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Microsoft’s new Windows 8 logo ditches the Windows ‘flag’ that has been with the firm since Windows 3.1, choosing a new angled Window graphic similar to that used in the very first Windows operating system. "Using bold flat colors and clean lines and shapes, the new logo has the characteristics …
Read More »PlayStation Vita – where’s cheapest?
We won’t discover all the High Street Vita deals until tomorrow, but that doesn’t mean you can’t splash your cash right now and have the machine waiting for you on (or at least shortly after) launch day. Here’s a look at the deals currently available online for Sony’s new machine, …
Read More »RETAIL BIZ: Vita’s launch hits
Sony’s PlayStation Vita comes to market this Wednesday with a stellar launch line-up that should appeal to a wide range of fans. Here MCV presents guides to six of the games hitting retail this week: Lumines: Electronic Symphony Ridge Racer FIFA Football WipEout 2048 Uncharted: Golden Abyss Virtua Tennis: World …
Read More »MCV’s 20-page trade guide to PlayStation Vita – available now
We have put together a special magazine all about PlayStation Vita – and the 20-page guide is now available to download, read in your web browser or access via iPad. The in-depth look at Sony’s handheld – due to hit UK shelves on February 22nd – includes everything you need …
Read More »48 hours and counting – Vita news roundup
The wait is nearly over. The clock is ticking on the first gaming hardware launch of the year – the PlayStation Vita. Sony’s machine is a technical marvel. It improves upon the formula laid down by its predecessor the PSP by including a bigger, multi-touch screen, twin analogue sticks like …
Read More »OddWorld developer searching for XBLA publisher
Just Add Water in talks with 'two or three' companies about releasing Stranger's Wrath on XBLA
Read More »Humble Bundle Mojam raises $450,000 for charity
More than 80,000 contribute donations for Child's Play, EFF, Charity:Water and American Red Cross
Read More »Indie joy as Xbox dash promotes XBLIG devs
Dashboard changes puts Xbox Indie Games 'on the same visibility levels as XBLA' titles
Read More »UK CHARTS: UFC 3 takes No.1
THQ is back at No.1 with UFC, however the game has failed to match the sales of the previous games in the series. In fact, the first UFC release in 2009 outsold last week’s game by 3 to 1 during the same period, according to GfK Chart-Track. It all marks …
Read More »Syndicate developer cuts 25 jobs
Starbreeze board member Peter Tornquist resigns without a planned replacement
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