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Sony raises PS4 sales estimates, admits "demand may now outstrip supply"

Sony raises PS4 sales estimates, admits "demand may now outstrip supply"

The overwhelmingly positive response given to PS4 at E3 this week has led to the company raising its sales expectations for the machine.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 14th 2013 at 10:21PM in News
Oddworld dev slams Microsoft over Xbox One indie games policy

Oddworld dev slams Microsoft over Xbox One indie games policy

Microsoft’s insistence on indie devs requiring a publishing partner has angered indie dev Lorne Lanning.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 14th 2013 at 9:26PM in News
Nintendo: Want to block pre-owned? Then make better games

Nintendo: Want to block pre-owned? Then make better games

Spirited Nintendo America boss Reggie Fils-Aime has said that there’s a very simply solution to the ‘problem’ of pre-owned – make better games.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 14th 2013 at 8:04PM in News
E3 2014 dated as expo records highest attendance figures since restructure

E3 2014 dated as expo records highest attendance figures since restructure

A whopping 48,200 people – encompassing journalists, retailers, analysts and other games industry professionals - visited the halls of E3 2013 in Los Angeles this week.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jun 14th 2013 at 7:38PM in News

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Human Rights Commission takes a look at videogames

Human Rights Commission takes a look at videogames

The turnout at last night's panel on videogames by the Australian Human Rights Commission was some 40 people.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Jun 14th 2013 at 1:27PM in News
Jens Schroeder leaves Qantm College

Jens Schroeder leaves Qantm College

Campus Manager for Qantm's Sydney campus Jens Schroeder bids farewell to his role as manager of both Qantm and SAE.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Jun 14th 2013 at 1:19PM in News
Xbox One pre-owned and online policies are "definitive", unlikely to change in near-term

Xbox One pre-owned and online policies are "definitive", unlikely to change in near-term

Those hoping for a swift U-turn from Microsoft look set for disappointment.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 14th 2013 at 12:20AM in News
Microsoft confirms Xbox One's 21 launch countries; No Asian launch until 2014

Microsoft confirms Xbox One's 21 launch countries; No Asian launch until 2014

The 21 countries in which Xbox One is expected to launch this November have been confirmed by Microsoft.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 13th 2013 at 10:16PM in News

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Gamers seeking definitive confirmation regarding PS4 pre-owned

Gamers seeking definitive confirmation regarding PS4 pre-owned

Sony’s pro pre-owned stance is the talk of E3. But should we be holding back on the celebrations?

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 13th 2013 at 7:05PM in News
25 tickets remaining for tonight's Human Rights in games talk in Sydney

25 tickets remaining for tonight's Human Rights in games talk in Sydney

You'd best hurry if you're a  non-E3 attendee this year and have designs on the Sydney Human Rights Commission talk on videogames.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Jun 13th 2013 at 12:15PM in News
Mixed responses from retail on Xbox One

Mixed responses from retail on Xbox One

While in a recent interview with Rob Jenkins from Gametraders it was made clear they're not for Xbox One's policies, it's not unanimous.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Jun 13th 2013 at 11:39AM in News
INTERVIEW: Gametraders explains why Xbox One's policies will hurt retail

INTERVIEW: Gametraders explains why Xbox One's policies will hurt retail

Following its poll which pointed to a PS4 landslide by a factor of ten, MCV spoke to Gametraders Marketing Manager Rob Jenkins.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Jun 13th 2013 at 11:32AM in News

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OPINION: Xbox One, not PS4, is the hot topic at E3. And for all the wrong reasons

OPINION: Xbox One, not PS4, is the hot topic at E3. And for all the wrong reasons

I was sitting at breakfast yesterday morning with one of my favourite games journalists.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jun 13th 2013 at 2:57AM in News
Call of Duty: Ghosts IS getting a Wii U release

Call of Duty: Ghosts IS getting a Wii U release

Despite not once naming the format in any of its press releases or marketing materials, Activision now says Call of Duty: Ghosts is getting a release on Wii U.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 13th 2013 at 12:24AM in News
Moore: EA did not lobby for Xbox One pre-owned DRM

Moore: EA did not lobby for Xbox One pre-owned DRM

Outspoken exec Peter Moore has insisted that it did not lobby Microsoft to introduce pre-owned restrictions with Xbox One.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 12th 2013 at 6:38PM in News
Users 'ten times as likely' to buy PS4 than Xbox One, says indie retailer

Users 'ten times as likely' to buy PS4 than Xbox One, says indie retailer

Aussie indie game retailer Gametraders has conducted a poll following the Xbox One and PS4 announcements, and things are tilting.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Jun 12th 2013 at 1:07PM in News

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OPINION: How the West was won - Sony's default win at E3

OPINION: How the West was won - Sony's default win at E3

Microsoft and Sony have fought bitterly so far this year to get us excited about their new generation consoles.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Jun 12th 2013 at 12:52PM in News
10 Things You Need to Know About: The Last Of Us

10 Things You Need to Know About: The Last Of Us

Naughty Dog's latest masterpiece hits shelves tomorrow, so what are the basics of this bold new IP?

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Jun 12th 2013 at 11:59AM in News
Xbox One third party publishers still in the dark over pre-owned DRM

Xbox One third party publishers still in the dark over pre-owned DRM

One of Microsoft's most high-profile Xbox One publishing partners has still not been briefed on Microsoft's pre-owned DRM.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 12th 2013 at 6:47AM in News
Online Passes still possible on PS4

Online Passes still possible on PS4

The PS4 will share the PS3's ability for publishers to lock certain content behind a paywall.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 12th 2013 at 6:33AM in News
NINTENDO: E3 2013 Round-up

NINTENDO: E3 2013 Round-up

Deciding not to hold its traditional E3 press conference was a surprise move from Nintendo, but perhaps now the reasons behind it are clear.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jun 12th 2013 at 1:26AM in News
Microsoft details transition from MS Points to real currency on Xbox Live

Microsoft details transition from MS Points to real currency on Xbox Live

The long-lamented Microsoft Points system will be retired as part of Xbox 360’s autumn update.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 11th 2013 at 10:31PM in News
MICROSOFT: See the first Titanfall gameplay video

MICROSOFT: See the first Titanfall gameplay video

New studio Respawn has released the first gameplay video for its Xbox One and Xbox 360 exclusive debut title Titanfall.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 11th 2013 at 8:00PM in News
MICROSOFT: Killer Instinct is free-to-play, includes one free character

MICROSOFT: Killer Instinct is free-to-play, includes one free character

Xbox One fighter Killer Instinct will be a free-to-play title.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 11th 2013 at 7:49PM in News