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It’s going to be busy and tiring, and despite absolutely flying by, at the end of it you’ll be close to death. But at least you’ll spend most of it drunk. We love E3, right? But the scope for catastrophe is huge, so MCV asked a number of the UK …
Read More »E3 PREVIEW: The UK’s most wanted
MCVasks journalists which titles they’re most looking forward to getting their hands on in Los Angeles… Dave Cook -Games Editor, NowGamerI’m most looking forward to Call of Duty: Black Ops II, which sounds a bit naff, but I’m genuinely interested to see what the time-skip to the near future will …
Read More »E3 PREVIEW: Still the greatest show on earth?
E3 is nearly upon us. But as the market transitions towards mobile and social, is it as relevant as it used to be? Rich Taylor of event organiser ESA tells Christopher Dring why E3 is stronger than ever… What’s changed about E3 this year? It is always evolving from year-to-year. …
Read More »ESA blasts back at the E3 critics
E3 organiser ESA has hit back at those who say the show has become irrelevant. Detractors have claimed the annual event is out-dated since its primary focus is on the struggling boxed games market. But the ESA says the appearance of Zynga and GREE at this year’s showcase is evidence …
Read More »Hong Kong investor heading to E3
An investor from the East will be in Los Angeles this June looking for opportunities in the gaming market. Eddy Tang, son of Lygo founder YW Tang, will be attending E3 with UK firm Digital Goals. They are seeking projects that can benefit from both their skills and investment, particularly …
Read More »MCV Pacific Wrap-Up: GAME Australia edition
It’s been a big week down under, with GAME entering into administration, so here’s a breakdown of the entire saga. Monday: GAME Australia is officially confirmed to be in administration, with PriceWaterhouseCoopers taking up the task of facilitating the process. PriceWaterhouseCoopers offers an official statement on its intentions with GAME, …
Read More »Unreal Engine 4 to go public at E3
Curtain will lift on new technology in June
Read More »Molyneux: Wii U "lack lustre", MS and Sony "holding their breath"
The freshly unleashed Peter Molyneux has done what we’d all knew he’d do – stir the hornets’ nest. In an announcement that the famed developer will be offering analysis of next month’s E3 on Spike TV, the Lionhead founder and former Microsoft Game Studios Europe boss described Nintendo’s upcoming Wii …
Read More »Nintendo to team up…. with Eminem?
We lose count of the number of rumours that come our way and get ignored every day at MCV. But sometimes you just have to bite. That’s because today GoNintendo has run one of the most creative E3 rumours to date. Forget the Next Xbox. Forget PS4. Forget the Valve …
Read More »Diablo 3 studio Blizzard to miss E3
MMO giant also holds off BlizzCon event; Confirms Gamescom attendance
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