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EA: SimCity has recovered from "challenging" launch

EA: SimCity has recovered from "challenging" launch

SimCity has sold 1.6m copies since navigating through and recovering from a “challenging” launch – according to the game's publisher, EA.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 8th 2013 at 7:01AM in News
EA reports strong Q4, still down from 2012

EA reports strong Q4, still down from 2012

EA has bounced back from its less than stellar third quarter performance, reporting a solid fourth quarter that brought in $1.2bn for the publisher.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 8th 2013 at 6:35AM in News
Retailers list PC version of Grand Theft Auto V

Retailers list PC version of Grand Theft Auto V

A listing for a PC version of Grand Theft Auto V has appeared on two separate retail websites.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 7th 2013 at 4:03PM in News
Microsoft confirms Gamescom return

Microsoft confirms Gamescom return

The new Xbox console will be showcased at Gamescom 2013 this August.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 7th 2013 at 3:35PM in News

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INTERNATIONAL FACTFILE: Luxembourg

INTERNATIONAL FACTFILE: Luxembourg

Tastes in Luxembourg match those in the UK and popular games in the region currently include blockbusters like FIFA 13 and Call of Duty.

Billy Langsworthy
by Billy Langsworthy
on May 7th 2013 at 2:30PM in News
Bethesda reveals Wolfenstein: The New Order

Bethesda reveals Wolfenstein: The New Order

A brand new Wolfenstein game is being released this Q4.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 7th 2013 at 2:27PM in News
Dyack crowdfunding 'spiritual successor' to Eternal Darkness

Dyack crowdfunding 'spiritual successor' to Eternal Darkness

New Canadian studio Precursor Games has hired Denis Dyack to work as chief creative officer on a spiritual successor to Eternal Darkness.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 7th 2013 at 2:13PM in News
UPDATED: ShopTo shuns future Activision releases over Call of Duty shipping dispute

UPDATED: ShopTo shuns future Activision releases over Call of Duty shipping dispute

Has ShopTo become the first online retailer to be called out for early shipping?

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 7th 2013 at 1:15PM in News

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Devs will have the option to disable PS4 sharing functions

Devs will have the option to disable PS4 sharing functions

The PS4’s share button may not be available at all times or in all titles.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 7th 2013 at 12:44PM in News
XSEED rebranded as Marvelous USA, acquires Atlas Online

XSEED rebranded as Marvelous USA, acquires Atlas Online

XSEED, the US subsidiary of Japanese publisher Marvelous AQL, has rebranded as Marvelous USA.

by Seth Tipps
on May 7th 2013 at 12:30PM in News
GeForce GTX 700 series detailed; significant performance boost not expected

GeForce GTX 700 series detailed; significant performance boost not expected

The first of Nvidia’s new GTX 700 graphics cards could be released as soon as next week.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 7th 2013 at 11:53AM in News
Former SCEA and Sumo dev Chris Eden joins Climax

Former SCEA and Sumo dev Chris Eden joins Climax

Climax Studios has appointed industry veteran Chris Eden as its new business development manager.

Aaron Lee
by Aaron Lee
on May 7th 2013 at 10:33AM in News

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One table left for Xbox 360 MCV Quiz

One table left for Xbox 360 MCV Quiz

Quick – there’s just one table left for the first Xbox 360 MCV Quiz of 2013.

on May 7th 2013 at 10:07AM in News
Dead Island: Riptide claims its second UK no.1

Dead Island: Riptide claims its second UK no.1

Deep Silver’s Dead Island: Riptide has topped the UKIE GfK Chart-Track UK All Formats Top 40 for the second week in a row.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 7th 2013 at 9:40AM in News
EA announces single-player offline The Sims 4 that is definitely single player and offline

EA announces single-player offline The Sims 4 that is definitely single player and offline

SimCity studio Maxis has revealed that The Sims 4 is in the works.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 7th 2013 at 9:00AM in News
GameStop issues last call for PS2 trade-ins

GameStop issues last call for PS2 trade-ins

GameStop has announced it will no longer take trade-ins for PS2 hardware, accessories and games after this month.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 7th 2013 at 7:40AM in News

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Nintendo reveals plans for press event on E3 show floor

Nintendo reveals plans for press event on E3 show floor

Nintendo has revealed it will be holding a special event for press at its booth on the E3 exhibition floor.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 7th 2013 at 7:15AM in News
Report: Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon director pitching sequel

Report: Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon director pitching sequel

The people behind Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon are pulling for a sequel, according to the digital title’s star Michael Biehn.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 7th 2013 at 6:49AM in News
EA signs 'exclusive' video game rights to Star Wars

EA signs 'exclusive' video game rights to Star Wars

EA will be going to a galaxy far, far away again more often, following a major publishing agreement with Disney.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on May 6th 2013 at 10:45PM in News
Minecraft: Pocket Edition hits 10m sales

Minecraft: Pocket Edition hits 10m sales

The iOS/Android version of Minecraft has reached a major milestone, selling 10m units since launching in August 2011.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 5th 2013 at 10:02AM in News
Valve approves new Steam Greenlight picks, looks to streamline process

Valve approves new Steam Greenlight picks, looks to streamline process

Valve has approved a small grouping of games and software via Steam Greenlight, announcing it expects the move to mark the start of a speedier process for the community-voting system.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 5th 2013 at 9:35AM in News
Sony confirms Playstation E3 press event

Sony confirms Playstation E3 press event

Sony has sent out invitations to its Playstation E3 2013 press event, confirming it will join Microsoft in showing off its wares a day ahead of the industry expo in ...

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 5th 2013 at 9:20AM in News
Steam top ten sellers chart: April 28 - May 4

Steam top ten sellers chart: April 28 - May 4

Tomb Raider took the top spot on Steam's weekly top ten selling products list, stealing it away from Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon – thanks to a major discount promotion.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 5th 2013 at 6:51AM in News
MCV Jobs Weekly: New Lionhead boss

MCV Jobs Weekly: New Lionhead boss

In MCV's weekly roundup of the latest personnel news and hottest job opportunities, the former CEO of Cryptic Studios heads up Lionhead and we look at the best vacancies. 

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 3rd 2013 at 5:00PM in News