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Peripherals giant Mad Catz is to keep its newly-acquired label Joytech to spearhead its efforts in Europe – dismissing fears that the brand would disappear altogether. Having acquired the accessories firm last month, Mad Catz’ general manager for Europe Brian Andersen told MCV that the beefed-up company is looking to …

E For All organiser IDG has announced a string of new exhibitors to its 70-strong list of companies already supporting the show, as well several new star-studded events. Mary Dolaher, CEO of IDG World Expo told MCV of the growing anticipation for E for All, which is set take place …

E For All organiser IDG has announced a string of new exhibitors to its 70-strong list of companies already supporting the show, as well several new star-studded events. Mary Dolaher, CEO of IDG World Expo told MCV of the growing anticipation for E for All, which is set take place …

Newly independent entertainment retail chain Zavvi has made a bold gesture of dedication to its games business by introducing a ‘mini E3′ at its annual Christmas conference. The six-hour event gave 125 Zavvi store managers and 30 games specialists the chance to sample a number of key forthcoming titles. THQ, …

Newly independent entertainment retail chain Zavvi has made a bold gesture of dedication to its games business by introducing a ‘mini E3′ at its annual Christmas conference. The six-hour event gave 125 Zavvi store managers and 30 games specialists the chance to sample a number of key forthcoming titles. THQ, …

Calling all marketeers —there’s a new opportunity to catch up with the latest trends and ideas at a new event to take place on November 22nd. The Games Marketing Forum will take place all day at The Cumberland Hotel (inset) in London and has been designed to give everyone in …

Calling all marketeers —there’s a new opportunity to catch up with the latest trends and ideas at a new event to take place on November 22nd. The Games Marketing Forum will take place all day at The Cumberland Hotel (inset) in London and has been designed to give everyone in …

The second version of Manhunt 2 rejected by The British Board Of Film Classification this week was identical to that granted a Mature rating by US ratings board the ESRB in August, MCV can reveal. The edited title is set for release over the Atlantic in October, but was shunned by …

The second version of Manhunt 2 rejected by The British Board Of Film Classification this week was identical to that granted a Mature rating by US ratings board the ESRB in August, MCV can reveal. The edited title is set for release over the Atlantic in October, but was shunned by …

UK publisher Empire has its eye on developer and even publisher acquisitions as it looks to close the gap on the industry’s big boys. Empire CEO Ian Higgins told MCV: We are delivering good results after the acquisition – our share price doubled after our financial results. For the future …