Entries in 'launch' (250)
In pictures: The Diablo III launch
Blizzard’s RPG Diablo III finally hit shelves last night and MCV was at the UK launch event to bring you over 50 images.
HMV: Diablo III our biggest ever product launch
The Diablo III launch event at HMV Oxford Street was the retailer’s biggest to date, says games boss Ewan Pinder.
Diablo III launches in 8,000 stores worldwide
Diablo III hit shelves at midnight at more than 8,000 stores across the world, including HMV’s Oxford Street branch.
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.
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Valve launches remote Steam download service
Steam users can now initiate downloads and manage their games through a web browser or mobile device.
No Amazon UK game downloads this year
Amazon's PC game download store has suffered a new delay, say publishers.
Red PS3 hitting UK early next month
A brand new 320GB Red PS3 console will be released in the UK at the beginning of May.
MCV India to launch at E3
The first daily news and community resource for trade and consumers across India will go live during the build-up to the world's biggest games show this summer.
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New NeoGeo X handheld console confirmed
The rumoured NeoGeo portable is real and will launch in Q2 2012. UPDATED: New picture and revised game list.
Vita sales have been "exceptional" in the US
Sony claims that Stateside sales of PlayStation Vita and its launch games have been "exceptional".
Max Payne 3 is Rockstar's biggest launch ever
Rockstar’s Max Payne 3 will explode at retail this summer, supported by the publisher’s biggest UK campaign to date.
Vevo music app launches on Xbox Live
Xbox 360 owners can now access music video application Vevo in the UK, US, Canada and Ireland.
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GAME claims nearly 50% of Vita launch sales
Industry sources have told MCV that very nearly 50 per cent of all Vita hardware sold in the UK on launch week was purchased in a GAME or Gamestation store.
Ubisoft Vita titles arriving in GAME tomorrow
The UK’s leading games retailer GAME will be stocking Ubisoft’s Vita launch games from tomorrow.
IN PICTURES: The UK Vita launch
Hundreds of UK games stores opened their doors at midnight last night to usher in the long awaited arrival of Sony’s PlayStation Vita.
Ubisoft MIA from GAME Vita launch line-up
UK retailer GAME will not be selling any of Ubisoft’s PlayStation Vita launch titles.
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Rayman Origins
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Rayman Origins is proof that 2D platformers can continue to innovate and delight in a market dominated by blockbuster 3D titles. Now it's heading to Vita.
RETAIL BIZ: Vita's launch hits
Sony’s PlayStation Vita comes to market this Wednesday with a stellar launch line-up that should appeal to a wide range of fans.
MCV's 20-page trade guide to PlayStation Vita - available now
We have put together a special magazine all about PlayStation Vita - and the 20-page guide is now available to download, read in your web browser or access via iPad.
Lumines: Electronic Symphony
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The original Lumines was a big hit on PSP and Ubisoft is hoping for the same success with follow-up Electric Symphony for Vita.
FIFA Football
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This may not be the first FIFA game for a portable console, but EA says it’s the biggest and most complex handheld one it’s ever made.
Ubisoft targets big slice of Vita market share
Publisher Ubisoft hopes to grab a hefty chunk of PS Vita’s software sales with five launch games.
Uncharted: Golden Abyss
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Uncharted is the flagship game for PlayStation Vita. The series has sold over 13m units globally since in just over four years, since the first Uncharted arrived on PS3 in ...
Microsoft Flight lands on February 29th
PC owners will be able to download Microsoft Flight for free in a matter of weeks, with paid-for content available at launch.
'Vita brings cheer to a dour High Street'
PlayStation Vita can warm up a bitter start to the year for games retail.





















































