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Was THQ’s demise the result of bad management, bad circumstances or just plain bad luck? The company that had generated millions from games based on Finding Nemo and WWE, had struggled to transition into a world where kids games and licenced titles were no-longer safe bets. Certain analysts and industry …
Read More »Deep Silver snaps up Killer Is Dead European publishing rights
Koch Media owned publisher Deep Silver has added another notable title to its ranks – Grasshopper’s Killer Is Dead. The game was detailed last week by creator Suda 51, who described it as a title that picks up where Killer7 and No More Heroes left off”. Deep Silver will publish …
Read More »THQ to go as Sega, Koch, Crytek, Take-Two and Ubisoft make asset grab
Time is sadly up for THQ today. Reports from the US, and a letter from CEO Brian Farrell and president Jason Rubin sent to all employees, has confirmed Sega, Koch, Crytek, Take-Two and Ubisoft have all stepped in to buy some of the most prized assets of the bankrupt firm. …
Read More »Koch Media invests in free-to-play firm
European distributor Koch Media is venturing into free-to-play games by investing in the company behind Brick-Force. Koch has acquired a significant minority stake in Berlin-based developer/publisher Infernum Productions. The move will give the firm a stronger presence in the growing sector. Infernum is best known for its F2P sandbox shooter …
Read More »Koch Media revamps its UK team
European distributor Koch Media has expanded its team with a hire and a promotion at its UK arm. Richard Ives joins the firm as vendor manager. He has held a number of roles around the games industry, including a trade marketing manager position at SCEE and was an account manager …
Read More »Kylie game heading to Wii this Christmas
EXCLUSIVE: Pop sensation Kylie Minogue will star in her own video game this Christmas, MCV can reveal. Kylie Sing & Dance will be released exclusively for Wii in November and will feature 25 of the star’s biggest hits. Tracks will include ‘I Should Be So Lucky’, ‘Can’t Get You Out …
Read More »Andrew Lloyd Webber game heading to Wii
Yes, you read that correctly: a video game dedicated to the works of famous musical director Andrew Lloyd Webber is on its way. Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals: Sing & Dance will be released exclusively for Wii on September 14th, and will feature tunes from throughout Webber’s 45-year-long career. It will …
Read More »THQ shuts Spain and Italy publishing arms
Koch media to take on distribution services in regions
Read More »Five top High Street games stores
MCV and Koch Media round off Independent Retail Month with our final special feature focusing on the sector. This week, we look at five of the UK’s top stores. Seedee Jons Established: 1993Stores: 1Based: Jersey, Channel IslandsContact: 01534 769405Web: www.seedeejons.com Games now make up almost 70 per cent of this …
Read More »GamesAid vs Chelsea: Last chance to bid
Time is running out if you want to secure a place on the GamesAid team for its charity football match against the Chelsea Old Boys. There are just two hours to bid for one of the twelve slots atwww.gamesaidvschelsea.co.uk. The highest bids at midday today (Friday, March 16th) will form …
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