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EU residents are now able to obtain refunds on their digital Steam purchases. The no questions asked policy has been introduced in an amendment to the Steam Subscriber Agreement document. If you are an EU subscriber [which in Valve’s terminology you become by installing the Steam client and completing registration] …
Read More »Accessories Update: Nvidia Shield and GameCube Controller Adaptor
MCV takes a look at the best accessories heading to UK retail. This week, we investigate Nvidia’s living room debut and hook up with GameCube controllers on Wii U and PC Nvidia Shield Nvidia’s Android gaming platform is coming to the living room in the form of the Nvidia Shield. …
Read More »Dragon Ball Xenoverse ships 1.5m units worldwide
Bandai Namco’s latest Dragon Ball title Xenoverse has shipped 1.5m units globally. The game launched on February 27th for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC. It debuted at third place in the GfK Chart-Track Top 40. It also topped the global Steam charts for the week …
Read More »The GAME Marketplace has officially launched
Having soft launched it last month, GAME has now officially launched its new Marketplace initiative online. Marketplace allows third parties to sell assorted wares including games, merchandise, books, graphic novels, clothing and phones. GAME itself has collected some of the items into branded stores including Disney, Star Wars and Marvel. …
Read More »GTA V back on top of UK retail charts; now within two weeks of Vice City’s series record
After three consecutive weeks where new IP ruled the UK retail charts, Rockstar’s crime opus Grand Theft Auto V has reclaimed its crown. The past three weeks saw 2K’s Evolve, Sony’s The Order: 1886 and Warner Bros’ Dying Light take first place in the UK software rankings. But thanks to …
Read More »GAME: ‘VR is the games industry’s next big thing’
Virtual reality will have as big an impact on video games as motion controls, says GAME The statement follows last week’s GDC, which was filled with VR products including Sony’s Project Morpheus and Valve’s Vive headset. VR is the next big thing in the industry and as much of a …
Read More »Take-Two: Evolve had an ‘incredibly successful launch’
Evolve has been a commercial success, according to publisher Take-Two. The multiplayer shooter did debut in the UK charts at No.1 but has since fallen to No.9, with Warner Bros’ Dying Light having already surpassed its sales, despite being launched digitally back in January. Take-Two’s title has also faced some …
Read More »Multiplay says it won’t block retailers from Insomnia events
Events organiser Multiplay has said it does not intend to stop other retailers from exhibiting at future Insomnia events following its acquisition by GAMEearlier this month. "No decisions have been made yet, but for future events our current intention is to work with retailers of all shapes and sizes across …
Read More »The letter behind the law of Gfinity’s 18+ CoD tournament ruling
Gfinity’s 2015 Call of Duty Open announcement last Thursday was met with mixed reactions from fans and players alike, after it was revealed to be for over-18s only. The age restriction, a result of Gfinity’s policy to uphold the game’s PEGI rating, has caused some anger among younger members of …
Read More »Accessories Update: Venom Wireless Vibration XT+ Headset and Orb Xbox One Controller Dock
MCV takes a look at the best accessories heading to UK retail. This week, Venom’s wireless vibration headset shakes up the market and Orb charges ahead with its Xbox One controller dock Venom Wireless Vibration XT+ Headset Venom has launched a wireless version of its popular XT+ gaming headset. The …
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