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Video games analyst Michael Pachter echoes the industry’s reaction to the Nintendo Switch, with concerns regarding its price point and launch line-up. The Wedbush analyst believes the console is too expensive considering it’ll have only five games ready at launch and a lack of bundled titles. "Priced at $300, Switch …
Read More »MCV Awards 2017: Finalists announced
The MCV Awards 2017 are now just over seven weeks away, with the trophies being presented on March 9th at The Brewery in London to recognise 2016’s finest achievements. Today, we’re able to announce the finalists for this year’s awards. There are 25 award categories this year, which are divided …
Read More »Margin Makers: Guide to Resident Evil merchandise
Capcom’s Resident Evil VII: Biohazard is unquestionably the biggest game to launch this January. The latest entry in the beloved survival-horror series will launch on January 24th and comes with a wealth of tie-in items. Merchoid has unveiled a brand new collection created by accessories brand Bioworld Europe, which comprises …
Read More »Nintendo’s Fils-Aimé addresses Switch’s launch line-up
Reggie Fils-Aim, Nintendo’s US boss, has replied to concerns about Switch’s relatively weak relate slate. Speaking to CNET, the exec said that the console’s launch on March 3rd is not the ‘be-all and end-all’, and that a steady line-up of releases is arguably more important. On release, Switch only has …
Read More »From Vita to PS4: Sony on Gravity Rush 2
When Gravity Rush released in 2012, it was considered by many as one of the Vita’s best games. With a Metacritic score of 83, it’s been seen by some as a flagship title for the now-fading platform. It’s no surprise, then, that Sony decided to launch a remastered version on …
Read More »Twitch’s Chaply: “don’t make a mobile esports title”
Twitch's esports program manager talks at Pocket Gamer Connects London
Read More »UK App Store prices to jump 25% to reflect weak pound
Apple has just announced that prices on the UK App Store will rise as a reaction to the falling exchange rate between the dollar and the pound. Where a $0.99 app in the US used to cost 79p in the UK, it will now cost 99p. As far as Apple …
Read More »MCV Jobs Weekly: Green Man Gaming appoints new board advisor
Reitman joins from CI&T, CCP Games appoints Target’s Douglas and Dovetail strengthens management team. New board advisor for Green Man Gaming David Reitman has been appointed as board advisor at Green Man Gaming. He’s currently vice president of digital solutions and global strategic alliances for tech consulting firm CI&T, but was previously involved …
Read More »Borderlands 3 won’t be coming to Nintendo Switch
Developer Gearbox Software has revealed that it was in talks with Nintendo to bring the next instalment in the Borderlands franchise to Switch, but the platform’s holder didn’t carry on with the discussion. That’s according to Gearbox’s founder Randy Pitchford, as spotted by IGN, who was asked on Twitter to …
Read More »Pokemon Go grew mobile market by $950m without impacting rivals
Pokemon’s Go massive success in 2016 didn’t come at the expense of its biggest rivals in the mobile space. According to app ecosystem analyst App Annie the game hit $950m in revenue by the end of 2016, yet its competitors weren’t notably affected by this massive haul. The report stated: …
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