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Windows 8-based Next Xbox due out early November – report
We know, we know. ANOTHER next Xbox rumour story. But there’s reason to put weight in this one. It comes from tech blogger Paul Thurrott who earlier this month correctly named May 21st as the date for the new console’s reveal. So he clearly knows something. Or is a good …
Read More »Some Dead Island: Riptide codes are accidentally redeeming Dark Souls on Steam
A number of consumers have this morning taken to the internet to complain about a problem with some UK versions of Dead Island: Riptide. The Steam forums carry complaints from several users who tried to redeem the Steam code found in their copy of the game only to find that …
Read More »Bethesda confirms The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Legendary Edition
One of the most successful RPGs ever made is getting a value-led re-release. Publisher Bethesda has confirmed a brand new Skyrim SKU called The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Legendary Edition. It includes the patched version of the original game and all three of its post-release DLC releases – Dawnguard, Hearthfire …
Read More »Are we ready for the biggest video games drought ever?
Fewer video games were sold than ever last week, as the release schedule dries up. Retailers shifted just 332,338 games over the last seven days, generating 8m in revenue. But the worse is still to come, say analysts. In fact, UK retailers told MCV this week they don’t expect the …
Read More »Nintendo illustrates the growing importance of online to its business model
It was once mocked for its reluctance to embrace online, but Nintendo boss Satoru Iwata has told investors that the company has well and truly embraced the internet revolution. Iwata confirmed that 80 per cent of Wii Us are now connected to the internet, making it the most connected Nintendo …
Read More »Check out ten pages of MCV Awards photos in the latest MCV
This latest MCV–which isnow available to view online– contains ten pages of images from this year’s MCV Awards. The winners, the parties and THAT video. We also discuss the latest video games drought hitting retail, and speak to EA about its bid to take down Call of Duty with FIFA. …
Read More »Call of Duty drops Modern Warfare moniker; new game titled Call of Duty: Ghosts
A couple of leaks appear to confirm that the next Call of Duty game from Infinity Ward will be called Call of Duty: Ghosts, dropping the Modern Warfare moniker. This will be the first game by Infinity Ward since Call of Duty 4 in 2007 to not carry the Modern …
Read More »No E3 press conference for Nintendo
Nintendo will not be hosting a press conference at E3 this year. Traditionally, Nintendo has held a Tuesday briefing to show off new software and/or hardware to a mixed audience of press, investors, retailers and publishing partners. But speaking in a Q&A with investors last night, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata …
Read More »Next Call of Duty to drop ‘Modern Warfare’ name, called Call of Duty: Ghosts
Activision’s next Call of Duty will be called Call of Duty: Ghosts. That’s according to a retail listing on Tesco Direct. It could be wrong, of course, but the clearly final product cover image it includes more or less proves its authenticity. It lists the release date as December 31st …
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