Entries in 'interview' (150)

INTERVIEW: Activision's Peter Hepworth and Michael Sportouch

INTERVIEW: Activision's Peter Hepworth and Michael Sportouch

Activision now claims to have not one, but two of the biggest franchises in games, serving two very different audiences. MCV asked European VP Michael Sportouch and UK & Ireland ...

Michael French
by Michael French
on Aug 13th 2012 at 9:40AM in News
New Xbox, Konami and Amazon UK studios detailed in this week's MCV

New Xbox, Konami and Amazon UK studios detailed in this week's MCV

The latest issue of MCV is now available digitally, and it features details on a trio of new London studios, the last of our four interviews with EA and ...

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jul 26th 2012 at 12:34PM in News
MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

This week down under, MCV speaks to THQ about marketing Darksiders II, developers respond to Ouya and we interview Peter Molyneux.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Jul 20th 2012 at 7:55AM in News
INTERVIEW: Franko Fischer, Gamescom

INTERVIEW: Franko Fischer, Gamescom

Gamescom has announced new exhibitors, more floor space and a focus on mobile gaming. Koelnmesse’s communications manager Franko Fischer tells James Batchelor why this is shaping up to be ...

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jun 28th 2012 at 3:06PM in News

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MCV Pacific Wrap-Up

MCV Pacific Wrap-Up

GAME Australia officially entered liquidation this week, while the R18+ bill passed through the Senate and Sydney hosted Game Tech.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Jun 22nd 2012 at 7:14AM in News
INTERVIEW: SCE CEO Andrew House

INTERVIEW: SCE CEO Andrew House

Andrew House felt he was heading into the lion’s den ahead of his first major press conference since becoming CEO of PlayStation.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jun 19th 2012 at 1:42PM in News
MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

This week down under, more evidence of GAME Australia struggling comes up as it approaches its deadline to attract a buyer by next week:

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Jun 15th 2012 at 7:38AM in News
YVES ONLINE: MCV interviews Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot

YVES ONLINE: MCV interviews Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot

Just over one year ago, Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot fired a warning shot at EA and Activision.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jun 14th 2012 at 3:58PM in News

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INTERVIEW: Strauss Zelnick, Take-Two

INTERVIEW: Strauss Zelnick, Take-Two

Where is Grand Theft Auto V? When is it? What platforms will it be released on? Can it claim back its title of ‘biggest franchise in the world’ from Call ...

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jun 11th 2012 at 1:41PM in News
INTERVIEW PART 2: Shuhei Yoshida talks cloud gaming

INTERVIEW PART 2: Shuhei Yoshida talks cloud gaming

Following on from Part 1 yesterday, MCV continues its discussion with Sony Worldwide Studios President Shuhei Yoshida.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Jun 8th 2012 at 12:24AM in News
INTERVIEW: Yusuf Mehdi talks about the future of Xbox

INTERVIEW: Yusuf Mehdi talks about the future of Xbox

After the Xbox E3 press briefing, MCV took the time to speak with the CMO of Mircosoft's Interactive Entertainment Business, Yusuf Mehdi.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Jun 7th 2012 at 5:51AM in News
INTERVIEW: President of Sony Worldwide Studios Shuhei Yoshida PART 1

INTERVIEW: President of Sony Worldwide Studios Shuhei Yoshida PART 1

MCV recently got the opportunity to sit down with Shuhei Yoshida, President of Sony Worldwide Studios, to talk about the brand at E3.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Jun 7th 2012 at 5:28AM in News

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MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

This week, a move from JB HiFi to openly import games has sparked a large conversation about pricing in the ANZ region, while GAME still hunts for a buyer.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 25th 2012 at 4:58AM in News
INTERVIEW: Warren Spector

INTERVIEW: Warren Spector

Disney’s ambitious Epic Mickey video game returns with a sequel this year, and this time it’s a musical. MCV finds out more from the franchise’s creative director and development legend ...

Will Freeman
by Will Freeman
on May 24th 2012 at 1:03PM in News
INTERVIEW: John Schappert, Zynga

INTERVIEW: John Schappert, Zynga

Zynga, the defining force in the free and social games boom, says that it is stealing a march on the traditional core and console games market. And its COO, John ...

Michael French
by Michael French
on May 14th 2012 at 3:32PM in News
INTERVIEW: Namco Bandai

INTERVIEW: Namco Bandai

Namco Bandai US, UK and Europe are now speaking one voice in a bid to be as successful across the West as it is in Japan. MCV speaks to US VP ...

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Apr 30th 2012 at 11:03AM in News

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"The greatest game I've ever made is still ahead of me"

"The greatest game I've ever made is still ahead of me"

Industry legend Peter Molyneux departed Microsoft last month for a new outfit, 22 Cans. Here, he tells MCV why he left the platform holder, his thoughts on the future of ...

Rob Crossley
by Rob Crossley
on Apr 23rd 2012 at 11:41AM in News
Microsoft reports UK growth for Xbox Live

Microsoft reports UK growth for Xbox Live

Paid-for Xbox Live games and content are enjoying “good growth” in the UK year-on-year, says Microsoft.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Apr 18th 2012 at 11:56AM in News
INTERVIEW: Pav Bhardwaj, Xbox Live UK

INTERVIEW: Pav Bhardwaj, Xbox Live UK

Microsoft’s Xbox Live UK product manager talks Minecraft, Arcade Next and the future of the Xbox 360 online platform.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Apr 18th 2012 at 11:18AM in News
INTERVIEW: Chris Early, Ubisoft

INTERVIEW: Chris Early, Ubisoft

Publishers are honing their digital strategy as downloads become more popular. MCV speaks to Ubisoft’s digital VP Chris Early about what the worlds of retail and downloads can learn from each other... ...

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Apr 17th 2012 at 3:37PM in News
INTERVIEW: Mike Degler, BradyGames

INTERVIEW: Mike Degler, BradyGames

BradyGames is closing the gap on the UK’s No.1 guide publisher by grabbing the rights to big titles like Grand Theft Auto V. Global strategy guide publisher Mike Degler tells ...

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Apr 9th 2012 at 5:00PM in News
INTERVIEW: Ewan Pinder, HMV

INTERVIEW: Ewan Pinder, HMV

The entertainment giant underperformed in the video games market last year, but in the wake of GAME’s administration it has become one of our sector’s most important retailers. In his ...

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Apr 9th 2012 at 1:00PM in News
INTERVIEW: Jon Harrison, Forbidden Planet

INTERVIEW: Jon Harrison, Forbidden Planet

Forbidden Planet Ltd may be a super-specialist film, TV, comic and memorabilia chain, but it’s also becoming a haven for games publishers. Marketing manager Jon Harrison tells Dominic Sacco why.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Apr 9th 2012 at 10:00AM in News
INTERVIEW: Kinect boss Kudo Tsunoda

INTERVIEW: Kinect boss Kudo Tsunoda

Kinect Star Wars finally arrived on shelves earlier this week, standing as a flagship for the new generation of Xbox 360’s motion controlled titles. MCV speaks to Microsoft’s Master Yoda ...

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Apr 6th 2012 at 2:30PM in News
INTERVIEW: Ed Vaizey, MP

INTERVIEW: Ed Vaizey, MP

Tax breaks for games made in the UK are back on the agenda. So MCV spoke to Ed Vaizey, minister for the department of culture, media and sport, to find out ...

Michael French
by Michael French
on Mar 29th 2012 at 10:51AM in News