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Retail unlikely to discount Wii U at launch

Retail unlikely to discount Wii U at launch

The discounting that ‘blighted’ the launch of 3DS at UK retail will likely be avoided for Wii U.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Sep 20th 2012 at 11:10AM in News
NFC skipped by Wii U launch games

NFC skipped by Wii U launch games

Nintendo’s inclusion of NFC technology in the Wii U GamePad has been skipped over by every title in the console’s launch line-up.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 14th 2012 at 3:40PM in News
OPINION: £250 is one of the cheapest launches ever, but is Wii U cheap enough?

OPINION: £250 is one of the cheapest launches ever, but is Wii U cheap enough?

I’m not going to lie – I thought Nintendo had to come in at £199.99 or below.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 14th 2012 at 9:55AM in News
TRENDING NOW: The Wii U price and launch date

TRENDING NOW: The Wii U price and launch date

Nintendo has this morning confirmed a December 8th launch for the Wii U in Japan.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 13th 2012 at 10:03AM in News

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Wii U release date and price revealed

Wii U release date and price revealed

The Wii U has been given a Japanese launch date of December 8th.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 13th 2012 at 8:26AM in News
Nintendo Wii U reveal dated; Don't forget iPhone 5 the day before

Nintendo Wii U reveal dated; Don't forget iPhone 5 the day before

The release date and price of the Wii U is expected to be revealed at 3pm UK time on Thursday September 13th.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 11th 2012 at 1:52PM in News
Reports suggest September 21st launch for iPhone 5 in the UK

Reports suggest September 21st launch for iPhone 5 in the UK

The iPhone 5 will launch in the UK on September 21st, according to online reports.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 10th 2012 at 2:53PM in News
'Yields could delay Xbox 720 beyond planned September 2013 launch'

'Yields could delay Xbox 720 beyond planned September 2013 launch'

Microsoft will have to solve a major tech headache if it wishes to hit its planned September 2013 launch for the Xbox 720, if new reports are to be believed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 6th 2012 at 12:05PM in News

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OPINION: Xbox 720 in 2014? You never know, but I doubt it

OPINION: Xbox 720 in 2014? You never know, but I doubt it

It was very, very nearly revealed at E3 back in June, but talk of a longer than expected wait for Xbox 720 is bubbling up once again.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 5th 2012 at 10:08AM in News
GameStop expects only one new console launch in 2013

GameStop expects only one new console launch in 2013

The boss of global games retailer GameStop doesn’t believe that both the Xbox 720 and PS4 will launch in 2013.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 4th 2012 at 10:57AM in News
Ambitious F2P Hawken's launch strategy dissected at London Games Conference

Ambitious F2P Hawken's launch strategy dissected at London Games Conference

One of the most hotly-tipped free-to-play games will be showcased at London Games Conference.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Sep 3rd 2012 at 11:55AM in News
Kinect PlayFit launches in US

Kinect PlayFit launches in US

Microsoft’s new Kinect fitness initiative goes live today in the US.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 10th 2012 at 3:52PM in News

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Analyst predicts iPad mini launch this October

Analyst predicts iPad mini launch this October

Apple with this October launch an iPad Mini to rival Google’s new Nexus 7, a US analyst has predicted.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 2nd 2012 at 3:31PM in News
Amazon Germany predicts €399.99 Wii U price, December release

Amazon Germany predicts €399.99 Wii U price, December release

Following Amazon.co.uk’s stab at predicting the RRP and release date of Wii U last week, the retailer’s German arm has this morning made its own prediction.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 20th 2012 at 10:38AM in News
Sony admits PS3 price was "a factor" in 3rd place current-gen finish

Sony admits PS3 price was "a factor" in 3rd place current-gen finish

Yes, in terms of what was “in the box” the PS3 has always represented good value.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 12th 2012 at 9:56AM in News
E3 2012: Tretton says Sony "not first, not cheapest"

E3 2012: Tretton says Sony "not first, not cheapest"

SCEE CEO Jack Tretton has stepped in to counter speculation that Sony is aiming to make the PS4 the first released console of the next generation machines.

Will Freeman
by Will Freeman
on Jun 6th 2012 at 2:05PM in News

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In pictures: The Diablo III launch

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.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 15th 2012 at 11:56AM in News
HMV: Diablo III our biggest ever product launch

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.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 15th 2012 at 11:37AM in News
Diablo III launches in 8,000 stores worldwide

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.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 15th 2012 at 9:56AM in News
Diablo fans already queuing for HMV launch

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.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 14th 2012 at 9:46AM in News
Valve launches remote Steam download service

Valve launches remote Steam download service

Steam users can now initiate downloads and manage their games through a web browser or mobile device.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 2nd 2012 at 10:59AM in News
No Amazon UK game downloads this year

No Amazon UK game downloads this year

Amazon's PC game download store has suffered a new delay, say publishers.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Apr 25th 2012 at 11:52AM in News
Red PS3 hitting UK early next month

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.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 16th 2012 at 11:54AM in News
MCV India to launch at E3

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.

on Apr 12th 2012 at 10:26AM in News
New NeoGeo X handheld console confirmed

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.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Mar 15th 2012 at 2:51PM in News