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Yes, Deep Silver’s Saints Row IV is the UK No.1 for the third week in a row, but let’s give the first two paragraphs to Farming Simulator 2013. Another Deep Silver title, the unlikely chart challenger made its Xbox 360 and PS3 debut last week and claims a thoroughly wonderful …

It’s been a busy morning for Sony. Not content with confirming a Japanese release date for PS4 and announcing a brand new design for the PlayStation Vita, the company has also surprised onlookers with the reveal of completely new piece of hardware. It’s called PS Vita TV. It’s a microconsole …

A new-look, cut-down version of the PlayStation Vita has been confirmed by Sony Japan. It will be released in Japan on October 10th and will cost 18,980 (122). The unit maintains the same stylings and overall design of the Vita we know, although the unit is both 20 per cent …

Sony has surprised gamers from its homeland with news of a significant wait for the console to be released in Japan. PS4 will arrive in Japan on February 22nd priced at 39,980 (256) or for 43,980 (282) for those who also want a PlayStation Camera. A free digital copy of …

A jury has awarded Microsoft $15m in damages following a patent infringement lawsuit filed by Motorola. The suit, which was first filed by the telecommunications company in 2010, claimed Microsoft had infringed upon five different patents. Four of those five alleged infringements were quietly dismissed over the past few years. …

Ubisoft’s digital Far Cry 3 spinoff Blood Dragon has surpassed 1m units sold. Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot revealed the game’s milestone to Game Informer, and referred to it specifically as a mini-AAA” game. Guillemot also hinted that, based on the strong results, the company is considering a retail version of …

Total War: Rome II backed up last week’s first place finish with another this week on Steam’s latest top ten sellers chart. Payday 2 also maintained its runner-up position from last week, after following out of first place to make room for Rome II. Horror title Outlast debuts at number …

InMCV’s weekly round-up of the latest personnel news and hottest job opportunities, Stuart Dinsey announces his departure and we look at the best positions available. MCV FOUNDER STUART DINSEY TO LEAVE INTENT MEDIA Intent Media’s founder and MD Stuart Dinsey will leave the firm at the end of October to …

Stop whining about a possible next-gen release for Grand Theft Auto V – Rockstar reckons the PS3 and Xbox 360 game already feels next-gen. Of course, the game won’t be able to compete with the visuals offering by the likes of PS4 and Xbox One, but the title has been …

Overtly Japanese stealth game series Metal Gear Solid is looking westward. Konami has announced the opening of a new Los Angeles based development studio. Chief amongst its residents will be a Kojima Productions team whose remit will be to work on future Metal Gear titles, including the upcoming Metal Gear …