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The Metro reports this morning that after the Video Appeals Committee took the Manhunt 2 case to court to finally get it released – but Mr Justice Mitting yesterday ruled that the committee must reconsider its decision. During the hearing, the BBFC – which rejected the game in the first …
Read More »GT 5 Prologue to arrive on March 28th
The prologue to the fifth Gran Turismo is due to hit shelves on the 28th March, and will be priced at 24.99. A downloadable version of the game is also due. GT5 Prologue is set to contain ten tracks, 37 vehicles, and four game modes, and is one of the …
Read More »Reeves: PS3 will overtake 360 by summer
PlayStation 3 is set to overtake Xbox 360 in Europe by the summer of this year, despite launching well over a year after its rival. That was the bullish claim of SCEE president and CEO David Reeves this week, who revealed that PS3 has already outsold 360 in certain territories …
Read More »GTA IV to arrive on April 29th
The title will be released simultaneously worldwide on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on April 29th. "We are so excited to be releasing Grand Theft Auto IV," said Sam Houser, founder and executive producer of Rockstar Games. "We’ve pushed ourselves very hard to make something incredible and hope the game …
Read More »UK market hits £3.4 billion in 2007
MCV can reveal that the total UK games market was worth a colossal 3.356 billion in 2007. The exclusive figures, courtesy of ELSPA/ChartTrack, include total games software, console hardware and gaming accessories. The latest stats crown a record-breaking year for the UK industry, in which the console handheld market – …
Read More »Wii overtakes 360 in UK; DS hits five million
Nintendo UK has revealed an impressive set of console hardware figures, stating that Wii has sold over two million units in the UK and DS now has an installed base of over five million. Wii was the best selling home console of 2007 in the UK and now has an …
Read More »Tell us who should win an MCV Award
The MCV Industry Excellence Awards return on Thursday, April 10th – and YOU can help us decide who makes the shortlist. By lobbying the MCV team, you can nominate either yourself or another outstanding individual or company which has gone the extra mile in the last year. To give us …
Read More »All-new MCV Award announced
MCV is proud to present an all-new category for this year’s MCV Excellence Awards, which take place at London’s The Brewery on April 10th. The Sales Triumph Award will be gifted to the publisher that had the most impressive better-than-expected peformance at retail last year. There are 17 Awards in …
Read More »ELSPA welcomes anti-obesity scheme
Trade body ELSPA has said it is looking forward to working with the UK Government on its 372 million plan to reduce obesity. Yesterday’s Department of Health action plan revealed yesterday stated that it will Set up a working group with the entertainment technology industry to ensure that they continue …
Read More »Introducing the MCV Awards ’08…
The MCV Industry Excellence Awards return to their popular location at the The Brewery in Chiswell Street, London on Thursday April 10th. All companies and all games industry professionals have the chance to enjoy their night even more than most by picking up an award. The MCV Awards are about …
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