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Crytek takes on Unity and Epic Games with new SDK policy; No costs for non-commercial use
Read More »Nintendo: Playable Wii 2 will be shown at E3
New system set for 2012 launch; Public unveiling to be made at Los Angeles event in June
Read More »Nightmare Easter for Sony
It’s a nightmare for PS3 owners, it’s a nightmare for content providers but most of all it’s a huge nightmare for Sony. A long bank holiday weekend is often a golden chance for gamers to get some serious hands on time with their consoles. But at the time of writing …
Read More »Free-to-play 3D FPS arrives on Facebook
Gameloft have launched a new free-to-play version of popular first-person shooter NOVA on Facebook.
Read More »MCV iPad app hits 6,500 users
The MCV iPad app has hit a new milestone this week with total subscribers passing the 6,500 mark, with 2,000 new issue downloads per week. And this week’s edition is the perfect time to check out the digital version as it includes an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of …
Read More »Retail ‘rebelled’ against PSPgo
There are lots of opinions about why the PSPgo failed to establish itself in the market, but GamesBrief analyst Nicholas Lovell believes it’s rocky relationship with retail was the chief cause of its commercial struggles. News broke earlier this week that the handheld has been discontinued by Sony. "The death …
Read More »Playdom brings NBA licence to Facebook
Major sports brand joins the social network fray
Read More »Sony to swoop for download firm Ztorm
In a move loaded with strategic significance, Sony is on the verge of buying digital distribution firm Ztorm. There is no official confirmation of the deal as yet, but MCV understands that long-running discussions are on the brink of a successful conclusion. Ztorm said it has no comment on the …
Read More »Sega serves up £1m ad campaign
Virtua Tennis 4 has been backed by a 1m marketing plan to ensure it’s a smash hit with gamers. The Sega sports title will benefit from a series of online, TV and print advertisements around the game’s release on Friday, April 29th, the day of the Royal Wedding. Ads will …
Read More »White Room Games pushes into peripherals
White Room Games has teamed up with Vidisfor its first move into the accessories market. The UK firm is responsible for distributing the Duracell gaming range and Brooklyn range to selected online retailers. Over a dozen products have been launched, such as the Duracell Pad and Move Charger for PS3. …
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