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The changes to Xbox One’s policies and features aren’t a sign of weakness – they show the "strength" of Microsoft’s interaction with consumers. That’s according to Microsoft Studios chief Phil Spencer, who stressed that the string of Xbox One U-turns have been nothing more than a reaction to gamer feedback. …

The PC giant will bundle Ubisoft’s Q4 releases with its latest hardware. Nvidia will support the release of Splinter Cell: Blacklist with a series of graphics card bundles following the title’s release on August 23rd. Consumers who purchase any card from Nvidia’s GTX 600 and 700 series from selected retailers …

Chinese firm takes over global publishing duties for MOBA Smite from US developer Hi-Rez

Phil Spencer returns favour after Andrew House's Gamescom criticism of Xbox One reversals

Distributor Origin Games has revealed the Indian release date and prices across platforms for Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 in India. We reported yesterday that PES 2014 would arrive on 20th September, but it appears India will get the game on UK release date, which is a day earlier – 19th …

Company mulls closure of Cork studio as part of major reorganisation

The second MCV Gamescom daily magazine is available to read right now. It features news and interviews from the leaders in PC gaming, including Sega Europe chief Jurgen Post. Published in association with Xbox One, our second 14-page FREE magazine has been put together by the MCV team currently walking …

PlayStation 4 release dates for India and the Middle East will be part of a separate announcement, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe CEO Jim Ryan has told MCV. Asked by Christopher Dring from our sister publication MCV UK about a PS4 release date for India and the Middle East region, Ryan …

Ubisoft has partnered with Nvidia to include several of the latter’s graphics technologies in its upcoming PC games. Games such as Splinter Cell: Blacklist, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag and Watch Dogs will all benefit from Nvidia’s TXAA antialiasing, HBAO+ (horizon-based ambient occlusion) and advanced DX11 tessellation. Details on how …

Konami is developing a free-to-play mobile card battle game based on the six Star Wars films, which is set to arrive next month on mobile devices. Polygon reports Star Wars: Force Collection will launch as a free-to-play offering on both iOS and Android smartphones and tablets. The game packs cards …