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MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

The Aussie government makes several moves this week, while the NZGDA conference announces its lineup and Call of Duty hits TV.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on May 4th 2012 at 4:52AM in News
Microsoft confirms E3 2012 press briefing

Microsoft confirms E3 2012 press briefing

Microsoft will hold its pre-E3 media conference on June 4th, the platform holder has confirmed.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Apr 18th 2012 at 5:32PM in News
Sony dates E3 press conference

Sony dates E3 press conference

The French arm of Sony Computer Entertainment has revealed the date of the company’s E3 press conference in an email sent to journalists today.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 16th 2012 at 3:46PM in News
Nintendo shares drop 83% in under four years

Nintendo shares drop 83% in under four years

Investors have reacted negatively to Nintendo’s Tokyo 3DS showcase, with the company’s share price falling five per cent overnight.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 13th 2011 at 2:22PM in News
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EA: Boxed games just 55% of the market

EA: Boxed games just 55% of the market

The global games market is getting pretty close to a 50/50 split between digital and physical revenue, according to a senior EA Sports exec.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Jul 19th 2011 at 11:26AM in News
'People are no longer going to GAME en masse,' claims EA

'People are no longer going to GAME en masse,' claims EA

Games retailers face serious challenges from the disruption created by on-demand content according to EA Sports boss Andrew Wilson.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Jul 19th 2011 at 11:21AM in News
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MS investigating asynchronous, cross-platform gaming

MS investigating asynchronous, cross-platform gaming

Microsoft will at a conference next month discuss the possibility of asynchronous online gaming across multiple platforms including Xbox 360.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 21st 2011 at 3:05PM in News
OPINION: Sony's E3 press conference

OPINION: Sony's E3 press conference

The Vita brand reveal would have been the big surprise. But in typical Sony style that was leaked a while back. So this left Sony without any big surprises ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 7th 2011 at 11:37AM in News

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How can mobile payments super-charge your game revenues?

How can mobile payments super-charge your game revenues?

Monetising Mobile: Exploring Opportunities in Mobile Payments is hosted by MCV's stablemate Mobile Entertainment on Thursday May 25th at BAFTA in London.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 11th 2011 at 3:40PM in News
GamesAid's Develop poker night

GamesAid's Develop poker night

The GamesAid Charity Poker Tournament, now a key fixture of the annual Develop Conference, is returning for the 2011 event.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 16th 2011 at 11:22AM in News
Monetising Mobile kicks off next week

Monetising Mobile kicks off next week

Tuesday September 28th marks the beginning of the Monetising Mobile conference, which will examine the market for mobile content in selected regions such as India, South Africa, Brazil, the Middle ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 23rd 2010 at 1:50PM in News
Free bumpers for iPhone 4 owners

Free bumpers for iPhone 4 owners

Apple has insisted, in the words CEO Steve Jobs, that “there is no antennagate” in a frank press conference in America tonight – but has confirmed that all iPhone owners ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 16th 2010 at 8:21PM in News

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E3 2010: Sony roundup

E3 2010: Sony roundup

It had surprises, it had release dates, but most of all Sony’s just completed E3 press conference had confidence – the platform holder clearly believes in its offer and is ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 15th 2010 at 10:50PM in News
E3 2010: Nintendo roundup

E3 2010: Nintendo roundup

Nintendo’s E3 press conference has just come to a close, leaving those lucky enough to be in the audience some hands-on time with the much anticipated and finally revealed Nintendo ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 15th 2010 at 7:45PM in News
New download prize confirmed for Develop Awards

New download prize confirmed for Develop Awards

A brand new prize for new IPs debuted via digital distribution will be handed out this summer.

Will Freeman
by Will Freeman
on May 14th 2010 at 3:59PM in News
Registration opens for Develop 2010

Registration opens for Develop 2010

The 2010 Develop Conference and expo has opened registration.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 16th 2010 at 10:30AM in News

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Castle to keynote Develop Evolve

Castle to keynote Develop Evolve

Former EALA VP of creative development Louis Castle is to deliver the opening keynote at the Evolve day of the Develop Conference.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 3rd 2010 at 12:03PM in News
London Games Conference: The Guide

London Games Conference: The Guide

TO VIEW MCV's LGC GUIDE ONLINE, CLICK HERE.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 23rd 2009 at 1:18PM in News
Big night at Develop Awards

Big night at Develop Awards

Over 500 games development execs saw 15 different winners walk home with a Develop Award last night.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 16th 2009 at 10:20AM in News
ROUNDUP: Platform holders at E3

ROUNDUP: Platform holders at E3

This year’s E3 was an important one for all players. With the global economy still in dire straights and the games industry starting to appear a little vulnerable, it was ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 3rd 2009 at 12:16PM in News
ROUNDUP: Sony E3 press conference

ROUNDUP: Sony E3 press conference

With Microsoft having thrown such a great show yesterday, the pressure was on Sony to do the same tonight – a challenge it certainly rose to.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 2nd 2009 at 10:30PM in News
ROUNDUP: Nintendo E3 press conference

ROUNDUP: Nintendo E3 press conference

Having taken control of the market, Nintendo’s E3 job was to prove that it can deliver the right content to maintain the domination by Wii and DS – particularly considering ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 2nd 2009 at 7:45PM in News
Early start for Microsoft conference

Early start for Microsoft conference

Microsoft’s E3-opening press conference has been bought forward by five tiny minutes tonight – and all the clues suggest that a Tony Hawk related announcement is the reason.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 1st 2009 at 11:53AM in News
London conference to focus on digital distribution

London conference to focus on digital distribution

Game downloads, online networks and the future of retail will be the focus of the ELSPA-backed London Games Conference this autumn.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 1st 2009 at 6:36PM in News
Farrell: We will take strong action

Farrell: We will take strong action

Following THQ's latest financial filing, Brian Farrell, the chairman, president and CEO of THQ, has stated that his firm is to both aggressively cut costs and place a stronger ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 5th 2009 at 10:38AM in News