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Read More »David Hayter to star in fan-made VR Metal Gear museum
A group of fans are working on a VR museum dedicated to Hideo Kojima’s Metal Gear Solid series, and even has the backing of Solid Snake himself. The Fan Legacy: Metal Gear Solid will enable players to explore a recreation of the iconic Shadow Moses setting for the 1998 title, …
Read More »Lionhead team could keep working on Fable Legends
Reports suggest some employees could form independent studio and continue developing free-to-play RPG
Read More »April Fools joke unbalances Counter Strike marketplace
The size and value of the Counter Strike weapons market is often a surprise to folk not in the know. Gamers routinely buy and sell rare skins for three figure sums. So anything that disrupts the balance of the economy can be pretty significant for an awful lot of people. …
Read More »Fable Legends may live on
It might not be game over for Lionhead’s Fable Legends after all. Three sources at the Xbox studio – which Microsoft announced it would close last month – have told MCV that discussions are on-going about saving the free-to-play RPG. There are currently no offers for either the game or …
Read More »RELEASE DATES: Gears of War 4 launches in October
MCV offers the most comprehensive UK video game release schedule available. Here’s a round up of the most notable recent changes and upcoming games. Click here to see the full listing. Microsoft has announced a release date for the next chapter in its Gears of War franchise – Gears of …
Read More »Metal Gear fans making VR museum, starring David Hayter
Virtual reality experience based on cancelled MGS remake, due in May
Read More »Ono admits Capcom ‘underestimated popularity of single-player features’
Street Fighter boss Yoshinori Ono has admitted that Capcom got it wrong with the launch of Street Fighter V. The game was widely criticised for lacking a range of what would otherwise be regarded as standard single player features, such as tutorials and an arcade mode. "I think it’s safe …
Read More »Beamdog CEO: We stand behind our devs against threats and harassment
Studio boss says GamerGate reference will be cut, admits transgender character needed more development
Read More »Margin Makers: Guide to consoles merchandise
Console players are always keen on enhancing their gaming experience with the latest controller or the newest headset – and then brag about it on Reddit in an attempt to win the never-ending console war. Therefore, merchandise revolving around PlayStation 4 and Xbox One (and Wii U to a lesser …
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