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I should probably start by saying that while MCV has covered some stories stemming from how the tragic earthquake that struck Japan has affected the industry, in general we’ve tried to avoid the subject. There’s two reasons for this. Firstly, I’m presuming that MCVuk.com won’t be your first port of …

Reports suggest layoffs have been made to 'online' divisions

As was speculated yesterday, Sony has confirmed that following the delay to its release in Japan, Sony will also postpone the release of PS3 racer Motorstorm Apocalypse in the UK. "Although we have shipped the game into the channel last week, given that we are able to do so, we …

Casual Games Committee to help with marketing, networking and tools costs

While MCV and others lines up to cry foul over Fox News’ reactionary coverage of Bulletstorm last month, the boss of EA Games has praised Fox for its editorial policies and described controversy as a marketing tool. "We love Fox News," Frank Gibeau told Industry Gamers. "When you’re building new …

Three of the most popular XBLA titles will no longer be download-only come April. Microsoft has confirmed that a triple pack containing Limbo, Trials HD and Splosion Man will be coming to retail, according to Gamasutra. The pack was first spotted on Amazon. The compilation will be released in the …

World of Warcraft studio to test viability of move from PC

'Very ambitious plans' for the Free Radicals

PlayStation Move Heroes will hit UK shelves on March 25th, Sony has confirmed. The mini-game action adventure title allows players to control characters from different platformers such as Ratchet & Clank, Jak & Daxter and Sly Cooper. Up to two players can use the PlayStation Move motion controller in the …

Blizzard could potentially release its next next super-hit on console as well as PC, the firm has told MCV. CEO Mike Morhaime said the firm has been conducting ongoing exploration into the viability of Diablo on console. The third game in the franchise was announced in 2008 but was only …