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One of the more unusual video games retailers has abandoned the sector. Petrol stations run by BP had stocked a limited number of games in recent years, namely big blockbusters like Call of Duty, alongside driving titles such as Codemasters’ F1 series. Last year the fuelling giant even suggested it …

From Battlefield to Titanfall, EA has a huge line-up of triple-A next-gen blockbusters. MCV talks to EA Games label boss Patrick Sderlund about improving BioWare, beating Call of Duty and his love for PlayStation… At Gamescom there was a lot of noise around Titanfall. It’s from the makers of Call …

A day one match is needed before PES 2014 is able to offer online multiplayer, Konami as confirmed. That’s not a problem, of course, as one would not intend to take the game online were they not to have an internet connection. The patch unlocks the Friendly Match Lobby, Ranking …

RPG uses new game engine codenamed Panta Rhei to create procedurally generated dungeons

Call of Duty exec Mark Rubin on the effect rising development costs are having on big and small studios

Tesco has entered the tablet market with the Hudl. Althoughearly rumours suggestedthe device would cost under 100, Tesco has revealed today that it will cost 119 and go on sale from September 30th. The device comes with a 1.5Ghz quad-core processor, 7-inch screen, 16GB of storage, front and rear-facing cameras …

Sony’s Shuhei Yoshida has confirmed that PS4 RPG Deep Down will be a free-to-play title. The game, which was earlier this year confirmed as being a PS4 exclusive, is expected to go into open beta close” to PS4’s Japanese launch date of February 22nd. Sony has previously said that F2P …

'That is the thing I regret the most,' says the outgoing Microsoft CEO on the firm's missed opportunities

Owners of older Xbox 360 consoles manufactured between 2006-2008 are complaining of freezing problems with Grand Theft Auto V. Kotaku reports that the game is reportedly locking up soon after the first mission for many users, and that attempts to reinstall the game or shift the installation are not alleviating …

Grand Theft Auto V has sold just over 2.25m games in the UK in just five days. Chart-Track revealed the game beat Call of Duty: Black Ops by 250,000 units. The shooter sold 2m copies in five days back in 2010. GTA V already broke day one records, selling 1.57m …