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Sega has Steam activation compulsory for the next edition of Football Manager, after claiming that at least four fifths of the game’s players are using pirated copies. Those who buy the upcoming football management simulation will need to install Steam, if they haven’t already, and activate the game through Valve’s …
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Read More »Steam mandatory for ‘80% pirated’ Football Manager
One-time online activation rule sparks outrage from 'legitimate' customers
Read More »THQ nails down fresh credit agreement
Publisher THQ has agreed terms on a four-year deal with credit agency Wells Fargo Capital Finance. The new credit facility grants THQ the ability to borrow up to $50m which is secured on assets. This total increases to $75m during peak sales periods”. The publisher’s previous $35m agreement with Bank …
Read More »Apple confirms new iPhone press conference
New device to be unveiled October 4th
Read More »Disney Appmates merge toys and gaming on iPad
Cars 2 and other Disney properties with bridge the gap between toys and iPad gaming next month thanks to the company’s new Appmates range. The Disney Appmates Mobile Application Toys, to use their full name, are small figurines that interact with the Apple tablet and use it as a play …
Read More »Release date for Syndicate apparently announced
A number of reports are claiming that EA last night announced at a Las Vegas showcase that the recently revealed new Syndicate title will be released in February 2012. That’s a lot earlier than most had expected, particularly seeing as the sequel was only officially confirmed earlier this month. Coming …
Read More »Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition hits PSN
Capcom’s Move-compatible Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition will arrive on the PlayStation Network on October 4th. The download includes the original 2009 Resident Evil 5 action game, two DLC packs Desperate Escape and Lost Nightmares and two in-game costume collections. It also features a Mercenaries Reunion mode. Resident Evil 5: …
Read More »DOWNLOAD: Sonic’s 20th anniversary supplement
Sonic the Hedgehog has been tearing up gamers screens for 20 years, and MCV has put together a supplement celebrating that very fact. We look back at the key moments in Sonic’s history from 1991 to 2007, and reveal the plans for the upcoming adventure – Sonic Generations. On top …
Read More »Nintendo and retailers sued over Wii Remote
The owner of a laser-pointing presentation remote is taking Nintendo and several retailers to court over the Wii controller. Gamasutra reports Technology manufacturer UltimatePointer claims the Wii Remote has infringed its patent for Upoint – a laser-pointing device designed for presentations. The firm is seeking damages, court costs and royalty …
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