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GAME is hoping to tempt gamers off the bench for the midnight release of FIFA 16. The retailer is kicking off the game’s launch tonight (Wednesday September 23rd) when the clock strikes 12. Those attending the early openings will be able to grab the game straight away, as well as …
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Green Man Gaming now sells digital Wii U and 3DS games
Green Man Gaming and Nintendo have teamed up to offer digital Wii U and 3DS titles through the retailer’s online store for the first time. Nintendo is the first console platform holder that GMG has partnered with, although the UK digital retailer has told MCV that it plans to expand …
Read More »Accessories Update: Thrustmaster T150 racing wheel and Roccat Aluma headset
MCV takes a look at the best accessories heading to UK retail. This week, Thrustmaster has some wheely good news for racing fans and Roccat hopes it has the best buds for gamers Thrustmaster T150 Force Feedback A racing car wouldn’t be much use without a steering wheel, and for …
Read More »International Factfile 2015: Indonesia
Although it has a thriving development community, Indonesia continues to struggle with the high cost of games. The Asian country is home to more than 80 developers, with the vast majority concentrating on mobile and browser titles. These include Agate Studio, which earlier this year was voted the most desirable …
Read More »Margin Makers: Guide to tabletop games
The TV screen isn’t the only place to find innovative gameplay and gripping multiplayer. MCV gets physical with the finest board and card games out there It’s not long now until battered copies of Monopoly and Scrabble are extracted from dusty cupboards in anticipation of Christmas family gatherings. You might …
Read More »Uncharted bundle ushers in PS4 price drop
It looks as if Sony has confirmed the PS4 price drop that was rumoured in June. Sony has confirmed to Eurogamer that its upcoming Uncharted Collection PS4 bundle will come in two flavours in the UK – 1TB and 500GB. The former, high-capacity SKU will cost 329.99 while the 500GB …
Read More »Merch ado about gaming: How being a geek became cool
It’s never been cooler to be a geek. From characters on TV shows such as The Big Bang Theory to successful YouTubers and British comedians like Phill Jupitus and Ed Byrne, clothing and accessories inspired by the virtual world can now be seen everywhere – and on anyone. Walk down …
Read More »International Factfile 2015: Jamaica
Jamaica’s games industry is a passionate but small one, struggling to keep up with the wider global market. The region’s games industry is among the smallest in the world, failing to chart on Newzoo’s rankings of the top 100 countries in terms of games revenue. However, games are highly popular, …
Read More »Mighty No.9 hit by yet another delay
A demo designed to apologise for the delayed release of Mighty No.9 has now itself been delayed. The game’s ‘Special Demo Version’ was due for release on September 15th. However, developer Comcept has at the bottom of a long update on the game’s development quietly admitted that the date has …
Read More »Amazon launches £50 Fire tablet
The low-cost tablet market has undergone a big shakeup with Amazon’s announcement of a new Fire tablet that costs just 49.99. Called simply ‘Fire’, the Android device has a 1024×600 seven inch screen, 1GB of RAM, 1.3 GHz quad-core processor, and both front (2MB, 720p, HD video) and rear facing …
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