IGN signs up as latest partner for MCV Awards 2015

Media giant IGN is the latest firm to partner with the 2015 MCV Awards.

"The MCV Awards highlight the best of the games industry and IGN is delighted to be a part of that celebration," said Dan Kilby, commercial projects and marketing manager at IGN parent firm Ziff Davis International.

"The entire industry has worked very hard over the past 12 months and it’s great to see that work being recognised in such an open forum.

"We at IGN would like to wish the best of luck toeveryone nominated."

Serving as Gold Partner and Awards Sponsor for the Marketing Team accolade, IGN joins previously announced partners Gamescom, Curse, PDP, IGN, Green Man Gaming, Playwire,Respondez, OP, Scanav, Click Entertainment, A4T and Novobox.

Up-and-coming comedian Romesh Ranganathan will be hosting this year’s proceedings, unveiling the winners and handing out prizes on Thursday April 16th at the Lancaster London Hotel.

There are more than 19 awards up for grabs this year, with three special awards going to outstanding individuals who will be recognised as Unsung Hero, Person of the Year and Store Manager of the Year.

These three industry-leading names will be chosen by the MCV team after soundings from the games business – send suggestions tomfrench@nbmedia.comto get your voice heard.

More than 71 companies are in the running for accolades this year; Warner, Ubisoft and Sony lead the pack with ten nominations each, while EA has nine, Nintendo has eight and Activision Blizzard has seven, with Xbox grabbing six.

To book your place at the awards, contact Jess Farnan atjfarnan@nbmedia.comor call her on 01992 535 646.

Gold tables at the MCV Awards cost 2,950, with a standard table of 10 priced at 2,750. A single seat costs 285.

To discuss sponsorship opportunities in more detail contact Alex Boucher ataboucher@nbmedia.comor call him on 01992 535 647.

For any other event enquiries please contact Debbie Opeyokun atdopeyokun@nbmedia.com.