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There’s no denying that the video games industry has faced tough times in Britain but things are certainly nowhere nearas bleak some would have you think. MCV highlights some of our nation’s recent triumphs… HALF OF THE UK POPULATION ARE GAMERS We’ve known for years that gaming is not confined …
Read More »VIDEO: Grand Theft Auto III 10th Anniversary
It’s the game that kick-started the 3D generation, and now Rockstar has released an excellent trailer for the 10th anniversary of Grand Theft Auto III. The Publisher announced last week that a new version of the cult game will soon be released for iPhone 4S, iPad 2 and a number …
Read More »Men in Black get their own video games
14 years from the franchise’s movie debut, the Men in Black are due to star in a brand new video game. Of course, it’s no coincidence that the game will tie-in with the arrival of Men in Black III on the silver screen next year. Activision’s title will have an …
Read More »The Sun: Computer games ‘are giving kids dementia’
Drawing on every gaming clich under the sun, the UK’s leading tabloid has this morning thrown yet another spectacular accusation at video games. This time the claim is that video games and Facebook can lead ‘lead to temporary dementia’. Neuroscientist Baroness Greenfield urged youngsters to turn off their computers, go …
Read More »Superman makes his video games return
His success record is less then exemplary, but Superman will never give up and is to make his video game return next month. Chillingo has been revealed by IGN as the publisher of a brand new Superman title for iOS devices. Superman features 18 levels and an array of the …
Read More »VIDEO: Jay-Z signs up to Battlefield 3
EA’s latest video in its on-going Battlefield 3 hype campaign has gone live – and you can see it right here. The new short, entitled Above and Beyond the Call” (the ‘Call of Duty’, that is) features none other than Jay-Z, whose popular hit 99 Problems provides the musical backdrop …
Read More »Now! plots digital move for 2012
The first retail title has yet to reach shelves, but the team behind Now! That’s What I Call Music are already preparing digital releases for next year. World renowned music label EMI and fledgling publisher Tubby Games told MCV that they are working on downloadable content and full download titles …
Read More »VIDEO: The Hoff stars in Burnout Crash trailer
EA has released apromotional video starring David Hasselhoff tomark the arrival of its XBLA and PSN game Burnout Crash, and you can watch it here. In this bizarre video the Hoff can be seen demonstrating the game’s Kinect functionality with his trademark charm. The TV icon has starred in programmes …
Read More »Resident Evil 6 being demoed at TGS?
It looks the Tokyo Game Show had passed with no mention of the long-awaited Resident Evil 6. Or has it? Kotaku claims to have confirmation from a Japanese Capcom representative that a video for the game leaked online (but no seemingly wiped from existence) is legitimate, and is being shown …
Read More »VIDEO: Max Payne 3 trailer debuts
Rockstar’s upcoming Max Payne 3 has received its first official trailer. The game is being developed by the Rockstar Vancouver studio, though other developers – including the London officer – will also be chipping in. In it we see the troubled Max arrive in Sao Paulo. So much is the …
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