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Publisher EA has said it wants to mimic the successful reinvention of the Batman video games franchise with its fresh take on the Star Wars universe. "The most important thing for me is that we take the Star Wars license and come up with games where peoples’ jaws drop," EA’s …
Read More »Bethesda defends Elder Scrolls Online subscriptions
The announcement may have met a mixed reaction, but Bethesda is confident consumers will deem its upcoming MMOto be worth the monthly fee. The publisher announced this week that The Elder Scrolls Online will require monthly subscriptions, something that is becoming less common and frowned upon by some consumers, given …
Read More »Xbox One U-turns all part of Microsoft’s "two-way conversation" with gamers
The changes to Xbox One’s policies and features aren’t a sign of weakness – they show the "strength" of Microsoft’s interaction with consumers. That’s according to Microsoft Studios chief Phil Spencer, who stressed that the string of Xbox One U-turns have been nothing more than a reaction to gamer feedback. …
Read More »Tencent signs landmark online game deal in US
Chinese firm takes over global publishing duties for MOBA Smite from US developer Hi-Rez
Read More »PES 2014 India price, release date announced
Distributor Origin Games has revealed the Indian release date and prices across platforms for Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 in India. We reported yesterday that PES 2014 would arrive on 20th September, but it appears India will get the game on UK release date, which is a day earlier – 19th …
Read More »Big Fish Vancouver closed, 49 laid off
Company mulls closure of Cork studio as part of major reorganisation
Read More »Read MCV’s second free Gamescom show daily right here
The second MCV Gamescom daily magazine is available to read right now. It features news and interviews from the leaders in PC gaming, including Sega Europe chief Jurgen Post. Published in association with Xbox One, our second 14-page FREE magazine has been put together by the MCV team currently walking …
Read More »EA wants to gauge interest in possible women’s football inclusion in future FIFA titles
You think that women’s football should be a feature of future FIFA titles? Then let EA know. That’s the message from the publisher, whose GM of Sports Matt Bilby told Polygon that the company first looked into the possibility five years ago, only to discover that there was little interest. …
Read More »Red and blue controllers unveiled for PS4
Sony has announced extra versions of the DualShock 4 gamepad. As well as the standard black models, players will be able to pick up PS4 controllers in Magma Red or Wave Blue. Or, more accurately, red or blue. These devices will be released in both North America and Europe later …
Read More »Harrison says Xbox One launch line-up is the best in console history
A bullish Phil Harrison has said that he thinks the Xbox One will launch with the best line-up of games in the history of consoles”. Microsoft’s corporate VP also says that, in light of his company’s many Xbox One policy changes, he wants his company to be seen as one …
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