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Future proofing E3

Future proofing E3

E3 2013 looks set to be the most exciting shows in years, with new consoles and new IP taking centre stage. But could this be just one last hooray for ...

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jun 10th 2013 at 9:32AM in News
Alain Corre on why we should prepare for E3 surprises from Ubisoft

Alain Corre on why we should prepare for E3 surprises from Ubisoft

Ubisoft stole the show at E3 last year, with new IP and major blockbusters – and the firm is promising more surprises in Los Angeles next week. MCV caught up ...

Michael French
by Michael French
on Jun 10th 2013 at 9:24AM in News
UKIE's E3 digital charts mission

UKIE's E3 digital charts mission

As everyone gathers together for what promises to be the biggest E3 for years, the industry seems to remain in its constant state of disruption. Of course that’s what makes ...

on Jun 8th 2013 at 6:17PM in News
MCV Jobs Weekly: HMV loses Thompson, top vacancies

MCV Jobs Weekly: HMV loses Thompson, top vacancies

In MCV's weekly roundup of the latest personnel news and hottest job opportunities, there's more reshuffling at HMV UK and we look at the best vacancies.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jun 7th 2013 at 5:00PM in News

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Games to play on the flight to E3

Games to play on the flight to E3

Ten and a half to twelve hours. Stuck in a metal tube with smelly journalists. Yep, you’re going to need something to take your mind off it all.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jun 7th 2013 at 3:40PM in News
Publishers may block pre-owned for a period after release - analyst

Publishers may block pre-owned for a period after release - analyst

Most consumers know that when buying a new game they’ll get a good chunk of the cost back if they trade it in within two weeks.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 7th 2013 at 3:02PM in News
Man of Steel movie tie-in flying onto iOS

Man of Steel movie tie-in flying onto iOS

The days of the licensed console game may be numbered, but the age of the licensed smartphone game is well and truly upon us.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 7th 2013 at 2:39PM in News
E3 2013: The Ultimate Survival Guide

E3 2013: The Ultimate Survival Guide

This time next week, E3 will be all over. Blink and you'll miss it. So are you sure you're ready for the busiest week in the gaming calendar?

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jun 7th 2013 at 2:30PM in News

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Indie retailers desperate for Xbox One pre-owned answers

Indie retailers desperate for Xbox One pre-owned answers

Microsoft’s statement about pre-owned licences on Xbox One last night has sent a shiver up the back of indie retailers.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 7th 2013 at 1:15PM in News
Q1 2013 halts decline of US games market as digital grows 15% to claim majority share

Q1 2013 halts decline of US games market as digital grows 15% to claim majority share

The US video games market has ceased its decline, according to the latest numbers from NPD.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 7th 2013 at 12:48PM in News
Next-gen ripe for reboots, says Eidos Montreal

Next-gen ripe for reboots, says Eidos Montreal

The launch of PS4 and Xbox One is a “good time to reinvent classic games.”

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jun 7th 2013 at 11:35AM in News

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London Games Conference will detail the 14 steps to making a hit game in 2014

London Games Conference will detail the 14 steps to making a hit game in 2014

What if you could attend one conference and get the total view of the games industry?

on Jun 7th 2013 at 11:35AM in News
New iOS SpongeBob Squarepants game includes £69.99 IAP

New iOS SpongeBob Squarepants game includes £69.99 IAP

Another big children’s IP has chosen to pursue the premium in-app-purchase route.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 7th 2013 at 11:16AM in News
GamesAid Develop Conference Poker Tournament dated

GamesAid Develop Conference Poker Tournament dated

The annual GamesAid Develop Conference Poker Tournament is returning.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 7th 2013 at 10:48AM in News

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IGN's Ian Chambers joins GAME as digital boss

IGN's Ian Chambers joins GAME as digital boss

IGN's international director Ian Chambers is leaving the media giant to join GAME.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jun 7th 2013 at 10:17AM in News
Industry roundtable: using mobile to market games

Industry roundtable: using mobile to market games

The world of mobile has opened up a variety of new routes to market.

on Jun 7th 2013 at 10:16AM in News
Is Take-Two really stronger than ever?

Is Take-Two really stronger than ever?

When Strauss Zelnick and his team walked into Take-Two’s offices in 2007, the publisher was in disarray.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jun 7th 2013 at 9:59AM in News
Kiefer Sutherland is the new voice of Metal Gear Solid's Snake

Kiefer Sutherland is the new voice of Metal Gear Solid's Snake

The Lost Boys and 24 star Kiefer Sutherland is to be the new voice of Metal Gear Solid star Snake.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 7th 2013 at 9:49AM in News
Wildstar dev: 'We can fill the World of Warcraft void'

Wildstar dev: 'We can fill the World of Warcraft void'

The team behind NCsoft’s new MMO Wildstar says it will win back gamers who have abandoned World of Warcraft.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jun 7th 2013 at 9:40AM in News
"It as unlikely that GameStop will agree" to Xbox One pre-owned fees

"It as unlikely that GameStop will agree" to Xbox One pre-owned fees

The industry could be on the verge of an unprecedented standoff between retailers and platform holders.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 7th 2013 at 9:23AM in News
OPINION: Xbox One pre-owned backtrack puts the blame where it belongs - on publishers

OPINION: Xbox One pre-owned backtrack puts the blame where it belongs - on publishers

Make no mistake about it – what you saw last night was a retreat from Microsoft.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 7th 2013 at 8:55AM in News
Perfect World and Cryptic Studios form Cryptic North

Perfect World and Cryptic Studios form Cryptic North

Champions Online developer Cryptic Studios and publisher Perfect World Entertainment have created Cryptic North to assist with the companies' library of MMOs.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Jun 7th 2013 at 7:40AM in News