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Borderlands 2 is Diablo with guns”. You can debate that all you like, but one thing cannot be denied – it’s the game of a bajillion” guns. That’s the official number of weapon variations available in Borderlands 2. And finding the best option out of that bajillion will be the …

UK distributor Sony DADC has finally opened its new distribution centre. The facility has been built on the same site as the firm’s previous Enfield installation, which was burned down during the London riots last August. The new centre became operational during the summer but officially opens today (September 14th). …

Konami says PES 2013 is a game that will grow over time to become a ‘title contender’. The firm is hopeful the improvements made to this year’s game will win over fans, and create long-term success driven by word of mouth. This is the year where press is openly talking …

John Rau performs U-turn after latest game ratings guidelines released

Street Fighter 2 producer questions future success of Japanese industry in the home console space

Did you know that we might have some new hardware to celebrate by the end of the week? We’ve already seen pictures of the so-called PS3 Super Slim. MCV revealed in July that the hardware wasn’t going to be unveiled at European trade show Gamescom, and it now looks as …

Activision’s next James Bond game will include a mission inspired by the Sean Connery classic Goldfinger. 007 Legends ties in five iconic Bond films with the upcoming blockbuster Skyfall, repurposing settings and missions from each to star Daniel Craig. Already confirmed are On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, Moonraker, Licence To …

Asobo's HR manager Sophie Dosière offers an essential guide to crafting your CV

A free to visit public exhibition of video game art will feature in the closing week of this year’s London Games Festival. It will be hosted at Mayor Boris Johnson’s City Hall and will run for five days. Rare pieces have been donated by developers, publishers and artists across a …

2K Games’ Borderlands 2 hits UK retail this Friday – and if you weren’t excited before, the early reviews of the game may well change your mind. A rudimentary appraisal of the game is that Gearbox is simply super-sizing its 2009 sleeper-hit, giving players more – well, a super-tanker-load more …