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Gamescom is almost upon us, and so MCV in association with Xbox One has put together an extensive guide to the show. And it’s absolutely free. As well as maps of the halls and the location of all the exhibitors, our Gamescom 2013 guide features times of the conferences, hints …
Read More »UKIE at Gamescom 2013: Stand of hope and glory
At this year's Gamescom, trade body UKIE is putting on its biggest show of UK talent yet
Read More »Spencer will reveal Xbox One exclusive at Gamescom
Microsoft’s time in the sun may be short at Gamescom, but expect it to make plenty of noise. CVG reports that Microsoft Studios boss Phil Spencer confirmed on the Major Nelson podcast that the company is going to have a really short stage presentation with some news talking about some …
Read More »Spencer to host Gamescom keynote
Microsoft Studios boss Phil Spencer is to host a keynote press conference at Gamescom 2013 next week. CVG reports that word of the event was sent out to the German press late last week. MCV understands that Spencer’s talk will take place some time on the evening of Wednesday August …
Read More »Ramsdale promises ‘best Gamescom yet’ in EA UK MD’s monthly blog
The UK MD of EA has said that he cannot wait for gamers to get their hands on the publisher’s range of games at this year’s Gamescom. The selection will include Battlefield 4, Titanfall, FIFA 14, The Sims 4, Need for Speed Rivals and Command & Conquer, as well as …
Read More »Develop and UKIE to name UK game of the show at Gamescom
Winner to receive six-month free membership at trade body and profile in Develop magazine
Read More »Sony Gamescom press conference confirmed
Sony will be showing off more about PS4 at Gamescom this year, starting with a press conference before the world’s biggest games show. The platform holder will once again host its conference on the Tuesday before the show (August 20th), returning to the Saatenhaus am Rheinpark in Cologne. The conference …
Read More »Find out why 3DS is the console of the year in the latest MCV
This week’s issue of MCV is filled with great interviews and analysis, as we reveal why Nintendo 3DS is the console of the year. Meanwhile, we reveal Disney’s plan to ditch licensed games, launch our first in a series of Gamescom guides and speak to Halo creators 343 Industries. That’s …
Read More »No Ubisoft conference at Gamescom
Ubisoft has confirmed to MCV it will not be holding its usual press conference at Gamescom. The French publisher is one of many that often holds an E3-style press conference at the Cologne-based show, but has this year decided to focus on its plans as an exhibitor. Ubisoft will have …
Read More »UK journalists join Gamescom 2013 jury
Koelnmesse, organisers of the world’s biggest trade and consumers video games show Gamescom, have named the jury for this year’s Gamescom Awards. Once again, journalists from around Europe will be judging the best games of the show, by console and by genre. This year’s jury includes several familiar faces from …
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