Entries in 'industry' (102)
Who could be the new GamesMaster?
"Whoever it is needs to be a gamer and carry a good amount of credibility. Dominik Diamond knew his games or at least gave that impression. That’s crucial if the ...
Tax breaks trend on Twitter
Bringing a bit of light relief to the heavy subject of tax, Chancellor Alistair Darling’s move to offer tax relief to some UK games developers has sparked interest amongst the ...
UK "will remain a development leader"
The UK government has issued a statement regarding its pivotal decision to incorporate a tax break system into the UK game industry.
Takeoff Creative Services sponsors MCV Awards
The 2010 MCV Industry Excellence Awards has signed up another sponsorship partner, with growing UK creative force Takeoff Creative Services coming on board as the Drinks Reception Partner.
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Dance smash sponsors MCV Awards
Win or lose, at least guests at this year's MCV Awards will be able to shake their booty into the small hours thanks to current chart-topper Just Dance.
And the average games biz salary is…
Last week we asked readers of mcvuk.com and develop-onlinet.net to respond to an extensive salary survey. Hundreds took part, revealing details on their career and 2010 job prospects. Here we ...
Full report details Chancellor dev snub
The Chancellor's pre-budget report may have made no mention of the UK games industry, but the complete report explains exactly why the government has refused to help developers.
GamesAid confirms supported charities
UK video games industry charity body GamesAid has announced the results of its vote on which charities are to receive at least £11,000 in funding as a result of its ...
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'Russian ELSPA’ nearing
Russia is set to officially swear in its first video games trade association.
Gaming market to reach $91 billion by 2015
Global Industry Analysts expects the global gaming market will be worth $91 billion by 2015.
DIGITAL BRITAIN: The industry responds to PEGI ruling
A number of the most senior figures in the UK video games industry have responded to the government’s move to grant PEGI the sole power of video games classification.
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Tiga: Govt ‘narrow-minded’ with creative industry funds
Tiga CEO Richard Wilson has told Develop that Westminster is once again taking “narrow-minded” measures, following reports of new funding initiatives for the creative industries.
‘New Woolworths’ calls for games industry backing
The former commercial director of Woolworths has told MCV that games will play a “key role” in his new nationwide retail chain.
PES Industry Cup less than a week away
The industry is preparing to take to the digital field once more next week as MCV joins forces with Konami to co-host the latest PES Industry Rankings gathering in London.
Industry still has an image problem, admits Sony boss
Sony Computer Entertainment’s UK boss Ray Maguire believes the games industry must work harder to change negative perceptions.
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Guitar Hero III sales pass $1bn
Activision Publishing CEO Mike Griffith has claimed that 2007’s Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock has now surpassed a sales value of $1bn – a milestone the exec claims has ...
WOOLWORTHS: UK games market will face more casualties
Today’s closing down sale represents what is probably the last hurrah for the UK’s celebrated Woolworths brand – but top retail figures in the UK games industry have warned that ...
GameStop: Pre-owned games are vital to new game sales
The CEO of leading North American and global games retailer GameStop has insisted that the pre-owned sector is a vital element in the market for new games, and that moves ...
Netbook boom could change shape of games industry
Analysts have predicted that the boom in netbook usage around the world could drive forward the importance of casual gaming within the global games industry.
Games to overtake music and film by year end
A new report from market analysts Verdict Research has forecast that gaming is on track to overtake both music and film to become the UK’s number one entertainment choice by ...
Games trio praised by gay rights group
A new report entitled the 2009 Corporate Equity Index, compiled by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, has praised three of gaming’s most high-profile companies for their treatment of gay, bisexual ...
Riccitiello: ‘Crappy’ licensed games take the industry backwards
It seems that barely a day passes without EA CEO John Riccitiello hitting the headlines – and this time the outspoken boss has lashed out at below-par license-based games.
MCV Forum: Question of the Week
Starting this week on the MCV Forum, MCV is going to be asking the games industry for its views on one big issue affecting the sector today; this week we ...
UBIDAYS '08: There’s more growth to come
Following an exciting couple of days for French publisher Ubisoft, chief executive Yves Guillemot has told Reuters that he sees continued growth in the games market for at least another ...
