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It’s perhaps one of the more far-fetched games rumours you’ll read today, but there’s no denying it’s a delicious one. Blog WiiUGo, which has before leaked accurate information, reckons that publishers EA and Valve are currently engaged in a fierce bidding war to secure exclusive rights to Nintendo’s online service …

Hopes are high as Department for Education takes its time preparing statement

Publisher EA has revealed that hundreds” of players have been banned from playing Battlefield 3 due to cheating. And it’s not just on PC either, as some console users have also been unceremoniously blocked. Those found guilty of breaching the rules must not only endure being locked out of their …

Tomorrow sees the release of Microsoft’s Xbox 360 exclusive Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary. The game is an HD reworking of 2011 Xbox title sorts new visuals and new features, but is at core the very same game that established Halo as a gaming mega-brand ten years ago tomorrow. This is …

Market share dwindling for Nintendo and Sony's older hardware

Trying to better Call of Duty at its own game is a pointless task, right? Trying to chart ahead of the new Call of Duty in its debut week is absurd. Or maybe not. For although Modern Warfare 3 may have re-written the UK record books, a quick look at …

Persson to launch full game this Friday

Annual developer event returns on November 24th

Developer trade group to host two events for indies and mobile studios

The Nintendo 3DS had a tough start to life, but the handheld’s story has barely begun with its biggest blockbusters still to come. MCV looks at why the much talked about handheld should have a very merry Christmas… SUPER MARIO HAS ARRIVED One of the biggest criticisms of 3DS so …