http://www.mcvuk.com/ Press releases from MCV en-gb Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:40:51 +0100 Copyright: (C) MCV (Intent Media) 2008 Croydon's Alison Carroll selected to be Lara Croft's new "face". http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39462/Gymnastic-Champion-Becomes-the-New-Face-of-Lara-Croft http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39462/Gymnastic-Champion-Becomes-the-New-Face-of-Lara-Croft Mon, 08 Dec 2008 11:46:00 +0000 Tiga semi-pleased with UK government's attempt to limit cost of new business regs. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39446/Two-cheers-for-regulatory-budgets http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39446/Two-cheers-for-regulatory-budgets Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:57:25 +0000 Zebedee, Dougal, Ermintrude and friends headed for the DS, Wii and PC. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39445/Deep-Silver-and-Game-Life-announce-The-Magic-Roundabout http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39445/Deep-Silver-and-Game-Life-announce-The-Magic-Roundabout Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:54:59 +0000 Recipient of this year's Edge Award for Innovation at the Edinburgh Interactive Festival. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39444/Halo-3-picks-up-prestigious-Edge-Award http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39444/Halo-3-picks-up-prestigious-Edge-Award Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:50:00 +0000 Valve's Left 4 Dead to be playable at September tournament. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39443/Play-Valves-Left-4-Dead-first-at-PC-Gamer-Showdown http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39443/Play-Valves-Left-4-Dead-first-at-PC-Gamer-Showdown Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:39:30 +0000 Puzzly action platformer from Denmark to be shown at Leipzig. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39442/Youropa-premieres-at-the-Nordic-Game-booth-in-GC-Leipzig http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39442/Youropa-premieres-at-the-Nordic-Game-booth-in-GC-Leipzig Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:33:23 +0000 Character creation system for teaching student animators. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39441/Reallusions-iClone-30trade-Hits-Start-Button-for-Next-Generation-of-Aspiring-Game-Developers http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39441/Reallusions-iClone-30trade-Hits-Start-Button-for-Next-Generation-of-Aspiring-Game-Developers Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:28:56 +0000 Free "Tip of the Spear" mini-expansion released for turn-based strategy effort. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39440/Armageddon-Empires-108b-Tip-of-the-Spear-Available http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39440/Armageddon-Empires-108b-Tip-of-the-Spear-Available Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:25:29 +0000 Digital entertainment, effects, animation and games conference to be held this November in New Zealand. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39439/ANIMFXNZ-ANNOUNCES-2008-THEME-WHERE-CREATIVE-CONVERGENCE-BEGINS http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39439/ANIMFXNZ-ANNOUNCES-2008-THEME-WHERE-CREATIVE-CONVERGENCE-BEGINS Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:18:00 +0000 Turn-based sci-fi trading game, with a free trial available now. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39438/Smugglers-4-A-New-Space-Trading-Game-for-Windows http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39438/Smugglers-4-A-New-Space-Trading-Game-for-Windows Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:16:19 +0000 Final beta launched for Paradox's medieval action RPG. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39437/MountBlade-Launches-the-Final-Beta http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39437/MountBlade-Launches-the-Final-Beta Mon, 08 Dec 2008 10:13:59 +0000 "Athena" game engine promises an ultra-realistic rendering of the Himalayas. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39436/Sproing-Announces-First-Details-Behind-The-Technology-Driving-Deep-Silvers-Cursed-Mountain-for-Wii http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39436/Sproing-Announces-First-Details-Behind-The-Technology-Driving-Deep-Silvers-Cursed-Mountain-for-Wii Mon, 08 Dec 2008 09:54:08 +0000 In-game community management toolmaker signs over 20 new partners, including Intel, Stratics, MMOABC and Blue Orb. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39435/PLAYXPERT-ANNOUNCES-NEW-PARTNERS-INTEL-STRATICS-MMOABC-AND-BLUE-ORB http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39435/PLAYXPERT-ANNOUNCES-NEW-PARTNERS-INTEL-STRATICS-MMOABC-AND-BLUE-ORB Mon, 08 Dec 2008 09:51:52 +0000 Browser-based MMO beat-'em-up launches open beta. