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Read More »Microsoft blames Kinect localisation, and not supply constraints, for Xbox One delays
The complexities behind localising Kinect for numerous languages are causing Xbox one launch delays across eight European territories, Microsoft has claimed. It was recently announced that The Xbox One’s launch has been delayed in Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, Norway, Russia, Sweden and Switzerland. Speaking to OXM, the firm’s head of …
Read More »Precursor promises to persevere with Shadow of the Eternals
Two failed crowdfunding attempts haven’t stopped studio Precursor Games from pursuing its efforts to make and release ‘spiritual’ Eternal Darkness successor Shadow of the Eternals. The game recently saw its second Kickstarter attempt fall short of its $750k target by over $425k. But as predicted by MCV just last week, …
Read More »Vlambeer: ID@Xbox a huge leap in the right direction
But Rami Ismail still holds some reservations over recently announced details for Xbox One self-publishing
Read More »Indies: PS4 and Xbox One games must cost £50 or less
Independent retailers are urging Microsoft and Sony to keep the cost of Xbox One and PS4 games at or below the 50 mark. Retail lists have pencilled in Xbox One and PS4 game prices as anywhere between 50 to 70. EA so far is the only company to confirm its …
Read More »Microsoft: "Killer Instinct is not free-to-play, is the world’s most generous demo"
Killer Instinct is not a free-to-play game, a key Microsoft exec has argued. That goes against what we’d all presumed following the game’s E3 reveal. Indeed, the fact that it is free to download with premium characters available to purchase certainly seems a bit ‘free-to-play’-ey. Not so, creative director of …
Read More »EA on the importance of Ignite’s shared code base
Engine enables teams to roll back innovations into single branch for use in next game cycle
Read More »Free-to-play to be part of every major EA franchise
Peter Moore sounds off on the importance of F2P and why it no longer delivers offline experiences
Read More »Microsoft confirms Halo 4 Game of the Year Edition for October
A Game of the Year edition of Halo 4 will arrive at retail this October, Microsoft has confirmed. IGN originally reported on a photo the outlet received from an anonymous source that shows the game as part of a presentation. The image indicates the game will be priced at $50 …
Read More »MCV Jobs Weekly: Grant heads up Skylanders, top vacancies
InMCV’s weekly round-up of the latest personnel news and hottest job opportunities, Activision hires Ubisoft’s Rachael Grant and we look at the best positions available. Just Dance UK brand manager takes on Skylanders Rachael Grant has joined Activision as UK brand manager for Skylanders. Grant comes from an extensive background …
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