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Read More »Xbox at E3: What we expect, want and don’t want
E3 is only a few days away and in the run-up to the big event, we’re going to talk about the big two press conferences that are set to be held by Microsoft and Sony. Nintendo has, of course, announced that will not be hosting a traditional media briefing this …
Read More »Top Five Longest-Running UK Indies: Barkman Computers
The next entry into our Indie Retail Month in association with Gem is long-running Kingston Upon Thames store Barkman Computers. Owner Nick Elliot tells MCV about how the store has remained successful on an ever-changing High Street. What is the secret to staying around so long?You have to look after …
Read More »Those Xbox Live gamers sure do love Minecraft
The UK Xbox Live Arcade charts are in. And in the least shocking news of the day – Minecraft is No.1. It’s always No.1. That’s not true, actually. There was this one time a few weeks ago when Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon (this week No.5) was No.1. It was …
Read More »Take-Two: Xbox One and PS4 won’t hurt GTA V sales
The biggest game of the year won’t be at E3 and is not even coming to the next generation of consoles. GTA V in September is set to be one of ‘the biggest and most important launches of the current console generation,’ says Take-Two. The game arrives just a few …
Read More »Deus Ex: The Fall – Why the surprise mobile sequel is no spin-off
Today’s announcement of Deus Ex: The Fall was a big surprise, particularly given the game’s chosen format. But Square Enix is keen to assure series fans that, despite not being on traditional gaming platforms, this smartphone and tablet outing will be every bit the Deus Ex people know and love. …
Read More »Nintendo UK not pulling Wii U Basic in UK… but will retail pull the plug regardless?
Wii U is entering a perilous period at UK retail. It was reported this morning that GameStop is removing its Wii U Basic 8GB stock from shelves in the US and returning it to Nintendo. Neither Nintendo or GameStop has responded officially to the claims. Nintendo UK, however, has confirmed …
Read More »Square Enix explains decision behind Deus Ex mobile
Deus Ex: The Fall may not be heading to Xbox One and PS4 expected, but Square Enix says it’s all part of a plan to shake up the mobile space. Speaking to MCV, Square Enix Europe’s marketing director Jon Brooke said the new game will show the untapped potential for …
Read More »PES 2014 won’t get a "hi-res port" on Xbox One, PS4
Unlike FIFA 14, this year’s rival outing PES 2014 will not make it to the Xbox One and PlayStation 4. European PES community manager Adam Bhatti confirmed on Twitter that this year’s game would only arrive on PS3, Xbox 360 and, due to demand, PSP. [We’re] not in the business …
Read More »Deus Ex: The Fall skips next-gen in favour of mobiles and tablets
Square Enix teased us yesterday with talk of a new Deus Ex instalment, but it might not be what you expected. As reported yesterday, the next game in the series will be called Deus Ex: The Fall. However, it will not be released for home consoles and PC – instead …
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