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No, that’s not a typo. Transformers Universe is not a MOBA. It’s a MOTA. For those not in the know, MOBA is a common term and means Massively Online Battle Arena, the best known examples of which are League of Legends and DOTA II. MOTA, meanwhile, stands for Massively Online …

Iconic character gets makeover for North American and European audiences

Ubisoft’s newest Tom Clancy IP is not being solely developed in Sweden – UK studio Reflections is co-developing the title, MCV’s sister site Develop reports. The partnership between the Newcastle-based developer and Malm’s Massive Entertainment will see both teams collaborating on upcoming online shooter Tom Clancy’s The Division, which is …

Ubisoft-owned Newcastle studio has teamed up with Massive Entertainment for next-gen open-world shooter

Activision expects Destiny to be a record-breaking release when it arrives late this year. Speaking to investors last night, CEO Bobby Kotick said that the game has the potential to be Activision’s next billion dollar franchise”, adding that he expects Destiny will become the best selling new video game IP …

Subscription MMO still going strong 2004 release

PC GAMING WEEK: Budget PC games specialist Excalibur is rebranding itself to simplify its diverse games offering. Dropping Publishing from its name, Excalibur has brought its Simulator, Strategy and Extra Play ranges all under the same identity, which the publisher says will simplify the buying experience for consumers. We have …

EA’s decision to delay the Xbox 360 version of Titanfall has got nothing to do with development polish, according to one US analyst. The SKU was yesterday delayed by two weeks, with EA saying that the move "[gives developer Bluepoint] the time they need to put the finishing touches on …

Sledgehammer Games takes helm for first time on 2014 entry in blockbuster franchise

GAME’s new stores open their doors today, MCV can reveal, and the firm says the outlets will stock a range of ‘new products’. GAMEtronics is the new brand and are currently restricted to just Lincoln and Cambridge. The outlets will focus heavily on trading in and electronic goods, such as …