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Microsoft has promised that the elevated prices revealed by the new Xbox Live update are incorrect and will be adjusted when the marketplace drops points for real currency. We reported yesterday that users of the current beta, which converts leftover Microsoft Points to local money and alters marketplace prices, found …

It’s a complaint often levelled at Nintendo, but now even the father of Mario is calling for a brand new franchise. Development legend Shigeru Miyamoto confirmed in an interview with Famitsu (via Polygon) that he is indeed working on a new IP – once he’s finished with Pikmin 3, Super …

Sony is targeting children with the new PlayStation Vita Mega Pack. The handheld bundle, which includes Vita, ten games and an 8GB memory card, will be promoted via a TV campaign that kicks off this month, plus a range of POS. The ten games have been chosen to show off …

UK publisher Rising Star Games has hired two industry veterans, including Nintendo of Europe’s Martin Mathers. Mathers joins as production co-ordinator, leaving his role as online editor at Nintendo’s European HQ in Germany. Prior to this, he gained more than a decade of experience as a games journalist, writing for …

Green Man Gaming has resolved a number of issues with its websites, following the results of MCV’s Digital Mystery Shopper Survey. Our study found that while the UK download specialist had an impressive range of games and great customer service, it was let down by a few bugs that emptied …

Gamescom organisers Koelnmesse is offering international visitors assistance to ensure they can get to Cologne in time for this year’s event. The firm is offering discounted flights with Lufthansa, as well as low-price tickets with Germanwings.com. Industry professionals can receive assistance with booking their trip by heading to the Travel …

Retailers can get free copies of 2K Games’ The Bureau: Xcom Declassified when they pre-order stock from Gem Distribution. The exclusive pre-order offer is available now to selected Gem customers on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC, and will run until the game launches on August 23rd. Stores can place their …

Xbox 360 owners that are currently beta testing the next dashboard update have reported that download games will be more expensive when the console abandons Microsoft Points. Microsoft announced it would be converting the Xbox 360’s currency system to real money last month, and is currently testing out the new …

MCV has compiled its annual rundown of the all-important buying teams at the UK’s biggest video games retailers – and you can download it now for free. The guide is designed to give games firms everything they need to know about the teams handling hardware, software and accessories at every …

Just six months ago, the games industry feared HMV would abandon video games. It had decimated its games team, cutting its count of ten buyers down to two, and even after it was saved by Hilco in April, the chain said it would concentrate on music and visual”, but there …