MCV/DEVELOP News, events, research and jobs from the games industry
The MCV Awards return to The Brewery on Thursday April 23rd – and you now have one month to help us decide who makes the shortlist. By lobbying the MCV team, you can nominate yourself or another oustanding individual or company which has gone the extra mile in the last …
Read More »Sega targets hardcore Wii gamers
Publisher Sega plans to capitalise on a lack of core Wii software, with a line-up of new adult IP. Speaking to MCV, MD of Sega Europe North Alan Pritchard and UK sales director John Clark feels that the success of Red Steel and Resident Evil 4 shows there is room …
Read More »IO Interactive targets young audience
Hitman developer changes focus with Mini Ninjas
Read More »Circuit City to close all 567 US stores
US games and electronics retailer Circuit City is to liquidate its remaining 567 US stores after a judge agreed the firm could go into bankruptcy. The chain needed approval from US Bankruptcy Judge Kevin Huennekens to begin to put itself out of business, according to LA Times. It sought a …
Read More »MCV and Develop partner with D.I.C.E. 2009
MCV and its sister magazine Develop have signed up as a media partner for next month’s D.I.C.E. Summit. The event is a unique gathering of games industry execs, and includes a three-day conference, plus networking golf and poker tournaments. This year the likes of EA CEO John Riccitiello and Resi …
Read More »Sony blocks Ericsson PSP phone pitch
Sony has refused to grant its Sony Ericsson joint venture permission to use its PlayStation branding on phones, according to Mobile Today . The decision was apparently made in December following a series of pitches on the grounds that the troubled handset maker couldn’t guarantee a good enough user experience. …
Read More »How to get a job in video games
MCV today provides a must-read guide to landing the job you’ve always wanted in games, whether it’s your first post – or you’re angling for a management role. Our experts in each of the market’s key fields offer sage advice to readers on how to find their dream job, apply …
Read More »Square Enix: FFXIII release yet to be determined
Japanese developer and publisher Square Enix has told MCV that the European release date for Final Fantasy FXIII has yet to be decided. The comments come after a Forbes interview with Square Enix president Yoichi Wada in which it is claimed that the exec stated that the game would be …
Read More »Big names sign for 2009 D.I.C.E. Summit
EA’s John Riccitiello, Resi 5 producer Jun Takeuchi and SCE WWS VP Michael Denny are just three of the industry execs signed up to speak at next month’s D.I.C.E. Summit. The event returns to the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas on February 18th to 20th and features "a line-up …
Read More »M Festival 2009 launched
Multiplay has announced the return of consumer specialist games event, M Festival. M Festival Spring will take place at Stoneleigh Park from 10th to 13th April 2009. The festival will return to Stoneleigh Park after last year’s successful August event. Visitors to M Festival will be able to interact with …
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