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Ubisoft’s next-gen titles may have dominated its E3 headlines, but the firm also showed off an interactive TV show, a new movie, and smartphone apps linked to its games. Michael French spoke to CEO Yves Guillemot to find out more… Xbox One and PS4 were quite aggressive at E3 this …
Read More »Total Microsoft restructure sees new Xbox boss
Windows chief Julie Larson-Green is first-ever woman to lead the tech firm's Xbox division
Read More »Read our extensive interview with Bethesda’s Pete Hines in the latest MCV
This week’s issue of MCV is a bumper edition, featuring interviews with Ginx TV, Bethesda and the men behind E3 1995. We also analyse the June charts, which sees PS3 overtake Xbox 360 for the first time. There’s a whole lot more, too. Including the hottest accessories coming to market, …
Read More »Deep Silver bringing crowd-funded Wasteland 2 to retail
Koch Media’s publishing label Deep Silver will distribute Wasteland 2, a post-apocalyptic adventure funded by Kickstarter. The game is the sequel to the 1988 PC RPG Wasteland by Interplay Productions and EA, which inspired Interplay’s later series Fallout. Wasteland 2 is in development at inXile Entertainment, a studio set up …
Read More »UK games retail could make £1.28bn in six months
UK games retailers will do battle over a possible 1.28bn over the next six months, MCV?can reveal. That’s MCV’s calculation based on analyst predictions and GfK Chart-Track data. And includes software, hardware and accessories. UK games stores could earn between 1.15bn and 1.28bn, driven by new IP, returning blockbusters and …
Read More »Xbox One, PS4 sell out at Amazon
Online retail giant Amazon has sold its entire launch day allocation for both next-generation consoles. The firm is still taking pre-orders for both Xbox One and PS4 but can no longer guarantee customers will receive their chosen console at launch. Amazon is hoping to receive more launch day stock. "After …
Read More »DEVELOP AWARDS: Supercell takes home New IP and Independent Studio accolades
Clash of Clans creator fends off strong competition to take home two prizes
Read More »New UKIE office opens next week
Trade body UKIE will open its new London HQ on Monday – and games companies are welcome to use it themselves. The organisation is making its meeting rooms, hotdesk areas and more available to members for free, whether it’s for internal meetings or press launches. Non-members can also use it …
Read More »Another UK games float: now Keywords hits London AIM
Localisation firm starts trading today
Read More »Ubisoft UK moves to new Guildford office
The UK arm of Assassin’s Creed and Rabbids publisher Ubisoft has relocated its headquarters. The firm, previously, based in Chertsey has moved to a new Guildford office. You can find them at:3rd Floor, Ranger House,Walnut Tree Close,Guildford,Surrey,GU1 4UL Ubi is the latest in a string of games firms that have …
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