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Read More »DJ Hero best new IP of 09
Though commentators would have you believe that the music game genre is in a savage state of decline, new numbers from NPD Group claim that DJ Hero was in revenue terms the most successful new IP of 2009 across America and Europe. Not a bad achievement, considering it was up …
Read More »VidZone "just as successful as Spotify"
Over two million PS3 owners have downloaded the music streaming app VidZone. And the team behind the service say they are helping to attract thousands of new users to the platform – even giving comparable services like Spotify a run for their money. More than two million users have signed …
Read More »Microsoft negotiating ESPN deal?
The New York Times is reporting that Microsoft has been holding behind-closed-doors chats with US sports broadcaster ESPN with a view to brining streaming live sport to Xbox Live. The service, if it ever comes to fruition, will work on a subscription basis, it is being claimed. It appears that …
Read More »UK Games Industry Salary Survey 2010
Last week we asked readers of mcvuk.com and develop-online.net to respond to an extensive salary survey. Hundreds took part, revealing details on their career and 2010 job prospects. Here we analyse the answers and offer topline insight into the jobs market, and comparing the results to our 2009 survey. (Note: …
Read More »UK Games Industry Salary Survey 2010
Last week we asked readers of mcvuk.com and develop-online.net to respond to an extensive salary survey. Hundreds took part, revealing details on their career and 2010 job prospects. Here we analyse the answers and offer topline insight into the jobs market, and comparing the results to our 2009 survey. (Note: …
Read More »Ubisoft retreats from licensing splurge
Struggling sales of James Cameronâ??s Avatar Game spark strategy shift
Read More »Ubisoft retreats from licensing splurge
Struggling sales of James Cameronâ??s Avatar Game spark strategy shift
Read More »Gerry Berkley joins Centresoft
Retail veteran Gerry Berkley has joined Centresoft as consumer fulfilment sales manager. He joins the distributor following a stint at Shop Direct, where he was tasked with increasing the firm’s share in the entertainment industry. He has worked in retail for 28 years, and has handled games for Woolworths, Blockbuster, …
Read More »Gerry Berkley joins Centresoft
Retail veteran Gerry Berkley has joined Centresoft as consumer fulfilment sales manager. He joins the distributor following a stint at Shop Direct, where he was tasked with increasing the firm’s share in the entertainment industry. He has worked in retail for 28 years, and has handled games for Woolworths, Blockbuster, …
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