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OnLive says Xbox/PlayStation tie-in "would be great"

OnLive says Xbox/PlayStation tie-in "would be great"

OnLive appears eager to end its direct competition with the established home consoles, with one of the company’s executives openly encouraging Sony and Microsoft to incorporate the cloud game tech.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 8th 2011 at 3:45PM in News
GTA III gets release date on iOS and Android

GTA III gets release date on iOS and Android

In October, developer Rockstar Games revealed GTA III was in development to celebrate the tenth anniversary since the original release, and would arrive later in the "fall".

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 8th 2011 at 3:43PM in News
Trade-in price comparison engine launches

Trade-in price comparison engine launches

A new website has launched that allows gamers to compare the trade-in prices offered by retailers for specific video games.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 8th 2011 at 3:25PM in News
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Software Sales Monitor: UK market climbs to £62.2m

Software Sales Monitor: UK market climbs to £62.2m

The UK games market generated £62.2m last week, up 13.9 per cent over the seven days prior. Unit sales also rose 19.6 per cent from 1.9m to 2.2m in the first week of December.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Dec 8th 2011 at 3:19PM in News
inFamous: Festival of Blood claims PSN sales record

inFamous: Festival of Blood claims PSN sales record

Recent release inFamous: Festival of Blood has become the fastest selling PS3 game ever on the PlayStation Network.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 8th 2011 at 2:47PM in News
EA: Battlefield 3 stole market share from Modern Warfare 3

EA: Battlefield 3 stole market share from Modern Warfare 3

Peter Moore, the high-profile COO of publisher EA, has insisted that its recent release Battlefield 3 successfully captured a slice of Modern Warfare 3’s market share.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 8th 2011 at 12:14PM in News
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Download the MCV Android and iOS apps

Download the MCV Android and iOS apps

Your favourite MCV online content is now available as an app for phones powered by Google's OS, sponsored by Shorewood Blueprint.

Stuart O'Brien
by Stuart O'Brien
on Dec 8th 2011 at 11:37AM in News
VIDEO: Croteam's new anti-piracy tool - an invincible red scorpion

VIDEO: Croteam's new anti-piracy tool - an invincible red scorpion

When you think about it, invincible red scorpions should have been employed as an anti-piracy measure long before now.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 8th 2011 at 11:20AM in News
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New digital and Nordic chiefs for Warner Interactive

New digital and Nordic chiefs for Warner Interactive

Popular NCsoft Euro boss Véronique Lallier has left the MMO publisher to take up a senior digital position at Warner Bros.

Chris Dring
by Chris Dring
on Dec 8th 2011 at 10:50AM in News
THQ drops guidance after uDraw sales lag

THQ drops guidance after uDraw sales lag

Publisher THQ has dropped its Q3 financial estimates after the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the uDraw tablet peripheral failed to hit sales expectations.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 8th 2011 at 10:01AM in News
Microsoft launches official Xbox Live app

Microsoft launches official Xbox Live app

iPad and iPhone users can now access their Xbox Live account via an official Microsoft app.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Dec 8th 2011 at 10:00AM in News
OnLive iOS app still awaiting approval

OnLive iOS app still awaiting approval

In what could prove to be a dangerous game, it has emerged that OnLive went live with the press announcing the release of its iOS app before it actually went ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 8th 2011 at 9:52AM in News
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Amazon hikes price as red 3DS runs low

Amazon hikes price as red 3DS runs low

Some may have questioned MCV’s assertion that the Metallic Red 3DS is running out on the UK High Street, but evidence this morning very much backs it up.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 8th 2011 at 9:33AM in News
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Nintendo denies Miyamoto retirement reports

Nintendo denies Miyamoto retirement reports

It’s a ‘misunderstanding’, Nintendo has claimed, as the company’s share price fell two per cent on news that Shigeru Miyamoto is to retire from his chief development role.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 8th 2011 at 9:24AM in News
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto 'retires'

Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto 'retires'

One of the most acclaimed developers of all time has announced his intention to ‘retire’ from his current role.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 8th 2011 at 9:11AM in News
MCV AWARDS: New venue and cheaper tickets for 2012

MCV AWARDS: New venue and cheaper tickets for 2012

The 2012 MCV Industry Excellence Awards take place on April 19th at a new venue and with reduced ticket prices. 

on Dec 8th 2011 at 8:32AM in News
Senior staff bolster THQ UK

Senior staff bolster THQ UK

THQ has appointed industry veteran Julian Woods as vice president of UK & Export, putting him in charge of all THQ operations in the UK.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Dec 8th 2011 at 8:27AM in News
3DS flying high as it overtakes competition

3DS flying high as it overtakes competition

Nintendo 3DS became last week’s biggest selling games device – and it might even sell out before Christmas.

Chris Dring
by Chris Dring
on Dec 8th 2011 at 8:20AM in News
OnLive goes live for mobile

OnLive goes live for mobile

New mobile apps streaming console-quality games to tablet devices start going live from today courtesy of OnLive.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Dec 8th 2011 at 2:00AM in News
New games controller hardware on the way from OnLive

New games controller hardware on the way from OnLive

Cloud-gaming service OnLive may be on a mission to eliminate the console, but that isn't stopping it launching hardware: a universal joypad controller.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Dec 8th 2011 at 2:00AM in News
UK boss appointed for OnLive

UK boss appointed for OnLive

Streaming games firm OnLive has promoted one of its key staff to run its new UK office.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Dec 8th 2011 at 2:00AM in News
Nordic Game 2012

Nordic Game 2012

In Events May 23rd 2012 - May 25th 2012 in Malmö, Sweden

The ninth annual Nordic Game conference brings together developers in the region to showcase their latest projects

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Edinburgh Interactive 12

Edinburgh Interactive 12

In Events Aug 9th 2012 - Aug 10th 2012 in Edinburgh, Scotland

The ever-popular Edinburgh Interactive Festival returns for its tenth year

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Eurogamer Expo 2012

Eurogamer Expo 2012

In Events Sep 27th 2012 - Sep 30th 2012 in London

The fifth annual Eurogamer Expo returns with speaker sessions and game demos

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Gamescom 2012

Gamescom 2012

In Events Aug 15th 2012 - Aug 19th 2012 in Cologne, Germany

The record-breaking Gamescom event is set to return to Cologne, with Korea announced as partner nation

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