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There's still time to get involved in MCV Games 5s on Thursday, May 21st
Read More »Games 5s: There’s still time to get involved
If you haven’t already signed up for this year’s Games 5s five-a-side tournament, don’t worry – you haven’t missed your chance. Teams from around the industry will be coming together at the Barnet Power League football grounds to compete over the much sought-after winner’s cup. Last year’s winners Testologyhave already …
Read More »Interface is tomorrow – here’s everything you need to know
There is just one day to go until Interface, a brand new pitching and content event for the games business in the UK. Taking place on May 14that the Candid Arts Trust near Angel tube in central London, Interface is brought to you by the teams behind Develop and MCV. …
Read More »It’s PlayStation vs Xbox at the games industry five-a-side football tournament
As the football season draws to a close, there’s still one major trophy to be won – The Game5s Cup. Sony and Microsoft are amongst the competitors taking part, with both set to go head-to-head at the May 21st tournament. Rockstar, Sports Interactive, Gameloft, GAME, Marmalade, Exertis, Testology, ShopTo and …
Read More »PS4 reaches 2m sales in the UK
2m PlayStation 4 consoles have been sold in the UK, MCV can reveal. Sony’s home console sailed past the milestone over the weekend, and reaches this level faster than it managed to with PlayStation 2. The machine is currently the best-selling UK games console for 2015 so far. All data …
Read More »Why are consumers losing interest in pre-orders? Find out in this week’s MCV
Last week MCV reported that pre-orders were in decline in the UK; this week we find whether this is an issue for the industry. We speak to the members of the industry, including 505 Games’ SVP of global brand and marketing Tim Woodley, to find out what can be done …
Read More »Ripstone and Fireproof are the latest firms on the hunt for new games at Interface
Two more companies are on board for our new games industry event Interface, where they will be seeking potential new partnerships with games developers. Ripstone and Fireproof Games join the likes of 505 Games, Rising Star, Curve Digital, Tilting Point and Green Man Loaded, who will all be on the …
Read More »Over 30 studios are looking for their next publishing deal at Interface
Nearly 100 games businesses are now set to attend May 14th’s interface – and amongst them are over 30 games studios looking for a publisher. If you’re looking to sign fresh games content for PC, console or mobile, Interface is perfect for you. The B2B pitching and presentation event includes …
Read More »MCV’s games industry five-a-side returns next month
Developers take on publishers, retailers, journalists and more on Thursday, May 21st
Read More »Will anyone win the toys-to-life war? Find out in this week’s MCV
With Skylanders, Disney Infinity, LEGO Dimensions and Amiibo, the toys-to-life space has never been so competitive. But who is going to lose out? We speak to some of the genre’s experts to find out. We also look back at the winners of this year’s MCV Awards in pictures, including a …
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