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Iconic PC franchise could abandon boxed releases to focus on free-to-play. Discussing this year’s entry in the Command & Conquer series, Developer Victory Games stated it would favour the free-to-play business model over boxed releases for the franchise moving forward. "I think maybe the days of a boxed Command & …

RuneScape developer undergoing review of player support functions

Looks like Microsoft’s exclusivity over the indie phenomenon is well and truly over with Minecraft heading to two more PlayStation platforms. During Sony’s Gamescom press conference earlier this week, the platform holder announced Minecraft would be a launch title on PlayStation 4. And PlayStation representative Adam Boyes has since confirmed …

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 …