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The world of eSports needs to improve its regulations to cut down on abusive and offensive behaviour from certain pro-gamers. That’s according to Frank Elliott, community and PR manager at Mount & Blade: Warband studio Taleworlds Entertainment. Speaking to MCV @ Gamescom about what is driving the growth of the …
Read More »Around the world with Ubisoft
Darren Bowen, UK sales director at Ubisoft, takes MCV on a globetrotting trip through its MCV Award-winning export team’s operations UK The UK, as always, is one of the first and strongest markets in new-generation gaming. There is a strong desire to own the newest technology within the UK but …
Read More »International Insight: Germany
As the games industry heads to Cologne for Gamescom, Timm Walter, senior manager at local industry body GAME, examines the struggle of Germany’s local market Germany is huge, and thus the German games market is one of the biggest worldwide. Germany’s estimated sales revenue in 2015 for games was €3.27 …
Read More »European Commission: Our ‘Digital Single Market’ will strengthen the industry
The European Commission insists that its proposed Digital Single Market will open up the whole of Europe for games retailers. Among the proposals is a plan to end regional pricing, with online outlets such as Steam, the PlayStation Store and Xbox Live forced to maintain game prices across all countries …
Read More »CentreSoft closes deal to distribute Metal Gear Solid V
CentreSoft is braced for a busy September after signing Konami. Konami – which previously handled distribution internally – will launch Metal Gear Solid V and Pro Evolution Soccer 2016. CentreSoft is already handling the launches of FIFA 16, LEGO Dimensions, Mad Max, Destiny: The Taken King, Skylanders and Tearaway during …
Read More »Mod DB and Indie DB join Eurogamer parent Gamer Network
Gamer Network, the firm behind Eurogamer, Rock Paper Shotgun and EGX, has added two sizable new brands to its portfolio. Mod DB and Indie DB will be familiar names to anyone involved in the PC gaming scene, with the former serving as one of the largest mod-focused outlets still in …
Read More »Value of games industry investments drop 48 per cent during first half of 2015
If you’re looking to invest in games, now’s the time. That’s according to a new report from technology analyst Digi-Capital, which states that investments in the industry have almost halved in value (down by 48 per cent) during the first half of 2015 compared to 2014. This follows 2014’s own …
Read More »International Factfile 2015: Israel
Digital is thriving in Israel, with few specialist retail outlets present. Games are primarily sold either by very small independent retailers or general stores. This is due to the ease of accessing download services such as Steam. This has, in turn, led to a dearth of distribution firms, with just …
Read More »MCV’s International Gamescom Daily returns this August
The MCV @ Gamescom International Daily will return this August. MCV @ Gamescom debuted last year, focusing on a daily magazine and extensive digital promotion. It included original editorial content on the big announcements and important themes at the annual event in Cologne, plus a show guide and details of …
Read More »Gamescom backs MCV Awards 2015 as Event Partner
Games industry trade and consumer games event Gamescom has partnered with the 2015 MCV Awards. Tim Endres, Gamescom project manager, commented: "We are delighted that, this year, we too have been able to welcome MCV as a partner. "The MCV Awards and Games Media Awards are fixtures in the national …
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