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Ambitious MMO developer Trion Worlds has finally lifted the lid on its action MMO project. Entitled Defiance, the game has been developed for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC in conjunction with SyFy and will be closely integrated with an accompanying TV series of the same name. Both properties are set …

Missed any of the news from LA? Of course you have. You’d have to be a a robot to absorb every single headline and announcement from yesterday’s E3 2011 opener. So thank the heavens that MCV is here to roundup everything you need to know so far. MICROSOFT OPINION: Microsoft’s …

Mass Effect 3 will arrive worldwide on Tuesday, March 6th, 2012, EA has confirmed. The third instalment in EA’s popular sci-fi RPG series, developed by BioWare, sees protagonist Commander Shepard leading an assault to save Earth from alien species the Reapers. It will feature Kinect voice gesture capability, with players …

After a brainstorming start to the year that has seen it release hit after hit, EA tonight takes to the stage to reveal how it intends to build upon this momentum in the months ahead. For all the news the very moment it happens head down to our liveblog below …

There’s no way of knowing whether a new Grand Theft Auto will be announced at this year’s E3, but if you believe in the adage "there’s no smoke without fire" then you should probably start getting excited. Some insiders are now absolutely certain that Rockstar will use either the Microsoft …

Now in their fifth year, the ultra-popular Games Media Awards in association with Grainger Games look set to be even bigger and better in 2011. The games press community’s big night out is set for Wednesday October 26th at the super chic Vinopolis venue near Borough Market. And, fresh from …

GAME and Gamestation have won exclusive rights to stock the Ultimate Edition of FIFA 12. The retailer has also revealed something arguably more interesting – that FIFA 12 will carry an RRP of 54.99. Back in 2009 Activision’s Bobby Kotick enraged core gamers the world over by confirming that Call …

This year’s Electronics Entertainment Expo is now just days away, and MCV has the perfect solution for newbies and veterans hoping to get through the week in one piece. MCV’s 2011 E3 Survival Guide features hints and tips from experienced journalists on how to survive the show, there’s a look …

MMO publisher NCsoft is preparing for some major reveals at Gamescom this year having posted some solid financial results. The South Korean publisher saw sales of 155bn Won (87.9m) for Q1 2011, a decrease of two per cent quarter-on-quarter and a seven per cent dip year-on-year. Meanwhile, net income reached …

The UK has been appointed as official partner country for this year’s Gamescom event in Cologne. Organiser Koelnmesse and German trade body the BIU announced the deal this afternoon, giving a huge lift to the British market as all of Europe and beyond prepares for the show in August. Last …