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38 Studios collapse would put Rhode Island taxpayers on $112.6m hook

38 Studios collapse would put Rhode Island taxpayers on $112.6m hook

The potential collapse of Rhode Island-based MMO developer 38 Studios could force state taxpayers into repaying private investors $112.6m through 2020.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 16th 2012 at 1:30AM in News
Ubisoft profits rise to £30m in FY2012

Ubisoft profits rise to £30m in FY2012

French publishing giant Ubisoft has posted full-year profits of €37.3m (£29.7m) for the twelve months ended March 31st, 2012.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 15th 2012 at 6:17PM in News
HMV and Microsoft raise £19k for Teenage Cancer Trust

HMV and Microsoft raise £19k for Teenage Cancer Trust

A charity 5-A-Side football event held by HMV and sponsored by Microsoft has raised £19k for Teenage Cancer Trust.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 15th 2012 at 3:48PM in News
Perry to receive Legend honour at Develop Awards

Perry to receive Legend honour at Develop Awards

Earthworm Jim creator and Gaikai visionary David Perry is to be honoured with the Development Legend award at the July 11th Develop Industry Excellence Awards.

Will Freeman
by Will Freeman
on May 15th 2012 at 2:59PM in News

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Max Payne 3 reviews are live

Max Payne 3 reviews are live

Publisher Rockstar has lifted the review embargo on Max Payne 3, which hits the US today and arrives in the UK this Friday.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 15th 2012 at 2:52PM in News
FEATURE: 2012's biggest TV advertisers

FEATURE: 2012's biggest TV advertisers

Jonathan Chambers, AV manager at media planning and buying specialist Generation Media, looks at how much impact publishers and platform holders have had on TV advertising so far, how this ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 15th 2012 at 2:32PM in News
SBK geared for big year as Moto GP takes a pit stop

SBK geared for big year as Moto GP takes a pit stop

Superbike racer SBK Generations will prosper as it has no competition this year, says the game’s developer Milestone.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 15th 2012 at 1:35PM in News
Far Cry 3 guns for Christmas hit

Far Cry 3 guns for Christmas hit

The manic Christmas sales period will blast off with Far Cry 3 on September 7th.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 15th 2012 at 1:33PM in News

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Apple in for German TV manufacturer?

Apple in for German TV manufacturer?

Claims have emerged online that Apple is in negotiations to acquire German TV manufacturer Loewe AG.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 15th 2012 at 12:47PM in News
In pictures: The Diablo III launch

In pictures: The Diablo III launch

Blizzard’s RPG Diablo III finally hit shelves last night and MCV was at the UK launch event to bring you over 50 images.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 15th 2012 at 11:56AM in News
HMV: Diablo III our biggest ever product launch

HMV: Diablo III our biggest ever product launch

The Diablo III launch event at HMV Oxford Street was the retailer’s biggest to date, says games boss Ewan Pinder.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 15th 2012 at 11:37AM in News
Capcom "re-evaluating" on-disc DLC

Capcom "re-evaluating" on-disc DLC

Having irked some consumers with its on-disc DLC policies with Street Fighter X Tekken, Capcom has said it is “re-evaluating” its additional content policies.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 15th 2012 at 11:31AM in News

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GAME begins digital trade-ins, offers Diablo III for 99p

GAME begins digital trade-ins, offers Diablo III for 99p

The blending of the High Street and digital market continues with news that GAME is offering specific trade-in deals on a number of digital products.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 15th 2012 at 10:49AM in News
Activision pays $42m to Infinity Ward devs

Activision pays $42m to Infinity Ward devs

Publishing giant Activision has paid a portion of its employees $42 million in long-delayed royalty payments for Modern Warfare 2, as part of a wider lawsuit between the company and ...

Rob Crossley
by Rob Crossley
on May 15th 2012 at 10:35AM in News
BBC Sport app confirmed for PS3, Sony Bravia TVs

BBC Sport app confirmed for PS3, Sony Bravia TVs

Sony’s multimedia credentials have been given a big boost this morning with news of a dedicated BBC Sport app heading to PS3 and connected Sony Bravia TVs.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 15th 2012 at 10:13AM in News
Diablo III launches in 8,000 stores worldwide

Diablo III launches in 8,000 stores worldwide

Diablo III hit shelves at midnight at more than 8,000 stores across the world, including HMV’s Oxford Street branch.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 15th 2012 at 9:56AM in News

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FIFA 13 promises "game-changing innovations", supports Kinect and Move

FIFA 13 promises "game-changing innovations", supports Kinect and Move

EA has outlined the ways in which it intends to build upon the fantastic success of FIFA 12 with the freshly announced FIFA 13.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 15th 2012 at 9:45AM in News
Diablo III's #error37 trending on Twitter

Diablo III's #error37 trending on Twitter

The world of PC gaming was jubilant last night as Blizzard’s Diablo III finally hit the High Street… only for the developer’s servers to crash almost immediately.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 15th 2012 at 9:19AM in News
Bach: Sony PS3 mismanagement helped Xbox 360 success

Bach: Sony PS3 mismanagement helped Xbox 360 success

Former Microsoft executive Robbie Bach has said that mistakes made by the Sony management in the transition between PS2 and PS3 played a big part in the tremendous success of ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 15th 2012 at 9:07AM in News
Blizzard moves to help disappointed GAME customers Down Under

Blizzard moves to help disappointed GAME customers Down Under

As the world this morning wakes up to Diablo III, gamers in Australia have been saved from disappointment by Blizzard.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 15th 2012 at 8:30AM in News
Australian Minister comments on GAME situation

Australian Minister comments on GAME situation

Bill Shorten MP has expressed his concern over the potential loss of 500 jobs from GAME Australia, but says he is 'hopeful' a buyer can be found.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 15th 2012 at 7:17AM in News
Diablo III stocked at some GAME Australia stores only

Diablo III stocked at some GAME Australia stores only

GAME's administration has cast a blemish on what should've been one of the most exciting days of the year for Aussie PC gamers.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 15th 2012 at 7:08AM in News
Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown dated for PSN/XBLA

Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown dated for PSN/XBLA

Sega has revealed release dates and pricing for its upcoming downloadable title Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 15th 2012 at 6:47AM in News
Rumour: EA prepping Battlefield premium service

Rumour: EA prepping Battlefield premium service

EA may be planning a Call of Duty Elite-style subscription service for Battlefield 3.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 15th 2012 at 6:20AM in News
Minecraft Xbox 360 hits 1m copies sold

Minecraft Xbox 360 hits 1m copies sold

Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition has surpassed 1m units sold globally since its launch, Microsoft has announced.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 15th 2012 at 5:59AM in News