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DC Universe Online has seen a 1,000 per cent increase of concurrent users since going free-to-play on the November 1st. The superhero MMO, managed by Sony Online Entertainment, has also gained 330,000 new players since the switch from a subscription model. The 1000 per cent rise suggests the game had …
Read More »Batman: Arkham City gets PC release date
Warner Bros Interactive has finally dated the delayed PC version of critical and commercial hit Batman: Arkham City. The game will be released on the format in the UK on November 25th. The Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the title hit UK retail October 21st and was welcomed with …
Read More »Call of Duty: Elite suffers day one struggles
Hundreds of thousands of gamers are playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 RIGHT NOW, but the game’s launch has not been completely without hiccups. Call of Duty: Elite, the social network that will accompany the brand going forwards, is currently facing a number of issues as it struggles to …
Read More »COUNTDOWN TO LGC: Last chance to book
Just a few tickets remain for UK's digital games summit on Thursday - Full schedule is online now
Read More »COUNTDOWN TO LONDON GAMES CONFERENCE: Last chance to book
Time is running out to secure your place at Thursday’s London Games Conference. The full schedule for the event is now online to read outlining the excellent talks we have planned from Valve’s Jason Holtman, Xbox Live’s Robin Burrowes, GameStop’s Mike Mauler, Sega’s John Clark, plus Nicholas Lovell, Nick Parker, …
Read More »Limited Edition Zelda 3DS confirmed for UK
Nintendo has confirmed that it is to launch a Limited Edition Zelda 3DS console in the UK. The machine is black and decorated with a gold border and the series’ iconic triforce symbol. The box includes the Zelda 25th Anniversary branding, too. A copy of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina …
Read More »Celebrate 25 years of Zelda with MCV
The Legend of Zelda, one of the games industry’s most acclaimed video games, is 25 years old, and MCV has put together a special edition magazine to celebrate. MCV subscribers received their copies of Zelda MCV today, but if you’re not a subscriber don’t fret, because you can read the …
Read More »Microsoft renews Cartoon Network deal
Xbox has signed a six-figure sponsorship deal with Cartoon Network. Much like last year, the partnership will see Kinect for Xbox 360 featured across Cartoon Network’s platforms between now and April 2012, showcasing upcoming titles including Kinect Sports: Season Two, Kinect Disneyland Adventures and Kinect Star Wars. As part of …
Read More »Tecmo Koei offers indies exclusive bundle
As if hearing the call of indies bemoaning the rising trend in retail exclusives for the big chains, Tecmo Koei is releasing a limited edition that’s exclusive for indies. Independent stockists who order the turn-based strategy RPG Disgaea 4 on PS3, released last Firday (November 4th), will receive a collectable …
Read More »Apple looking to reinvigorate App Store
The App Store may have shaken the very foundations of the traditional games industry, but Apple isn’t blind to the growing competition it faces. The result, Brand Republic reports, is that the company is looking to hire a digital marketing team for Europe to lead the reinvigoration of its App …
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