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Sony has announced the launch of its PlayStation 4 system in 16 new countries. Games Industry reports new markets include Greece, Slovakia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Czech Republic, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Bolivia, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Venezuela. Other upcoming territories have also been announced, such …
Read More »Steam Wallet prepaid cards now available at Game4u
Game4u is now offering Steam Wallets, which enable you to purchase games and other content on digital games service, Steam. The Steam Wallet cards are offered in three denominations – $10 (for Rs 799), $25 (for Rs 1,999) and $50 (for Rs 3,799). Game4u will not ship physical cards, but …
Read More »Spil Games joins TIGA
Publisher aims to stronger ties with UK game sector
Read More »PS4 on sale in South Africa and 15 other nations
Sony’s next-gen console arrives in more EMEA territories bringing global total to 48
Read More »Turn 10 ‘disappointed’ to have let down Forza fans; No microtransaction pressure from MS
Dan Greenawalt has admitted to disappointment about what he regards as letting down fans with aspects of Xbox One launch title Forza 5. It’s been disappointing. I’m not disappointed in people – people feel how they feel. I’m more disappointed in myself that I’ve elicited this reaction in people,” Turn …
Read More »Read about the High Street’s hopes for the New Year in this week’s issue of MCV
In this week’s issue of MCV, UK retailers tell us how they’re expecting a very merry Christmas and have high hopes for the High Street moving into 2014. The launch of Xbox One and PS4, along with the bevvy of blockbuster launches and new IP keep retailers confident in the …
Read More »Five new accolades added to 2014 MCV Awards – event returns on April 10th
The MCV Awards return on April 10th, 2014 – with five new prizes up for grabs. Updated and improved categories have once again widened the scope of the awards to reflect the changing market. For the 2014 event prizes for Digital Campaign, Creative Agency and Publishing Partner – for those …
Read More »PS4 ‘wins’ November NPD and takes US sales lead; No Wii U numbers released
Although certain press releases issued last night may make you think the opposite, it is PS4 that has emerged as the early leader in the next-gen US sales race. Cutting through all the jargon, PS4 was the best-selling next-gen hardware in the US in November. Although this of course simply …
Read More »Oculus VR raises $75m series B funding
Netscape founder Marc Andreessen joins company board
Read More »Oculus Rift secures additional $75m for consumer model
Oculus Rift has secured an additional $75m from investors to help bring the VR headset to market. VentureBeat reports investment firm Andreessen Horowitz provided the funding in a deal which offers an Oculus Rift board seat for the company’s co-founder Mark Andreessen. The capital will be put toward the completion …
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