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Call of Duty publisher Activision will attempt to overturn a court decision that has prevented it from buying out its current owner Vivendi. The $8.2bn move, which was announced back in July, was blocked by a Delaware court lawsuit last week. Now the Delaware Supreme Court has said it will …
Read More »Nvidia: Console graphics can never be better than PC
Sorry Microsoft and Sony, but all your next-gen shininess can’t outperform the power of home computers. That’s according to Nvidia’s SVP of content and technology Tony Tamasi, who claimed that Xbox One and PS4 will never overtake the PC in terms of graphics capabilities. "It’s no longer possible for a …
Read More »VideoGamer firm launches new sports games site
Sportra, a website dedicated to sports video games, is now live. The site has been launched by Pro-G Media, the publisher of VideoGamer.com, and is run by former VideoGamer editor Tom Orry and new writer Brett Phipps. Sportra focuses on providing news, videos and gamer guides around the market’s biggest …
Read More »Valve announces SteamOS for "living room machines"
Valve’s invasion of the living room continues with the imminent release of a new operating system designed for big screens. SteamOS uses Linux technology and is designed to run on devices hooked up to TVs rather than traditional monitors. It will be available to download "soon", according to Valve, and …
Read More »New games merchandise company opens
Gaming Merchandise UK Ltd is now open for business. The company has been set up by industry veteran Luiz Ferreira, who has closed his previous business – accessories and merchandise firm White Room Games – to concentrate on the new venture. Gaming Merchandise UK will be dedicated to bringing games-branded …
Read More »Gioteck launches products in Russia, Nordic and Italy
UK peripherals firm Gioteck has signed new distribution deals that will see its products become available in three key new markets. 1C-SoftClub, NGS and Absolute Joy will now handle Gioteck’s range in Russia, the Nordic region and Italy respectively. All three are among the leading distributors in their markets and …
Read More »Blockbuster stocking free games mag Gamereactor
Blockbuster UK is the latest games retailer to back free specialist games magazine Gamereactor UK. As of this month, the publication will be available for free to customers in the entertainment retailer’s 126 stores, adding to the 455 outlets Gamereactor is already stocked in. Other retailers include GAME and Currys/PC …
Read More »MCV Jobs Weekly: Dinsey departs, latest vacancies
InMCV’s weekly round-up of the latest personnel news and hottest job opportunities, Stuart Dinsey announces his departure and we look at the best positions available. MCV FOUNDER STUART DINSEY TO LEAVE INTENT MEDIA Intent Media’s founder and MD Stuart Dinsey will leave the firm at the end of October to …
Read More »MCV Jobs Weekly: IGN promotes Krupa, top vacancies
InMCV’s weekly round-up of the latest personnel news and hottest job opportunities, IGN names its new games editor and we look at the best positions available. IGN promotes Krupa to games editor The games and entertainment media giant has promoted Daniel Krupa to games editor. He joined IGN from university …
Read More »Hotline Miami bags most nominations in 2013 Golden Joystick Awards
Future Publishing has opened voting for this year’s Golden Joystick Awards – and it’s indie smash hit Hotline Miami that could clean up. The retro-style top down shooter has won nominations in six categories, including Game of the Year, Best Indie Game and Best Newcomer. It outperforms all other games, …
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