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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.
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.
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.
Microsoft confirms Gamescom return
The new Xbox console will be showcased at Gamescom 2013 this August.
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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.
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.
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?
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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.
XSEED rebranded as Marvelous USA, acquires Atlas Online
XSEED, the US subsidiary of Japanese publisher Marvelous AQL, has rebranded as Marvelous USA.
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.
Former SCEA and Sumo dev Chris Eden joins Climax
Climax Studios has appointed industry veteran Chris Eden as its new business development manager.
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One table left for Xbox 360 MCV Quiz
Quick – there’s just one table left for the first Xbox 360 MCV Quiz of 2013.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Latest leak claims Next Xbox doesn't need permanent web connection for everything
Rumours that the Xbox 360 successor needs a constant web connection to run are apparently untrue.
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
