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It is being reported that Bethesda is currently developing a fifth instalment in its Elder Scrolls series. Eurogamer claims that the game will be a direct sequel to 2006 console and PC RPG hit Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. It adds that the project has been in development for over two …
Read More »Premium COD multiplayer resurfaces
He’s been on the bandwagon for some time now, and once again analyst Michael Pachter has declared his belief that Activision will introduce a premium paid-for element for Call of Duty online. The analyst now claims that Activision decided not to unveil the service prior to the release of the …
Read More »Update needed to play GT5 online
Consumers who rush out tomorrow to be among the first to get their hands on the long-awaited PS3 racer Gran Turismo 5 tomorrow will need to download a hefty update right away if they wish to take the game online. Confirmation of the 133MB patch comes from Eurogamer. The download …
Read More »Konami ships 1m Castlevania
The recent 3D reinvention of cult games IP Castlevania has enjoyed a solid start at retail, publisher Konami has announced. The company has shipped 1m units of the game to European and North American retail since its release last month. It will hit Japanese retail in December. Castlevania has truly …
Read More »There WILL be a Halo movie
The on-off saga of a potential movie based on the Halo franchise has been reignited once again with a very firm statement from Microsoft’s Frank O’Connor: There will be a Halo movie”. O’Connor was formerly the content manager and front-facing voice of Halo developers Bungie, though now works directly for …
Read More »Download the Develop iPhone app!
Own an iPhone? You can now download an app (iTunes link) that puts MCV sister-site Develop’s must-read game development news into the palm of your hand. The app is sponsored by Blitz Games Studios and is completely free to download. Like MCV’s own iPhone app, it includes a fully-searchable news …
Read More »Gaikai appoints chief strategy officer
Nanea Reeves takes on executive role at cloud-gaming firm
Read More »Perry warns of Steam danger
Industry veteran and Gaikai founder Dave Perry has warned that while Valve’s Steam network is obviously a very appealing proposition for publishers, companies should be careful about handing over their digital futures to the digital retail powerhouse. When you outsource your digital strategy you are giving away your customers,” he …
Read More »GAME hosting WoW Cataclysm launch event
Video games specialist GAME will host the official launch event for Blizzard’s World of Warcraft: Cataclysm on the night of December 6th. Taking place at Sound in Leicester Square, doors will open at 10:00pm. Inside gamers will be able to enjoy their first hands-on with the expansion. There will also …
Read More »New era dawns as UK devs go digital
Tiga census shows 80% have turned away from making boxed products
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