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POLL ARE THERE TOO MANY TRIPLE-A GAMES COMING OUT IN Q1 2010?
REVIEW SCORES MCV provides the most important average review scores of the last few days – all sourced from Metacritic...
88%
LittleBigPlanet PSP, Sony
84%
79%
75%
76%
Sims 3: Adventures, PC, EA
EA Sports Active, Wii, EA
COD: Mobilized, DS, Activision
LEGO Rock Band, PS3, Warner Bros
37%
63%
Yes
No
WHILE the UK games industry’s release slate usually calms down after Christmas, the trade is facing one of the most congested Q1 periods ever in 2010 – with several triple-A releases hitting shelves before March.
Far from buckling under the pressure, a little under two thirds of retailers in the latest MCV online survey are actually looking forward to the first quarter of 2010. Take part in MCV’s next poll at www.mcvuk.com
*Metacritic scores correct at the time of going to press
MARGIN MAKER INDIE CHARTS - ALL FORMATS 1
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THIS WEEK
LAST WEEK
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Following the success of its Street Fighter IV range, Mad Catz unleashes its new Marvel Vs Capcom 2 Arcade FightStick: Tournament Editions. Designed to complement the popular XBLA game, these controllers feature authentic artwork of characters from both universes. The Tournament Edition boasts arcade quality components sourced from notable Japanese manufacturer Sanwa Denshi. Components include a Japanese-style ball-handled joystick, 30mm action buttons and a layout that matches some of the most popular beat-‘em-up cabinets. Mad Catz: 01908 336 538
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ASSASSIN’S CREED II FORMAT: 360
DEVELOPER: UBISOFT MONTREAL PUBLISHER: UBISOFT
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NEW
ASSASSIN’S CREED II PS3
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NEW
LEFT 4 DEAD 2 360
5
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NEW SUPER MARIO BROS. WII
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COD: MODERN WARFARE 2 360
ACTIVISION BLIZZARD UBISOFT EA NINTENDO
COD: MODERN WARFARE 2 PS3 DRAGON AGE: ORIGINS PS3
DEAL OF THE WEEK
ACTIVISION BLIZZARD EA
8
3
COD: MODERN WARFARE 2 PC
ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
9
5
FOOTBALL MANAGER 2010 PC
SEGA
10
10
DRAGON AGE: ORIGINS 360
EA
Charts compiled by Game Guide/Complete EPOS Solutions. For more information about Complete EPOS Solutions call 01543 370002. For more information about the Game Guide call 01606 836347.
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