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Once a platform dedicated to providing great indie bundles for charity, the Humble Bundle has of late featured games from some of the biggest game developers, including THQ and EA. Warner Bros. is the latest to get in on the action. The Humble WB Games Bundle includes six games, namely …
Read More »Seven reasons why you can’t miss London Games Conference 2013
On the eve of new console launches, the November 13th London Games Conference will prepare you for next-gen - don't miss out
Read More »Aussie industry farewells Stuart Dinsey
Last week, MCV founder Stuart Dinsey said goodbye to the company he’d headed for more than 15 years. While our UK colleagues farewelled Stu, we asked those in the local industry who knew Stu to also pass on their farewells. Here’s what they said. Annabel Wallace Brand Manager,All Interactive Entertainment …
Read More »PlayStation Access joins Yogscast
Yogscast has announced PlayStation Access has joined the gaming channel. The switch will also see the dedicated PlayStation Access team of Nathan Ditum, Robert Pearson, David Jackson move across to Yogscast, supported by PlayStation UK digital and community manager Hollie Bennett. Sony’s editorial and video platform unveiled the new-look team …
Read More »Read how the PC is now the UK’s fastest selling games platform in this week’s MCV
This week’s issue of MCV features UKIE’s latest PC download data, along with a look back at the history of Call of Duty. The next-gen consoles will have some stiff competition as they launch later this month, as the PC became the fastest-selling platform in the UK throughout the first …
Read More »Exclusive: The UK PC download charts
UKIE’s digital charts project has taken huge strides this year, with more data than ever so that we now have a semi-accurate picture of the UK PC download market. MCV can reveal the latest data from that project, including data from IPSOS and GfK Chart-Track, including data from Q2 2013 …
Read More »Farewell Stuart
After more than 15 years and 762 issues of MCV, Stuart Dinsey departs the company he founded. The UK games industry pays tribute to an industry legend.. Rod Cousens, Codemasters His success was born out of his rawness and not accepting No. His success was born out of relationships and …
Read More »Two weeks to go until London Games Conference – Have you booked your tickets yet?
GAME, PlayStation, Twitch, Twitter, Google and more to speak at key industry event
Read More »OXM gets new name and new look ahead of Xbox One launch
The UK’s best-selling video game magazine will be relaunched in time for the arrival of Xbox One. Xbox 360: The Official Xbox Magazine is being renamed Xbox: The Official Magazine and will receive its first redesign since 2005. It has a new logo and new features, while the magazine (which …
Read More »Change your business model to prevent piracy, say UK devs
TIGA survey reveals only ten per cent of studios believe stricter enforcement deters illegal downloads
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