Tag Archives: loading

Loading and Checkpoint: A new dawn for games magazines?

We’ve been told for ages that magazines aren’t relevant anymore, that the internet is killing print. And yet, despite all the odds, games magazines are still here, fighting against the online invaders. Whether it’s Edge, Retro Gamer, GamesMaster, GamesTM, or even MCV, every one of them has been challenging the …

Read More »

Loading Bar loses London home

The popular gaming bar Loading has called time on its Soho location. The firm’s makeshift home on Rupert Street has been a fashionable hang out place for gamers, developers and industry types, and has held a number of events for the likes of 2K, Creative Assembly, Ubisoft, Team 17 and …

Read More »

Find out if you’re underpaid in the latest MCV magazine

Worried about Wii U? Excited by Alien: Isolation? Want to find out how much you’re worth? Then the latest edition of MCV is for you. We talk to Creative Assembly’s Alistair Hope about why the studio is taking the Alien franchise in a new direction from last year’s critically disappointing …

Read More »

Turtle Beach backs Loading Soho café

Independent gaming bar Loading has secured fresh support for its new Soho branch thanks to Turtle Beach. The leading premium peripherals firm has signed on as the exclusive headset provider and event partner for the London caf. Turtle Beach previously assisted with the venue’s Etoo events during E3 week, installing …

Read More »

Loading comes to London this April

A new independent games caf will set up shop in London’s Soho in a matter of weeks. Loading, the Cornish indie known for providing games-themed cocktails at various industry and press events, is currently finalising the details on opening a London branch in Soho. The new bar – located at …

Read More »

Resident Evil 6 presents the world’s first human butchery in London

Vegetarians and squeamish types might want to turn away. Capcom will tomorrow open the world’s first human butchery at London’s famous Smithfields meat market. It will trade for two days from Friday September 28th. It’s fronted by fictional butcher Wesker & Son and will offer members of the public the …

Read More »

Crowdfunding begins for London indie game café

Loading has launched a crowdfunding campaign to finance a new London branch. The Cornwall-based indie gaming caf started its campaign on IndieGoGo last week. The appeal has already raised more than 4,500. It is calling for 50,000 to get the ball rolling, after which it will seek additional funding. Ubisoft, …

Read More »

JOBS IN GAMES: Why you should go indepedent

Throughout this month, MCV will be talking to recruitment agencies and established industry players as part of our Jobs In Games special, in association with OPM. But James Dance, founder of Cornish retro games cafe Loading, says there’s alternative ways to get a career in games that don’t require these …

Read More »

Minecraft shots revealed

PC hit Minecraft has been given the alcoholic drinks treatment by gaming caf Loading. The Cornwall-based company – which was nominated for the Star Store MCV Award earlier this year – produced the themed drink set using 81 shot glasses and 162 measures of alcohol. It’s been built as a …

Read More »

Mega Coffee goes on sale

Loading has launched a brand of games-themed Mega Coffee which is available to buy online at gadget retailer Firebox. The 14.99 coffee is made from nine different types of ethically-sourced coffee beans and a portion of each sale goes to gaming charity SpecialEffect. It’s produced by games caf Loading in …

Read More »