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Read More »Ubisoft readies biggest ever release
With Modern Warfare now in stores, retail is turning its attentions to the next monster hit: Assassin’s Creed II. Ubisoft has revealed to MCV that the title is the biggest in its history – with a marketing spend that matches up to the publisher’s ambition. Assassin’s Creed II will undoubtedly …
Read More »World of Warcraft’s Schizophrenia
Five years on, WoW’s designers are working through what they see as the mistakes of the past. Launched in the U.S.on November 23, 2004 (Feb 11, 2005 in Europe), the fantasy MMO boasts 12 million active subscribers, and has been the benchmark for all competitors since its launch. It has …
Read More »Diversity Key as Southpeak Grows
The company, which publishes My Baby for DS as well as shooters and fantasy RPGs, notched up sales of $16.7 million for the quarter ended September 30, up from $8.3 million for the same period in 2008. Pre-tax profits for the Virginia-based outfit were $1.3 million, up from a loss …
Read More »Dan Houser talks GTA V
Rockstar founder Dan Houser has publicly talked about the next iteration in the GTA series for the first time. However, the exec has told The Times that he hasn’t even thought of a City to set the game in yet – let alone a plot. In a fantastic interview, Houser …
Read More »Final Fantasy XIII set for March 9th Euro/US launch
After days of speculation, Square Enix has finally confirmed the released date for Final Fantasy XIII via high-profile online video reveal. The game will land in Europe and North America on March 9th on both PS3 and Xbox 360 – just a short while after its December debut in Japan …
Read More »Disney stung by 25% profit drop
Interactive divisionâ??s net loss hits $295 million â?? but revenues hold firm
Read More »Facebook PS3 integration imminent
While Sony responds to rumours that Twitter may come next
Read More »Miss Frank to launch We Sing
Miss Frank has been signed up to help launch Nordic Games’ upcoming Wii title We Sing. The X Factor contestants will appear at the title’s official launch event at GAME’s Oxford Street branch, performing a selection of the 30 songs found in the game’s setlist. To commemorate We Sing’s status …
Read More »Alan Wake to arrive in May
MCV can reveal that 360 action title Alan Wake will be released globally in May 2010. A source close to the game told us that the Microsoft-published adventure – developed by Finnish studio Remedy – will be promoted in the style of a Hollywood movie”. MCV understands that Microsoft is …
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