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Today’s the day that the traditional console model dies and is reborn. The PS4 Pro is now available in the UK. The 350 device is still a PS4 and is compatible with all PS4 games, but it packs more power than the existing console, leading to performance improvements with games …
Read More »Ubisoft: ‘Watch Dogs 2 will certainly fill Assassin’s Creed’s shoes’
2016’s release slate may be missing a new Assassin’s Creed title, but publisher Ubisoft insists that Watch Dogs 2 can fill the gap. Speaking to MCV, UK sales director Darren Bowen said that the cyberpunk hacking title is up to the task of replacing Assassin’s Creed in its end of …
Read More »Niantic: ‘It’s important to design games specifically for mobile’
The chief marketing officer of Pokmon Go firm Niantic, Mike Quigley, has said it’s important for titles on mobile to be made precisely for the platform. In the past, companies such as Rockstar and Square Enix have brought ‘traditional’ console and PC experiences such as Grand Theft Auto III and …
Read More »Everything you need to know about the PS4 Pro, 4K and HDR is in this week’s MCV
The PlayStation 4 Pro headlinesthis week’sMCV. We give you all the details on Sony’s new machine, which launches today, as well as everything you need to know about 4K and HDR tech. We also talk to the Ubisoft’s UK team about about its expectations for Watch Dogs 2 and what …
Read More »Deep Silver confirms no new Metro in 2017
Hopes for a third instalment in the atmospheric shooter series Metro in the near future have been dashed by publisher Deep Silver. The website for upcoming novel Metro 2035 had until recently contained a timeline that pointed to a new title in the works for 2017, adding: It all adds …
Read More »Koch Media UK office to head up Deep Silver publishing
Koch Media has made some big changes in itsGerman and UK offices. The UK branch will now be looking after Deep Silver original IP, while its Munich site is taking charge of partner products and titles from Ravenscourt. UK sales and marketing director Paul Nicholls (pictured) has been promoted to …
Read More »CD Projekt denies takeover fear
A hostile takeover is not on the cards for Polish games giant CD Projekt Red, the company has insisted. Talk of such a possibility has emerged in recent days after a Polish documented was translated online that appeared to suggest the company was taking steps to protect itself. Said document …
Read More »Wooga close Japan office
Will now refocus translation efforts in Berlin
Read More »Valve release Steam’s Discovery Update 2.0
New rules insisting screenshots for Steam pages will need to be real screenshots from the publicly available version of their game now in place
Read More »Just over two weeks to get involved with MCV and Develop Games Guide 2017
You have until Friday, November 25th to take part in the inaugural MCV and Develop Games Guide. This publication is your essential guide to the international games market, featuring the biggest names in: Games development Publishing QA and localisation Design Recruitment Accessories Merchandise Distribution Events And more The Games Guide …
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