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One of the world’s biggest games companies is set to buy back its independence from owner Vivendi. The Call of Duty publisher Activision will buy 429 million shares from the French Media and Telecoms conglomerate for $5.83bn. Meanwhile, Bobby Kotick (current CEO) and co-chairman Brian Kelly have formed a investor …
Read More »Rayman Legends announced for PC; Rayman Origins free with digital preorder
Rayman Legends, which originally started out as a Wii U exclusive only to be delayed and subsequently announced for Xbox 360, PS3 and PS Vita, is now also headed to PC. Developed by Ubisoft Montpellier, Legends is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed Rayman Origins. Ubisoft Chengdu will handle the …
Read More »Find out why 3DS is the console of the year in the latest MCV
This week’s issue of MCV is filled with great interviews and analysis, as we reveal why Nintendo 3DS is the console of the year. Meanwhile, we reveal Disney’s plan to ditch licensed games, launch our first in a series of Gamescom guides and speak to Halo creators 343 Industries. That’s …
Read More »How to master social media
We all know channels like Twitter and Facebook are essential to promoting your products, but what is the most effective way to use them? James Batchelor asks community managers and other games indutry experts for their top tips… Jonathan TownCommunity and Social Media Manager, Nintendo Don’t be a constant salesman. …
Read More »Mad Catz to release Mojo Android console by the end of the year
Another Android console is heading to market later this year. CVG reports that Mad Catz hopes to have its Mojo microconsole on sale in the UK before the end of the year. The SKU also includes a Bluetooth 360-like joypad that, incidentally, is compatible with Android phones. One way in …
Read More »Rockstar Games sale hits iOS, Android
With less than two months to go for Grand Theft Auto V, Rockstar Games is looking to get you in the mood with discounts on its mobile offerings. From now until 30th July, Max Payne, Grand Theft Auto Vice City: 10th Anniversary Edition, Grand Theft Auto III: 10 Year Anniversary …
Read More »GameStop.co.uk reveals its own Grand Theft Auto V trade-in offer
In what is likely to become a recurring theme, GameStop has revealed a Grand Theft Auto V specific trade-in offer. The UK website has released a list of 200 games, any two of which can be handed over allowing GTA V to be had for just 4.97. However, this offer …
Read More »Pikmin 3 download codes from GAME can be redeemed early
Those who pick up an eShop download code for Pikmin 3 from retailer GAME can download the game right now. That’s effectively granting early access as the game doesn’t officially arrive until in the UK until midnight tonight. Nintendo Life reports that these codes were discovered to work on the …
Read More »Sony to host quarterly indie dev events in London
Gatherings open to entire community; May start in September
Read More »An introduction to Tekken Card Tournament
Namco Bandai is launching Tekken Card Tournament’s physical booster packs at retail this month. MCV finds out what the firm is doing to ensure the cards are welcomed by fans and those yet to try the free-to-play title. Back in February, Namco Bandai launched its first free-to-play title: Tekken Card …
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