MCV/DEVELOP News, events, research and jobs from the games industry
Germany is a crucial European market for publishers. Sales in the region generated a cool €2bn in 2011, according to research from German games trade body BIU. 72m games were sold last year, accounting for €1.5bn. Price comparison site Idealo recently reported that games are over 20 per cent more …
Read More »Search Results for: retail
Australia to restrict sale of MA15+ games to adults
Move to offer parents 'greater certainty about the appropriateness of games for children', says Attorney-General
Read More »Microsoft unveils chrome Xbox 360 controllers
A new range of shiny controllers is heading to Xbox 360 this summer. The limited edition Chrome Series wireless controllers will arrive this May and are available in red, blue or silver. However, Microsoft has warned that "colour availability will vary by region", according to Eurogamer. The pads feature a …
Read More »GAME shares delisted from London Stock Exchange
The Financial Services Authority has delisted shares of GAME from the stock market this morning. The news comes after the retailer requested its complete removal from the London Stock Exchange yesterday. GAME Group securities have been cancelled from trading on the London Stock Exchange as well as two other investment …
Read More »Rumour: Wii U release date revealed
A supposed release date has surfaced for Nintendo’s Wii U hardware. News site Wii U Daily claims to have obtained an e-mail stating the console’s launch in North America is set for November 18th of this year, with the Japanese release coming one week after. The site states the e-mail …
Read More »Rumor: Wii U release date leaked
E-mail sent out with the launch date for Nintendo's new console, claims report
Read More »UKIE expresses relief at GAME acquisition
Games industry trade body UKIE has unsurprisingly welcomed the news that GAME has been saved from administration by retail turnaround specialist OpCapita. Baker Acquisitions’ purchase of UKIE member, Game’s UK assets is a very positive move for the UK games industry,” UKIE CEO Dr Jo Twist stated. Not having a …
Read More »Three Nippon Ichi PS3 RPGs headed West
Cult RPG developer Nippon Ichi has announced plans to bring three Japanese RPGs to the Western PS3 market. The first, called The Witch and the Hundred Kings, is internally developed and will receive a full-blooded retail release. This will be joined by the Compile Heart developed MugenSouls. Also on the …
Read More »GAME: A history in headlines
While GAME’s recent tumult has dominated the headlines, it’s easy to forget the many other times GAME has surprised, pleased – and occasionally dismayed – the trade. And MCV reported on pretty much all of them.MCV dug through the archive to recall the twists that built a respected retail powerhouse.. …
Read More »Vita’s £1.5m Easter campaign
Sony is pouring 1.5million into an Easter campaign for PlayStation Vita. It is the second big-budget ad push for the handheld following the console’s February launch. Sony says its new school holiday campaign will appear in areas with high footfall. The Easter campaign will consist of high impact outdoor media, …
Read More »