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Publisher Bandai Namco has expanded into Malaysia, opening a new office in Kuala Lumpur. Bandai Namco Malaysia is to be headed up be Nicolas Ng, who will be reporting to the firm’s Singapore office GM of sales and marketingRainel Tan. "Malaysia has always been one of our key markets within …
Read More »Just one day left to vote on this year’s Gamers’ Choice award
There’s only one day left to vote on your favourite article for this year’s Gamers’ Choice award. The prize, which will be presented at tomorrow’s Games Media Awards, recognises a single piece of outstanding games media work from the last year. The piece can be a written piece, a video …
Read More »Xbox One outsold PS4 in September in US, analyst claims
Michael Pachter says that the Xbox One outsold the PS4 in the US in September. VentureBeat reports that the analyst estimates sales of 325k for Microsoft’s machine throughout the month compared to Sony’s 250k sales. The result is interesting as September saw the release of the record-breaking Destiny, which itself …
Read More »Hurry – last few trade tickets left for the Games Media Awards 2014
We’re just a few days away from finding out who the winners of this year’s Games Media Awards are. And only a handful of tickets remain for the event, due to take place on October 15th at the revamped Bloomsbury Ballroom. Trade tickets are available for 199 plus VAT. To …
Read More »GMAs Journalists’ Journalist nominees: Who is Julia Hardy?
This year’s Games Media Awards on October 15th will see the games media vote on the night for their ‘Journalists’ Journalist’, from a shortlist of six industry standouts. Ahead of the big night, MCV chats to nominee Julia Hardy about the importance of treating the gaming industry with respect as …
Read More »Games Media Profile: GameSpot
The GameSpot team reveals what its been working on over the last year – and what to expect in the next twelve months Reborn in 2006 after a four-year hiatus, GameSpot UK has quickly distinguished itself as more than just a subsidiary of its American brethren. And now it’s working …
Read More »GMAs Journalists’ Journalist nominees: Who is Simon Parkin?
This year’s Games Media Awards on October 15th will see the games media vote on the night for their ‘Journalists’ Journalist’, from a shortlist of six industry standouts. Ahead of the big night, MCV talks to nominee Simon Parkin about what the award would mean and the difficulties faced by …
Read More »OnLive becomes latest Games Media Awards sponsor
Streaming games platform OnLive will serve as event partner for this year’s Games Media Awards. Bruce Grove, general manager of OnLive, commented: It’s hugely valuable to take time out and recognise the excellence and contributions of our industry’s media. Everyone at OnLive is delighted to be part of the celebrations …
Read More »Super Smash Bros 3DS continues to rule Japanese chart for third week
Nintendo’s all-star brawler Super Smash Bros for 3DS remains at the top of the Japanese software charts for a third week running, according to data provided by Famitsu. This is despite the title’s sales more than halving, falling from over 316,000 to a still-impressive 128,983 week-on-week. 3DS XL sales have …
Read More »Games Media Awards after-party is courtesy of EA Sports’ FIFA 15
EA’s FIFA 15 is the latest big name to back next month’s Games Media Awards. The best-selling game will be After Party host the October 15th event toasting the best in games media. This year’s Games Media Awards take place at the revamped Bloomsbury Ballroom. The award categories have been …
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