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UPDATE: Sony has now removed the mention of a 2013 release on it’s official PS4 preorder page. The text now simply reads, ‘Don’t miss out when PS4 launches – check back soon for details on where you can pre-order your system.’ Original Story: PlayStation regional head Robert Fisser may not …
Read More »Pictures: 12,000 fans greet Ryback at WWE 2K14 promotional event in Mumbai
Gamers and pro-wrestling fans, 12,000 in total, thronged to Mumbai’s Oberoi Mall to catch a glimpse of WWE star Ryback. Ryback was in Mumbai over the weekend to promote WWE 2K14 and to reveal the second preorder bonus for the game – a double-sided poster – which is exclusive to …
Read More »Indian challenge ends tamely at PES 2013 World Finals
Both Indian participants were knocked out at the group stage of the PES 2013 World Finals, which also saw the defending champion ousted. The knockout stages and the final will be held later today, the closing day of the GAMES 13 expo in Dubai. Mumbai qualifier Nishant Mittal won one …
Read More »Pictures: GAMES 13 expo, Dubai
The GAMES 13 expo is currently underway in Dubai. It is the largest annual gaming event of the year, and MCV India is in attendance. Exhibitors this year include Sony and Microsoft, with both the PS4 and Xbox One made available to consumers for the first time in the region. …
Read More »Pictures: FIFA 14 midnight launch in Mumbai
The FIFA 14 midnight launch was held at 20 stores in 10 cities across India, making it the largest midnight launch India has seen yet. Like last year, we made our way to Game4u’s flagship store at Mega Mall in Oshiwara, Mumbai. A large crowd had gathered, as expected. The …
Read More »Sony’s Robert Fisser on PS4 India release
Sony announced a 13th December release date for the PlayStation 4 in the UAE, but is not ready to spill the beans on the India release just yet. Speaking with MCV at the on-going GAMES 13 expo in Dubai, PlayStation’s regional head for the Middle East, India and Turkey, Robert …
Read More »Ryback to promote WWE 2K14 in Mumbai, reveal India-exclusive preorder bonus
WWE athlete Ryback will be in India later this month to promote WWE 2K14. Ryback will attend a promotional event organised by WWE India and E-xpress Interactive at Mumbai’s Oberoi Mall at 3 pm on 28th September. At the event, Ryback, who is also featured in the game, will also …
Read More »PS3-to-PS4 game upgrades to cost Rs 600
Sony has just given details on how much it would cost to upgrade from the PS3 to the PS4 versions of certain games. You’ll be able to upgrade to the PS4 versions of Battlefield 4, Call of Duty: Ghosts, Watch Dogs and Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag for Rs 600 …
Read More »Lenovo introduces gaming laptops, desktop PC for India market
Identifying gaming as a high potential space in India, Lenovo has introduced a couple of gaming laptops and its CES-award winning Horizon 27 desktop in the country. The 15.6-inch, Intel Core i7 and Windows 8 powered IdeaPad Y510p packs in Nvidia Geforce GT 750M 2 GB dual graphics and is …
Read More »Sony to drop PS Vita, memory card prices in India
Sony is set to announce a price drop for the PlayStation Vita as well as its memory cards, the company has announced to retailers. The price drop for the handheld only applies to the Wi-fi version. It is currently priced at Rs 19,990, and will drop down to Rs 16,990. …
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