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The finish line is in sight. Time is running out. The challenge is nearly over. What are our contestants doing to ensure they make the most of this last week? When they’re not pre-emptively celebrating on Twitter (yes, we’re looking at you, Neil Gorton) or proudly showing off their abs” …
Read More »Buyers Factfile available for download via MCV Reports
MCV’s Buyers Factfile has been made available as a free, downloadable PDF on the new Reports section of this very website. The Factfile is a unique guide to the stores and people that are responsible for shaping and presenting the UK video game industry on the High Street and online. …
Read More »Borderlands 2 officially announced
2K Games has confirmed that it is working on a sequel to Gearbox Software’s popular shooter Borderlands. Borderlands 2 will be released for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC during Take-Two’s next financial year, which begins on April 1st, 2012. A first look at the game will be available to members …
Read More »Nintendo expects strong Q4 for 3DS
The tools are in place to ensure 3DS has a very merry Christmas, says Nintendo. The platform holder showed off its blockbuster Q4 3DS line-up – which includes Super Mario 3D, Mario Kart 3D, Resident Evil and Metal Gear – to press and retail at a showcase last month. And …
Read More »Mastertronic launches Just Sims label
A range of simulation games has been released under Mastertronic’s new Just Sims label. The first eight titles are available now, and include Towing Simulator, Tank Simulator and Heavy Freight Simulator. The games retail for a budget price of 9.99 each. Mastertronic’s sales director James Cato told MCV: There is …
Read More »Mad Catz steps up publishing game
Peripherals firm Mad Catz says that it had to move into publishing or risk becoming ‘redundant’. The company wants to become a multi-platform game publisher and is even considering bundling its games with its accessories. Earlier this month it signed a publishing deal with Microsoft to produce games for Xbox …
Read More »Dare Blogs – Faraway Games
Dare to be Digital 2011 team Faraway Games talks exclusively to Develop about working on their entry title Aida.
Read More »DIY bundle packs head to High Street
Imp Gaming’s latest range will enable retailers to create their own stylish game and accessory bundles. The new Gamer Twin Packs each include one of the peripherals specialist’s Wii or PlayStation Move shells, including the Wii Wheel, Wii Pistol, Pro Pistol and Machine Gun. But instead of bundling these devices …
Read More »Rumoured title surfaces for next WoW expansion
A recent trademark registration suggests the fourth World of Warcraft expansion pack will be called Mists of Pandaria. The trademark was spotted by MMO Champion and is similar to those filed for previous expansions such as Cataclysm and Wrath of the Lich King. Pandaria is the home of the pandaren …
Read More »Is this the iPhone 5?
Not quite, but the forthcoming Apple device could look extremely similar to this Chinese-made clone. Found by Gizmodo, this phone is made by a factory in Shenzhen, China, close to the plant where the actual iPhone 5 is reportedly being produced. Given that new products are often cloned in China …
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