Media & PR

Activision talks Skylanders vs Disney Infinity in the latest MCV

This latest MCV–which isnow available to view online– features an interview with two senior VPs at Activision on the future of Skylanders and its impending fight with Disney Infinity. We also reveal the top long-lasting indie games retailers, let retail have their say on Wii U, and discuss the impending …

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The UK’s Top Five Indie Innovators: Game On

As our Indie Retail Month continues, we turn our attention to some of the most inventive indies on the scene that aim to bring consumers something a little different from the rest. First up is Game On. Owner Emma Mills tells MCV how Magic the Gathering card events have done …

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Infinity Ward explains its decision to wave goodbye to Modern Warfare

What exactly is left of Infinity Ward? The FPS studio that invented the Call of Duty series and birthed the Modern Warfare phenomenon was left in ruins three years ago. A dispute between the publisher and its studio founders over Modern Warfare 2 royalties and planned defections to EA saw …

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Finally, it’s here: UK games download charts are ready

In a world first, the UK has been the first games market to produce an accurate download chart, plus a chart that mixes download and retail sales. This morning UK trade association Ukie has taken the wraps off of its digital chart project for PC, revealed today as a major …

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Machinima, The Queen and thousands of pounds worth of prizes in this week’s MCV

This latest MCV–which isnow available to view online– features pieces on the street date debate, the global problem caused by UK price wars and our interview with Machinima We also reveal the best online-only games retailers, give away thousands of pounds worth of prizes in our big quiz, and UKIE’s …

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Machinima: Lights, camera, traction

Two weeks ago we took a long look at the current state of advertising games on TV, and the jury is still out on the value of that medium. But in terms of actual editorial content, the games revolution has already been televised – as online video. Just ask Machinima …

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The Sun says 3DS is the best console ever

Nintendo’s 3DS has grown to become the best console ever released, according to UK national The Sun. In the space of a few months, the Wii U’s little brother, the handheld 3DS, has become my favourite gaming console,” a story posted online today reads. I don’t mean favourite handheld console, …

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IN PHOTOS: The MCV Pacific Awards 2013 Red Carpet

Well, the evening has come and gone, so now is the time to share some of the highlights with you through the new medium of photograph. We’ve had all our winners collect their awards at what was an amazing night (even if we do say so ourselves), and can’t wait …

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