Entries in 'Gamescom 2011' (34)

OPINION: Gamescom is close to its E3 moment

OPINION: Gamescom is close to its E3 moment

Well, close enough. At the show, some said to me that Gamescom lacked the ‘media bang’ you’d get at an E3 or TGS.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 29th 2011 at 8:00AM in News
OPINION: Gamescom proves Euro market potential

OPINION: Gamescom proves Euro market potential

The resounding success of Gamescom was a testament to Europe’s vibrant games market, proving consumers are out there if you engage them properly.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Aug 26th 2011 at 10:15AM in News
IGN's People Choice Award breaks voting records

IGN's People Choice Award breaks voting records

258,367 gamers voted in IGN’s People’s Choice Award, breaking records for the most individuals voting for a games award.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Aug 25th 2011 at 1:04PM in News
Gamescom celebrates record attendance

Gamescom celebrates record attendance

Last week’s Gamescom 2011 was an unprecedented success.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 22nd 2011 at 1:33PM in News

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Activision calls for calm in EA feud

Activision calls for calm in EA feud

GAMESCOM: The games industry is no stranger to public bickering. And as much as the media (secretly) loves it, Activision publishing boss Eric Hirshberg has called for calm.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 18th 2011 at 3:39PM in News
Lollipop Chainsaw gets first video

Lollipop Chainsaw gets first video

GAMESCOM: Publisher Warner Interactive has released the first video for what will undoubtedly be one of 2012’s most interesting titles – Lollipop Chainsaw.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 18th 2011 at 2:42PM in News
Grasshopper reveals Black Knight Sword

Grasshopper reveals Black Knight Sword

GAMESCOM: Shadows of the Damned developer Grasshopper Manufacture has unveiled its newest game – 2D platformer Black Knight Sword.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Aug 18th 2011 at 11:39AM in News
BF3 named best of Gamescom 2011

BF3 named best of Gamescom 2011

GAMESCOM: Battlefield 3 has picked up the 'Best of Gamescom' award in Cologne as voted for by a panel of industry professionals and members of the media.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Aug 17th 2011 at 8:00PM in News

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PS3 hits £179 - price roundup

PS3 hits £179 - price roundup

Retailers have begun adjusting the prices of their PS3 stock following Sony’s announcement of a price cut to the machine last night.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 17th 2011 at 3:55PM in News
Six Ubisoft games heading to Vita

Six Ubisoft games heading to Vita

GAMESCOM: Assassin’s Creed, Rayman Origins and Michael Jackson: The Experience are just some of the big games Ubisoft has planned for PS Vita.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Aug 17th 2011 at 11:55AM in News
Wii gets a makeover, loses GameCube compatibility

Wii gets a makeover, loses GameCube compatibility

GAMESCOM: Nintendo has announced, via a tiny snippet at the end of its Gamescom press release, that it is to launch a new version of the Wii console this Christmas.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 17th 2011 at 10:21AM in News
NCsoft's new MMO Wildstar looks to shake up genre

NCsoft's new MMO Wildstar looks to shake up genre

GAMESCOM: MMO specialist NCsoft has lifted the lid on a brand new MMO from developer Carbine Studios – Wildstar.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 17th 2011 at 9:49AM in News

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Sony: Vita will have our strongest launch line-up ever

Sony: Vita will have our strongest launch line-up ever

GAMESCOM: While Sony didn't announce any concrete launch details for PlayStation Vita today, there were still plenty of hints about what is to come.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Aug 16th 2011 at 8:49PM in News
PlayStation 3D Display confirmed for Europe

PlayStation 3D Display confirmed for Europe

GAMESCOM: Sony has confirmed that its innovative PlayStation 3D Display monitor will be available in Europe before the year is out.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Aug 16th 2011 at 8:33PM in News
Infamous series goes download-only

Infamous series goes download-only

GAMESCOM: The next instalment in Sucker Punch's superhero franchise Infamous will be a digital-only title.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Aug 16th 2011 at 8:26PM in News
PS3 drops to £199.99

PS3 drops to £199.99

GAMESCOM: As MCV revealed last month, Sony has dropped the PlayStation 3 to £199.99.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Aug 16th 2011 at 8:25PM in News

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DanceStar Party details emerge

DanceStar Party details emerge

GAMESCOM: Sony has released new details about the upcoming DanceStar Party.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Aug 16th 2011 at 8:10PM in News
Sony makes its Move on fitness market

Sony makes its Move on fitness market

GAMESCOM: Sony has uvneiled its answer to Wii Fit in the form of Move Fitness.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Aug 16th 2011 at 7:59PM in News
New value-priced PSP announced

New value-priced PSP announced

GAMESCOM: In a surprise announcement, Sony has announced a new model of the PSP will be released this Autumn.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Aug 16th 2011 at 7:54PM in News
Resistance: Burning Skies announced for Vita

Resistance: Burning Skies announced for Vita

GAMESCOM: Sony has announced a new handheld iteration of its popular FPS series, Resistance.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Aug 16th 2011 at 7:40PM in News
Amazon leaks new PS3 price

Amazon leaks new PS3 price

GAMESCOM: The leading online retailer may have revealed the rumoured PS3 price cut ahead of any official announcement in Cologne.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Aug 16th 2011 at 7:10PM in News
Kingdoms of Amalur out February

Kingdoms of Amalur out February

GAMESCOM: An excitable Ken Rolsten announced that EA's action RPG Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning will hit UK shelves on February 10th 2012.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Aug 16th 2011 at 4:49PM in News
Old Republic gets first live demo

Old Republic gets first live demo

GAMESCOM: Attendees at Gamescom 2011 were treated to the first live gameplay demo of Star Wars: The Old Republic.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Aug 16th 2011 at 4:29PM in News
VIDEOS: DMC, Ghost Recon Future Soldier

VIDEOS: DMC, Ghost Recon Future Soldier

GAMESCOM: New gameplay trailers have been released for a pair of the console sector’s hottest new titles.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 16th 2011 at 2:40PM in News
Microsoft dates three Kinect titles

Microsoft dates three Kinect titles

GAMESCOM: Xbox 360 platform holder Microsoft will release three of its upcoming key Kinect titles in October.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 16th 2011 at 1:49PM in News