Entries in 'indie' (62)

Indie devs must seek a publisher to release games on Xbox One

Indie devs must seek a publisher to release games on Xbox One

Microsoft will not allow independent developers to self-publish on Xbox One.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 22nd 2013 at 2:29PM in News
The end of Xbox Live Arcade

The end of Xbox Live Arcade

Microsoft is abolishing the Xbox Live Arcade and Indie game sections for the Xbox One's new marketplace, Phil Harrison has revealed.

Craig Chapple
by Craig Chapple
on May 22nd 2013 at 11:25AM 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
Minecraft is a system-seller for Xbox 360

Minecraft is a system-seller for Xbox 360

Consumers are buying Xbox 360 consoles purely to play Minecraft says Graeme Taylor, store manager at indie retailer Game On.

Billy Langsworthy
by Billy Langsworthy
on Mar 27th 2013 at 10:45AM in News

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Indie game Antichamber has sold 100k units

Indie game Antichamber has sold 100k units

Steam title Antichamber has done pretty well for itself since its release in June.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 21st 2013 at 10:04AM in News
PSN sales of Retro City Rampage outpace Steam and Xbox Live

PSN sales of Retro City Rampage outpace Steam and Xbox Live

Brian Provinciano’s indie hit Retro City Rampage has enjoyed more success on PSN than any other digital platform.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 1st 2013 at 1:40PM in News
MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

MCV Pacific Weekly Wrap-Up

Outside of the giant PS4 news this week, Mortal Kombat gets an AU release date, Synthesis opens in Singapore and PAX helps out indie developers.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Feb 22nd 2013 at 5:28AM in News
Charity indie bundle LittleBIGbunch returns for Christmas

Charity indie bundle LittleBIGbunch returns for Christmas

Gamers can now do their bit for charity by picking up a fresh bundle of acclaimed indie PC titles.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Dec 12th 2012 at 4:00PM in News

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Discovery channel: how indie free-to-play games can break through

Discovery channel: how indie free-to-play games can break through

Creating free-to-play video games is a risky affair.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Nov 9th 2012 at 3:50PM in News
New digital indie store lets buyers pay what they want

New digital indie store lets buyers pay what they want

Following the success of the Humble Indie Bundle initiative, a new digital indie retail offer has launched online.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 3rd 2012 at 1:17PM in News
Indie retailers snap up Borderlands 2 Top Trumps offer

Indie retailers snap up Borderlands 2 Top Trumps offer

2K Games’ indie-only Borderlands 2 Top Trumps promotion has proved a big hit on the UK High Street.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 30th 2012 at 9:37AM in News
Indies getting exclusive Borderlands 2 Top Trumps Limited Edition

Indies getting exclusive Borderlands 2 Top Trumps Limited Edition

2K Games is to release a Limited Edition version of Borderlands 2 Top Trumps exclusively for indie retailers.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 23rd 2012 at 9:27AM in News

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UK indie's first person survival horror game Routine revealed

UK indie's first person survival horror game Routine revealed

A brand new survival horror game has come to life that looks to challenge the likes of Day Z in the hardcore gaming stakes.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 15th 2012 at 2:32PM in News
Steam's Greenlight gives users power to vote for new games

Steam's Greenlight gives users power to vote for new games

Developers that have often grumbled about having games rejected from Steam may be appeased by a new community voting element that lets gamers decide what gets sold on the site.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Jul 10th 2012 at 8:20AM in News
GamesAid calls for indie games

GamesAid calls for indie games

Get Games and GamesAid are calling on indie developers to contribute titles for their upcoming charity pack which will release in September.

Craig Chapple
by Craig Chapple
on Jul 6th 2012 at 2:02PM in News
Humble Bundle V sales reach $5m

Humble Bundle V sales reach $5m

The Humble Indie Bundle V has finally screeched to a halt, raising $5.1 million and selling almost 600,000 bundles.

by Seth Tipps
on Jun 15th 2012 at 10:29AM in News

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Namco and Advantage team up for indie day

Namco and Advantage team up for indie day

Namco Bandai is showing off its hottest upcoming games to UK independent retailers at a special event today.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jun 14th 2012 at 12:32PM in News
Five top High Street games stores

Five top High Street games stores

MCV and Koch Media round off Independent Retail Month with our final special feature focusing on the sector. This week, we look at five of the UK’s top stores.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 25th 2012 at 9:59AM in News
New service turns indies into digital retailers

New service turns indies into digital retailers

Think the digital market is only open to the big players? Think again.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on May 23rd 2012 at 1:29PM in News
EA offers free publishing deal to crowd-funded projects

EA offers free publishing deal to crowd-funded projects

Having already squared off against Steam in the triple-A sector, EA now wants Origin to hold its own in the indie game scene.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 21st 2012 at 1:07PM in News
CeX expansion inspires indies

CeX expansion inspires indies

Computer Exchange has opened its sixth store in 2012, taking its global tally to 171.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 18th 2012 at 9:22AM in News
Five fast-growing indie retailers

Five fast-growing indie retailers

MCV and Koch Media continue Independent Retail Month with a roundup of five games indies which have grown massively in recent years.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 16th 2012 at 10:41AM in News
Indie retailer offers £21,000 'PC desk'

Indie retailer offers £21,000 'PC desk'

Bolton-based PC gaming retailer Scan Computers International is selling a £21,000 PC – which doubles up as a desk.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 3rd 2012 at 1:22PM in News
20 best indie games retailers revealed

20 best indie games retailers revealed

MCV has teamed up with distributor Koch Media to kick off Independent Retail Month, starting with a list of 20 of the most successful UK indie games retailers.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 3rd 2012 at 10:30AM in News
Hitari teams up with Royal Mail

Hitari teams up with Royal Mail

Online independent games retailer Hitari has added a raft of new services after partnering with Royal Mail and DPD.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 1st 2012 at 2:55PM in News