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The Hulkamania Edition of WWE 2K15 will only be available at GAME in the UK, 2K has announced. The special edition of the wrestling title will only be available on PS4 and Xbox One and will include multiple goodies themed around the Hulkster. As well as a copy of WWE …
Read More »Twitch CEO responds to audio copyright criticism: ‘We screwed up’
The CEO of Twitch has given more details on the site’s recent overhaul of its audio copyright laws. Answering questions in a Reddit AmA, Emmett Shear responded to queries surrounding the introduction of technology that will scan streamed videos for copyrighted audio and mute flagged videos for half an hour. …
Read More »The Last of Us movie: ‘some parts will be quite different to the game’
The writer of the movie adaptation of The Last of Us has told MCV that the film has required dramatic rewrites of some of the game’s storyline. In two hours you can’t tell the same kind of story that you can in a game like The Last of Us, which …
Read More »GAME to host Diablo III Ultimate Evil Edition lock-ins
GAME is to host in-store hands-on sessions with Diablo III: Reaper of Souls – Ultimate Evil Edition. The latest version of Blizzard’s gothic RPG introduces the game and its Reaper of Souls expansion pack to current gen consoles, as well as providing last-gen console owners with access to the expansion …
Read More »Nvidia to launch Shield Tablet in Europe at Gamescom
Nvidia has set the European launch of its Shield Tablet gaming device for this year’s Gamescom. The event in Cologne will run from August 14th to 17th, with the Shield Tablet set for release on the first day of the show. The Tablet, which allows players to play Android titles …
Read More »MARGIN MAKERS: Guide to Nintendo merchandise
The Japanese gaming giant has seen some challenging times as of late, but continues to provide a wealth of products branded with iconic franchises for retail opportunities. MCV dives in Mario. Zelda. Metroid. Donkey Kong. Name almost any of Nintendo’s many flagship franchises or iconic design aspects and you’ll see …
Read More »IGN to expand into Latin America, Portugal and Greece
IGN is to expand into 22 new countries following new partnerships established by the gaming website. IGN parent company Ziff Davis will collaborate with three regional media publishing houses to bring IGN.com to three new markets – Spanish-speaking Latin America, Portugal and Greece. The firm said that the expansion brings …
Read More »Nvidia Shield Tablet: the first mobile gaming PC?
Nvidia hopes to expand the niche audience for its Shield Portable gaming handheld with a worldwide release of the new Shield Tablet. MCV catches up with Chris Daniel, senior product manager at Nvidia The launch of Nvidia’s Shield Portable last year in the US set many tongues lolling at the …
Read More »inFamous: First Light DLC coming to boxed retail
The first standalone DLC for inFamous: Second Son will be released as a boxed product as well as a download, Sony has confirmed. PlayStation Europe tweeted that inFamous: First Light will be available on disc in UK stores from September 10th. The date means that the expansion’s physical edition will …
Read More »Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker to land in UK in January 2015
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker has been dated for a January 2015 UK release. Nintendo revealed in its recent financials that the spin-off of the Super Mario 3D World mini-game would see a December release in Japan and the US, before coming to the UK and the rest of Europe one …
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