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UPDATED: "Do you want me to get my dick out again?" Rockstar has released not one but three new trailers for this September’s Grand Theft Auto V, one focusing on each of the game’s three protagonists. Michael’s trailer depicts a rich man confiding in his therapist about the troubles of …
Read More »Who are the best indie retailers? Find out in MCV
All next month, MCV will be taking an in-depth look at the UK’s independent retail sector. We will be showcasing the best newcomers, the fastest-growing companies, the hottest websites and the innovators that are holding their own against competition from larger retailers – all as part of our annual Indie …
Read More »Watch Dogs dated, collector’s editions detailed
Ubisoft’s hotly anticipated open world sci-fi hackfest Watch Dogs will be on shelves this November. A new trailer for the game, which you can view below, confirms PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U and PC owners will be able to get their hands on it on November 22nd. As reported earlier, …
Read More »Xtra-vision enters receivership
Irish entertainment rental and retail firm Xtra-vision has fallen into receivership after being "unable to meet its debts". The chain has 152 stores and 1,023 employees, according to Retail Week. It is unknown how many jobs will be lost. Xtra-vision cited steep declines in the movie rental business for its …
Read More »2K Games skips E3 2013
BioShock publisher 2K Games will not be exhibiting at this year’s E3 show in Los Angeles. The firm has announced via its official blog that it will "not have a booth on the show floor" in June. Instead it will unveil demos and details of its upcoming titles via its …
Read More »Beyblade game ‘vital’ to toy and TV revamp
Rising Star Games has signed one of its biggest publishing deals to date with Beyblade Evolution. The 3DS title will be the first glimpse fans get of the revamped Beyblade: Shogun Steel TV series and toy line that are due later in the year. It also ties up loose ends …
Read More »White Room signs merchandise deals
Retailers can shortly order video game clothes and toys via UK firm White Room Games. White Room has signed sales and distribution partnership with both Gaya Entertainment and Level Up Wear, adding products from publishers such as Activision, Bethesda, Capcom, EA, Sony and Ubisoft to its portfolio. Gaya Entertainment specialises …
Read More »Lazerbuilt shells out for Ninja Turtles licence
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will return to games retail this year in a new line of accessories from Lazerbuilt. The heroes in a half-shell are currently staging a comeback with a new series on Nickelodeon. And UK peripherals firm Lazerbuilt has won the rights as part of the brand’s on-going …
Read More »Farming Simulator ripe for console success
Koch Media expects retailers to harvest plenty of sales from the upcoming console version of Farming Simulator 2013. Heading to Xbox 360 and PS3 in September, the cult hit has sold more than 800,000 units globally since the PC SKU launched in November. It has been a regular in the …
Read More »Will OFT app scrutiny undermine games?
Few will comment on the record, but an investigation into in-app purchases could impact publishers of kids games. The Office of Fair Trading last week expressed concerns that children are being misled into spending significant sums on games promoted as free, and said it will review this part of the …
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