MCV/DEVELOP News, events, research and jobs from the games industry
A couple of Indian retailers have begun preorders for Ashes Cricket 2013. The game was originally scheduled for release last month, and while publisher 505 Games announced a delay, no new release date was announced. The preorder listing at Game4u now suggests an early August release. Game4u and Flipkart have …
Read More »Is there room for regional pricing in the digital future?
Steam’s annual summer sale is underway. It’s an event celebrated by PC gamers the world over, but Indians don’t quite get the full magnitude of what these sales represent. After all, why would Sleeping Dogs dropping down to $7 (Rs 540) for a day during the sale be of much …
Read More »F1 2013 to feature classic F1 cars, tracks and drivers in new mode
Codemasters announced F1 2013 today and revealed the new F1 Classics mode that will see iconic cars and racing legends from the 80s and 90s grace this year’s game. As the official Formula 1 game, F1 2013 will feature all the new cars, drivers and regulations from the current season, …
Read More »E-xpess keen to keep PC game prices close to Rs 999
While EA is raising its PC game prices to anywhere from Rs 2,499 to Rs 3,499, E-xpress Interactive is keen to keep prices for PC games it distributes as close to Rs 999 as possible. E-xpress distributes games from publishers such as Ubisoft, Warner Bros, 2K, Rockstar, Bethesda, Sega and …
Read More »The Bureau: XCOM Declassified priced Rs 2,499 on consoles, Rs 999 on PC
With all the news around gaming in India of late revolving around rising prices, here’s a nice change of pace. The Bureau: XCOM Declassified will be priced Rs 2,499 on Xbox 360 and PS3, and Rs 999 on PC, distributor E-xpress Interactive has announced. Just like old times. The PC …
Read More »MCV India Weekly Wrap-Up
This week was once again dominated by developments surrounding EA’s decision to hike PC game prices in India. The #EAPCIndia Twitter campaign picked up steam and received quite a bit of international media support. MCV India also took the opportunity to look at things from EA’s perspective. Here’s a quick …
Read More »Snapdeal begins PS4 preorders with Rs 1,999 advance payment
Snapdeal has begun accepting preorders for the PlayStation 4, and like Game4u before it, it’s asking customers to pay a small amount upfront. Sony is yet to announce the price or release date for the PS4 in India, and while Snapdeal doesn’t list a tentative price, it requires preorder customers …
Read More »Steam cards head to India
The Steam Wallet is coming to India, MCV India has reported. Cybergames India has tied up with Valve to release prepaid Steam cards, akin to what already exists in the US and UK. These cards work just like Xbox Live or PSN subscription cards, and can be redeemed within Steam …
Read More »Prepaid Steam cards to be available in India very soon
If you’ve been unable to participate in Steam sales due to your lack of access to a debit or credit card, a solution is near. Cybergames India has tied up with Valve to release prepaid Steam cards, or Wallet Codes as they’re called, in India. These cards work just like …
Read More »Ratchet & Clank: Nexus announced for PS3 digital release this year
Out of nowhere, Insomniac Games has announced a new Ratchet & Clank game. It’s coming to PS3, and it’s coming this year. You’d think that with Insomniac working on a new exclusive IP with Microsoft for the Xbox One – Sunset Overdrive, its relationship with Sony would be put on …
Read More »