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Ubisoft will distribute the next two releases in the Soul Calibur fighting franchise in Europe, following a deal with Namco Bandai. The latest edition will be released under the Soul Calibur IV name on the Xbox 360 and PS3, and Soul Calibur Legends on the Wii. Both titles will be …

Casual Connect Europe West takes place next month

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has announced a new bundle offer for consumers that will see PlayStation 3 retail for 349.99 with two first-party titles. The deal, dubbed ‘Pick N Mix’ by the platform holder, will begin at retail next Friday, January 18th and will run ‘until further notice’. Games involved …

We already know that 2007 was the biggest ever year for UK software sales – but can 2008 go one step further? Which titles will push sales through the roof in the next twelve months – and can games retail continue to be the star performer conmpared to music and …

ISM-organised tournament to benefit Starlight Starbright

It’s a stunning acheivement for the critically-acclaimed shooter, which has become a firm fan’s favourite online. We’re delighted with the performance of COD4,” said Activision marketing director David Tyler. It’s been exceptionally well received by both consumers and retail. It’s a great start to 2008 and we’re all looking forward …

The Competition Commission may have given the green light to GAME’s ownership of Gamestation, but UK retail may face an entirely new challenge in 2008: the entrance into the market of a major US specialist chain. MCV has learnt that Play-N-Trade, a franchise-orientated retailer based in California, has its eye …

Nintendo’s stunning performance in the east couldn’t be any clearer, looking at the latest figures from exclusive MCV media partner Enterbrain, publisher of the highly-respected Famitsu magazine. Only Capcom’s PSP title Monster Hunter Portable 2 and Square Enix’s Dragon Quest IV manage to break Nintendo’s hold on the top ten, …

[UPDATED] Designer believes single format would increase software competition

It’s easy to forget, whilst we bask in the glory of another record-breaking year, that just a few years ago, games retail was on its knees. Games hardware was flogged off for around 100, and some triple-A new releases were slashed to under 20 in a desperate attempt to keep …