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UK peripherals specialist Accessories4Technology has won the licensing rights to create products based on the Plants vs Zombies series. The PopCap-developed tower defence game has been released across almost every format in the last few years, and has been downloaded over 120m times worldwide. A4T is releasing a range of …
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How to secure music rights for your game
Nimrod offers advice on how to avoid licensing pitfalls to get the music rights you desire
Read More »Don’t forget – bring a tenner to the MCV Awards 2013
GamesAid will once again be asking attendees at this year’s MCV Awards to participate in the Gamesaid Tenner. So make sure you have 10 in your pocket when you turn up! The organisation last year raised 4,000 at the MCV Awards 2012. And if you’re already feeling generous, you can …
Read More »30 YEARS OF SYSTEM 3: The industry remembers
System 3 has worked with some of the biggest names and businesses in the UK and global video games industry. As the company celebrates its 30th year in business, we speak to some of those executives, developers and publishers, who share their memories about the company, including big press parties, …
Read More »30 YEARS OF SYSTEM 3: Q&A with Mark Cale
System 3 may not be the biggest games publisher in the UK, but its impact on the global games market should not be underestimated. Over 30 years, the independent publisher has launched several multi-million selling franchises – from International Karate to Ferrari Challenge – and helped establish Activision as a …
Read More »UK listing for Animal Crossing themed 3DS hardware appears… and then vanishes
Nintendo appears to be on the verge of releasing a brand new 3DS SKU in the UK. Joystiq says that retailer ShopTo was yesterday carrying a listing for the Animal Crossing: New Leaf 3DS XL bundle that was previously released in Japan. The SKU reportedly contained the patterned 3DS (as …
Read More »Indian games industry records 16% growth in 2012 – report
The Indian games industry grew to Rs 15 billion ($277m) in 2012, recording a growth of 16% over the previous year, the FICCI-KPMG Indian Media and Entertainment Industry Report 2013 has stated. The report also estimates that the games industry in India will grow at a 22% CAGR to reach …
Read More »Blockbuster’s new kid on the block
Blockbuster was rescued out of administration last month, and its new owner wants to turn the rental giant into a retail powerhouse. MCV speaks to the firm’s new MD Gary Warren Why was Blockbuster worth saving in the UK? There is an opportunity here. The business is predominantly rental, with …
Read More »Ouya tech "is a generation old"
The tech housed in the upcoming Android console Ouya lags significantly behind many other modern Andorid devices. VentureBeat reports that results using benchmarking software Futuremark suggested that Ouya ranks 73rd in the Android power league table. That’s ahead of the likes of Google’s Nexus 7 tablet but behind devices such …
Read More »Japanese gamers face RRP hike for Tomb Raider language support
Tomb Raider fans in Japan are being asked to buy $30 worth of additional content if purchasing the game on Steam. Kotaku reports that as of April 25th the Japanese Steam Store will offer a $30 ‘Japanese language pack’ that adds subtitles and a Japanese voice track to the game. …
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