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It stole the show at last year’s E3 conference, but Watch Dogs developers Ubisoft Montreal are still nervous about the game’s showing next week. Unveiled at E3 2012, Watch Dogs sent Twitter into meltdown during its ten-minute on-stage demonstration. And it’s since cropped at Sony’s PS4 announcement in February. We …
Read More »Microsoft unveils Halo: Spartan Assault for Windows 8 platforms
A new Halo game will launch in July for Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8, Microsoft has announced. Halo: Spartan Assault is a top-down action shooter developed by Halo 4 creators 343 Industries (with help from Vanguard Games). The game will work on Windows 8 touch devices and is set …
Read More »Take-Two: We are stronger than ever
Grand Theft Auto V parent Take-Two says it is in a stronger position now than at any point in its history. The firm is bullish following a successful year of sales driven by BioShock Infinite, NBA 2K and Borderlands 2. And with GTA V due in September, the firm believes …
Read More »Activision talks Skylanders vs Disney Infinity in the latest MCV
This latest MCV–which isnow available to view online– features an interview with two senior VPs at Activision on the future of Skylanders and its impending fight with Disney Infinity. We also reveal the top long-lasting indie games retailers, let retail have their say on Wii U, and discuss the impending …
Read More »Mirror’s Edge 2 pops up on EA website; possible E3 reveal
After first showing up on Amazon’s German and Italian sites, Mirror’s Edge 2 has now popped up on EA’s own website. The follow-up to 2008’s cult hit could well be unveiled at EA’s E3 press conference, which will take place on 10th June. The page on EA.com has now been …
Read More »HMV exodus continues as PR, marketing and games execs leave
Retail giant HMV is losing a number of high profile employees this week, including its games buyer and marketing boss. Games category buyer Richard Thompson (pictured) is leaving the business this week to move to Australia, he has worked at HMV for 11 years. His departure follows the redundancy of …
Read More »Localisation firm Synthesis opens Brazil office
Translation firm Synthesis has opened a Brazilian office. The firm claims it is the first localisation firm to do so, and is in response to the growing Brazilian games market, which grew 11 per cent to $3bn last year. The new office is placed in Rio de Janeiro, and features …
Read More »Retail rallies behind Xbox One. Pre-orders ‘extremely high’
Critics attacked the reveal of Xbox One last week for a lack of games, too much TV content, and mixed messages on pre-owned. But despite the backlash, UK retailers have rallied behind the new device. Buyers told MCV this week that they believe Microsoft will prove its gaming credentials at …
Read More »No Skylanders movie or cartoon, says Activision
Publisher Activision has ended hopes of a Skylanders cartoon or movie. Speaking to MCV, the firm says that the video game ‘is the entertainment’ and that the regular release of new toys is the best way to keep kids engaged. Kids, when they see the new toys, it is a …
Read More »Mirror’s Edge 2 appears on EA website
A sequel to Mirror’s Edge looks set to debut at E3 this year. Rumours about a sequel to the DICE first person adventure has long been touted. It was a great game and garnered a cult following, but it didn’t sell particularly well back in 2008. It’s cropped up on …
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