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The Witcher 3, like its predecessor, will be distributed by Namco Bandai in Europe. The agreement covers the PS4, Xbox One and PC versions which are all due for release this year. We’ve worked with Namco Bandai Games before, so our partners there know both The Witcher and the ideals …
Read More »‘We’ll help UK firms crack the Middle East’
Distributor Al Futtaim wants to help publishers cash in on the growing Middle East games market. The firm’s general manager Shaun Sullivan says an explosion of youth” and the rise of gamer events like Geekfest means there is a good sales opportunity for family and niche titles in the region. …
Read More »UK distributor sought for Nvidia games console
PC giant Nvidia is on the hunt for a supplier to release its new games console into the UK. The firm, best known for its graphics cards, revealed Project Shield at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas last month. The portable plays Android titles and can even stream games …
Read More »CentreSoft turns 30
CentreSoft is this week celebrating 30 years of trading in the games industry. A true stalwart of the UK video games channel, the Birmingham distributor made its first delivery in 1982, the same year that the Commodore 64 home computer went on sale. Since that time, CentreSoft has been an …
Read More »Nintendo cools Heroes of Ruin GAME exclusivity claims
Heroes of Ruin may not be a GAME exclusive after all, Nintendo has said. GAME yesterday announced that it will be the only retailer stocking the game in the UK. However, having contacted MCV to say that no decision has yet been made, a statement issued to MCV says: Nintendo …
Read More »Games distributor profiles
MCV takes a closer look at some of the leading video game suppliers, with an update on what each company has achieved over the past year. Koch Media Established: 1994Key goods: Games, DVDs, softwareStaff: 350Based: Basingstoke, HampshireKey territories: UK, Benelux, Nordic, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, North AmericaContact: …
Read More »PDQ to distribute Lace games
Publisher Lace Mamba Global has announced PDQ has taken on its primary distribution duties in the UK and Ireland. PDQ becomes the exclusive primary distribution partner for all Lace games, including upcoming 2012 releases and re-orders for previous products. Advantage Distribution remains Lace’s secondary distribution partner, focusing on independent retailers. …
Read More »City Interactive signs QV as exclusive Aussie distributor
Exclusive distribution rights for City Interactive titles are now going to QV Software, distributors of Dead Island, for Australia and New Zealand. Paul Elliot, MD of QV Software, said: "Adding City Interactive to our established family of partners for the region is very exciting.We are looking forward to achieving great …
Read More »El Shaddai to be distributed in PAL regions by Konami
Konami has announced that it will be distributing the UTV Ignition title El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron in Europe, Australia and New Zealand. El Shaddai sees players take place in an epic battle of good versus evil, saving the human race in a stylised, minimalist world on PS3 and …
Read More »Realtime to distribute new Xbox 360 cases
Calibur11’s custom Xbox 360 cases will be distributed via Realtime. The new Vault accessories are due to arrive in May and adds to Realtime’s growing console division. The Vault range further strengthens Realtime’s console portfolio and again demonstrates our commitment to delivering exciting products,” said Realtime’s sales director Richard Marsden. …
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