at 12:25PM in News
iPad Mini to launch in October?

iPad Mini to launch in October?

Rumours suggest Apple will release a smaller iPad this Autumn at a lower price point.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 11th 2012 at 12:06PM in News
GameStop sales fall but chain 'outperforms market'

GameStop sales fall but chain 'outperforms market'

Same-store sales at US retailer GameStop dropped 12.5 per cent year-on-year.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 11th 2012 at 11:42AM in News
Blockbuster partners with IGN to promote VIP Gamer scheme

Blockbuster partners with IGN to promote VIP Gamer scheme

High Street retailer Blockbuster has struck a deal with media giant IGN to promote its new customer reward scheme VIP Gamer.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 11th 2012 at 11:17AM in News
Dixons reports 3% like-for-like sales dip

Dixons reports 3% like-for-like sales dip

Dixons Retail says its like-for-like sales fell three per cent for the 52 weeks ending April 28th, while overall sales remained flat.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 11th 2012 at 10:51AM in News
What's Out Today? w/e May 11th, 2012

What's Out Today? w/e May 11th, 2012

Sci-fi action fans can now pick up Sony's Starhawk for PS3.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 11th 2012 at 10:29AM in News
NPD says total US games market was over $1bn in April

NPD says total US games market was over $1bn in April

The money generated from overall game sales in the US during April has been estimated at a whopping $1bn.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 11th 2012 at 10:15AM in News
MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

This week a new clothing label is formed, we interview the Director of Diablo 3, IGN Australia gets a new boss and the EB EXPO ramps up.

James Cullinane
by James Cullinane
on May 11th 2012 at 10:12AM in News