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The premier European games consumer and trade show is finally here, and MCV is on hand to provide you with the essential information you’ll need to survive the five-day video game extravaganza. Though the exhibition itself doesn’t open its doors until tomorrow, this afternoon brings two key Gamescom events – …
Read More »Gamescom Begins
Finally, it’s here. After months of waiting the inaugural Gamescom, billed as an improved German trade fair for all of Europe, takes place from August 19th. Through the link we offer you a guide to the event and profile the key exhibitors… The inaugural Gamescom in Cologne is a five-day …
Read More »Guild Wars 2 reveal expected this week
NCsoft is expected to reveal major details for the highly anticipated Guild Wars 2 at this year’s Gamescom. The official website and Twitter feed for the sequel to one of the publisher’s biggest hits are now active, while the developer has teased that the first glimpse of the game is …
Read More »Silent Hunter 5 revealed
Ubisoft has announced that Silent Hunter 5 will be released on PC in early 2010. The title, which will be shown at this year’s Gamescom, puts players in control of a German U-boat that must take on the allied forces in a battle across the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean sea. …
Read More »Lips sequel dated for UK
Microsoft has announced Lips: Number One Hits will be released in the UK on October 23rd. The sequel to last year’s first-party Xbox 360 karaoke title will appeal to a wider audience with its Avatar integration. Performing the various songs included on the disc well will unlock clothes and accessories …
Read More »Midway’s new direction
Spiess is currently keeping his plans closely under wraps. Indeed, one or two parts of the deal are still to complete – but it’s not likely to fall through given Midway’s bankrupt state (most assets now belong to Warner, the rest closed or jettisoned via fire sale). MCV will have …
Read More »Will family-friendly controllers cripple the console giants?
The dark side of Project Natal and its cohorts
Read More »New Champ Manager goes on sale for 1p
The latest edition of the Championship Manager football game is available to order online today from as little one penny. Publisher Eidos is looking to massively increase the game’s reach, but insists it still remains committed to the boxed product release. A limited edition pack with additional CM Season Live …
Read More »Crytek: No real graphical gains until 2012
GDC Europe 09: Only differentiator until then will be physics and AI, says Crysis developer
Read More »PS3 price drops begin
Ahead of the anticipated PS3 price cut (and/or the possible unveiling of a PS3 Slim) announcement at Sony’s Gamescom conference tomorrow, the discounting of PS3 hardware on the UK High Street has begun thanks to national supermarket Asda. As of today the retailer is offering what is described as a …
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