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The tide turning? Or an expected Apple lull as it transitions from the iPhone 4S to the iPhone 5? Whatever way you look at it, Samsung has claimed a significant psychological victory with news that the Galaxy S3 has overtaken the iPhone 4S to become the best selling smartphone on …

First major game from 22Cans could be the former Lionhead chief's last

All the research suggests that Call of Duty has peaked. Last year’s Modern Warfare 3 sold significantly fewer units in the UK than 2010’s Black Ops and 2009’s Modern Warfare 2. Anecdotally, MCV has been told that online traffic and magazine sales for Call of Duty editorial and covers have …

Seven members of Team Six reprimanded for revealing classified materials

The MCV Awards return on April 18th, 2013 – with eight new prizes up for grabs. Updated and improved categories have once again widened the scope of the awards to reflect the changing market. For the 2013 awards we have new prizes for Retail Concept and Digital Retailer, two dedicated …

One of the UK’s most beloved developers could be nearing his exit from the industry. Peter Molyneux, whose most recent release Curiosity: What’s Inside the Cube? has been all over the headlines this week. But if comments in a recent interview are to be believed, his next game could be …

Greg Davies returns as the host of next year’s MCV Awards, which take place on April 18th, 2013. Greg is a giant of comedy (seriously – he’s 6ft 8in tall), and if you’ve not seen his stand-up you have no doubt seen him in The Inbetweeners or on shows like …

Want to win an MCV Award? Well, the first thing you have to do is put yourself forward for one. Lobbying for the MCV Awards is now open. On November 23rd the full criteria for each award will be published in MCV and available online at www.mcvuk.com and at www.mcvawards.com. …

450 Blockbuster stores will open their doors at midnight next week for the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops II. It’s the biggest ever operation of this kind for the retailer. Call Of Duty: Black Ops II is the most anticipated game of the year and pre-orders are rising …

If you believe the boss of developer Crytek, then games consoles are facing a crisis. The firm’s CEO Cevat Yerli says that its three upcoming console titles – Homefront 2, Crysis 3 and Ryse – will be its last 50 products. After then it’ll focus all its efforts on creating …