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Yes, Deep Silver’s Saints Row IV is the UK No.1 for the third week in a row, but let’s give the first two paragraphs to Farming Simulator 2013. Another Deep Silver title, the unlikely chart challenger made its Xbox 360 and PS3 debut last week and claims a thoroughly wonderful …
Read More »Sony reveals PlayStation Vita TV microconsole
It’s been a busy morning for Sony. Not content with confirming a Japanese release date for PS4 and announcing a brand new design for the PlayStation Vita, the company has also surprised onlookers with the reveal of completely new piece of hardware. It’s called PS Vita TV. It’s a microconsole …
Read More »PlayStation Vita Slim announced and dated
A new-look, cut-down version of the PlayStation Vita has been confirmed by Sony Japan. It will be released in Japan on October 10th and will cost 18,980 (122). The unit maintains the same stylings and overall design of the Vita we know, although the unit is both 20 per cent …
Read More »2014 release date confirmed for PS4 in Japan
Sony has surprised gamers from its homeland with news of a significant wait for the console to be released in Japan. PS4 will arrive in Japan on February 22nd priced at 39,980 (256) or for 43,980 (282) for those who also want a PlayStation Camera. A free digital copy of …
Read More »Microsoft awarded $15m in Motorola patent case
A jury has awarded Microsoft $15m in damages following a patent infringement lawsuit filed by Motorola. The suit, which was first filed by the telecommunications company in 2010, claimed Microsoft had infringed upon five different patents. Four of those five alleged infringements were quietly dismissed over the past few years. …
Read More »Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon sales exceed 1m, Ubisoft mulling boxed version
Ubisoft’s digital Far Cry 3 spinoff Blood Dragon has surpassed 1m units sold. Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot revealed the game’s milestone to Game Informer, and referred to it specifically as a mini-AAA” game. Guillemot also hinted that, based on the strong results, the company is considering a retail version of …
Read More »Steam top ten sellers chart: September 1-7
Total War: Rome II backed up last week’s first place finish with another this week on Steam’s latest top ten sellers chart. Payday 2 also maintained its runner-up position from last week, after following out of first place to make room for Rome II. Horror title Outlast debuts at number …
Read More »MCV Jobs Weekly: Dinsey departs, latest vacancies
InMCV’s weekly round-up of the latest personnel news and hottest job opportunities, Stuart Dinsey announces his departure and we look at the best positions available. MCV FOUNDER STUART DINSEY TO LEAVE INTENT MEDIA Intent Media’s founder and MD Stuart Dinsey will leave the firm at the end of October to …
Read More »Konami opens Metal Gear-focused LA development studio
Overtly Japanese stealth game series Metal Gear Solid is looking westward. Konami has announced the opening of a new Los Angeles based development studio. Chief amongst its residents will be a Kojima Productions team whose remit will be to work on future Metal Gear titles, including the upcoming Metal Gear …
Read More »Japanese PS4 release date to be announced next week
It’s been easy to forget amongst the launch excitement that PS4 has yet to be dated in Japan. That will all change next week, with confirmation that SCE Japan will host a press conference on Monday September 9th at 7am UK time. It is expected that the console’s launch date …
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