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Pre-orders for this November’s Resident Evil 6 has surpassed the performance of all previous entries in the popular franchise. The game was announced back in January with a surprise reveal trailer and Capcom reports that fans have flocked to stores to secure a copy. "The pre-orders for Resident Evil 6 …
Read More »Future Sonic 4 episodes canned
Sega has revealed it has no more plans to continue Sonic 4 beyond the upcoming Episode II. The first episode of the download-only platformer was released way back in 2010, and the second is due for release later this year. Beyond that, there will be no more outings for Sonic …
Read More »INTERNATIONAL FACTFILE: Poland
Poland’s games market enjoyed impressive growth last year. Total software sales were up 12 per cent year-on-year between January and September, and up 27 per cent on consoles. Traditionally a region dominated by PC, now PS3 and Xbox 360 are two of the biggest-selling formats in Poland – equalling PC …
Read More »FEATURE: How to licence your games
Video gaming merchandise has become big business, but both retailers and publishers are still learning what works. James Batchelor details the possibilities and pitfalls of bringing video game brands to new markets… Video games-branded products are no longer just the impulse buys found in the corner of HMV or specialist …
Read More »FEATURE: Licence to sell
Video games themselves can of course be a form of merchandise. Most major movie releases and popular kids programmes are complemented by new games, from straight-up tie-ins like The Adventures of Tintin and Namco’s popular Ben 10 series to derivative works like LEGO Harry Potter. Such licensing deals can be …
Read More »MCV Jobs Weekly: THQ PRs depart, top vacancies
In MCV’s weekly rundown of the hottest vacancies and latest personnel news, departures at THQ’s UK arm and we look at the best job opportunities. UK PRs depart in THQ restructureSam Forrect and Rebecca Attard have departed the UK PR team at THQ. Forrest was head of PR for the …
Read More »Metal Gear Solid HD sneaks onto Vita this summer
Konami has formally confirmed what many already knew: the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection is coming to PlayStation Vita. The handheld compilation will arrive on shelves some time this summer. Like the 360 and PS3 SKUs, it will include updated versions of MGS2: Sons of Liberty, MGS3: Snake Eater and …
Read More »Vita sales have been "exceptional" in the US
Sony claims that Stateside sales of PlayStation Vita and its launch games have been "exceptional". The handheld debuted in the US on Wednesday, February 22nd – the same day it launched in the UK and Europe. While specific US sales figures have yet to be given, SCEA’s corporate communications boss …
Read More »Sorcery to cast a spell on Move in May
Sony’s PlayStation Move-exclusive RPG Sorcery will be released on May 22nd in the US. The game was first unveiled during E3 2010 among the first line-up of titles that would use the PS3’s motion controller. It was originally due on shelves last year, but dropped off the radar. Now it …
Read More »Dark Souls sequel confirmed
Developer From Software has assured fans that there will be a follow up to cult hit Dark Souls. The 2011 game was itself a spiritual successor – rather than a direct sequel – to the popular Demon’s Souls. Both games have gathered a strong following thanks to its notoriously challenging …
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