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Standout creatives from the British game industry are to be recognised during a new awards event backed by the three key party leaders. Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Tory leader David Cameron and Liberal Democrats head Nick Clegg have each issued messages of support for the new awards event called the …
Read More »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. Takeoff was founded in 2003 by a group of video game industry experts who shared the ambition of offering cost-effective first class …
Read More »Uncharted 2 takes 10 AIAS awards
Californian studio Naughty Dog was jubilant last night after winning a spectacular ten awards at this year’s Annual Interactive Achievement Awards. The developers of the widely adored PS3 exclusive Uncharted 2 won the award for Game of the Year and Adventure Game of the Year, as well as Outstanding Achievement …
Read More »Dom Joly to host MCV Awards
Hello! Dom Joly, Trigger Happy creator, top prankster and all round funny man will be hosting this year’s MCV Awards. Taking place at The Brewery on the evening of April 22nd, there’ll be a special prize for the first champion of originality to shout his catchphrase. The one he hasn’t …
Read More »Triumphant Naughty Dog takes 10 AIAS awards
While Londoners Rocksteady pick up three prizes for Arkham Asylum
Read More »Crytek scoops Imagina Award
2010 'Best Simulation in Real Time' gong goes to CryEngine 3
Read More »MCV Awards 2010 – the lobbying begins
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 …
Read More »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. The Wii game from Ubisoft has provided the biggest surprise of 2010 so far by out-selling everything during mid-January, remaining at number …
Read More »Ivor Novello Awards adds game audio honours
Best Original Video Game Score category added to the prestigious awards night
Read More »MCV Awards 70% sold out as Hut and AntiGrav join sponsors
More sponsors have thrown their weight behind this year’s MCV Awards. Rising online retailer The Hut Group is official partner of the Games Publisher award, while peripherals specialists AntiGrav is sponsoring the new Peripherals & Accessories Brand award. I’m really pleased that The Hut Group are sponsoring best Games Publisher …
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