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Read More »Deus Ex rating appears for PS3
PEGI has issued a PS3 rating for ‘Deus Ex’, pointing to a PSN release of Eidos’ stealth shooter. Spotted by Siliconera, the title will more than likely end up being the Playstation 2 re-release of the game entitled Deus Ex: The Conspiracy, classifying it as a PS2 classic for Sony’s …
Read More »Xbox 360 sales forbidden across Germany
Windows 7 OS, Internet Explorer and Windows Media Player also banned; Xboxes may be recalled and destroyed
Read More »Xbox 360 banned in Germany
A patent dispute between Microsoft and Motorola has resulted in an injunction banning key Microsoft items from distribution in Germany – including Xbox 360. Also blocked from distribution in the country are Windows 7, Internet Explorer and Windows Media Player. The development follows news last week that the pair were …
Read More »Iwata admits mass-market focus cost Nintendo
Nintendo’s early success in appealing to the mass market and new gamers has eventually lead to the company’s current struggles, president Satoru Iwata has admitted. "The Wii was able to reach a large number of new consumers who had never played games before by bringing hands-on experiences with its Wii …
Read More »Nintendo UK boss thanks Freddie Flintoff for race rescue
Nintendo UK chief David Yarnton has thanked England cricket legend Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff following his accident during an epic charity bike ride. Yarntonwas taking part in ‘Cycle Slam,’ a charity event which involved a number of iconic sports stars including Flintoff and Rugby star Lawrence Dallaglio. The popular games exec …
Read More »Black Ops II – near future setting, branching plotlines, zombie mode
Call of Duty: Black Ops II is real, and at last MCV can discuss some of the juicier elements of the game. Firstly, as we all know by now, the game adopts a Tom Clancy style near-future setting – 2025, to be exact. This means very high-tech gadgetry based on …
Read More »Xbox 360 Special Edition 4GB Kinect Celebration Pack dated
Microsoft has revealed the price and release date for its British-themed Xbox 360 Special Edition 4GB Kinect Celebration Pack. The SKU, which includes a 4GB white version of the console, white Kinect camera, white controller and Union Jack console skin will cost 249.99 and hit retail on May 25th. It …
Read More »Sony ‘sought security tips’ from PS3 hacker Hotz
Company held 'respectful' meeting with the rebellious coder
Read More »Midnight Purple 3DS confirmed
A new colour version of the 3DS has been confirmed for the US market. The Midnight Purple SKU, as leaked by a US retailer yesterday, has now been officially confirmed. It will retail for $169.99 – like existing 3DS models – and will launch in the US on May 20th. …
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