Entries in 'ign' (70)

IGN empire grows with Russia launch

IGN empire grows with Russia launch

Online giant IGN is launching a Russian version of its site this month as part of a deal with Eastern Europe publisher Gameland.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Mar 6th 2013 at 1:30PM in News
IGN and GAME unite for Gears of War launch event

IGN and GAME unite for Gears of War launch event

Fans will be able to play the new Gears of War game at a special pre-launch event next month, courtesy of IGN and GAME.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Feb 27th 2013 at 3:39PM in News
1UP.com, GameSpy.com and UGO.com shut as IGN lays off staff

1UP.com, GameSpy.com and UGO.com shut as IGN lays off staff

IGN has laid off a still unspecified number of staff.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 22nd 2013 at 11:38AM in News
j2 Global's Ziff Davis seals IGN acquisition

j2 Global's Ziff Davis seals IGN acquisition

As reported by MCV this morning, j2 Global subsidiary Ziff Davis has acquired IGN Entertainment from owner News Corp.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 4th 2013 at 1:19PM in News

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Ziff Davis linked to IGN acquisition

Ziff Davis linked to IGN acquisition

Rumours suggest that Ziff Davis is on the brink of an acquisition of IGN.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 4th 2013 at 9:23AM in News
MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

There are stirrings about the newly implemented R18+ rating this week, with the first titles to merit the new age rating being classified.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Jan 25th 2013 at 4:28AM in News
IGN and TalkSport sign cross-platform ad deal

IGN and TalkSport sign cross-platform ad deal

IGN and TalkSport have forged a new commercial alliance that allows for cross-platform advertising.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jan 24th 2013 at 12:57PM in News
MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

So far this year, the first ever R18+ game has been classified, long-form games criticism takes strides and we interview IGN's Ian Chambers.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Jan 11th 2013 at 4:49AM in News

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MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

Games Radar opens up shop down under this week, while THQ staff resurface at Bluemouth and Android overtakes Apple.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Dec 14th 2012 at 5:57AM in News
MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

The MCV Pacific 30 Under 30 was listed this week, plus there's yet more news on the R18+ front and IGN announce an awards night.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Dec 7th 2012 at 2:10AM in News
IGN eSports deal for Capcom fighting games

IGN eSports deal for Capcom fighting games

Capcom’s most popular fighting franchises will be part of the IGN Pro League tournament in 2013.

Billy Langsworthy
by Billy Langsworthy
on Nov 30th 2012 at 4:26PM in News
MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

Some personnel shifts down under this week, plus Wii U hits shopping centres in pop-up stores and a huge Asia-Pacific social gaming study.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Nov 23rd 2012 at 5:30AM in News

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GAME teams up with IGN for in-store events and online promotions

GAME teams up with IGN for in-store events and online promotions

The UK’s leading games retailer GAME has announced a new partnership with IGN.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 22nd 2012 at 3:30PM in News
IGN up for auction

IGN up for auction

IGN is being put up for auction - with an asking price of $100m – after its parent News Corp have failed to find a buyer.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Oct 17th 2012 at 11:11AM in News
IGN launches in Spain

IGN launches in Spain

Games media giant IGN is launching a new European site in Spain.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Oct 10th 2012 at 12:00PM in News
Fans to host 500 WWE '13 launch parties

Fans to host 500 WWE '13 launch parties

THQ wants hundreds of gamers to run their own WWE launch parties, offering the chance .

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Sep 19th 2012 at 4:50PM in News

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JOBS IN GAMES: Commercial Director career profile

JOBS IN GAMES: Commercial Director career profile

MCV's Jobs In Games special, in association with OPM, aims to cover all aspects of gaming careers – from entry level roles to the upper echelons.

on Sep 6th 2012 at 3:00PM in News
MEDIA SPECIAL: Web masters

MEDIA SPECIAL: Web masters

What defines a games journalist these days?

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Sep 6th 2012 at 10:30AM in News
IGN president quits, but will remain on the board

IGN president quits, but will remain on the board

Roy Bahat, the president if IGN, has today resigned from his post.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Aug 17th 2012 at 8:41PM in News
IGN promotes Keen and Kilby

IGN promotes Keen and Kilby

International growth for IGN has led to promotions for two long-serving employees.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Aug 2nd 2012 at 3:50PM in News
SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIAL: The media's perspective

SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIAL: The media's perspective

Following our look at how social media can be used to build communities, IGN's Rich Keen discusses the new challenges this poses for media firms as pubishers and developers ...

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jun 20th 2012 at 5:20PM in News
Asia next as IGN widens global reach

Asia next as IGN widens global reach

IGN is preparing to launch in the Asia Pacific region, which will see the online firm have a presence in almost 40 markets.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on May 25th 2012 at 12:16PM in News
IGN launches Middle East site

IGN launches Middle East site

A new edition of IGN has launched today, catering specifically to gamers in the Middle East.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 16th 2012 at 1:48PM in News
Blockbuster partners with IGN to promote VIP Gamer scheme

Blockbuster partners with IGN to promote VIP Gamer scheme

High Street retailer Blockbuster has struck a deal with media giant IGN to promote its new customer reward scheme VIP Gamer.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 11th 2012 at 11:17AM in News
IGN launches Swedish site

IGN launches Swedish site

IGN Entertainment has partnered up with Reset Media AB to publish IGN Sweden, which launched last week.

Mats Nylund
by Mats Nylund
on Mar 20th 2012 at 10:32AM in News