MCV/DEVELOP News, events, research and jobs from the games industry
Players of troubled simulation title SimCity now have access to a free piece of Nissan-sponsored DLC. The Nissan Leaf Charging Station would in real-life allow owners of Nissan’s electric car the chance to plug in and recharge. In-game it gives its users a happiness boost and also offers a one-time …
Read More »And here’s your Grand Theft Auto V boxart
Rockstar has revealed the boxart for upcoming release Grand Theft Auto V. It stays true to the templates laid down by its predecessors and will be instantly recognisable to shoppers, as well as likely pleasing series’ diehards. The game itself is due out on September 17th. Here’s the art in …
Read More »Nintendo lifts 18+ eShop download restrictions
The restriction that prevented Wii U owners from downloading 18+ content from the Nintendo eShop during daytime hours has been lifted. "Adults can now browse and buy all games at any time of the day,” a statement confirmed. "Following analysis of the Parental Controls system on Wii U and Nintendo …
Read More »Ubisoft offering free Rayman Legends online download for disgruntled Wii U owners
Still angry about the fresh delay to the Wii U version of Rayman Legends? Well, firstly, chill out. It’s a game. It’s fine. You’ll still get it and that other console owners will also get it is of no actual consequence to you. But nonetheless, Ubisoft is clearly a more …
Read More »Microsoft vows "vigorous action" against Gears of War: Judgement pirates
Those found to be playing Gears of Wars: Judgement early can expect a swift can of whoop-ass courtesy of Xbox 360 platform holder Microsoft. It emerged last night that an unfinished (but mostly fully-featured) version of the game – which is not due for release until March 22nd – is …
Read More »Persona 4 Golden gets digital jump on retail release
RPG hit Persona 4 Golden will be released digitally BEFORE it goes on sale at retail. NIS America’s game will be released at UK retail on February 22nd, although Vita owners will now be able to download the title from PSN from February 20th. It is becoming increasingly common for …
Read More »Fist of the North Star: Ken’s Rage 2 goes digital-only on Wii U in Europe
Tecmo Koei has announced a change of plan for the release of Fist of the North Star: Ken’s Rage 2. Firstly the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions have been delayed a week and will now be released on February 8th, Polygon reports. Secondly, and far more interestingly, the Wii U …
Read More »UPDATED: GameStop selling Far Cry 3, Far Cry 2 and Far Cry on PC for £5
Sometimes a deal can seem too good to be true. But at the time of writing this offer is very much real. GameStop is currently selling digital PC versions of not only Far Cry and Far Cry 2: Fortune’s Edition but also the brand spanking new Far Cry 3: Deluxe …
Read More »Double Fine’s Kinect Party will be free until the New Year
Microsoft has announced that mini-game collection Kinect Party will be free to download for a limited period. The game, formerly known as Happy Action TV, is a sequel to Happy Action Theater. It is developed by Psychonauts and Brutal Legend creators Double Fine. The party title encourages same-room multiplayer across …
Read More »Amazon offers Nintendo Land download codes after "supplier error"
Retailer Amazon has apologised to customers who found that their copies of Nintendo land were missing from their Premium Wii U bundles. Videogamer reports that Amazon has blamed supplier error” for the gaffe and that only a small number” of customers were affected. It won’t, however, be replacing the game …
Read More »