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InMCV’s weekly roundup of the latest personnel news and hottest job opportunities, GAME names its new chief digital officer and we look at the best vacancies. GAME hires IGN’s Chambers as digital bossIGN’s international director Ian Chambers is leaving the company to join GAME. He will take the role of …
Read More »E3 2014 dated as expo records highest attendance figures since restructure
A whopping 48,200 people – encompassing journalists, retailers, analysts and other games industry professionals – visited the halls of E3 2013 in Los Angeles this week. This is the highest number of attendees since organiser the Entertainment Software Association restructured the expo back in 2009, reverting it back to its …
Read More »NINTENDO: E3 2013 Round-up
Deciding not to hold its traditional E3 press conference was a surprise move from Nintendo, but perhaps now the reasons behind it are clear. With the platform holder spreading its game announcements throughout the year via its Nintendo Direct broadcasts, rather than conforming to the trade show calendar that Microsoft …
Read More »NINTENDO: Monolith Soft continues Nintendo support with X
Acclaimed Japanese developer Monolith Soft is working on new titles for Nintendo platforms, starting with a new RPG currently titled X. The action RPG takes place in vast fantasy landscapes and sees players battling against monsters with a combination of swords, magic and Transformers-like mechs. The game is being directed …
Read More »NINTENDO: Pokémon X and Y dated
The first 3DS outing for the Pokmon series will arrive on October 12th. Handheld duo Pokmon X and Y opened Nintendo’s E3 edition of Nintendo Direct, with new footages showing off the games’ additional features. Chief among these is the addition of the new Fairy type, which is strong against …
Read More »NINTENDO: Super Smash Bros lands on Wii U and 3DS next year
Fans have been given their first look at the next Smash Bros for both Wii U and 3DS. Simply titled Super Smash Bros, the game will be released in 2014 at retail and in the Nintendo eShop. As usual, Smash Bros pits Nintendo characters such as Mario, Link, Samus and …
Read More »NINTENDO: Donkey Kong Country returns with Tropical Freeze
Following the success of Donkey Kong Country Returns, Nintendo is rolling out a new version for Wii U. The game will be the first HD entry in the series and retains the classic 2D platforming style of the previous title – although the camera angle will now move around the …
Read More »NINTENDO: Zelda: Wind Waker HD arrives in October
The HD remake of The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker will be released October 2013. The first footage from the Wii U title was shown during today’s E3 Nintendo Direct. It is a faithful recreation of the popular GameCube title with improved graphics at 1080p. It also revives the original …
Read More »NINTENDO: Mario Kart 8 announced for Wii U
The next entry in Mario Kart will be available for Wii U early next year. Nintendo introduced Mario Kart 8 as part of today’s E3 Nintendo Direct. It will be released in Spring 2014. Following on from Mario Kart 7, the racer will allow players to go underwater and fly …
Read More »SONY: E3 2013 round-up
It’s clear to anyone attending tonight’s event that this year’s Sony press conference was a crowd-pleaser. The audience erupted with approval as the platform holder shrewdly positioned itself as a welcoming alternative to all the confusion and negativity surrounding rival Microsoft and its new console. PlayStation 4 will be cheaper …
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