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As everyone gathers together for what promises to be the biggest E3 for years, the industry seems to remain in its constant state of disruption. Of course that’s what makes it such an exciting industry to be part of and I can’t wait to be there for the first time. …
Read More »MCV Jobs Weekly: HMV loses Thompson, top vacancies
InMCV’s weekly roundup of the latest personnel news and hottest job opportunities, there’s more reshuffling at HMV UK and we look at the best vacancies. HMV loses Thompson but Cox returnsGames category buyer Richard Thompson (pictured) has left HMV to move to Australia. He has been with the retailer for …
Read More »Games to play on the flight to E3
Ten and a half to twelve hours. Stuck in a metal tube with smelly journalists. Yep, you’re going to need something to take your mind off it all. Of course, the sensible thing will be to sleep. After all, you’re not going to get any sleep for the rest of …
Read More »Ninja Theory: Mobile leading the way in games
Dominic Matthews on why the console developer is expanding to smartphones and tablets
Read More »Publishers may block pre-owned for a period after release – analyst
Most consumers know that when buying a new game they’ll get a good chunk of the cost back if they trade it in within two weeks. Indeed, some retailers even offer discount deals where gamers need pay only 99p for a brand new release as long as the game is …
Read More »Man of Steel movie tie-in flying onto iOS
The days of the licensed console game may be numbered, but the age of the licensed smartphone game is well and truly upon us. Mobile publisher Phosphor Games will on June 14th release Man of Steel on Android and iOS via publisher Warner Bros. That’s the same day as the …
Read More »E3 2013: The Ultimate Survival Guide
This time next week, E3 will be all over. Blink and you’ll miss it. So are you sure you’re ready for the busiest week in the gaming calendar? MCV is here to help. We’ve already provided you with a complete breakdown of the big press conferences from publishers and platform …
Read More »Publishers quiet over Xbox One pre-owned intentions
We’ve asked. They’ve not answered. Microsoft last night finally announced its pre-owned plans. It’s not blocking pre-owned. It’s not even charging for pre-owned. But, due to the system’s new licence-based business model, publishers could block pre-owned or could charge for pre-owned. Or insists on a pre-owned time delay. Or do …
Read More »Indie retailers desperate for Xbox One pre-owned answers
Microsoft’s statement about pre-owned licences on Xbox One last night has sent a shiver up the back of indie retailers. MCV has spoken to a number of indies from across the UK and while some are happier than others the message is clear – many are worried that their livelihood …
Read More »Q1 2013 halts decline of US games market as digital grows 15% to claim majority share
The US video games market has ceased its decline, according to the latest numbers from NPD. Game Informer reports that $3.5bn was spent on game content in Q1 2013. That’s around the same as was reported in Q1 2012. There is a difference, though. The physical games market has declined …
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