Entries in 'internet' (76)

Xbox One DOES require a sort of permanent internet connection

Xbox One DOES require a sort of permanent internet connection

Got your head around the pre-owned situation? Good. Now here’s the next confusion for you – does the Xbox One need a permanent internet connection?

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 22nd 2013 at 9:17AM in News
'Always-on' never considered for PS4, Sony claims

'Always-on' never considered for PS4, Sony claims

Sony never believed that an always-on was a viable option for the PlayStation 4.

by Seth Tipps
on May 8th 2013 at 10:41AM in News
Windows 8-based Next Xbox due out early November - report

Windows 8-based Next Xbox due out early November - report

We know, we know. ANOTHER next Xbox rumour story.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 26th 2013 at 10:12AM in News
Nintendo illustrates the growing importance of online to its business model

Nintendo illustrates the growing importance of online to its business model

It was once mocked for its reluctance to embrace online, but Nintendo boss Satoru Iwata has told investors that the company has well and truly embraced the internet revolution.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 25th 2013 at 1:51PM in News

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Ubisoft Montreal CEO: Audience is ready for always-on consoles

Ubisoft Montreal CEO: Audience is ready for always-on consoles

Yannis Mallat, the CEO of developer Ubisoft Montreal, has claimed that the market IS ready for an always-on next-generation of consoles.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 15th 2013 at 4:06PM in News
Fresh rumours refute new Xbox 'always-on' claims; Xbox 360 mini touted once again

Fresh rumours refute new Xbox 'always-on' claims; Xbox 360 mini touted once again

A new report now claims that the new Xbox WILL be able to play games when not connected to the internet.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 11th 2013 at 11:19AM in News
VIDEO: Internet shouty man Francis takes an axe to Xbox 360

VIDEO: Internet shouty man Francis takes an axe to Xbox 360

Do you remember that guy who went mental about Diablo III on YouTube?

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 8th 2013 at 10:08AM in News
Microsoft dev director dismisses always-on "drama"... then locks Twitter account

Microsoft dev director dismisses always-on "drama"... then locks Twitter account

Will Xbox 720 require an always-on internet connection? It's possibly the biggest question in console gaming right now.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 5th 2013 at 5:17PM in News

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OPINION: SimCity gifts Durango a potential PR nightmare

OPINION: SimCity gifts Durango a potential PR nightmare

Whether you like the sound of it or not, at the very least you must understand the motivation behind Microsoft’s online vision for Durango.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 20th 2013 at 9:48AM in News
Miyamoto on Wii U sales: "I'm not at the point where I'm concerned yet"

Miyamoto on Wii U sales: "I'm not at the point where I'm concerned yet"

Nintendo’s design boss Shigeru Miyamoto insists that he remains confident about the Wii U’s long-term prospects.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 13th 2013 at 10:48AM in News
Why all that whinging online is counterproductive

Why all that whinging online is counterproductive

Ever been left infuriated as the developer or publisher from whom you have been demanding answers online simply ignores you?

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 10th 2013 at 12:59PM in News

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High Street vs Online - the impact of internet retailers

High Street vs Online - the impact of internet retailers

Kantar World Panel analyst Laurie Krohn discusses the changing face of retail and why it’s important to support the High Street retailer...

on Oct 10th 2012 at 1:31PM in News
Diablo III faces two consumer rights battles

Diablo III faces two consumer rights battles

Blizzard is facing pressure from both sides of the globe as consumer rights groups get up in arms about Diablo III.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 24th 2012 at 2:45PM in News
Ofcom outlines UK's "three strikes" net policy

Ofcom outlines UK's "three strikes" net policy

The most contentious element of the Digital Economy Act has at last been outlined by Ofcom.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 26th 2012 at 11:31AM in News
Digital Economy Act delayed until 2014

Digital Economy Act delayed until 2014

The controversial and now long-delayed Digital Economy Act will not come into effect until 2014, the Department for Culture, media and Sport has announced.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 26th 2012 at 1:50PM in News

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SimCity requires always-on internet connection

SimCity requires always-on internet connection

Buyers of EA’s upcoming SimCity PC game will need a constant internet connection to play it.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Mar 29th 2012 at 11:02AM in News
MCV's Daily Must Reads (Jan 25th 2012)

MCV's Daily Must Reads (Jan 25th 2012)

Here at MCVuk.com we spend all day reading the internet. Hundreds of sites. Millions of words. But if we were to recommend, say, five stories to read, what would they ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 25th 2012 at 12:56PM in News
Internet gaming addiction "changes the brain"

Internet gaming addiction "changes the brain"

Today’s copy of UK newspaper The Independent carries word of new research that suggests an addiction to the internet and online gaming could actually alter the brain.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 12th 2012 at 8:40AM in News
Gaikai partners with Ubisoft, Best Buy

Gaikai partners with Ubisoft, Best Buy

Cloud gaming company Gaikai is now providing its demo service to Ubisoft and Best Buy following deals with YouTube, EA and more.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Jan 5th 2012 at 10:40AM in News
Ofcom cracks down on ISP traffic management

Ofcom cracks down on ISP traffic management

British telecoms watchdog Ofcom has called on internet service providers to provide more information regarding traffic management the ISPs use to curb excessive demand.

Mat Bettinson
by Mat Bettinson
on Nov 25th 2011 at 12:15PM in News
'Expect 600m connected devices by 2014'

'Expect 600m connected devices by 2014'

By 2014 there will be over 600m connected devices able to play browser games in the US and Western Europe, says Nick Parker.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Nov 10th 2011 at 7:41PM in News
Crysis DRM rumours on Xbox 360 are not true

Crysis DRM rumours on Xbox 360 are not true

The digital release of Crysis on Xbox 360 has DRM? It’s the end of the world! EA are dead to me! I’m going to kill my cat!

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 5th 2011 at 3:28PM in News
MCV GameTime: Industry TV advertising monitor (wk ending August 19th)

MCV GameTime: Industry TV advertising monitor (wk ending August 19th)

We look at the latest TV advertising activity for games targeting men and how it affects web search traffic.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Aug 19th 2011 at 12:34PM in News
Driver's always-on DRM scrapped

Driver's always-on DRM scrapped

Ubisoft has altered the way digital rights management works in the PC version of Driver: San Francisco after receiving negative feedback.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Aug 18th 2011 at 11:17AM in News