Entries in 'Media' (188)

Scottish Police chief blames violent games for teenage stabbing

Scottish Police chief blames violent games for teenage stabbing

A knife attack in Clydebank has been blamed on the offender’s access to violent video games.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 3rd 2013 at 2:28PM in News
OPINION: Are the biggest games on the planet being ignored?

OPINION: Are the biggest games on the planet being ignored?

My annual trip to San Francisco for GDC last month was primarily in the service of MCV sister title Develop.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Apr 10th 2013 at 3:48PM in News
Simon Miller joins VideoGamer.com

Simon Miller joins VideoGamer.com

Former Imagine Publishing and THQ man Simon Miller is the new editor-in-chief of VideoGamer.com.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 2nd 2013 at 1:15PM in News
EA: DRM is a dead-end strategy, was never discussed in SimCity meetings

EA: DRM is a dead-end strategy, was never discussed in SimCity meetings

The always-on internet requirement of Maxis’ SimCity was never designed as a DRM measure, EA Labels president Frank Gibeau has claimed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 28th 2013 at 3:18PM in News

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Daily Mail wants to win over gamers

Daily Mail wants to win over gamers

The Daily Mail’s stance on video games is not as clear as you might think.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Mar 15th 2013 at 9:32AM in News
Twitch records strong growth, attracts 28m users in February

Twitch records strong growth, attracts 28m users in February

Justin.tv owned gaming video service Twitch has posted some very impressive numbers for February 2013.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 13th 2013 at 3:27PM in News

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MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

Australia's first ever R18+ rated videogame hit shelves this week, and the iGEA and media were there to help celebrate.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Mar 8th 2013 at 5:21AM in News
Dead Space 4 saga turns ugly as EA's Peter Moore insults journalist

Dead Space 4 saga turns ugly as EA's Peter Moore insults journalist

The story of Dead Space 4’s supposed cancellation has taken an unwelcome turn with EA COO Peter Moore launching a personal attack on the journalist who broke the story.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 7th 2013 at 10:04AM in News
Tracking modern media audiences

Tracking modern media audiences

It’s no good shouting at an empty room. Publishers need to know where their audience is and how to reach them, and as the demographic of gamers broadens, this is ...

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Mar 6th 2013 at 1:33PM in News
IGN empire grows with Russia launch

IGN empire grows with Russia launch

Online giant IGN is launching a Russian version of its site this month as part of a deal with Eastern Europe publisher Gameland.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Mar 6th 2013 at 1:30PM in News

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Eurogamer Network is no more as it rebrands to Gamer Network

Eurogamer Network is no more as it rebrands to Gamer Network

Media and events business Eurogamer Network has rebranded itself.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 1st 2013 at 8:00AM in News
1UP.com, GameSpy.com and UGO.com shut as IGN lays off staff

1UP.com, GameSpy.com and UGO.com shut as IGN lays off staff

IGN has laid off a still unspecified number of staff.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 22nd 2013 at 11:38AM in News
Ahead of the game: Game Informer arrives in the UK

Ahead of the game: Game Informer arrives in the UK

At first glance, Game Informer’s UK expansion is hardly an invasion.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Feb 19th 2013 at 10:47AM in News
Future's consumer reach hits record high

Future's consumer reach hits record high

The latest ABC numbers from Future Entertainment show that the publishing company now reaches a higher global audience than ever before.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 14th 2013 at 12:33PM in News

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Digital Spy breaks 20m monthly users mark as games make gains

Digital Spy breaks 20m monthly users mark as games make gains

Entertainment and technology website Digital Spy has passed the 20m monthly users mark for the first time.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 11th 2013 at 9:47AM in News
Read all about it: international games media brands set sights on UK

Read all about it: international games media brands set sights on UK

The biggest games magazines in North America and Europe are to launch in the UK, MCV can reveal.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Feb 7th 2013 at 12:19PM in News
Hey guys - is this what sexy real girls look like?

Hey guys - is this what sexy real girls look like?

“A saucy calendar is looking to take the gaming world by storm – by pairing classic consoles with scantily-clad women.”

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 30th 2013 at 1:32PM in News
UK GAMES INDUSTRY SALARY SURVEY: What are you worth?

UK GAMES INDUSTRY SALARY SURVEY: What are you worth?

This year, our salary survey shows a decline in the average UK games industry yearly wage.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Jan 29th 2013 at 11:33AM in News
NewBay Media acquires Intent Media

NewBay Media acquires Intent Media

NewBay Media has acquired MCV publisher Intent Media, to create a new European operation.

on Dec 5th 2012 at 4:15PM in News
Future reports annual profit climb

Future reports annual profit climb

Publisher and media group Future has reported normalised operating profit of £6.9m for the year ending September 30th.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 23rd 2012 at 9:37AM in News
GAME teams up with IGN for in-store events and online promotions

GAME teams up with IGN for in-store events and online promotions

The UK’s leading games retailer GAME has announced a new partnership with IGN.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 22nd 2012 at 3:30PM in News
Time names its all-time 100 best video games

Time names its all-time 100 best video games

US magazine Time has named its all-time best 100 video games – and as you’d imagine there are some expected and definitely not as expected inclusions.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 16th 2012 at 12:24PM in News