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Gamescom 2012 will offer ‘360 degree’ coverage of the established and emerging games industry, organiser Koelnmesse has said at its International Press Conference this afternoon. Other trade shows have been criticised for not catering to all areas of the market but this years Gamescom promises to be the only conference …
Read More »Guild Wars 2 release date confirmed
NCsoft has confirmed that anticipated MMO Guild Wars 2 will be released in Europe and North America on August 28th. We’re offering gamers an experience that delivers on the promise of online gaming with a truly social experience in an immense, shared world,” ArenaNet president and co-founder Mike O’Brien said. …
Read More »Retail wants £249.99 Wii U… but lower price could surprise trade
Retailers want Wii U to be priced at 250 when it launches. But Nintendo could be prepared to set a cost price that will allow shops to sell cheaper than that – and ensure the machine is this Christmas’ must-have gaming item. One senior publisher confidently told MCV that the …
Read More »Konami brings blockbusters to Gamescom
New outings for Metal Gear, Pro Evolution Soccer and Castlevania will all be available to play in Cologne this August. Konami will give consumers the chance to check out its biggest upcoming games for themselves, as well as live streams, trailers and interviews for anyone that is unable to make …
Read More »GREE heading to Gamescom 2012
Mobile games giant GREE will make its Gamescom debut when the games show returns in August. GREE will showcase its latest titles as one of many new exhibitors for the show, which will once again be held in Cologne’s Koelnmesse. "Gamescom is significant for all types of gaming, particularly the …
Read More »UK CHARTS: The Dark Knight claims No.1
Warner Bros’ LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes has swung straight to the top spot in this week’s UKIE GfK Chart-Track All Formats Top 40. Its predecessor, LEGO Batman, managed only second place in its debut week. The Dark Knight aside, it’s a relatively unchanged Top 40 this week with …
Read More »Nike becomes the first UK company to have Twitter ads banned
A Twitter advertising campaign organized by Nike has become the first to be banned in the UK. Wayne Rooney and Jack Wilshere – both of whom are sponsored by the sports brand – recently tweeted links and hashtags promoting the Make It Count creative. The first, from the Manchester United …
Read More »UK CHARTS: FIFA 12 returns to No.1
The excitement of Euro 2012 has no doubt played a big part in FIFA 12’s return to the top of the UKIE GfK Chart-Track this week. It would be fascinating to know how many of those customers forked out the additional 15 for the Euro 2012 DLC, too. It’s the …
Read More »BYOC Summer 2012 kicks off June 22
Xtreme Gaming is set to conduct the latest instalment of its seasonal LAN gaming party – BYOC Summer, from June 22 to 24. The non-stop 60-hour event will be held at Gurgaon’s Ambience Mall Exhibition Hall and will feature both casual LAN gaming as well as competitive tournaments. Games in …
Read More »The nine surprises of E3 2012
MCV picks the games, platforms, people and services that made the Los Angeles show worthwhile… 1. WATCH OUT FOR UBIA new action adventure, Watch Dogs, closed Ubisoft’s press conference to much praise 2. GREAT BEYONDNintendo kicked off its press conference with a franchise. Microsoft kicked off its showcase with owned …
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