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It’s the PS4 launch issue of MCV, which details everything you need to know about Sony’s next console ahead of its launch on November 29th. We talk to PlayStation UK MD Fergal Gara, marketing boss Murray Pannell and sales director Alex Coultate on the launch of the PS4. From the …
Read More »PS4 partners with Channel 4 for exclusive launch campaign
You know those pesky Channel 4 ads? They just got a lot more interesting. Sony has partnered with the UK broadcaster to air a series of PS4-influenced graphics in place of Channel 4’s iconic TV spots. The ads begin from November 28th and were produced in-game through a number of …
Read More »Tesco offering Xbox One tomorrow night on first-come, first-served basis
Yes, there’s still a chance that you can get hold of an Xbox One on launch day. Tesco has revealed that it will be selling stock of the console on a first come first served basis” at more than 100 of its Extra stores from midnight on the morning of …
Read More »No Twitch streaming on Xbox One until 2014
Microsoft has confirmed that gameplay streaming via Twitch will not be available on Xbox One at launch. We know the ability to instantly broadcast gameplay is something the gaming community is excited about, and we are too,” the company said in a statement. We are working to ensure the initial …
Read More »UK retail ready for ‘biggest console launch ever’
High Street and online retail giants are braced for the launch of Xbox One. Leading retailers have told MCV that they are preparing mass midnight openings and special events to herald the launch of Microsoft’s new console on November 22nd. We can’t wait for Xbox One,” said Ian Chambers, GAME’s …
Read More »Sony expects ‘good supply’ of PS4s throughout launch window
It may be nearly impossible to find a launch day PS4 in the UK any more, but Sony reckons the console’s supply situation is in good shape. [This is] the first platform launch that I’ve ever been involved with where we’ve had such a good production ramp up and a …
Read More »Sony takes over London skyline with PS4
No, you’re not seeing things. Those are the PlayStation symbols on a skyscraper. The PlayStation 4 launch is just two weeks away, but its not just the console itself that’s been keeping the guys at Sony busy. London’s OXO Tower has been conquered by the Sony UK team, which took …
Read More »Read everything you need to know about the Xbox One in this week’s MCV
It’s the Xbox One launch issue of MCV, which details everything you need to know about Microsoft’s next console ahead of its launch on November 22nd. We talk strategy with UK marketing boss Harvey Eagle and learn of the long journey behind the machine that would eventually become the Xbox …
Read More »10,000 retailers ready to open doors for Xbox One
Microsoft has said that over 10,000 retailers across the globe will be opening their doors for the launch of Xbox One on November 22nd. UK retail partners include GAME and Tesco. Although there’s of course the small matter of PS4’s North American launch on November 15th (Friday) to get out …
Read More »13 apps ready for Xbox One UK launch window
Microsoft has outlined what apps will be offered to Xbox One owners between launch and spring 2014. The list includes Now TV, Netflix, Lovefilm, Twitch, Eurosport and 4OD. That’s in addition to Microsoft’s own first party apps – Skype, SkyDrive, Upload, Xbox Video, Xbox Music, Internet Explorer and Xbox Fitness. …
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