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VIDEO: See where GamesAid donations go

VIDEO: See where GamesAid donations go

GamesAid has released its annual video talking to the charities it has supported with the help of games industry donations.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 3rd 2012 at 5:51PM in News
Elder Scrolls Online finally announced

Elder Scrolls Online finally announced

After years of rumour, denials, more rumours and more denials, an Elder Scrolls MMO has finally been confirmed.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 3rd 2012 at 5:22PM in News
Vaz tables FIFTH violent games EDM

Vaz tables FIFTH violent games EDM

Labour MP and long-term opponent of the games industry Keith Vaz has tabled his FIFTH early day motion about violent video games.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 3rd 2012 at 2:59PM in News
EA are "cynical bastards" who are "methodically destroying" games

EA are "cynical bastards" who are "methodically destroying" games

Minecraft creator Markus ‘Notch’ Persson has unleashed a vicious verbal assault on leading global publisher EA.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 3rd 2012 at 2:43PM in News

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Indian retailer Game4U introduces rewards program

Indian retailer Game4U introduces rewards program

Indian specialist games retailer Game4U has introduced a military-themed customer loyalty and rewards program called Team Elite.

Sameer Desai
by Sameer Desai
on May 3rd 2012 at 2:23PM in News
Black Ops II is already breaking retail records

Black Ops II is already breaking retail records

Amazon has revealed that day one pre-orders for Call of Duty: Black Ops II were three times higher than those achieved by predecessor Black Ops in 2010.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 3rd 2012 at 2:07PM in News
EA insists Rock Band iOS is NOT shutting down

EA insists Rock Band iOS is NOT shutting down

The iOS version of music rhythm title Rock Band will not be shutting down at the end of the month, EA has insisted.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 3rd 2012 at 1:23PM in News
Indie retailer offers £21,000 'PC desk'

Indie retailer offers £21,000 'PC desk'

Bolton-based PC gaming retailer Scan Computers International is selling a £21,000 PC – which doubles up as a desk.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 3rd 2012 at 1:22PM in News

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Next Xbox and PS4 to get Alien-based title

Next Xbox and PS4 to get Alien-based title

A game based on the cult sci-fi franchise Alien is in the works for the next-generation Xbox and PlayStation consoles.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 3rd 2012 at 11:56AM in News
Console version of Tribes: Ascend unlikely

Console version of Tribes: Ascend unlikely

Free-to-play FPS Tribes: Ascend has been making big waves on PC, but the chances of it coming to console no appear very slim.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 3rd 2012 at 11:43AM in News
EA product manager says Black Ops II "looks tired"

EA product manager says Black Ops II "looks tired"

It begins.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 3rd 2012 at 11:05AM in News
20 best indie games retailers revealed

20 best indie games retailers revealed

MCV has teamed up with distributor Koch Media to kick off Independent Retail Month, starting with a list of 20 of the most successful UK indie games retailers.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 3rd 2012 at 10:30AM in News

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Bugs Bunny and Scooby-Doo go free-to-play

Bugs Bunny and Scooby-Doo go free-to-play

Warner Bros has unveiled a new free-to-play online game that brings the worlds of Looney Tunes and Scooby-Doo together.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 3rd 2012 at 10:27AM in News
Inside Xbox canned in US

Inside Xbox canned in US

Microsoft has discontinued production of its Inside Xbox programmes in the United States.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 3rd 2012 at 10:04AM in News
London Games Festival ready for October return

London Games Festival ready for October return

The UK’s biggest celebration of video games is back.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 3rd 2012 at 10:01AM in News
We Sing heads back to the '80s

We Sing heads back to the '80s

Classic ‘80s disco, power ballads and soft rock will return to Wii this Christmas courtesy of Nordic Games.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on May 3rd 2012 at 9:35AM in News

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Akai Katana gets UK release date

Akai Katana gets UK release date

Cave shooter Akai Katana will be released in the UK on May 11th, publisher Rising Star has confirmed to MCV.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 3rd 2012 at 9:31AM in News
OPINION: Zynga warning can inspire change

OPINION: Zynga warning can inspire change

I’ve said?this here before, but people sometimes accuse MCV of being overly negative about the trade.

Michael French
by Michael French
on May 3rd 2012 at 9:13AM in News
Green Man Gaming gets HMV vet Baxter

Green Man Gaming gets HMV vet Baxter

Renowned pre-owned games guru Martin Baxter has joined Green Man Gaming as head of trading.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on May 3rd 2012 at 9:10AM in News
Schappert: "Social and mobile games ARE harming console biz"

Schappert: "Social and mobile games ARE harming console biz"

Forget the recession: our depressed retail market is thanks to pressure from free apps and mobile games.

Michael French
by Michael French
on May 3rd 2012 at 9:04AM in News
Virgin Media blocks Pirate Bay, but site traffic rockets

Virgin Media blocks Pirate Bay, but site traffic rockets

Cable TV and internet specialist Virgin Media has become the first UK ISP to block The Pirate Bay from its broadband users.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 3rd 2012 at 8:39AM in News
Persona 4 Golden coming to NA Vitas this fall

Persona 4 Golden coming to NA Vitas this fall

Atlus has revealed Persona 4 Golden will see release in North America.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 3rd 2012 at 6:47AM in News
Valve attending E3, no product reveals planned

Valve attending E3, no product reveals planned

Valve has confirmed that while they’ll be attending this year’s E3, nothing new from the company will be unveiled.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 3rd 2012 at 6:20AM in News
Skullgirls PC announced

Skullgirls PC announced

Console fighting title Skullgirls is heading to PC, according to developers Autumn Games and Reverge Labs.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 3rd 2012 at 5:56AM in News
Deus Ex rating appears for PS3

Deus Ex rating appears for PS3

PEGI has issued a PS3 rating for ‘Deus Ex’, pointing to a PSN release of Eidos’ stealth shooter.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 3rd 2012 at 1:50AM in News