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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

Former Image Metrics director takes job at rival outfit

Click here to access the RETAIL BIZ Previews section, where you’ll find our definitive guide to a range of recommended games set to hit retail over the next few months. This week we rock out with EA and MTV Games’ Green Day: Rock Band, the latest in a line of …

In an exclusive interview with MCV, MTV’s general manager and executive VP Scott Guthrie has admitted that the publisher is not satisfied with the performance of the Rock Band franchise in Europe. The honest answer is no,” Guthrie admitted when asked if he was happy with the performance of The …

How have MTV Games and Rock Band performed in Europe so far? The positive is that we see Europe as the biggest opportunity for growth. The reality is we have underperformed in this market, certainly versus our competitor. We had decent growth with The Beatles: Rock Band, but we absolutely …

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