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The award highlighting the best UK title at Gamescom is returning for its fourth year. Handed out at UKIE’s stand at the show, which this year sports a ‘Great British Tea Party’ theme, this prize recognises the best UK-developed, but not yet released, project at Gamescom. Anonymous judges will be …
Read More »Simon ‘The Miller Report’ Miller to host the Games Media Awards 2016
He who knows the truth, The Miller Report’s Simon Miller, will be the host of this year’s Games Media Awards. In his own words, "Simon ‘The Miller Report’ Miller is the greatest man to ever walk this planet. "Known by many names – Truth Reporter, Real Man, The Walking Warrior …
Read More »Games Media Awards 2016: How to enter
There are 12 different prizes up for grabs at this year’s Games Media Awards, and here’s how you can put yourself forward for consideration. Below, we’ve written a breakdown for each award – who is eligible, how to enter, the criteria and the judging process. Throughout we’re also asking for …
Read More »NOW TV to headline eSports Industry Awards
Online streaming service NOW TV has backed the 2016 eSports Industry Awards. The firm is the latest big name to join the November 21st event, which also includes support from Gfinity and MCV. Paul Sweeney, Director Sales & Marketing NOW TV comments: We’re extremely proud to be supporting the eSports …
Read More »eSports Industry Awards 2016 finalists announced
The initial set of finalists for the eSports Industry Awards 2016 – taking place Monday 21st November at the Brewery, London – have been announced. Hosted by games industry commentator and presenter Julia Hardy and the Gadget Show’s Jason Bradbury, over 600 of the industry’s leading figures will gatherto celebrate …
Read More »MCV Jobs Weekly: nDreams bolsters its teams
There are six new hires at the VR firm’s publishing arm and Let’s Play Video Games emerges from Destructoid UK’s ashes. nDreams strengthensits teams The British VR developer and publisher has announced a big round of hiring, with 13 new members joining its development and publishing teams. The publishing arm …
Read More »The UK games industry responds to Brexit in this week’s MCV
After the UK has voted to leave the EU, we have spoken to members of the UK games industry to see what happens next. After two weeks of uncertainty, leading venture capitalists insist that Brexit will be ‘totally irrelevant’ when it comes to UK games investment. UKIE boss Dr Jo …
Read More »Opinion: We are leaving the EU – so now what?
UKIE boss Dr Jo Twist talks about the uncertainty that Brexit presents UK games businesses, the questions that need answering, and what we can do in the mean time The uncertainty that the referendum result has created is palpable. Brexit poses many questions for which as yet there are no …
Read More »Games Media Awards returns this October
The Games Media Awards are back for their tenth outing this year, with the event championing the best in writers, presenters and brands in the UK games business. The GMAs 2016 will take place on Tuesday, October 11th at Sway Bar, London, and nominations for the 10 categories will be …
Read More »International Factfile 2016: Turkey
Turkey is a relatively small market for video games – but it is a fast-growing one. In 2014, the country’s industry generated $375m (264m) in revenues, ranking No.17 in Newzoo’s annual charts. In 2015, it was worth $464m (327m), which represented an impressive 24.7 per cent increase year-on-year and allowed …
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