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Funcom has confirmed the Norwegian economic crime unit visited its offices on Wednesday and is investigating the firm on suspicions of infringing the Secruties Trading Act. The company wastemporarily taken off the Oslo Stock Exchangeon Wednesday morning. "Yesterday, the company received a visit from kokrim who is conducting an investigation …
Read More »Insert Coin reveals Saints Row clothing range
Deep Silver has partnered with UK merchandise outlet Insert Coin to launch a new Saints Row range. Set to debut in early 2014, the range will feature plenty of Saints Row inspired clobber for fans to don as they cause mayhem on the streets of Newport. "Volition are thrilled that …
Read More »Read how the Yogscast went from anonymity to the UK’s No.1 YouTube channel in the latest MCV
Want the skinny on UK porn filters blocking games? How about Konami’s rebirth of PES? Or how to license your game for big bucks? Then you need the latest MCV. We talk to Yogscast’s CEO Mark Turpin and GM Rich Keith on the platform’s rise to success as the UK’s …
Read More »Tropico 5 confirmed for PS4 release
El Presidente and the Tropico series are making their PlayStation debut. Tropico 5 was announced last year for PC, Mac and Xbox 360. But now publisher Kalypso Media has confirmed the title for PS4, whilst oddly making no mention of a potential Xbox One release. The publisher also confirmed the …
Read More »Ubisoft bundles free Assassin’s Creed titles with Elder Scrolls Online orders
The publisher is offering free copies of AC IV: Black Flag and AC III to those who buy Elder Scrolls Online through uPlay. Consumers who pre-order the Bethesda MMO from Ubisoft’s digital store will also receive a free copy of the latest Assassin’s Creed. Launching as both physical and digital …
Read More »MCV Awards 2014: The finalists are revealed
Over 100 different UK games firms are in the running for an MCV Award. You can find out who has won on April 10th at the London Lancaster Hotel, where our prestigious ceremony – hosted by comedian Adam Hills – unveils the winners. The MCV Awards recognise success and innovation …
Read More »GTA V PC pre-orders could start Friday
It would appear the biggest game of 2013 is finally landing on PC. Gamereactor Sweden reports Nordic retailer Elgiganten, which is owned by UK electronics giant Dixons Retail, is expected to begin accepting Grand Theft Auto V PC pre-orders from Friday, January 21st. The claim was made by an anonymous …
Read More »Funcom temporarily suspended from Oslo Stock Exchange
Secret World developer Funcom was suspended from the Oslo Stock Exchange at 9am today. The troubled company was charged with "suspicion of infringement of the provisions of the Securities Trading Act with regards to the financial information given to the market regarding The Secret World from August 2011 until the …
Read More »INFOGRAPHIC: Just how big was GTA V?
We all knew GTA V would sell well, but not even the most optimistic analyst could have predicted how big it’d be after just four months. GTA V’s UK launch week was massive, with 2.25m games sold (it’s nearest rival was Black Ops, which sold 2m in a week). It …
Read More »Find out if you’re underpaid in the latest MCV magazine
Worried about Wii U? Excited by Alien: Isolation? Want to find out how much you’re worth? Then the latest edition of MCV is for you. We talk to Creative Assembly’s Alistair Hope about why the studio is taking the Alien franchise in a new direction from last year’s critically disappointing …
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