Zavvi, the new retailer to emerge following the buyout of Virgin Megastores, has unveiled its new logo – one that it says reflects its dedication to being a truly multi-channel, independent entertainment retailer”. Managing director Simon Douglas stated: We wanted something that was clear and simple. Zavvi will be all …
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Zavvi outlines new identity
Zavvi, the new retailer to emerge following the buyout of Virgin Megastores, has unveiled its new logo – one that it says reflects its dedication to being a truly multi-channel, independent entertainment retailer”. Managing director Simon Douglas stated: We wanted something that was clear and simple. Zavvi will be all …
Read More »Live stock – Part 1
In just three years, Xbox Live Arcade has gained an enviable place in the hearts of developers, publishers and gamers. We spoke to the platform's Worldwide Games Portfoilo Planner, David Edery to find out how developers can get their games on the platform. Here's part one of our chatâ?¦
Read More »Live stock – Part 1
In just three years, Xbox Live Arcade has gained an enviable place in the hearts of developers, publishers and gamers. We spoke to the platform's Worldwide Games Portfoilo Planner, David Edery to find out how developers can get their games on the platform. Here's part one of our chatâ?¦
Read More »Church calls for Sony BAFTA nomination to be revoked
The Church Of England has slammed BAFTA’s decision to allow Sony’s Resistance: Fall Of Man to be nominated for an award at this month’s ceremony. The Church called for Resistance to be banned in June, after it became aware that Sony had used an in-game visual depiction of Manchester Cathedral …
Read More »Church calls for Sony BAFTA nomination to be revoked
The Church Of England has slammed BAFTA’s decision to allow Sony’s Resistance: Fall Of Man to be nominated for an award at this month’s ceremony. The Church called for Resistance to be banned in June, after it became aware that Sony had used an in-game visual depiction of Manchester Cathedral …
Read More »Special offer as MCV jobs board arrives
MCV has launched a new one-stop recruitment solution for the trade – with all jobs booked during October being offered at the special discounted rate of just 50. The new MCV Jobs Board offers a wide variety of positions, from sales and marketing to development and media. Single jobs can …
Read More »Special offer as MCV jobs board arrives
MCV has launched a new one-stop recruitment solution for the trade – with all jobs booked during October being offered at the special discounted rate of just 50. The new MCV Jobs Board offers a wide variety of positions, from sales and marketing to development and media. Single jobs can …
Read More »Poetry in motion
It might have been around for a relatively long time, but that doesnâ??t necessarily mean that the motion capture industry is slowing down as it reaches maturity. Ed Fear takes a look at the latest movements in the fieldâ?¦
Read More »Poetry in motion
It might have been around for a relatively long time, but that doesnâ??t necessarily mean that the motion capture industry is slowing down as it reaches maturity. Ed Fear takes a look at the latest movements in the fieldâ?¦
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By Artem Shkafenko, Head of Marketing at Upscale Studio. There is a growing trend among …
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Games Growth Summit Announces First Speakers for 6th Annual Event – 4th June
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