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Two of the biggest names in entertainment went head-to-head at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Both unveiled new video games consoles that would launch against each other in a matter of months. One company was the current market leader. But it had stumbled en-route to E3, and was on the …

Steam but without any DRM or online requirements – that’s effectively the pitch for CDProjekt’s new GOG Galaxy client. The PC software is completely optional and does not need to be connected to the internet for access, although obviously online multiplayer, achievement sharing and the like will only work if …

EA’s basketball series is the latest release added to an already busy October for games retailers. NBA Live 15 will launch on PS4 and Xbox One on October 7th. It’s also the same day that 2K Games’ NBA 2K15 is dated to launch. The announcement was made by executive producer …

The Witcher Adventure Game is headed to PC and Mac later this year, developer CD Projekt announced at an event last night. The studio is launching a closed beta for the digital board game. Those interested in taking part can sign up on GOG’s new Galaxy service. The beta is …

Alex Ward imagines a stellar E3 conference that could revitalise Microsoft’s new-gen console

PC gamers can now use the Xbox One controller on their humble rig. Microsoft has released official PC drivers for the gamepad, which enables it for use in a long list of games and applications that already support the Xbox 360 controller. The firm has also said the drivers will …

EA has officially announced FIFA 15, with a full trailer to be released on June 9th. In the interim there’s a short Suarez-themed video, which you can see here. Confirmation comes courtesy of a press release discussing, of all things, the PC version of the game which this year will …

CDProjekt has announced the release date for The Witcher 3. The polish developer revealed at its pre-E3 conference last night that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will launch on February 24th 2015 for PS4, Xbox One and PC. Studio co-founder Markin Iwinski also detailed the pre-order only Collector’s Edition, which …

UPDATE:GAME has contacted MCV with two points of clarification: 1. Elliot Advisors’ current share isn’t 99 per cent – it is 60 per cent. 35.5 per cent is now accounted for by the free float and 3 per cent for management/staff. 2. Elliot Advisors has already received the windfall payment, …

The latest Battlefield game has been given a release date. According to a new trailer released by EA Battlefield Hardline will be hitting stores on October 21st. A UK release date hasn’t been confirmed yet so it would well be coming out here on October 24th,though of course a global …