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ANALYSIS: Microsoft Flight

ANALYSIS: Microsoft Flight

Flight simulators have been around since the early days of computer games, with the first one landing around 30 years ago.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Feb 1st 2012 at 2:51PM in News
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Publishers to Microsoft: 'Don't kick us off the Flight'

Publishers to Microsoft: 'Don't kick us off the Flight'

Microsoft Flight could harm the simulation games market if the company doesn’t open it up to third-parties, publishers have told MCV.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Jan 13th 2012 at 9:30AM in News

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Mastertronic launches Just Sims label

Mastertronic launches Just Sims label

A range of simulation games has been released under Mastertronic’s new Just Sims label.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Aug 3rd 2011 at 1:55PM in News
Mastertronic readies Heroes of M&M compilation

Mastertronic readies Heroes of M&M compilation

Mastertronic will release Heroes of Might & Magic Complete tomorrow.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Apr 20th 2011 at 10:54AM in News
Mastertronic gets Serious on Xbox 360

Mastertronic gets Serious on Xbox 360

Mastertronic has acquired the rights to publish two more big Xbox 360 boxed games.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Feb 25th 2011 at 10:12AM in News

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Sony DADC speeds in as new distribution choice

Sony DADC speeds in as new distribution choice

A major new option in games distribution has emerged, and you already know its name: Sony DADC.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 10th 2011 at 9:39AM in News
PopCap console games head to retail

PopCap console games head to retail

Some of PopCap’s most popular casual games are making their way to UK retailers thanks to Mastertronic.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 28th 2011 at 9:00AM in News
Battle of the Sexes begins Wii assault

Battle of the Sexes begins Wii assault

Mastertronic is distributing a new party game this Christmas that will finally decide who’s best: men or women?

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 23rd 2010 at 10:30AM in News
Stock incoming as Divinity II sells out

Stock incoming as Divinity II sells out

Mastertronic has promised to provide more stock for Divinity II: The Dragon Knight Saga after the first batch sold out.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 17th 2010 at 2:51PM in News

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OPINION: City lacking class

OPINION: City lacking class

Surprise hits are increasingly rare these days, so MCV has enjoyed covering the success of Sniper: Ghost Warrior on PC and Xbox 360.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 21st 2010 at 4:36PM in News
Strategic ads key to Sniper triumph

Strategic ads key to Sniper triumph

Mastertronic claims Sniper: Ghost Warrior proves smaller publishers don’t need a massive marketing budget to make their game a success.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 20th 2010 at 3:44PM in News
The Producers pulls out of Trilogy partnership

The Producers pulls out of Trilogy partnership

Mastertronic-owned The Producers have backed out of a high-profile plan to align distribution efforts with Trilogy.

by Tim Ingham
on Nov 20th 2009 at 12:02PM in News
Mastertronic hires legal team

Mastertronic hires legal team

Mastertronic Group has signed Osborne Clarke as its provider of legal services.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 9th 2009 at 1:09PM in News

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Mastertronic launches new indie label

Mastertronic launches new indie label

UK publisher Mastertronic has become the latest outfit to put its weight behind the casual games sector with the announcement of a brand new arm to its publishing business – ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 17th 2009 at 6:14PM in News
Games industry mourns Frank Herman

Games industry mourns Frank Herman

All corners of the games industry are uniting this week in fond memory of Frank Herman, who died on Monday.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Apr 1st 2009 at 6:04PM in News
Mastertronic grabs Dutch partner

Mastertronic grabs Dutch partner

The Mastertronic Group has sold a stake in the business to Dutch entertainment firm Hermans – in a move that has given the company financial security and the opportunity to ...
by Tim Ingham
on Dec 4th 2008 at 10:09AM in News
Mastertronic on the move

Mastertronic on the move

UK publisher Mastertronic is set to move offices across London tomorrow, from its current base in Southwark to trendy Farringdon in EC1.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 18th 2007 at 11:54AM in News
Bullish Blast looks to second Xmas

Bullish Blast looks to second Xmas

Following a number of licensing coups that has seen it achieve significant success in the value PS2 market, Blast is looking forward to its second Christmas and beyond as it ...
Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 29th 2007 at 12:15PM in News
FEATURE: Mastertronic on budget vs. new releases

FEATURE: Mastertronic on budget vs. new releases

Budget software offers UK retailers more secure, reliable sell through than expensive new releases – and wins out when it comes to margin, too.

That’s the view of leading value ...
by Tim Ingham
on Sep 6th 2007 at 4:10PM in News
Mastertronic and Rising Star form alliance

Mastertronic and Rising Star form alliance

The agreement will see the two companies working together in a new kind of business partnership, in what they believe will give both Mastertronic and Rising Star greater leverage at ...
by Lisa Foster
on Aug 20th 2007 at 5:32PM in News
Mastertronic snaps up Redback

Mastertronic snaps up Redback

A newly-formed sales team at the firm will be headed up by James Cato and Andy Hoskin, who assume the roles of group sales director and key account manager respectively. ...
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 2nd 2007 at 11:45AM in News
Eidos fires to No. 1 as Britsoft tops the charts

Eidos fires to No. 1 as Britsoft tops the charts

Eidos becomes the fourth different publisher to reach the number one spot this year, after EA, Capcom and Vivendi/Blizzard and it’s the first All Formats number one for the British ...
by Lisa Foster
on Feb 13th 2007 at 9:00AM in News