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Deployment to next-gen Nintendo console coming to engine; platform holder gains distribution rights

England, Arsenal and FIFA 13 cover star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will join IGN tomorrow to discuss FIFA 13 during a special live stream dedicated to the video game. The football star will join the UK team during a special demonstration of the game tomorrow (Thursday, September 20th) at 4pm. The show …

THQ wants hundreds of gamers to run their own WWE launch parties, offering the chance . The publisher has teamed up with IGN, Kerrang! Radio and party organisers Come Round to offer 500 gamers the chance to get WWE ‘13 a week ahead of release. Winners will receive their title …

When our Jobs In Games special, in association with OPM, began we published a piece by Aardvark Swift’s Ian Goodall about why recruitment consultants are still relevant today. Now DataScope MD Julian Hofer chips in with his own opinion on the matter, arguing that agencies can help employers save money …

Rocksmith was an odd announcement. Barely a month after Activision scrapped its fallen giant Guitar Hero, Ubisoft unveiled this seemingly similar game that took the genre one step further. The premise is simple: play along with classic rock songs – but rather than a plastic guitar controller, you use a …

One of the lead developers of Codemasters’ F1 2012 has taken to the game’s forums to chastise some members of its community. We all know what the internet is like. And like it or lump it, the internet gaming community can be one of the worst. So MCV applauds any …

DataScope MD Julien Hofer discusses the financial benefits

Sony will be focusing on its value-added message as the new PS3 Super Slim looks to shave little off the current PS3 ticket price. HMV has confirmed that it will be offering the 500GB PS3 Super Slim complete with EA’s FIFA 13 for 249.99 upon its launch next Friday (September …

Fallout: New Vegas developer contacted by publishers to start crowdfunding campaign

Capcom debuted its frightening new live-actionTV ad for Resident Evil 6 during England’s 5-0 win against Moldova. The 60 second ad – which featured people praying for help as the end approaches – was then followed up post-match with a 30 second gameplay trailer. Capcom also sent out SMS messages …