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In this edition of MCV, we sit down with Angry Birds company Rovio to find out how it plans to re-establish the mobile blockbuster franchise. The firm outlines its plans for the upcoming film, its new game Action as well as its marketing tie-ups with the likes of LEGO, H&M …
Read More »Peter Moore, Robbie Bach and Chris Lewis discuss the birth of Xbox 360 in this week’s free MCV
In today’s free MCV, we speak to the creators of Xbox 360 as Microsoft ceases production on the iconic console. In the meantime, we speak to Rovio’s CCO Alex Lambeek about the return of Angry Birds: with a new game, an animated movie and deals with brands such as LEGO …
Read More »Is publishing the secret to GameStop’s survival? Find out in this week’s MCV
In this week’s issue, we speak to GameStop’s Mark Stanley about the retailer’s move into publishing. The exec shares whatthe firm’s ambition is within this space, what it offers developers and how it can compete in areas – like the UK – where it hasn’t got a physical retail presence. …
Read More »Are we charging enough for indie games? Find out in this week’s MCV
This week, we ask leading publishers in the indie sector if it’s too late to start charging more for indie games. Uncharted 4 lead designer Ricky Cambier also discusses the end of the franchise and QA and localisation firms talk about virtual reality. We also catch up with Bandai Namco’s …
Read More »What’s going wrong with UK games development? Find out in this week’s MCV
Following the issues facing UK studios Lionhead, Evolution and FreeStyle, we ask development leaders about the future of development in this country. We also speak to Square Enix’s Justin Gaffney about the return of Final Fantasy, after the firm announced three games, a movie, and much more. Meanwhile, Stardew Valley …
Read More »Check out our exclusive interviews with Remedy, TinyBuild and GAME in this week’s MCV
In this week’s MCV, we offer a complete guide to London Games Festival plus interviews with TinyBuild, GAME and Remedy. GAME boss Martyn Gibbs discusses the firm’s challenging 2015, TinyBuild muses on piracy as its latest game is illegally downloaded 1.6m times, while Remedy chats about its latest blockbuster Quantum …
Read More »This week’s MCV is a PlayStation VR bonanza
In this issue we focus on PlayStation VR, and seewhat Sony, retail and developers have to say about the new tech. Following a triumphant GDC for the platform holder, European president Jim Ryan discusses the VR market and Sony’s plans for PlayStation VR in the UK and Europe. We also …
Read More »Can Yo-kai Watch conquer Europe? Find out in this week’s MCV
Yo-kai Watch is reaching the western market next month: Nintendo, licence holder Viz Media and Japanese expert Famitsu discuss the phenomenon in this week’s MCV. We also talked to Deep Silver CEO Klemens Kundratitz about his games line-up for the year to come, which could be one of the biggest …
Read More »Is it game over for E3? Find out in this week’s MCV
E3 organisers ESA discuss the future of its event in this week’s MCV. That’s on top of an exclusive interview with Life Is Strange makers Dontnod, plus all the images and winners from this year’s MCV Awards. Elsewhere, we talk with gaming merchandise experts to find out how this market …
Read More »Develop March: New-look, bumper-sized GDC issue out now
Print and digital editions available, features VR special, Amazon Lumberyard, Rovio, Rare, Techland and more
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