Koei Tecmo has still got a long way to go before it believes that Dead or Alive fans have run out of money for more scantily clad virtual females. DualShockers reports that Dead or Alive 5: Last Round will soon offer a DLC Costume Pass that will in time offer …
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What developers can learn from tabletop games designers
Following the translation of its retro-inspired card game Boss Monster into the world of VR, co-founder of tabletop publisher Brotherwise Games Chris O'Neal explains what the increasing collision between virtual and physical titles means for both gaming worlds
Read More »Dark Souls board game hits Kickstarter goal in three minutes, is approaching £500,000
Steamforged’s table top game based on the popular Dark Souls series met it 50,000 funding goal in just three minutes. At the time of writing, Dark Souls: The Board Game has raised 461,630 – almost ten times its initial goal – and has been backed by 5,763 people. What’s more …
Read More »RELEASE DATES: Mafia III launches in October
MCV offers the most comprehensive UK video game release schedule available. Here’s a round up of the most notable recent changes and upcoming games. Click here to see the full listing. Publisher 2K Games has just revealedMafia III’s release date: the new installment in the organized crime franchise will launch …
Read More »Amazon: Connecting audiences is more important than VR
VP of Amazon Games Mike Frazzini says firm is more focused on community when developing new Lumberyard engine
Read More »Amazon to roll out monthly subscription option for Prime
Online retail giant Amazon is planning on offering a monthly package for its popular Prime service. At the moment, an Amazon Prime subscription can only be purchased annually, setting consumers back 79 in the UK. But a story from The Hollywood Reporter has says that Amazon is launching a monthly …
Read More »International Factfile 2016: Norway
Norway is the 28th biggest video games market worldwide, according to data firm Newzoo. In 2015, the Norwegian industry generated estimated revenues of $274m (193m). With an internet penetration rate of 95 per cent in the country, Norwegian players are increasingly buying games online. According to Statista, digital games revenues …
Read More »Ready At Dawn and Frozenbyte among first studios signed to new GameStop label
US retailer previously announced it would publish Insomniac’s Song of the Deep
Read More »GameStop launches full publishing division and signs Ready at Dawn, Insomniac, Frozenbyte and Tequila Works
US retail giant GameStop has launched a publishing division called GameTrust. The firm has signed new games from well-known independent studios including Ready at Dawn (The Order: 1886), Tequila Works (Deadlite, Rime) and Frozenbyte (Trine). The company also announced in March it was working with Insomniac (Ratchet and Clank) on …
Read More »The Top 30 Women in Games: Part Two
The MCV Women in Games Awards, in association with Women in Games (WIGJ) will take place on Thursday May 19th at the Hamyard Hotel, London. There the recently announced Top 30 Women in Games will be celebrated, while six special awards will be presented. Here we take a look another …
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