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Back in 1995, a handful of gaming giants united to create the global trade show E3. At the heart of its creation was Sega, which had run a number of events in the years prior. So it was very much the end of an era when Sega announced it wouldn’t …
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Accessories Update: PDP Afterglow Anka headset and Datel Amiibo PowerSaves
MCV takes a look at the best accessories heading to UK retail. This week, we examinePDP’s new glowing headset for Xbox One and power up our Amiibo with Datel’s latest Action Replay Afterglow Anka Wireless Headset for Xbox One Hot on the heels of its Kral wireless headset for PS4, …
Read More »OPINION: E3 may be over for you
The words: ‘E3 just isn’t as relevant as it used to be’ are invariably said by two sets of people. Either those with a vested interest in its decline, or people who are trying to come to terms with the fact that their boss isn’t sending them this year. It’s …
Read More »International Factfile 2015: United States
More than 150 million Americans now play video games, according to national trade body the Entertainment Software Association (ESA). The organisation’s latest industry report states that 42 per cent of Americans play games regularly, for at least three hours weekly. A third of players aged 13 and up now game …
Read More »The three rules of attending E3
SuperData's Joost van Dreunen discusses the merits of the annual games conference
Read More »GameStop’s $500m merchandise dream
When GameStop revealed its latest financial results, the firm told its investors it had a new dream. It wants to turn its fledgling merchandise operation (expected to be worth up to $200m this year) into a $500m business by 2018. Some of its investors were perplexed by this target. There …
Read More »SuperData: E3 to be dominated by VR and sequels
Research firm questions whether retail-focused event will adapt to industry’s digital shift
Read More »VIDEO: Ninja Theory exploring mental illness with Hellblade
Cambridge studio working with psychiatrist and Professor of Health and Neuroscience on Wellcome Trust-backed project
Read More »VIDEO: Hellblade wants to explore mental health
UK developer Ninja Theory has revealed that it is working with a professor of neuroscience to give upcoming title Hellblade a psychological edge. Main character Senua is described as a Celtic warrior who is left traumatised by a Viking invasion”, with mental health and psychosis” being the key themes. True …
Read More »Tesco prepares week-long E3 promotion
Fans can pre-order two E3 blockbusters for 80 from Tesco. The offer is available for just the week of E3, Monday, June 15th to Friday, June 19th, and will be available via the Tesco website. The retailer says the deal will include the standard editions of ‘key software releases’ that …
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