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Microsoft has confirmed that three high-profile titles are to join its 19.99 Xbox 360 Classics range at UK retail – EA’s Mass Effect and Microsoft pair Halo 3 and Project Gotham Racing 4. We are delighted to add three of our finest titles to the Classics range, adding to the …
Read More »Resident Evil 5 ships 4 million
Resident Evil 5 was already a safe bet to top the UK charts later today, and more good news for the title comes with Capcom confirming that it has shipped 4m copies of the titles worldwide. The game sold a hearty 400,000 copies in Japan in its opening week, and …
Read More »LucasArts: Were sticking with Activision
LucasArts has revealed that it has no plans to open a European distribution office – because Activision is doing such a stellar job as its third-party publishing partner. The two companies renewed their pan-European, Southeast Asia and Australian publishing and distribution agreement last week. And LucasArts has now told MCV …
Read More »Now Apple is developing Wiimote-style controller
64-page patent filing reveals Wii-esque wand that uses IR sensors and works with Apple TV
Read More »Apple rumoured to be preparing ‘premium’ App Store
iPod and iPhone firm wants offer more expensive $20 games, says report
Read More »New Sega MegaDrive revealed
Blaze is to release a ‘new’ version of Sega’s classic Megadrive console, complete with 15 games built in. According to the hardware’s creator, it will also play all old MegaDrive cartridges from all regions. The console ‘plugs and play’s into any TV. Play.com lists the item for 37.99, down from …
Read More »Ready for a fresh start?
As the weekend nears are you beginning to think about a new career? A change of job may be just what you need, and could bring a move to a new location, an improved wage, and a fresh challenge. With a large number of vacancy postings on the MCV jobs …
Read More »MCV’s complaint to the ASA in full
Last week, MCV submitted an official complaint to the Advertising Standards Authority over the Government’s latest Change4Life print ad . We have added further submissions as more evidence has come to light about what MCV believes to be an unfair and unwarranted attack on the UK video games industry. If …
Read More »Read this weeks issue of MCV online
You can now read this week’s issue of MCV magazine online – simply point your browser here and turn the pages . The launch of a digital edition means MCV can now be read by more people than ever before, increasing both its editorial influence and advertiser value. You can …
Read More »Army Of Two: The 40th Day announced
EA Montreal has announced it is currently developing Army Of Two: The 40th Day. The game is a direct sequel to the 2008 original, once again focusing on co-operative shooting action. It is due for release on Xbox 360, PS3 and PSP this winter. The 40th Day will be set …
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