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Parents who want to ensure their children have a safe and enjoyable video games experience now have an additional resource to draw upon. Everybody Plays has expanded its already extensive knowledge base with the launch of a new Parent’s Guide to Games. The hub will offer a range of guides …
Read More »Retailers: Third party Switch support impresses, but what about the price?
An interesting design and seemingly extensive third party support has got retail excited about the Nintendo Switch, but big questions remain after the platform holder’s initial reveal. It’s very Nintendo to bring something new and different to the market,” ShopTo’s head of commercial Alison Fraser told MCV. The early third …
Read More »Beam streaming and custom tournaments coming to Xbox Live
Microsoft has revealed that integrated streaming to its new Beam service and advanced eSports options are coming to Xbox Live. During the company’s two hour Windows event, it was revealed that the upcoming Windows 10 Creators Update will add two extra features to Xbox Live on the platform. First up …
Read More »UPDATED: ‘We need a Kitemark for indie developers,’ says Square Enix Collective boss
Update: Since the publication of this story, Square Enix Collective has contacted MCV to clarify Elliott’s remarks. His statement can be found below. Original story: The head of Square Enix’s Collective indie initiative Phil Elliott has said that the industry should do more to help the cream of the indie …
Read More »Team Liquid signs Civilization player and will run Civ tournaments
Team Liquid has announced its entry into the competitive Civilization world by signing Stephen "MrGameTheory" Takowsky and announcing a new Civ VI tournament. Liquid is now the first major eSports team with a Civilization VI player, and boy did they get a good one. Stephen "MrGameTheory" Takowsky is one of …
Read More »International Factfile 2016: Argentina
Argentina is the third biggest market in Latin America with $409m (333m) in revenues, behind Brazil ($1.3bn) and Mexico ($1.1bn), Newzoo reports. In 2016, Latin America only represented four per cent of the global games market, with revenues reaching $4.1bn (3.3bn), but it was also the fastest growing market in …
Read More »Nintendo cuts profit forecasts after $50m loss last quarter
Nintendo has cut its profit forecasts for the financial year after its second quarter earnings release showed that the company lost around $50 million over the last few months. The release showed that Nintendo’s revenue for the quarter was around $1.32 billion, which was down 33% compared to the same …
Read More »BBC release Gold Rush Game Maker
Drag and drop adventure game maker challenges teens to get into game development
Read More »MCV Jobs Weekly: Games and music stalwart Roberts joins Bastion
Former MCV and Music Week writer and publisher named associate director, andVideoGamer boosts editorial team. Bastion hires Dave Roberts The PR outlet has appointed Dave Roberts (pictured, right) former publisher of Music Week, as associate director. Joe Breckenridge (pictured, far right) has also been brought on board as an intern. …
Read More »Apple profits fall for the first time in 15 years
Apple has announced that its annual sales and profits have fallen for the first time in the last 15 years. Apple’s financial report stated that sales of its devices totaled $215.6bn, which is a drop of around 8% when compared to last year’s $233.7bn of sales. Unsurprisingly this drop in …
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