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The Dark Knight is one of the most popular characters of all time, having spawned countless smash-hit games. Ahead of his latest outing, MCV looks at the merchandise that fans might not need, but deserve He may almost be an octogenarian, but Batman’s popularity only seems to be growing among …
Read More »Margin Makers: Guide to Elder Scrolls merchandise
Bethesda’s fantasy RPG series made its MMO debut on PC last year. This month, Elder Scrolls Online comes to consoles. MCV looks at the latest merchandise for the franchise With a history stretching back more than two decades, the real-life legacy of Bethesda’s fantasy Elder Scrolls IP has become as …
Read More »Margin Makers: Guide to Metal Gear Solid V merchandise
Konami’s iconic stealth series returns in September with Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. MCVchecks out the new merchandise hitting retail ahead of the anticipated title The 1980s: a decade of neon, sweatshirts, jackets and various other fashion-defining trends. It’s also the Cold War era during which Metal Gear …
Read More »Margin Makers: Guide to Kids merchandise
From the toys-to-life fun of Skylanders and Disney Infinity to the imaginative gameplay of Minecraft, LEGO and LittleBigPlanet, there’s plenty on offer for young gamers. While the majority of kid-friendly titles are now found on mobile, it seems that less is more when it comes to the quality of kids …
Read More »Margin Makers: Guide to The Witcher merchandise
The Witcher has carved out a name for itself as a graphically-impressive, critically-acclaimed epic fantasy franchise. This year, the trilogy comes to a close. MCV looks at the best merchandise from the iconic IP While cinematic adaptations of books are now a common sight, video game takes on literature are …
Read More »Margin Makers: Guide to racing wheels and accessories
Project CARS, The Crew, DriveClub, Forza, F1: the grid is currently packed with driving titles revving for attention. MCV puts pedal to the metal in hot pursuit of the best racing wheels The last six months have been full of innovative driving titles vying for players’ money, and the next …
Read More »Margin Makers: Guide to Bethesda merchandise
Wolfenstein, Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Dishonored – Bethesda has produced some of the most talked-about titles in games. MCV investigates the publisher’s impressive repertoire In terms of commercial and critical success, there are few publishers that can match up to the creative output of Bethesda. Founded in 1986, the company’s perhaps …
Read More »Margin Makers: Guide to fighting game merchandise
The PS4 and Xbox One are set for a royal rumble this year, as iconic fighting game franchises make a return on the new systems. MCV prepares to do battle The next 12 months see a number of fighting game champions return to the arena – including big-hitters such as …
Read More »Margin Makers: Guide to Grand Theft Auto merchandise
The latest entry in Rockstar’s crime franchise, Grand Theft Auto V, is the biggest game of all time in the UK. This month, the blockbuster finally heads to PC.MCV steals a look at merchandise from throughout GTA’s history At this point, it seems a vast understatement to simply describe Grand …
Read More »Margin Makers: Guide to Bloodborne and Souls series merchandise
From Software’s Souls series has garnered critical acclaim and a fervent fan following.Now the franchise has a spiritual successor in Bloodborne. MCV throws some light on the best merchandise for the games When Demon’s Souls launched on PS3 in Japan in 2009, no one expected it to be a smash …
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