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39434/Discarded-Online-Free-MMO-Beat-em-up-Launches http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39434/Discarded-Online-Free-MMO-Beat-em-up-Launches Mon, 08 Dec 2008 09:49:48 +0000 PS3 FPS controller to be demoed in Leipzig. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39433/Games-Convention-News-SplitfishLiving-Pictures-to-Exhibit http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39433/Games-Convention-News-SplitfishLiving-Pictures-to-Exhibit Mon, 08 Dec 2008 09:43:11 +0000 Austin studio title canned; layoffs to result. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39451/Midway-to-Cancel-Project-in-Austin-Studio-Optimize-Product-Development-Resources http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39451/Midway-to-Cancel-Project-in-Austin-Studio-Optimize-Product-Development-Resources Mon, 08 Dec 2008 09:07:00 +0000 Dialga and Palkia-emblazoned Onyx DS, a cartoon, a carry case and a poster for $129.99. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39450/NINTENDO-THRILLS-POKEacuteMON-FANS-WITH-NEW-DS-LIMITED-EDITION-POKEacuteMON-PACK http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39450/NINTENDO-THRILLS-POKEacuteMON-FANS-WITH-NEW-DS-LIMITED-EDITION-POKEacuteMON-PACK Mon, 08 Dec 2008 09:04:00 +0000 Strong Bad Episode 1, Break In and Star Parodier available in the States this week. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39449/WII-KLY-UPDATE-ONE-WIIWARE-GAME-AND-TWO-VIRTUAL-CONSOLE-GAMES-ADDED-TO-WII-SHOP-CHANNEL http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39449/WII-KLY-UPDATE-ONE-WIIWARE-GAME-AND-TWO-VIRTUAL-CONSOLE-GAMES-ADDED-TO-WII-SHOP-CHANNEL Mon, 08 Dec 2008 09:02:00 +0000 Chinese government approval process successfully negotiated. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39468/Street-Gears-Approved-for-Release-in-China http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39468/Street-Gears-Approved-for-Release-in-China Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:18:00 +0000 Post-apocalyptic MMOG to launch alpha test this Thursday. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39466/FALLEN-EARTH-ANNOUNCES-ALPHA-TEST http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39466/FALLEN-EARTH-ANNOUNCES-ALPHA-TEST Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:11:45 +0000 Ad network joined by QJ.net, Evil Avatar, Fpsbanana.com and Nsider2.com. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39465/Intergis-Video-GameEntertainment-Advertising-Network-Continues-to-Grow-with-Addition-of-Four-New-Partners http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39465/Intergis-Video-GameEntertainment-Advertising-Network-Continues-to-Grow-with-Addition-of-Four-New-Partners Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:10:29 +0000 The Guildhall at SMU holding summit next January co-chaired by Richard Garriott. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39464/Southern-Methodist-University-and-The-Center-for-American-and-International-Law-To-Hold-International-Summit-on-the-Law-and-Business-of-Video-Games http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39464/Southern-Methodist-University-and-The-Center-for-American-and-International-Law-To-Hold-International-Summit-on-the-Law-and-Business-of-Video-Games Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:08:46 +0000 MMO golf game enters season 2. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39461/Golf-Fans-Take-A-Swing-GAMESCAMPUSCOMs-Shot-Online-Season-2-Goes-Live http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39461/Golf-Fans-Take-A-Swing-GAMESCAMPUSCOMs-Shot-Online-Season-2-Goes-Live Mon, 08 Dec 2008 02:26:09 +0000 Find it in Europe this month. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39459/PRECIOUS-EMERALD-STOLEN-JOWOOD-PRODUCTIONS-LEGACY-INTERACTIVE-AND-SHERLOCK-HOLMES-ARE-INVESTIGATING-IN-THE-LOST-CASES-OF-SHERLOCK-HOLMES http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39459/PRECIOUS-EMERALD-STOLEN-JOWOOD-PRODUCTIONS-LEGACY-INTERACTIVE-AND-SHERLOCK-HOLMES-ARE-INVESTIGATING-IN-THE-LOST-CASES-OF-SHERLOCK-HOLMES Mon, 08 Dec 2008 02:22:00 +0000 Medley of MMO "back office" tools on display at Leipzig. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39458/arvato-systems-in-Leipzig-eeis-at-the-Games-Convention-2008 http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39458/arvato-systems-in-Leipzig-eeis-at-the-Games-Convention-2008 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 02:17:10 +0000 Six possible fates await art robbery investigators Lara and Max. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39456/Memento-Mori-Six-endings-are-waiting-for-the-investigative-duondash-depending-on-the-players-choices http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39456/Memento-Mori-Six-endings-are-waiting-for-the-investigative-duondash-depending-on-the-players-choices Mon, 08 Dec 2008 02:00:53 +0000 Physics-based, clutter-tidying indie puzzler. