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Last chance to vote for GAME BAFTA Award

Last chance to vote for GAME BAFTA Award

GAME is urging UK consumers to vote for their favourite game of 2011 before March 13th by giving away a Star Wars Xbox.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Mar 9th 2012 at 4:49PM in News
MCV Jobs Weekly: THQ PRs depart, top vacancies

MCV Jobs Weekly: THQ PRs depart, top vacancies

In MCV's weekly rundown of the hottest vacancies and latest personnel news, departures at THQ's UK arm and we look at the best job opportunities.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Mar 9th 2012 at 3:53PM in News
D-Day looms for GAME

D-Day looms for GAME

MCV has learnt that senior members of the GAME management teams have been told to brace for the possibility of administration.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 9th 2012 at 3:40PM in News
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Ten Norwegian games receive goverment funding

The Norwegian Film Institute recently announced the funding of ten new Norwegian games. A total amount of 750.000 euro has been distributed among ten different developers.

Jon Cato
by Jon Cato
on Mar 9th 2012 at 3:30PM in News
Metal Gear Solid HD sneaks onto Vita this summer

Metal Gear Solid HD sneaks onto Vita this summer

Konami has formally confirmed what many already knew: the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection is coming to PlayStation Vita.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Mar 9th 2012 at 3:29PM in News
MS: Xbox can defy economy and grow for 7th consecutive year

MS: Xbox can defy economy and grow for 7th consecutive year

The world may be waiting for news of a new console, but Microsoft is focused on making 2012 the biggest year in Xbox 360 history.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 9th 2012 at 2:05PM in News
Who have advertisers been targeting in 2012?

Who have advertisers been targeting in 2012?

We investigate the target demographics for the Top Ten TV game campaigns of 2012, up to February 19th. 

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Mar 9th 2012 at 1:27PM in News
Triple-A trend "a cancerous growth"

Triple-A trend "a cancerous growth"

The push for enormous scale and cutting edge graphics in triple-A games is a ‘cancerous growth’ for the industry, says Assassin's Creed creative director.

Craig Chapple
by Craig Chapple
on Mar 9th 2012 at 1:15PM in News
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Brand Map: 42% of Elder Scrolls gamers play on PC

Brand Map: 42% of Elder Scrolls gamers play on PC

The PC is the most popular platform of choice for Elder Scrolls consumers, with almost half opting for it over consoles.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Mar 9th 2012 at 12:41PM in News
Konami and Rebellion sign up for Zynga Platform

Konami and Rebellion sign up for Zynga Platform

Traditional gaming giants Konami and Rebellion have signed up as partners for the new Zynga Platform.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 9th 2012 at 12:28PM in News
Software Sales Monitor: Market drops to £12.1m

Software Sales Monitor: Market drops to £12.1m

The steady drop in market value and unit sales continued last week, with UK games retail shifting nine per cent fewer games week-on-week.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Mar 9th 2012 at 12:22PM in News
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Disc-less Next Xbox - your questions answered

Disc-less Next Xbox - your questions answered

The news this morning that the Next Xbox will not feature a disc drive has lead to a whirlwind of debate and disagreement on Twitter.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 9th 2012 at 11:25AM in News
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Vita sales have been "exceptional" in the US

Vita sales have been "exceptional" in the US

Sony claims that Stateside sales of PlayStation Vita and its launch games have been "exceptional".

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Mar 9th 2012 at 11:21AM in News
Sorcery to cast a spell on Move in May

Sorcery to cast a spell on Move in May

Sony's PlayStation Move-exclusive RPG Sorcery will be released on May 22nd in the US.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Mar 9th 2012 at 10:49AM in News
Dark Souls sequel confirmed

Dark Souls sequel confirmed

Developer From Software has assured fans that there will be a follow up to cult hit Dark Souls.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Mar 9th 2012 at 10:17AM in News
Battlefield Evolved and Dark Knight Rises appear in retail list

Battlefield Evolved and Dark Knight Rises appear in retail list

A 2012 release schedule from a major UK High Street retailer obtained by MCV has mentioned two new titles for the first time.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 9th 2012 at 10:13AM in News
What's Out Today? w/e March 9th, 2012

What's Out Today? w/e March 9th, 2012

BioWare's critically acclaimed sci-fi trilogy comes to a climax today with the release of Mass Effect 3.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Mar 9th 2012 at 9:52AM in News
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Friday's Five-Second Facts

Friday's Five-Second Facts

Read and remember these stats so you can sound clever at the next Monday morning meeting.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Mar 9th 2012 at 9:30AM in News
EXCLUSIVE: No disc drive for Next Xbox

EXCLUSIVE: No disc drive for Next Xbox

MCV has learnt that Microsoft has been telling partners that the Next Xbox will NOT include a disc drive.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 9th 2012 at 9:26AM in News
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Now US reports drastic video game market falls in February

Now US reports drastic video game market falls in February

The latest numbers from sales tracker NPD show that the US video games market suffered a 20 per cent year-on-year decline to $1.06bn in February.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 9th 2012 at 8:35AM in News
20 million weapon configurations in Ghost Recon Future Soldier

20 million weapon configurations in Ghost Recon Future Soldier

Ubisoft has revealed a few eye-catching details for their upcoming co-op tactical shooter sequel Ghost Recon: Future Soldier.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Mar 9th 2012 at 7:40AM in News
Halo 4 to skip public beta

Halo 4 to skip public beta

In a departure from Bungie's development strategy for Halo 3 and Halo: Reach, 343 Industries will forgo a public multiplayer beta for the latest in the popular FPS franchise.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Mar 9th 2012 at 5:42AM in News
MCV Pacific Wrap-Up

MCV Pacific Wrap-Up

Mortal Kombat is refused classification, JB Hi-Fi continues to grow, a new web site launches and a Flight Control sequel come out of MCV Pacific this week.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Mar 9th 2012 at 5:34AM in News