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Konami’s iconic stealth series returns in September with Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. MCVchecks out the new merchandise hitting retail ahead of the anticipated title The 1980s: a decade of neon, sweatshirts, jackets and various other fashion-defining trends. It’s also the Cold War era during which Metal Gear …
Read More »Accessories Update: Audio-Technica ATH-PDG1 headset and Calibur11 PS4 battery pack
MCV takes a look at the best accessories heading to UK retail. This week, Audio-Technica has a brand new headset on shelves and Calibur11 charges up its PS4 Battery Pack Audio-Technica ATH-PDG1 Gaming Headset Complementing its ATH-PG1 closed-back counterpart, Audio-Technica’s ATH-PDG1 gaming headset features an open-back design. This means that …
Read More »Margin Makers: Guide to racing wheels and accessories
Project CARS, The Crew, DriveClub, Forza, F1: the grid is currently packed with driving titles revving for attention. MCV puts pedal to the metal in hot pursuit of the best racing wheels The last six months have been full of innovative driving titles vying for players’ money, and the next …
Read More »MCV’s guide to the hottest accessories of summer
Batman, The Witcher, Metal Gear Solid, Splatoon: the next four months are full of major-label titles set to bring consumers flooding into stores. And that’s even without the shock announcements made at events like E3 and Gamescom. But it’s not just about the games; this summer will see players equipping …
Read More »Accessories Update: Logitech G303 Daedalus Apex Mouse and Turtle Beach Traction Mousepad
MCV takes a look at the best accessories heading to UK retail. This week, Logitech’s Daedalus gaming mouse takes flight and Turtle Beach’s upcoming mousepad gives it something to land on Logitech G303 Daedalus Apex Gaming Mouse Named after the Greek mythological craftsman who fathered Icarus and created working wax …
Read More »Margin Makers: Guide to Bethesda merchandise
Wolfenstein, Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Dishonored – Bethesda has produced some of the most talked-about titles in games. MCV investigates the publisher’s impressive repertoire In terms of commercial and critical success, there are few publishers that can match up to the creative output of Bethesda. Founded in 1986, the company’s perhaps …
Read More »Accessories Update: Roccat Kave 5.1 Analog headset and Hori Amiibo Family Case
MCV takes a look at the best accessories heading to UK retail. This week, we listen to Roccat’s new Analog headset and stash our Amiibo with Hori Roccat Kave 5.1 Analog Headset Hot on the heels of Roccat’s XTD 5.1 Digital headset comes its latest peripheral – the XTD 5.1 …
Read More »Ukrainian start-up MM-Company is making a virtual reality gaming chair
There’s another virtual reality chair in the works. As reported by Eurogamer, the MMOne is a gaming chair attached to a crane that allows for three-axis rotation to reflect in-game movement. Developer Ukrainianstart-up MM-Company claims that this is the world’s first interactive VR attraction. It works with Oculus Rift DK1 …
Read More »Accessories Update: Cougar 300M gaming mouse and Turtle Beach Impact 700 keyboard
MCV takes a look at the best accessories heading to UK retail. This week, it’s a mouse and keyboard combo with Cougar’s 300M and Turtle Beach’s Impact 700 Cougar 300M Gaming Mouse PC peripherals specialist Cougar has bolstered its M series of gaming mice with a brand new product. The …
Read More »Margin Makers: Guide to Grand Theft Auto merchandise
The latest entry in Rockstar’s crime franchise, Grand Theft Auto V, is the biggest game of all time in the UK. This month, the blockbuster finally heads to PC.MCV steals a look at merchandise from throughout GTA’s history At this point, it seems a vast understatement to simply describe Grand …
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