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Online indie SimplyGames.com says its 2013 sales were up 120 per cent over 2012. The firm tells MCV that it’s increased its market share by 55 per cent, while its customer database has risen 23 per cent. The company points at Xbox One, PS4 and 3DS as being the big …
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SimplyGames sales nearly double
The games market may be struggling, but online indie SimplyGames has enjoyed a strong start to the year. MD Neil Muspratt reports that total sales are up by over 90 per cent year-on-year since January 1st and sales for Q4 2012 grew by 69 per cent year-on-year. We are delighted …
Read More »GameStop: Switch could eclipse the Wii
The senior director of merchandising at retailer GameSpot has predicted an extremely bright future for Nintendo Switch. The console remains hard to find on Hight Streets on both sides of the Atlantic, and now Eric Bright has told GameRant that he thinks it could outpace Nintendo’s most successful ever home …
Read More »Nintendo has reportedly doubled Switch production plans
Production targets for the Switch have reportedly been doubled thanks to strong demand for the machine. The Wall Street Journal reports that Nintendo has doubled the number of Switch consoles it intends to manufacture in 2017 from 8m to 16m. This is due to higher than expected demand. Nintendo now …
Read More »UK stores call on 360 and PS3 price cuts
UK games retailers want to see a PS3 and Xbox 360 price cut before the end of the year. Top stores have told MCV that reducing the cost of Sony and Microsoft’s last generation machines will encourage younger and more casual gamers to jump back into the console market. We …
Read More »MCV AWARDS 2014: Sony sweeps the board
PlayStation dominated the MCV Awards 2014, collecting eight prizes including the prestigious Grand Prix. Sony was hailed for its launch of PS4, The Last of Us and its push of the PlayStation Network at retail. It also won Digital Strategy, UK Sales Team, Marketing Team, Events Team, PR Team and …
Read More »An.x and Think Tank back MCV Awards 2014
Creative agency An.x and Think Tank have pledged their support to this year’s MCV Awards. The firms have signed up as event partner for this year’s ceremony, which takes place on April 10th at the London Lancaster Hotel and will be hosted by Channel 4 presenter and stand-up comedian Adam …
Read More »IGN sponsors New Game Brand prize at MCV Awards 2014
Media giant IGN is the latest big name to sign up for this year’s MCV awards. The firm is sponsoring the New Game Brand award. Those in the running for the award include DayZ, Disney Infinity, Injustice: Gods Among Us, Rust, Starbound and The Last of Us. "IGN prides itself …
Read More »Curse gets behind MCV Awards 2014
Online games portal Curse has signed up as a partner for this year’s MCV Awards. Curse joins the long list of partners for this year’s event, which takes place on April 10th at the London Lancaster Hotel and will be hosted by Channel 4 presenter and stand-up comedian Adam Hills. …
Read More »GamesGrabr backs MCV Awards 2014
GamesGrabr is the latest brand to support this year’s MCV Awards. The social network has signed up as event partner for the evening, which takes place on April 10th at the London Lancaster Hotel and will be hosted by Channel 4 presenter and stand-up comedian Adam Hills. The firm joins …
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