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Square Enix promises reforms as profit flips to loss

Square Enix promises reforms as profit flips to loss

“Various strategic reforms” are on the way for Square Enix after the company confirmed a year of losses for the 12 months ending March 2013.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 13th 2013 at 10:51AM in News
Cuthbert: Nintendo needs a "new super IP" to revive Wii U

Cuthbert: Nintendo needs a "new super IP" to revive Wii U

Software remains the key to saving Nintendo’s struggling home hardware, according to a leading indie dev.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 13th 2013 at 9:41AM in News
Dead Island Riptide makes it a hat-track of UK No.1's

Dead Island Riptide makes it a hat-track of UK No.1's

Deep Silver’s Dead Island Riptide remains at the top of the UKIE Gfk Chart-Track All Formats Top 40.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 13th 2013 at 9:01AM in News
IN PHOTOS: The MCV Pacific Awards

IN PHOTOS: The MCV Pacific Awards

Following on from our gallery of All Interactive Entertainment Red Carpet shots, we now present photos from the main event itself.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 13th 2013 at 7:18AM in News

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IN PHOTOS: The MCV Pacific Awards 2013 Red Carpet

IN PHOTOS: The MCV Pacific Awards 2013 Red Carpet

Well, the evening has come and gone, so now is the time to share some of the highlights with you through the new medium of photograph.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 13th 2013 at 5:02AM in News
EA executives sell stake in company

EA executives sell stake in company

EA Sports executive vice president Andrew Wilson has sold more than $687k worth of company shares – a move apparently prompted by the publisher’s recent stock market rise.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 12th 2013 at 11:58PM in News
Nexon reports positive quarter, poor performance in North America

Nexon reports positive quarter, poor performance in North America

Nexon saw solid revenue and profit increases for the first quarter of its fiscal year, thanks to a major sales spike in Japan.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 12th 2013 at 11:10PM in News
Steam top ten sellers chart: May 5-11

Steam top ten sellers chart: May 5-11

Total War: Rome II took Steam’s top ten chart by storm this past week, with pre-orders elevating the game to the top spot months ahead of its official launch.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on May 12th 2013 at 9:58PM in News

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Crowdfunding gone bad? The alarming T&Cs behind Shadow of the Eternals

Crowdfunding gone bad? The alarming T&Cs behind Shadow of the Eternals

New studio Precursor chose not to fund its 'spiritual successor' to Eternal Darkness via Kickstarter, and perhaps now we know why.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 10th 2013 at 9:07PM in News
MCV Jobs Weekly: New Nintendo team, top vacancies

MCV Jobs Weekly: New Nintendo team, top vacancies

In MCV's weekly roundup of the latest personnel news and hottest job opportunities, THQ's Richard Stickler joins a newly restructured Nintendo UK team.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 10th 2013 at 5:20PM in News
INTERVIEW: GameSpot's ambitions for eSports and video shows

INTERVIEW: GameSpot's ambitions for eSports and video shows

CBS Interactive's SVP David Rice tells MCV why the site is focusing more on original video content and professional gaming.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 10th 2013 at 5:00PM in News
Amazon developing smartphone with 3D screen - report

Amazon developing smartphone with 3D screen - report

A smartphone with a 3D screen could be on the way from retailer-come-tech giant Amazon, according to online reports.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 10th 2013 at 3:59PM in News

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Manhunt releasing digitally on PSN next week

Manhunt releasing digitally on PSN next week

One of the most controversial video games ever made is to re-enter the UK market.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 10th 2013 at 3:27PM in News
GAME embraces film with biggest ever DVD range

GAME embraces film with biggest ever DVD range

GAME will be launching its biggest range of Blu-rays and DVDs in-store and online from Monday May 13th.

Billy Langsworthy
by Billy Langsworthy
on May 10th 2013 at 3:11PM in News
PlayStation's Kutaragi heads to Grasshopper owner Marvelous

PlayStation's Kutaragi heads to Grasshopper owner Marvelous

Former Sony chairman and the man widely described as the ‘father of the PlayStation’, Ken Kutaragi, has been named as an external director at Japanese game publisher Marvelous.

Aaron Lee
by Aaron Lee
on May 10th 2013 at 2:54PM in News
Tough year for Konami but better things are ahead, it insists

Tough year for Konami but better things are ahead, it insists

Konami has reported annual declines to its net revenue, operating income and net income.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 10th 2013 at 2:48PM in News

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Pokemon, Call of Duty and indie retailers star in this week's MCV

Pokemon, Call of Duty and indie retailers star in this week's MCV

This latest MCV – which is now available to view online – features our in-depth study on in-app purchases.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on May 10th 2013 at 2:47PM in News
ANALYSIS: Are smart devices killing the console?

ANALYSIS: Are smart devices killing the console?

62 per cent of the British population now own a smartphone and 29.3 per cent a tablet.

on May 10th 2013 at 1:35PM in News
April sales stumble as blockbusters dry up

April sales stumble as blockbusters dry up

Just 1.58m boxed games were sold last month in the UK, as the number of major launches dwindle.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on May 10th 2013 at 1:26PM in News
Indie retailer Games Centre wants ten stores this year

Indie retailer Games Centre wants ten stores this year

MCV Award-winning indie chain Games Centre is adding three more shops over the next 12 months.

Billy Langsworthy
by Billy Langsworthy
on May 10th 2013 at 1:19PM in News
Launching PS4 won't impact Sony's finances in the same way PS3 did

Launching PS4 won't impact Sony's finances in the same way PS3 did

The damaging expense of launching the PS3 will not be repeated when the PS4 arrives later this year.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 10th 2013 at 1:11PM in News
Sega suffers sales and operating income dip although Sonic and Aliens pass 1m units sold

Sega suffers sales and operating income dip although Sonic and Aliens pass 1m units sold

Japanese publisher Sega Sammy has reported an 18.7 per cent drop in net sales for the year ending March 31st 2013.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 10th 2013 at 11:59AM in News
AMD confirms new 'Volcanic Island' GPUs for 2013 launch

AMD confirms new 'Volcanic Island' GPUs for 2013 launch

The long-awaited Radeon 8000 series will be released this year, AMD has confirmed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 10th 2013 at 11:23AM in News
Silicon Knights sell offices as Dyack confirms departure

Silicon Knights sell offices as Dyack confirms departure

Denis Dyack’s Silicon Knights may effectively be no more, according to new reports.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 10th 2013 at 10:02AM in News
The UK's Best New Indie Retailers: Stark Computers

The UK's Best New Indie Retailers: Stark Computers

Our Indie Retail Month in association with Gem continues to look at the UK's top new indie retailers with Stark Computers, one of the youngest stores in the category.

Billy Langsworthy
by Billy Langsworthy
on May 10th 2013 at 9:44AM in News