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Read More »Ouya heading to new European markets
Android console Ouya is to become available in a host of additional European markets. An agreement with distributors Flashpoint and Digital Brothers will see the console hit shelves in Germany, France, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, Benelux, Scandinavia, Norway and Denmark. Meanwhile a separate deal with Action and PA will lead …
Read More »Capcom Europe to cut more than half its staff
Capcom Europe is undergoing a major restructure following a difficult year. MCV understands more than half of the European arm faces redundancy, with a number of jobs set to merge. The Western business of Capcom has suffered after a number of its big titles failed to meet expectations. A spokesperson …
Read More »Ouya set for European launch
Android-powered microconsole will hit more store shelves this month
Read More »Europe developing a taste for Windows Phone
A new report claims Windows Phone sales are picking up in Europe. Microsoft’s mobile platform now accounts for nine per cent of all smartphone sales in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Great Britain. According to a study byKantar Worldpanel, Windows Phone has almost doubled its share of sales in the …
Read More »European version of Beyond: Two Souls is censored
Sony has confirmed that the European version of Beyond: Two Souls is missing content found in the US release. The cause is the same as that which led to the censorship of The Last of Us in the region – Sony is fearful of irking sensitive European censors. Specifically, the …
Read More »Microsoft announces international Xbox One tour
A worldwide Xbox One promotional tour will kick off later this week. The Area One tour spans the UK, Europe, US and Canada and offers consumers the chance to get some hands-on time with Microsoft new machine ahead of its November 22nd launch. Playable games include Forza Motorsport 5, Ryse: …
Read More »Sony acknowledges western interest in Vita TV greater than expected
Western interest in the recently-revealed Playstation Vita TV has exceeded Sony’s expectations, according to senior vice president Masayasu Ito. Speaking with Eurogamer, Ito explained that feedback since the hardware’s announcement earlier this month has been strong” and more than expected.” "Of course, we are thinking about launching it in the …
Read More »PS4 could face four months of shortages
The PlayStation UK team is in crucial talks to secure more PS4 consoles, after admitting it had underestimated how popular it would be. Sources close to the platform holder have told MCV that the current number of units expected in the UK is unlikely to satisfy demand. The machine could …
Read More »Sega set to acquire Atlus’ parent company for $141m
Japan publisher acquires Persona, Megami Tensei and others as part of deal
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