Entries in 'video game' (96)

£125,000 - price of the world's most expensive video game

£125,000 - price of the world's most expensive video game

Codemasters has announced a new SKU for racer Grid 2 – and we guarantee you it’s not what you expected.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 24th 2013 at 10:00AM in News
OPINION: A slightly longer wait for tax breaks can't hurt

OPINION: A slightly longer wait for tax breaks can't hurt

This long and at times painful hardware generation – it will be eight years since the 360 unveiling when we see the Next Xbox in three weeks – is matched ...

Michael French
by Michael French
on May 3rd 2013 at 10:38AM in News
Star Trek - where no game has gone before

Star Trek - where no game has gone before

JJ Abrams’ Star Trek: Into Darkness is one of 2013’s biggest cinema releases – and the games industry has its own voyage with the Starship Enterprise to look forward to.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Mar 21st 2013 at 10:35AM in News
Ashes Cricket 2013 release date confirmed

Ashes Cricket 2013 release date confirmed

505 Games has dated upcoming release Ashes Cricket 2013.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 19th 2013 at 9:48AM in News

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Activision's Walking Dead 'more than just a shooter'

Activision's Walking Dead 'more than just a shooter'

Activision says its new Walking Dead shooter will mimic the feel of the TV show.

Billy Langsworthy
by Billy Langsworthy
on Mar 12th 2013 at 3:12PM in News
Watch the video game BAFTAs here from 9pm tonight

Watch the video game BAFTAs here from 9pm tonight

The British Academy Games Awards take place in London tonight, and you can watch the entire event here.

on Mar 5th 2013 at 12:50PM in News
How do they decide who gets to win a Video Game BAFTA anyway?

How do they decide who gets to win a Video Game BAFTA anyway?

Winners of a the games BAFTAs are announced at a glitzy ceremony tonight. 

Michael French
by Michael French
on Mar 5th 2013 at 11:15AM in News
Releasing a demo can damage your game sales, social games bloss claims

Releasing a demo can damage your game sales, social games bloss claims

Getting a taster of your game into the hands of consumers is essential, right? Perhaps not.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 11th 2013 at 3:30PM in News

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Activision agrees to multi-year Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles deal

Activision agrees to multi-year Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles deal

The heroes in a half shell are heading back to your consoles.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 7th 2013 at 2:59PM in News
FIFA 13 named as AbleGamers' accessible mainstream game of the year

FIFA 13 named as AbleGamers' accessible mainstream game of the year

Charity the AbleGamers Foundation has named EA’s FIFA 13 as its most accessible mainstream game of the year.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 3rd 2013 at 2:34PM in News
'It's easy to build video game concessions in HMV'

'It's easy to build video game concessions in HMV'

Fancy opening a Wii U, Tomb Raider or Angry Birds shop? What about a space dedicated to The Sims?

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Nov 27th 2012 at 3:02PM in News
Slender: The Arrival video game will be a commercial release

Slender: The Arrival video game will be a commercial release

If you thought free to download PC game Slender: The Eight Pages was scary, then the next chapter in the Slenderman’s video game career could just finish you off.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 27th 2012 at 12:43PM in News

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Kickstarting video game reboots

Kickstarting video game reboots

If a brand has been out of the limelight for many years, it can be difficult getting publishers to support a new release – but crowdfunding offers an alternative solution.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Sep 18th 2012 at 2:48PM in News
HMV wants its Oxford Street store to be home of new national game launches

HMV wants its Oxford Street store to be home of new national game launches

HMV wants its West End Oxford Street store to become the new home for midnight game launches.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Sep 17th 2012 at 9:21AM in News
Spector "trying to shame Carmack and Sweeney" into violence climb-down

Spector "trying to shame Carmack and Sweeney" into violence climb-down

Is it a sign of a maturing games industry that questions are increasingly being asked about violence and sexism in games?

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 16th 2012 at 1:44PM in News
UK CHARTS: Olympics cheer drives Sega's London 2012 to top spot

UK CHARTS: Olympics cheer drives Sega's London 2012 to top spot

With the nation high on the triumph that was Danny Boyle’s opening ceremony, Sega is celebrating chart triumph with London 2012: The Official Video Game climbing to No.1.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 30th 2012 at 9:57AM in News

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Sony rejected EyeToy Kama Sutra pitch

Sony rejected EyeToy Kama Sutra pitch

EyeToy Kama Sutra could have been a notable addition to Sony’s PS2 library – had the platform holder known how to go about QA testing it.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 11th 2012 at 3:44PM in News
PEGI ratings go official on July 30th

PEGI ratings go official on July 30th

July 30th is the day that the full-blooded new PEGI age ratings system for video games will go live in the UK.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 10th 2012 at 2:52PM in News
Wreck-it-Ralph: Who can you spot in this new screen?

Wreck-it-Ralph: Who can you spot in this new screen?

New screen of video game themed animated movie Wreck-It-Ralph have emerged, giving an early taste of the treats laying ahead for gaming fans.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 6th 2012 at 2:55PM in News
Big TV push for Game of Thrones game

Big TV push for Game of Thrones game

The Game of Thrones console and PC spin-off will be backed by ‘high-profile’ TV advertisements.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Apr 25th 2012 at 11:54AM in News
GAME crisis drives market depression

GAME crisis drives market depression

The collapse of GAME took a heavy toll on the UK games retail market last month.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Apr 12th 2012 at 9:43AM in News
FRANCHISE FOCUS: Tom Clancy

FRANCHISE FOCUS: Tom Clancy

You'd be forgiven for thinking the fight for the military shooter crown was between two opposing forces.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Apr 9th 2012 at 2:30PM in News
INTERVIEW: Ed Vaizey, MP

INTERVIEW: Ed Vaizey, MP

Tax breaks for games made in the UK are back on the agenda. So MCV spoke to Ed Vaizey, minister for the department of culture, media and sport, to find out ...

Michael French
by Michael French
on Mar 29th 2012 at 10:51AM in News
UK video game tax breaks are back on the agenda

UK video game tax breaks are back on the agenda

The UK government has declared its intention to establish a nationwide game tax break policy, in a dramatic manoeuvre that leaves the British sector in shock and jubilation.

Rob Crossley
by Rob Crossley
on Mar 21st 2012 at 1:05PM in News
VIDEO: Transformers Prime gets its own video game

VIDEO: Transformers Prime gets its own video game

The latest Transformers cartoon series is to receive an accompanying video game from Activision.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 15th 2012 at 12:59PM in News