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Ubisoft has confirmed that it is to release another of its digital titles on the High Street. The Settler Online, which until now has only been available in browsers, will receive a boxed release on December 7th. However, whereas the browser version is free the boxed release will cost 19.99. …
Read More »That time when cloud computing (and definitely not DRM) broke your mouse
We’re used to server troubles causing issues with games, but borking hardware is a new one. PCGamesN reports that owners of the $79.99 Razer Naga has fallen into exactly this trap. The high-end mouse uses Synapse software that requires an online activation before it is installed. And yes, Razer’s activation …
Read More »Bohemia clamps down on ‘Bounty’ DayZ gambling mod
Bohemia Interactive has instructed developers of a DayZ ‘gambling’ mod to cease work on the title as it claims it undermines the original experience. As reported byVG247, the unofficial mod, called DayZ Bounty, charges users between $5 to $20 to play, and rewards players with real money for kills. ArmA …
Read More »Game4u Preorder Chart
With many of the big late-October and early-November releases out of the way, the latest Game4u preorder chart features several first-time appearances. The top position, however, remains unchaged, with the delayed PC version of Assassin’s Creed 3 still reigning supreme. The console versions of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 …
Read More »Bayonetta is an Anarchy Reigns pre-order exclusive
Sega is encouraging gamers to pre-order its delayed budget priced action title Anarchy Reigns by dangling three specific carrots. The Anarchy Reigns Limited Edition Day One SKU will be supplied to all those who pre-order the game. It includes two additional multiplayer game modes – Mad Survival and Dogfight. More …
Read More »Japanese game industry vet Matsuno quits Level-5
Former Ogre Battle and Final Fantasy dev to take break from development
Read More »Apple’s value drops £80bn in two months
Shares in tech giant Apple have slid 20 per cent since the launch of the iPhone 5 in September. That represents a loss in value of over 80bn, with shares reaching a five-month low during yesterday’s trading. It is currently worth in the region of $530bn. Apple’s share price hit …
Read More »Epic unveils Make Something Unreal Live shortlist
Judges impressed by students' output on genetics-themed games
Read More »It’s Call of Duty vs Skyfall in this week’s MCV
This week’s MCV isnow available to view online – and it features an analysis of the new Call of Duty and its bid to beat Halo and Skyfall to become the biggest entertainment launch of the year. We also reveal the new-look MCV Awards and speak to EA’s free-to-play boss …
Read More »Activision Blizzard Q3 revenue climbs to £530m
Ten million sales of Diablo III and strong Skylanders performance raises full-year expectations to nearly £3bn
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