Tag Archives: 2010

The MCV Industry Excellence Awards return on Thursday April 22nd, and this year the categories have been tweaked slightly. Lobbying has now opened and you have less than a month to try for a position on the shortlist. CLICK HERE to see the complete list of categories and full details …

Comedian, presenter and gamer Dara O’Briain has been named as the host of the 2010 GAME British Academy Video Games Awards – the second time he has presided over the ceremony. I am delighted to have been asked back to host the GAME BAFTA’s for the second year running,” O’Briain …

With Xbox 360 entering its fifth year on the market, the pressure is on Microsoft’s machine to keep up its strong momentum – something that Microsoft Game Studios’ corporate VP Phil Spencer believes won’t prove a problem. 2010 is shaping up to be the biggest year ever for Xbox 360,” …

The build up to this year Gamescom has begun – and exhibitors are being invited to sign up at special early prices. The trade fair takes place in Cologne on Wednesday, August 18th and will run until Sunday, August 22nd. Prospective exhibitors are already being encouraged to visit the Gamescom …

The slow and steady hype machine that builds us up every year to the annual North American E3 Expo begins today with confirmation of the first round of exhibitors. This year’s E3 Expo takes place on June 15-17th as its usual home – the LA Convention Centre. Companies confirmed so …

Obviously cheery after the Wii’s impressive December performance across the globe, Satoru Iwata has kicked off the New Year by stating that the new Zelda game on Wii will be released some time in 2010. The news comes from a translation of an interview with Japanese newspaper Asahi Shimbun, courtesy …

Japanese publisher Capcom has delayed three of its key 2010 titles until later this year to avoid clashing with some of Q1’s high-profile releases. Zombie sequel Dead Rising 2, action outing Lost Planet 2, fighting update Super Street Fighter IV and culy Japanese hit Monster Hunter Tri will all now …

Key sponsors are already being tied up for next year’s MCV Awards – which return to London on Thursday April 22nd – with platform holder Nintendo named as the official partner of the retail category. Retail is a key element of the MCV Industry Excellence Awards, with every single major …

Key sponsors are already being tied up for next year’s MCV Awards – which return to London on Thursday April 22nd – and Codemasters will help set up a memorable night with pre-reception drinks in the early evening. Our event kick-starts the biggest night of the year. It’s a wonderful …

Key sponsors are already being tied up for next year’s MCV Awards – which return to London on Thursday April 22nd – and ambitious agency Premier PR has been confirmed as the sponsor of the New Games Brand award. Premier PR is already making a name for itself as a …