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39453/PuzzleGame-Physics-Fans-Unite-The-Magic-Toy-Chest-is-officially-released http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39453/PuzzleGame-Physics-Fans-Unite-The-Magic-Toy-Chest-is-officially-released Mon, 08 Dec 2008 01:02:44 +0000 Connie Armstrong and Jean-Baptiste Bagot join localization specialist. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39412/Universally-Speaking-Team-Grows http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39412/Universally-Speaking-Team-Grows Sat, 08 Nov 2008 12:44:47 +0000 Universally Speaking nominated in the Best Games Service Provider category. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39411/Universally-Speaking-Nominated-Again http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39411/Universally-Speaking-Nominated-Again Sat, 08 Nov 2008 12:42:33 +0000 Second cache of gold discovered by a sleuthing fan, this time at Victoria Station, London. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39409/SECOND-WWII-GOLD-CACHE-FOUND-LONDON-HOLDS-THE-SECOND-SECRET-CACHE http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39409/SECOND-WWII-GOLD-CACHE-FOUND-LONDON-HOLDS-THE-SECOND-SECRET-CACHE Sat, 08 Nov 2008 12:07:12 +0000 Agency headed by PR vet Sean Kauppinen offering strategy, biz dev and communications services worldwide. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39408/SEAN-KAUPPINEN-ANNOUNCES-IDEA http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39408/SEAN-KAUPPINEN-ANNOUNCES-IDEA Sat, 08 Nov 2008 12:04:09 +0000 Middle East soon to get its first Arabic MMORPG. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39407/First-3D-MMORPG-game-to-be-published-in-the-Middle-East http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39407/First-3D-MMORPG-game-to-be-published-in-the-Middle-East Sat, 08 Nov 2008 11:49:18 +0000 Ozzy Osbourne to feature as a playable character. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39406/OZZY-OSBOURNE-TO-HEADLINE-VIRTUAL-OZZFEST-LINEUP-IN-GUITAR-HEROreg-WORLD-TOUR http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39406/OZZY-OSBOURNE-TO-HEADLINE-VIRTUAL-OZZFEST-LINEUP-IN-GUITAR-HEROreg-WORLD-TOUR Sat, 08 Nov 2008 11:48:12 +0000 A Q&A on the game's new European edition, launching on August 26th. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39405/Wonderland-Online-European-Server-QA http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39405/Wonderland-Online-European-Server-QA Sat, 08 Nov 2008 11:45:49 +0000 First info, trailer and webcast released from this year's Star Trek Convention. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39402/CRYPTIC-STUDIOS-GIVES-FIRST-GLIMPSE-OF-HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED-STAR-TREKreg-ONLINE-AT-ANNUAL-STAR-TREK-CONVENTION http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39402/CRYPTIC-STUDIOS-GIVES-FIRST-GLIMPSE-OF-HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED-STAR-TREKreg-ONLINE-AT-ANNUAL-STAR-TREK-CONVENTION Sat, 08 Nov 2008 11:22:09 +0000 Aeria Games offering prizes for screenshots in eight online games. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39401/Aeria-Games-Celebrating-August-with-Crazy-Eights-Contest http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39401/Aeria-Games-Celebrating-August-with-Crazy-Eights-Contest Sat, 08 Nov 2008 11:20:01 +0000 Two weeks of events under way in Fiesta, Secret of the Solstice and Project Powder. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39400/Let-the-First-Annual-Outspark-Games-Begin http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39400/Let-the-First-Annual-Outspark-Games-Begin Sat, 08 Nov 2008 11:11:40 +0000 PS Network release billed as "one of the longest named games ever". http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39399/Supersonic-Acrobatic-Rocket-Powered-Battle-Cars-Announced-for-the-PLAYSTATIONr-Network http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39399/Supersonic-Acrobatic-Rocket-Powered-Battle-Cars-Announced-for-the-PLAYSTATIONr-Network Sat, 08 Nov 2008 10:33:00 +0000 Indie airport tycoon sim. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39398/Independent-game-developer-Gabob-is-pleased-to-announce-Now-Boarding-available-at-wwwnowboardingus-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39398/Independent-game-developer-Gabob-is-pleased-to-announce-Now-Boarding-available-at-wwwnowboardingus-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux Sat, 08 Nov 2008 10:28:48 +0000 Selected by God of War: Chains of Olympus developer Ready At Dawn Studios for its first this-gen project. