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The PCR Retail Boot Camp opens its doors in just two days time, with over 250 of the UK’s top PC and IT dealers already registered. But it’s not yet too late to make sure your name’s on the guest list. Taking place on Wednesday May 2nd, the day kicks …
Read More »CoD site confirms Black Ops II name via morse code
With just hours until its official announcement, we should probably just sit back and stop scrutinising the Call of Duty website. But where’s the fun in that? Besides, if we all adopted that attitude then we wouldn’t know that the loading circle that flickers briefly into view when the site …
Read More »US/Europe release targets revealed for MGS HD Vita Collection
Vita owners in US and Europe will get a crack at Konami’s Metal Gear Solid HD Collection next month, according to retailer listings and the company itself. Eurogamer reports (via Joystiq) that the publisher has announced a launch window of ‘late June’ for European markets. A US release date of …
Read More »Former Bioshock devs form indie studio
Three industry vets who share heavy involvement in the creation and development of the Bioshock series have formed indie studio The Fullbright Company. Steve Gaynor, writer and lead designer of BioShock 2 DLC Minerva’s Den, joins Minerva’s Den assistant director and graphic artist Karla Zimonja and programmer Johnnemann Nordhagen in …
Read More »Angry Birds Space racks up 50 million downloads
Angry Birds Space has surpassed 50m downloads in just over a month of availability. Rovio announced on its blog that the mark was hit within 35 days, breaking the company’s previous records and making the title ‘the fastest growing mobile game yet.’ The developer ends the reveal with a tease …
Read More »Game4U expands retail operations in north India
Indian specialist retailer Game4U has expanded its physical presence in north India with two new stores in the NCR (National Capital Region). The new stores at MGF Metropolis Mall and Ambience Mall in Gurgaon have bolstered Game4U’s north India presence, having opened stores in Ludhiana and Jalandhar earlier. Since opening …
Read More »Former Bioshock devs form The Fullbright Company
Minerva's Den DLC team go indie
Read More »Two slots left for Xbox 360 MCV Quiz
There are only two places left for teams at the first Xbox 360MCV Quizof 2012. The popular event returns on May 17th at Holborn’strendySway Bar. Once again, retailers, suppliers and the games media are given the chance to show off their general knowledge skills. There will be thousands of pounds’ …
Read More »New Sonic racer has transforming vehicles
Sega is trying something slightly different for its follow-up to Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing. The newly announced Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed will feature vehicles that morph between car, plane and boat form. A bit like Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Once again, Sonic will be joined by a variety …
Read More »Adidas game resurfaces in 505 deal
505 Games has picked up the publishing rights to miCoach, the fitness game developed by Adidas. The title was originally going to be published by THQ, but this deal ended with a $10m lawsuit last month. miCoach allows users to create their own training programmes and track their workout progress. …
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