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The Games 5s five-a-side tournament is back on May 21st after its successful revival last year. The contest will pitch teams from games publishers, developers, retailers, media and elsewhere in the business against each other. Last year, Testology walked home with the winner’s cup – have you got what it …
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New 3DS getting additional cover plate options in April
Nintendo has confirmed that it will release a selection of eight new cover plates for the New 3DS in early. April 2nd will see the release of designs featuring red and green Toad, Kirby, Pikachu, a number of alternative colours and a dot pattern. There are currently around a dozen …
Read More »Valve to reveal Steam VR hardware and final Steam Controller design at GDC
A big new player will enter the virtual reality arena next week. Valve has confirmed that it will use GDC to reveal what is described as a "previously-unannounced SteamVR hardware system". Although nothing is known of the new hardware as of yet, Valve’s dominance in the PC games sector means …
Read More »Develop Awards 2015: How To Enter
Want to make sure you’re in the running for this year's awards? Follow our handy guide
Read More »A4T lands Batman licensing deal
Accessories firm A4T has partnered up with Warner Bros to produce peripherals and merchandise based on the upcoming Batman: Arkham Knight. So far the company has a headset in the works, along with storage and charging accessories. Arkham Knight launches on June 2nd for PS4, Xbox One and PC. It …
Read More »Green Man Gaming signs as MCV Awards 2015 Event Partner
Green Man Gaming has announced its support for this year’s MCV Awards celebration, signing on as Event Partner. "The MCV Awards are a highlight in the industry calendar, and we are once again very proud to be a partner, helping to celebrate the very best of UK games and retail,” …
Read More »Is bundling killing software sales?
Boxed games are struggling to sell because consumers don’t need to buy any, UK retailers have told MCV. Fewer physical games were sold in 2014 compared with 2013, while recent releases – including Saints Row and Evolve – have not achieved the numbers some retailers had anticipated. The figures are …
Read More »Take-Two CEO on unannounced games, buying studios, WWE and the power of GTA Online
For years, Take-Two’s business has been built on the boxed games market. Yet, with the arrival of Grand Theft Auto Online and the firm’s efforts in Asia, the company has become a digital powerhouse. What does this transition mean for retail? We ask Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick Your latest financial …
Read More »GAME reveals The Order: 1886 half-price trade-in offer
Consumers can get a 50 per cent discount on new PS4 title The Order: 1886 by trading in a select title at GAME. The retailer will sell the regular edition of the game at half price to anyone who trades in a copy of either Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, …
Read More »Sega boosts mobile division with Demiurge Studios acquisition
Publisher also invests in Space Ape Games and Ignited Artists
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