Entries in 'Distribution' (124)

The impact of High Street closures on game distribution

The impact of High Street closures on game distribution

Following the loss of HMV and Blockbuster stores, the role of a distributor has become (in principle) easier for now, with fewer stores to deliver to.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Mar 20th 2013 at 1:35PM in News
Digital Distribution: Dealing with discoverability

Digital Distribution: Dealing with discoverability

Variety is the spice of life, but there’s precious little to be had at games retail at the moment.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Feb 12th 2013 at 2:35PM in News
Namco Bandai takes over Codemasters' UK distribution duties

Namco Bandai takes over Codemasters' UK distribution duties

Having already handled much of Codemasters’ European distribution, Namco Bandai has now taken control of the publisher’s UK distribution as well.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 11th 2013 at 12:16PM in News
Namco Bandai strikes Defiance distribution deal

Namco Bandai strikes Defiance distribution deal

Trion Worlds’ open-world shooter Defiance will be distributed by Namco Bandai in key territories.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 25th 2013 at 9:32AM in News

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MCV Pacific Yearly Wrap-Up: 2012

MCV Pacific Yearly Wrap-Up: 2012

With the year drawing to a close and most people already scouring for beer, MCV looks back at the biggest and saddest stories of the year.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Dec 21st 2012 at 3:33AM in News
CentreSoft turns 30

CentreSoft turns 30

CentreSoft is this week celebrating 30 years of trading in the games industry.

on Sep 19th 2012 at 1:38PM in News
Sony DADC opens new Enfield distribution centre

Sony DADC opens new Enfield distribution centre

UK distributor Sony DADC has finally opened its new distribution centre.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Sep 18th 2012 at 11:29AM in News
Prime Minister David Cameron champions Sony DADC at new warehouse opening

Prime Minister David Cameron champions Sony DADC at new warehouse opening

The Prime Minister officially opened Sony DADC's newly built Enfield distribution centre this morning, congratulating the firm on a speedy recovery.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Sep 14th 2012 at 5:48PM in News

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Capcom goes to AIE for its ANZ distribution

Capcom goes to AIE for its ANZ distribution

News has just come through that Capcom distribution, formerly handled in ANZ by THQ, is jumping ship to All Interactive Entertainment.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Sep 12th 2012 at 7:46AM in News
Interactive Ideas withdraws from retail product distribution

Interactive Ideas withdraws from retail product distribution

It’s a sign of the time – distributor Interactive Ideas is withdrawing from retail product distribution.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 4th 2012 at 2:54PM in News
THQ signs Gem as UK distributor

THQ signs Gem as UK distributor

Gem has been signed as the exclusive UK distribution partner for THQ.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jul 2nd 2012 at 10:26AM in News
Australia welcomes new distributor

Australia welcomes new distributor

Brian Quigley, formerly GM of Sales at Nintendo and former lead of distribution for THQ, has started his own company, Turn Left Distribution.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Jun 28th 2012 at 9:25AM in News

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Koch awarded THQ Spain/Italy distribution deal

Koch awarded THQ Spain/Italy distribution deal

THQ has struck a deal with Koch Media that will see the company assume responsibility for distribution in Spain and Italy.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 20th 2012 at 12:05PM in News
Gioteck grows US presence with Solutions 2 Go deal

Gioteck grows US presence with Solutions 2 Go deal

The UK games industry may be visiting America for E3 this week, but some firms are establishing a more permanent foothold over the pond. 

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jun 7th 2012 at 2:51PM in News
Gem Logistics extends Ubisoft distribution partnership

Gem Logistics extends Ubisoft distribution partnership

Gem Logistics has secured a three-year contact with Ubisoft as its primary distribution partner.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 28th 2012 at 10:26AM in News
Gem brings streaming platfrom Roku to UK

Gem brings streaming platfrom Roku to UK

Roku, a leading TV and games streaming company, has joined forces with Gem for its UK debut.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 23rd 2012 at 1:26PM in News

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E-Xpress Interactive to distribute Namco Bandai games in India

E-Xpress Interactive to distribute Namco Bandai games in India

Japanese publisher Namco Bandai has tied up with E-Xpress Interactive to release its games in India.

Sameer Desai
by Sameer Desai
on May 18th 2012 at 5:27PM in News
E-Xpress expands low-price PC games catalogue

E-Xpress expands low-price PC games catalogue

Indian games distributor E-Xpress Interactive has expanded its E-play range of low priced PC games to over 120 titles.

Sameer Desai
by Sameer Desai
on May 4th 2012 at 12:16PM in News
Sony DADC builds bigger distribution centre

Sony DADC builds bigger distribution centre

Sony DADC is building an ‘enhanced’ distribution centre in Enfield after the original was burnt down during the London riots last year.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Mar 27th 2012 at 12:41PM in News
Warner signs Codies distribution deal in US

Warner signs Codies distribution deal in US

Warner Brothers International Entertainment has signed a deal for the distribution, sales, and marketing of the complete 2012 Codemasters lineup in North and South America.

by Seth Tipps
on Mar 27th 2012 at 9:12AM in News
FEATURE: Games distribution special

FEATURE: Games distribution special

You'd think distribution would be a less exciting part of the games industry, but you’d be wrong.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Mar 8th 2012 at 6:06PM in News
Disties split over consignment debate

Disties split over consignment debate

Boxed games distributors are torn over whether supplying stock on a consignment basis is beneficial to the industry.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Mar 2nd 2012 at 9:26AM in News
Koch deal helps Lace crack key Euro markets

Koch deal helps Lace crack key Euro markets

A new partnership between UK publisher Lace Mamba Global and Koch Media will allow the former to bring its titles to Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Feb 10th 2012 at 1:08PM in News
PDQ to distribute Lace games

PDQ to distribute Lace games

Publisher Lace Mamba Global has announced PDQ has taken on its primary distribution duties in the UK and Ireland.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Jan 17th 2012 at 6:18PM in News
Gem swoops for digital distributor Ztorm

Gem swoops for digital distributor Ztorm

MCV understands that Gem has agreed a deal to acquire digital distributor Ztorm.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 6th 2012 at 10:04AM in News