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Margin Makers: Guide to eSports accessories and merchandise

Like any competitor aiming to be the best, eSports players need the right equipment to stay on top of their game. MCV checks out the picks of the pros A few weeks ago, on BBC Radio 5 Live, former professional footballer Danny Mills argued that eSports could not be classified …

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MCV Extra to delve into eSports Hardware in two weeks

As our coverage of the eSports world ramps up, MCV is preparing to publish a supplement dedicated to eSports Hardware in two weeks. This guide will be perfect for retailers looking to appeal to eSports players and fans, covering important hardware releases from the likes of Mad Catz and detailing …

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GAME announces new 3DS midnight openings and data transfer workaround for buyers

Around a third of GAME stores will be opening their doors at midnight tonight to sell Nintendo’s new 3DS and New 3DS XL. Furthermore, it has also detailed a workaround for those wanting to trade in their old hardware that helps to bypasses the somewhat awkward data transfer requirement that …

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Sonic Boom fails to sell 500k as Sega’s sales and income fall

Nintendo titles Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric and Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal have so far sold just 490k units between them. Add to that declines in sales of both PC staple Football manager and both Wii U and 3DS titles, and Sega Sammy’s financials for the nine months ending December …

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Investing in eSports: How to get involved in the pro-gaming sector

Many firms want to dive into the eSports sector – but very few know where to start. MCV talks to Nathan Lindberg, vice president of global sales at Curse, about the company’s experience “You should invest in the lucrative eSports sector.” It’s a sentiment those working in games are likely …

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Animin and InComm reach distribution deal

Animin has signed a distribution deal with leading gift-card distributors InComm Europe. The firm will distribute Animin gamecards across selected retailers over the coming year. The gamecards are integral to Animin’s gameplay, triggering the 3D animated Animin characters and minigames that come to life on a desktop. "Animin is an …

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Top 100 Women in Games: Daniele Thillmann

Thillmann’s career began outside of games, where she spent a substantial amount of time working in large multinational eCommerce and online gambling businesses, honing her skills and experience in fraud prevention and payments. With this as her foundation, Thillmann says it was a ‘natural fit’ to then move into the …

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Assassin’s Creed Unity sneaks back up UK charts as Call of Duty ties FIFA 15’s top spot record

Ubisoft has once again placed three titles in the UK retail Top Ten, as an Assassin’s Creed Unity promotion saw the game rise four spaces. The Top Three games in the UK remained unchanged last week, with Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare once again taking the number one position, according …

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Accessories Update: Nyko PS4 Data Bank and Razer Seiren

MCV takes a look at the best accessories heading to UK retail. This week, we investigate the latest PS4 accessory from Nyko and sing the praises of Razer’s Seiren microphone Nyko Data Bank for PlayStation 4 While the PlayStation 4 has a larger hard drive than its predecessor, the PS3, …

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