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Valve has rolled out a new developer-run storefront on Steam that lets developers sell in-game items. The scheme hasdebutedwith Facepunch’s open-world survival game Rust. It runs similar to existing community markets, but developers can now curate the store themselves. Developers can either sell their own items, or potentially sell items …
Read More »Halo 5 World Championship crowdfunds $500k extra prize purse during launch week
Halo 5 has been out for just over a week in The States and its in-game monetisation has already allowed players to crowdfund half a million dollars for the World Championships. The Halo World Championships, to be held from December to March by Microsoft and 343 Industries, started with an …
Read More »Candy Crush revenue down as King’s mobile hit matures
Though it has been a good week for King following its purchase by Activision Blizzard, the firm’s financial report for Q3 is probably not as sweet as it might like. The firm recorded $480m in revenue for the third quarter, a drop of $35m or seven per cent year-on-year. Meanwhile, …
Read More »Video games tax relief: 8 ways to maximise your deduction
How developers can make the most from the incentives available
Read More »Sales down €277m in Ubisoft’s H1 2015 results
Lack of key releases damages pubisher’s financials, but back catalogue sales and upcoming releases expected to boost stronger second half
Read More »Ubisoft revenues dip, but Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate starts sales recovery
After a weak start, there are signs that Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate may be winning favour with gamers. Week one sales for the game were lower than any other main entry in the series in the UK, and yesterday Ubisoft president and CEO Yves Guillemot confirmed that global week one sales …
Read More »Entry for MCV’s Games Directory closes tomorrow
MCV’s vital guide to key UK games agencies and services will return next month, and deadline for entries is tomorrow. Now simply called the Directory, this is an interactive website and printed book that will featurethe best names in Quality Assurance, Localisation, Public Relations, Creative Agencies, Payment Methods, Recruitment, Accessories, …
Read More »What exactly was PlayStation up to in Paris? Find out in the latest issue of MCV
Whismical animal titles, make-it-yourself games, interactive movies, VR: PlayStation was certainly playing with fire at Paris Games Week. Will it pay off? Read this week’s MCV and find out. We also speak with HTC as the phone maker prepares to release its Vive virtual reality headset in a potentially market-changing …
Read More »Minecraft used to teach children chemistry in schools
Educational game MolCraft being trialled in London
Read More »Prime Now one-hour Amazon delivery arrives in UK
Retailer Amazon has rolled out its new range of quick delivery options to some parts of the UK. Prime Now, which for an additional 6.99 on top of Amazon prime membership offers to deliver orders within the hour, is now available in Central London and Birmingham. Over 10,000 items are …
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