Entries in 'uk' (1239)

EA shoots and scores in October

EA shoots and scores in October

Huge sales of FIFA 12 and Battlefield 3 saw EA dominate the boxed games market in the UK last month, according to GfK?Chart-Track.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Nov 14th 2011 at 1:24PM in News
Half of UK mobiles dropped down the bog

Half of UK mobiles dropped down the bog

Nearly half of us in the UK have dropped our mobile phone down the toilet, it is claimed.

Zen Terrelonge
by Zen Terrelonge
on Nov 14th 2011 at 11:43AM in News
ANALYSIS: 'Arrogant' Best Buy was doomed from the start

ANALYSIS: 'Arrogant' Best Buy was doomed from the start

It was in May 2008 when the world’s biggest electricals retailer announced its UK invasion.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Nov 11th 2011 at 12:13PM in News
OnLive claims UK audience of 'millions'

OnLive claims UK audience of 'millions'

THE UK launch of games streaming service OnLive reached ‘millions’ of users, says CEO Steve Perlman.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Nov 10th 2011 at 8:29AM in News

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New initiatives show UKIE strength at AGM

New initiatives show UKIE strength at AGM

There's still no news on the new exec director, but attendees to UKIE's successful AGM last week would be be forgiven for thinking it didn't need a leader.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Nov 10th 2011 at 8:24AM in News
Batman: Arkham City gets PC release date

Batman: Arkham City gets PC release date

Warner Bros Interactive has finally dated the delayed PC version of critical and commercial hit Batman: Arkham City.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 8th 2011 at 3:18PM in News
Limited Edition Zelda 3DS confirmed for UK

Limited Edition Zelda 3DS confirmed for UK

Nintendo has confirmed that it is to launch a Limited Edition Zelda 3DS console in the UK.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 8th 2011 at 1:51PM in News
Best Buy UK withdrawal confirmed

Best Buy UK withdrawal confirmed

It’s official – Best Buy as a brand is effectively retreating from Europe, closing all eleven of its UK stores.

Andrew Wooden
by Andrew Wooden
on Nov 7th 2011 at 1:08PM in News

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Watch tonight's Modern Warfare 3 launch LIVE on MCVuk.com

Watch tonight's Modern Warfare 3 launch LIVE on MCVuk.com

As has become tradition, Activision is tonight hosting a huge launch event for the most anticipated game of the year, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 7th 2011 at 10:13AM in News
Cooking Mama series hits 2m UK unit sales

Cooking Mama series hits 2m UK unit sales

505 Games has confirmed that total UK sales of the Cooking Mama series have now hit 2m units.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 7th 2011 at 9:00AM in News
Modern Warfare 3 price roundup - where's cheapest?

Modern Warfare 3 price roundup - where's cheapest?

It’s the biggest release of the year, and retail will tomorrow go to war to try and win as big a share of the mammoth Call of Duty: Modern Warfare ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 7th 2011 at 8:30AM in News
Ridge Racer hits retail in March

Ridge Racer hits retail in March

Ridge Racer Unbounded will race to UK retailers on March 2nd 2012 and North America a few days later.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Nov 4th 2011 at 10:59AM in News

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Get Uncharted 3 for £2.99 at HMV

Get Uncharted 3 for £2.99 at HMV

Sony’s Uncharted 3 arrives in the UK today (yes, a Wednesday!) and HMV has once again emerged as the retailer with the most competitive offer.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 2nd 2011 at 9:49AM in News
Eutechnyx secures £1.8m funding

Eutechnyx secures £1.8m funding

UK developer Eutechnyx has received a regional growth fund of £1.8m from the Government to fund an online racing game.

Craig Chapple
by Craig Chapple
on Nov 1st 2011 at 5:28PM in News
Jurassic Park delayed on Xbox 360

Jurassic Park delayed on Xbox 360

The Xbox 360 versions of Jurassic Park: The Game won’t be released in Europe until 2012, developer Telltale Games has announced.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 31st 2011 at 12:46PM in News
Rising Star to publish Akai Katana in Europe

Rising Star to publish Akai Katana in Europe

Adventurous publisher Rising Star Games has announced a third Cave shooter for the European market – Akai Katana.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 31st 2011 at 10:17AM in News

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UK CHARTS: Yes, Battlefield 3 is No.1

UK CHARTS: Yes, Battlefield 3 is No.1

EA’s marketing drive has been a success with news that DICE developed shooter Battlefield 3 is the new UK No.1.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 31st 2011 at 10:07AM in News
Olympic-sized TV spend for Mario & Sonic

Olympic-sized TV spend for Mario & Sonic

There will be no escaping Mario & Sonic this Christmas as Sega ramps up its TV ad push.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Oct 26th 2011 at 11:29AM in News
3DS gets two new colours

3DS gets two new colours

Nintendo has announced two new colours for its 3DS console that will be released in the UK before Christmas.

Paul Dantanus
by Paul Dantanus
on Oct 25th 2011 at 11:30AM in News
John Lewis offers free wi-fi to all UK customers

John Lewis offers free wi-fi to all UK customers

Multi-channel retailer John Lewis has announced intentions to offer free in-store wi-fi courtesy of BT Openzone in all of its UK stores.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 24th 2011 at 2:46PM in News
Netflix is finally coming to the UK

Netflix is finally coming to the UK

US film and TV streaming service Netflix will launch in the UK and Ireland early next year.

Zen Terrelonge
by Zen Terrelonge
on Oct 24th 2011 at 1:32PM in News
Monster firm gobbling up UK games staff

Monster firm gobbling up UK games staff

Moshi Monsters creator Mind Candy is poised to become one of the largest games firms in the UK.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Oct 24th 2011 at 11:49AM in News
SSX gets US release date

SSX gets US release date

Publisher EA has confirmed that its snowboarding series reboot SSX will be released on Xbox 360 and PS3 in the US on February 14th.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 21st 2011 at 10:42AM in News
8 reasons why the UK games market is still strong

8 reasons why the UK games market is still strong

There’s no denying that the video games industry has faced tough times in Britain but things are certainly nowhere near as bleak some would have you think. MCV highlights some of ...

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Oct 20th 2011 at 2:05PM in News
Games boost UK retail sales

Games boost UK retail sales

The latest stats from the Office of National Statistics have surprised everyone by showing that UK retail sales were up slightly in September.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 20th 2011 at 11:31AM in News