Entries in 'indies' (39)

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
'Microsoft has not turned its back on indie devs'

'Microsoft has not turned its back on indie devs'

The belief that Microsoft is neglecting its relationship with indie developers is incorrect, one studio has insisted.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 24th 2013 at 2:42PM in News
Read the definitive guide to Q2 new releases in the latest MCV

Read the definitive guide to Q2 new releases in the latest MCV

This latest MCV – which is now available to view online – details all of the hottest releases coming in the next few months, including The Last of Us and Remember Me.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Mar 22nd 2013 at 12:41PM in News
High Street SOS: Asda, GAME and indies plot games retail rescue

High Street SOS: Asda, GAME and indies plot games retail rescue

Major retailers have pledged to fill the gap left by Blockbuster and HMV.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 15th 2013 at 9:51AM in News

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U need help: Retailers call for new Wii U price and strategy

U need help: Retailers call for new Wii U price and strategy

Stock is piling up of Nintendo’s new home console. We spoke to indie stores and the MCV Retail Advisory Board to find out what could help shift it.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Feb 27th 2013 at 2:30PM in News
2K Games teams up with indies for BioShock Infinite competition

2K Games teams up with indies for BioShock Infinite competition

Indies are getting some extra love from 2K Games for the upcoming launch of BioShock Infinity.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 26th 2013 at 11:30AM in News
Valve reveals new Greenlight selections for Steam

Valve reveals new Greenlight selections for Steam

Valve has given the greenlight for ten new indie titles to make their way onto the Steam platform, including a few names we've heard before.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Jan 16th 2013 at 1:24AM in News
Last chance for indies to save on Xbox hits this Christmas

Last chance for indies to save on Xbox hits this Christmas

Gem is offering independent retailers discounts on some of the Xbox 360's most popular titles.

on Dec 18th 2012 at 10:13AM in News

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Xbox accessories cut in price for indie retailers

Xbox accessories cut in price for indie retailers

Gem is running another trio of deals this week for independent retailers.

on Nov 29th 2012 at 2:05PM in News
Koch Media offers indie support for Wii U launch

Koch Media offers indie support for Wii U launch

Nindie.com has promised independent retailers they will get their ‘fair share’ of Wii U stock as the console’s launch approaches.

Lauren Wainwright
by Lauren Wainwright
on Oct 22nd 2012 at 10:54AM in News
Indie game retailers increasing shelf space for toys

Indie game retailers increasing shelf space for toys

The challenged independent video games retail sector is turning to toys and gifts to survive.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Sep 14th 2012 at 2:46PM in News
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

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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
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
EA are "cynical bastards" who are "methodically destroying" games

EA are "cynical bastards" who are "methodically destroying" games

Minecraft creator Markus ‘Notch’ Persson has unleashed a vicious verbal assault on leading global publisher EA.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 3rd 2012 at 2:43PM in News

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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
Indies grab exclusive Resident Evil DLC

Indies grab exclusive Resident Evil DLC

Independent games stores are beaming after receiving exclusive content for the new Resident Evil. 

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Mar 27th 2012 at 12:41PM in News
Portas on the hunt for indie retailers for new TV show

Portas on the hunt for indie retailers for new TV show

In her latest series, Mary Portas will be helping our independent shops that are struggling to survive or wants to expand.

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on Jan 17th 2012 at 12:05PM in News
Indies furious over Old Republic collector's edition

Indies furious over Old Republic collector's edition

Independent games retailers are in uproar having missed out on stocking the GAME-exclusive £130 edition of Star Wars: The Old Republic.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Jan 2nd 2012 at 1:00PM in News
Pickford attacks BAFTA Game Awards

Pickford attacks BAFTA Game Awards

A prominent indie developer has listed extensive criticisms of the BAFTA Game Awards and its organisers.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 22nd 2011 at 10:46AM in News
Indies: 'Special editions for big retail chains are restrictive trade'

Indies: 'Special editions for big retail chains are restrictive trade'

Limited edition games sold only in GAME and HMV are a restrictive trade practice, say indie retailers.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Nov 4th 2011 at 1:15PM in News
Indie devs crowned at Develop Awards

Indie devs crowned at Develop Awards

The biggest ever Develop Awards saw 17 different companies score major games industry accolades this evening.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Jul 21st 2011 at 9:16AM in News
Top 20 UK indie retailers revealed

Top 20 UK indie retailers revealed

With the price of games becoming increasingly competitive between retailers, it’s not the easiest time to be an independent.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 16th 2011 at 2:36PM in News
PRS climbdown after MCV report

PRS climbdown after MCV report

The society that charges retailers to play music in their stores has decided to lower its price for video game demos.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 28th 2011 at 1:12PM in News