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MCV AWARDS 2013: HMV wins - "It's good to be back."

MCV AWARDS 2013: HMV wins - "It's good to be back."

HMV cemented its return from administration at the MCV Awards last night, picking up the award for Retail Concept.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Apr 19th 2013 at 11:21AM in News
US games market falls 10% in March

US games market falls 10% in March

Hit releases such as BioShock Infinite and Tomb Raider were sadly unable to stop another month of annual decline in the US video games market.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 19th 2013 at 11:15AM in News
MCV AWARDS 2013: CentreSoft wins Grand Prix

MCV AWARDS 2013: CentreSoft wins Grand Prix

Distributor CentreSoft won the final honour of the night at the MCV Awards: the Grand Prix. 

Michael French
by Michael French
on Apr 19th 2013 at 10:54AM in News
MCV AWARDS 2013: Two key wins for Electronic Arts

MCV AWARDS 2013: Two key wins for Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts won one of the top prizes at last night's MCV Awards after ending 2012 as the No.1 publisher. 

Michael French
by Michael French
on Apr 19th 2013 at 10:49AM in News

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MCV AWARDS 2013: Ubisoft takes home five key prizes

MCV AWARDS 2013: Ubisoft takes home five key prizes

Ubisoft won the most prizes at the MCV Awards. 

Michael French
by Michael French
on Apr 19th 2013 at 10:46AM in News
MCV AWARDS: See EA's Battlefield 4 ad

MCV AWARDS: See EA's Battlefield 4 ad

Attendees of last night’s MCV Awards 2013 were treated to a big-screen look at EA’s impressive 60-second Battlefield 4 ad.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 19th 2013 at 10:42AM in News
MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

Developers at KMM get laid off, 20% of Christmas sales were made online and several marketing jobs open up.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Apr 19th 2013 at 9:20AM in News

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20% of Australian video games sold online

20% of Australian video games sold online

NPD Group is stating that during all-important December last year, one in five customers was going online for their purchase.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Apr 19th 2013 at 9:14AM in News
MCV AWARDS 2013: Hard work pays off for UK's best

MCV AWARDS 2013: Hard work pays off for UK's best

Some of the most proactive and innovative firms in the UK games business took home top honours at this evening's MCV Awards.  

Michael French
by Michael French
on Apr 19th 2013 at 8:31AM in News
Dustforce dev discusses the importance of digital sales promotions

Dustforce dev discusses the importance of digital sales promotions

The developer behind indie title Dustforce has explained the importance of digital sales promotions to the eventual success of the title.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 18th 2013 at 3:29PM in News
The cost of releasing a modern smartphone game

The cost of releasing a modern smartphone game

The resources that ZeptoLab UK has put behind today’s release of Cut The Rope: Time Travel are really quite something.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 18th 2013 at 2:53PM in News

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Molyneux warns devs over IAP investigation

Molyneux warns devs over IAP investigation

Developers must be careful of how they manage their free-to-play games and in-app purchases in the face of the Office of Fair Trading’s investigation into the business model, says Peter ...

Craig Chapple
by Craig Chapple
on Apr 18th 2013 at 1:50PM in News
TV push for new Pokémon

TV push for new Pokémon

Nintendo will kick off a year-long marketing push for Pokémon with next month’s Mystery Dungeon game.

Billy Langsworthy
by Billy Langsworthy
on Apr 18th 2013 at 1:25PM in News
A4T signs Plants vs Zombies deal

A4T signs Plants vs Zombies deal

UK peripherals specialist Accessories4Technology has won the licensing rights to create products based on the Plants vs Zombies series.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Apr 18th 2013 at 1:20PM in News
Nintendo and GAME announce Multiplayer Mayhem events

Nintendo and GAME announce Multiplayer Mayhem events

3DS is to have a starring role in a host of Multiplayer Madness events staged across 15 GAME stores this Saturday.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 18th 2013 at 1:05PM in News

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Capcom issues profits warning, cuts ties to Western developers, scraps projects

Capcom issues profits warning, cuts ties to Western developers, scraps projects

Profits for the current financial year will be about half of what was initially forecast, Capcom has warned.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 18th 2013 at 12:15PM in News
Will games miss out on annual Star Wars movie blitz?

Will games miss out on annual Star Wars movie blitz?

Disney has confirmed plans to release a new Star Wars film every year from 2015.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 18th 2013 at 11:50AM in News
Microsoft in for Heroes TV show revival on Xbox?

Microsoft in for Heroes TV show revival on Xbox?

Reports claim that Microsoft is extending its plans for original programming on Xbox with a revival of TV series Heroes.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 18th 2013 at 11:28AM in News
Charlotte Harrington named as new Tesco entertainment boss

Charlotte Harrington named as new Tesco entertainment boss

The UK’s leading supermarket Tesco has named Charlotte Harrington as its new home entertainment and books boss.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 18th 2013 at 10:56AM in News
Platinum Games gives itself a 'D', says it needs to sell more games

Platinum Games gives itself a 'D', says it needs to sell more games

The president of Platinum Games may be pleased with the quality of the studio’s output, but he’s less than happy with its sales.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 18th 2013 at 10:38AM in News
Battlefield 4 trailer airing at MCV Awards

Battlefield 4 trailer airing at MCV Awards

EA will air its latest trailer for Battlefield 4 at tonight’s MCV Awards. 

on Apr 18th 2013 at 10:18AM in News
First PS4 UK TV ads planned for Champions League final - report

First PS4 UK TV ads planned for Champions League final - report

Sony will use May’s Champions League final to kickstart its PS4 marketing drive.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 18th 2013 at 9:34AM in News
Whore of the Orient in doubt as devs laid off - report

Whore of the Orient in doubt as devs laid off - report

The team formerly responsible for LA Noire who were now over at KMM are reportedly out of the job.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Apr 18th 2013 at 9:10AM in News
Zelda: Link to the Past 2 leads string of Nintendo 3DS announcements

Zelda: Link to the Past 2 leads string of Nintendo 3DS announcements

Nintendo continues to please its committed fans with a host of IP revivals for its 3DS handheld.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 17th 2013 at 4:07PM in News