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The latest free-roaming epic to emerge from the house of Grand Theft Auto has received a rapturous reception from the gaming press and looks to be on target to become one of the highest reviewed titles of all time. Red Dead Redemption is currently averaging 95 per cent on Metacritic. …

Though there’s been no noise so far to celebrate it, today marks the 30th birthday of one of gaming’s most important icons – and internet search giant Google is paying special tribute. 30 years ago today Namco launched the very first Pac-Man arcade cabinets in Japan. At a time when …

Supermarket chain Asda has confirmed that after four years as its buying manager for music and games, new dad Duncan Cross is to take up a new position as head of the chain’s baby category. Cross will remain in his current post until June 7th, though it is hoped that …

Nevertheless, to ensure maximum influence of our policy agenda we decided that the best possible approach was to communicate our messages to all three parties. At the time we were a little concerned that our strategy meant that we were spreading our resources and messages too thinly. However, this has …

A spokesperson for supermarket chain Asda has confirmed to MCV that a disagreement between itself and Rockstar owner Take Two is to blame for the decision not to stock Wild West epic Red Dead Redemption – released today – in any of its UK stores. James Yelland of Asda’s games …

Valve boss claims graphics development has reached a plateau, focus should move to online experiences

Team Chivalry using Unreal Development Kit for new project, report says

Fable III will be coming to Windows – not only through retail but also via digital distribution. Microsoft has announced that the game will be released as a downloadable title exclusively through the Games On Demand section of Games For Windows Live, with a price point of 39.99. Last week, …

Wild West action adventure Red Dead Redemption has been hit by stock shortages according to reports from a number of retailers. MCV understands the game – released today – is suffering supply problems across the channel, with the PS3 version being the worst affected. Reps at Blockbuster, GAME and HMV …

43% of UK retailers say service will do well in Britain, according to PCR study