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Read More »Apple closes jailbreak loophole with new iOS update
Up iOS update that closes a lockscreen security loophole has also put a stop to a popular iPhone jailbreak. Gizmodo reports that update 6.1 has killed the exploits used by the Evasi0n jailbreak – a hassle free method of freeing iPhones and iPads from Apple’s closed-wall operating system. Users who …
Read More »Government aids start-up studios with tax cuts
Lower corporation tax and improved R&D tax relief to aid small businesses
Read More »Video games tax breaks delayed in the UK
Games tax relief will not be approved by April 1stas the UK awaits confirmation from Europe. UK games trade body UKIE has stated that tax relief will still definitely happen, and the government is 100 per cent committed” to legislation. Tiga has also explained that tax relief is still awaiting …
Read More »IMAGES: Gears of War: Judgment launch in Mumbai
Microsoft celebrated the launch of Gears of War: Judgment in Mumbai last night. The launch event was held at South Mumbai’s Canvas lounge, with mediapersons and trade representatives in attendance. Gears of War: Judgment is one of those games that we were very excited about,” said Anshu Mor, category head …
Read More »Microsoft reassures Xbox Entertainment voters after data leak
No third parties were involved in yesterday’s Xbox Entertainment security breach, Microsoft has confirmed. MCV yesterday revealed that the Xbox Entertainment website was displaying the names, gamertags and addresses of nearly 3,000 users who had voted on the site. However, the platform holder has assured MCV that data was only …
Read More »GameStop extends Wii U sale "while stocks last"
A recent retail promotion that saw Wii U drop to an all-new low price has been extended. GameStop last Friday announced a deal that saw the 32GB Premium Wii U available for just 244.97. However, the retailer has now said that it has extended the offer while stocks last”. GameStop …
Read More »The impact of High Street closures on game distribution
Following the loss of HMV and Blockbuster stores, the role of a distributor has become (in principle) easier for now, with fewer stores to deliver to. But this offers no comfort when there are fewer orders coming in. So have the suppliers been hurt the most by the High Street’s …
Read More »Avanquest: ‘Licensed kids games is not a dead market’
Nobody buys licenced kids and casual games anymore, right? Particularly for ageing platforms like Nintendo DS. But Avanquest has built a business out of it, and surprised many last year by performing admirably in the publisher rankings. MCV speaks to MD Steve Powell… What drove your sales in 2012? The …
Read More »Dead Island TV ads will reach 3.5m gamers
Koch Media’s TV campaign for zombie sequel Dead Island: Riptide will focus on male gamers. A big TV push will reach 3.5m men between 18 and 34, while the broader activity will reach out to fans of the original game plus cult horror enthusiasts. Ads for the game will also …
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