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Wii has emerged triumphant in the US hardware charts for January, NPD figures have revealed. The machine shifted through 465,800 consoles, while Nintendo DS was the second biggest selling platform of the month, with 422,200 units sold. However, both systems are down compared to the same period the year before. …
Read More »US charts: Jan market sinks 13%
The US game market in January fell an anticipated 13 percent year-on-year, NPD figures reveal. Software at retailers made $598 million for the first month of the year, down some 12 per cent on the $683 taken last January. Hardware was down further, falling 21 per cent from $447 million …
Read More »Microsoft in Facebook dev buyout rumours
Anonymous insiders suggest the company is looking to acquire CrowdStar
Read More »MTV Games reveals HMV Beatles: Rock Band promo
MTV Games has partnered with HMV and ticket exchange firm Seatwave on a Beatles: Rock Band promotion. Consumers who purchase The Beatles: Rock Band software or bundle from HMV will receive a 25 voucher for their next ticket purchase at Seatwave. The voucher can be used to purchase tickets for …
Read More »X10: Microsoft shows its stuff
Microsoft held its X10 invitation-only press event in San Francisco on Wednesday afternoon, allowing the media to sample some of the products Xbox 360 has lined up for the year ahead. Pic credit: Kotaku The event didn’t muster much in the way of hard news – most particularly there was …
Read More »Activision responds to mass-layoff claims
Activision Blizzard has responded to widespread speculation suggesting that three of the publisher’s studios have been hit by heavy layoffs, and possible closures. In a statement sent to Develop, Activision said it was realigning our resources to better reflect our slate and the market opportunities.” Earlier today, 3D Realms co-founder …
Read More »Activision responds to â??mass-layoffâ?? claims
Rumours rife that as many as 90 staff have been axed from Radical Entertainment
Read More »Read this week’s pink MCV online…
You can now read the digital edition of this week’s MCV magazine – simply point your browser here. You have the option of flicking through the pages of the magazine online, or downloading the PDF. Our digital edition means MCV is now be read by more people than ever before, …
Read More »Fast-growing Zynga buys social game firm
Serious Business staff to transfer to Zynga offices
Read More »MCV Awards: lobbying closes tomorrow
There’s just a day left to send in nomination suggestions for the 2010 MCV Industry Excellence Awards. Lobbying closes tomorrow, Friday February 12th This year’s event takes place on Thursday April 22nd at The Brewery, London, and sponsors include Nintendo (Retail Partner), Just Dance (After Party Partner), Codemasters (Pre-Event Reception …
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