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39426/Allegorithmics-ProFX-Licensed-by-Ready-At-Dawn-for-Upcoming-New-Generation-Title http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39426/Allegorithmics-ProFX-Licensed-by-Ready-At-Dawn-for-Upcoming-New-Generation-Title Sat, 08 Nov 2008 05:06:59 +0000 Indie 3D platformer where the liberty of Uncle Miggles is at stake. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39423/Pure-platform-fun-Spelagon-Releases-Mulver http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39423/Pure-platform-fun-Spelagon-Releases-Mulver Sat, 08 Nov 2008 04:53:33 +0000 Global count of mobile games distribution portals among highlights of research report. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39422/The-march-of-the-Mobile-Games-Mega-Portals http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39422/The-march-of-the-Mobile-Games-Mega-Portals Sat, 08 Nov 2008 04:50:20 +0000 Episodic game distribution channel launching on October 15th with first helping of Aosphere. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39420/wwwidentifictioncom-the-new-platform-for-episodic-videogames-available-on-demand http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39420/wwwidentifictioncom-the-new-platform-for-episodic-videogames-available-on-demand Sat, 08 Nov 2008 02:48:26 +0000 Accelerometer-controlled arcade racer for the iPhone and iPod touch. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39419/Handmark-Launches-First-Arcade-Style-Racing-Game-for-iPhone-Leveraging-Apples-Unique-Accelerometer-Feature http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39419/Handmark-Launches-First-Arcade-Style-Racing-Game-for-iPhone-Leveraging-Apples-Unique-Accelerometer-Feature Sat, 08 Nov 2008 02:40:00 +0000 Lancer replica and "Headshot" Locust Drone action figure launched on Amazon.com. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39417/NECA-Announces-Amazoncom-Exclusive-Bundle-for-Gears-of-War-Lancer-Replica-and-Headshot-Locust-Drone-Action-Figure http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39417/NECA-Announces-Amazoncom-Exclusive-Bundle-for-Gears-of-War-Lancer-Replica-and-Headshot-Locust-Drone-Action-Figure Sat, 08 Nov 2008 02:29:52 +0000 New North American MMO publisher established, getting things rolling with three titles from Korea's Yedang Online. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39416/WICKED-INTERACTIVE-ANNOUNCES-LAUNCH-OF-NEW-MMO-PUBLISHING-GROUP-AND-STRATEGIC-PARTNERSHIP-WITH-YEDANG-ONLINE http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39416/WICKED-INTERACTIVE-ANNOUNCES-LAUNCH-OF-NEW-MMO-PUBLISHING-GROUP-AND-STRATEGIC-PARTNERSHIP-WITH-YEDANG-ONLINE Sat, 08 Nov 2008 02:26:44 +0000 SilverBirch's ninja action-platformer goes gold; on sale in the States on the 26th. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39415/Award-Winning-E3-2008-Sensation-N-Goes-Gold http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39415/Award-Winning-E3-2008-Sensation-N-Goes-Gold Sat, 08 Nov 2008 02:17:32 +0000 Advergame launched for the La Quinta hotel chain, with flights and stays to be won. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39414/BLOCKDOT-LAUNCHES-BRIGHT-SPOT-CHALLENGE-FOR-LA-QUINTA http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39414/BLOCKDOT-LAUNCHES-BRIGHT-SPOT-CHALLENGE-FOR-LA-QUINTA Sat, 08 Nov 2008 01:34:55 +0000 Goodie giveaways at UK club nights to celebrate launch of new Pendulum album. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39421/Guitar-HeroPendulum-Club-Events http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39421/Guitar-HeroPendulum-Club-Events Sat, 08 Nov 2008 01:08:00 +0000 Publisher reports a successful show, with 110 meetings conducted and vehicle combat game Clutch announced. http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39982/GFI-Sum-up-for-GC-Leipzig http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/39982/GFI-Sum-up-for-GC-Leipzig Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:53:00 +0100 s-at-the-Games-Convention Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:42:04 +0100 channel> PUBLISHER-SIGNS-AN-EXCLUSIVE-DEAL-WITH-TRUE-GAMES-INTERACTIVE-FOR-ITS-UPCOMING-ON-LINE-STRATEGY-GAME-FROM-PETROGLYPH Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:21:53 +0100 leases/38580/Hudson-Entertainment-Brings-My-Aquarium-to-WiiWare Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:02:00 +0100 -Unveils-Gameplay-for-Every-Passion Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:31:00 +0100 om/press-releases/38538/bdquoEarn-money-while-playing Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:26:26 +0100 HIS-YEAR http://www.mcvuk.com/press-releases/38536/HARMONIX-MTV-GAMES-AND-EA-TO-SHIP-ROCK-BAND-TO-SEVEN-ADDITIONAL-COUNTRIES-THIS-YEAR Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:22:28 +0100 -mini-game http://mcvuk.intentprelive.co.uk/press-releases/36957/The-Lord-of-the-Rings-Onlinetrade-Mines-of-Moria-launches-2nd-mini-game Fri, 09 May 2008 10:41:00 +0100