MCV/DEVELOP News, events, research and jobs from the games industry
This year’s MCV Awards are less than a month away, and you can find out everything you need to know about the finalists right here. Our annual MCV Awards supplement is available to read online now. Alternatively, you can download a PDF version, or access it via iPad. There are …
Read More »Indie hit Machinarium coming to Vita
PlayStation Vita will soon get a downloadable version of steampunk point-and-click adventure Machinarium. The acclaimed indie game will be available from March 26th in the US for just $6.99 (roughly 5), according to Eurogamer. There’s no word on a UK date. Machinarium is a point-and-click adventure in which players help …
Read More »J.K. Rowling’s Pottermore heading to PlayStation Home
The world of Harry Potter is coming to Sony’s virtual domain PlayStation Home next month. Sony has announced a new Potter-themed area will be added to the online community based around JK Rowling’s Pottermore site, according to the PlayStation blog. Pottermore is a website that allows The Boy Who Lived’s …
Read More »Gem auctions discounted stock to retailers
UK distribution Gem has launched a new promotion that gives retailers the chance to bid for cut-price games, consoles and accessories. The deal is part of the company’s Mega Sale, which will see daily discounts offered to Gem’s retail clients, with products from Microsoft, Logitech, Mad Catz, Ubisoft, Square Enix …
Read More »MCV Jobs Weekly: Activision promotes Stackhouse, top vacancies
In MCV’s weeklyrundown of the hottest vacancies and latest personnel news, industry veteran Roy Stackhouse heads up Activision UK and we look at the best job opportunities. Stackhouse takes charge at Activision Roy Stackhouse is the new general manager of Activision’s UK and Ireland division, replacing interim boss Andrew Brown.Brown …
Read More »Daily Mail wants to win over gamers
The Daily Mail’s stance on video games is not as clear as you might think. The newspaper is known for running negative pieces about the industry’s alleged penchant for violence, but a few of its writers are keen to offset this with comprehensive video games coverage. Daily Mail Games offers …
Read More »SimplyGames sales nearly double
The games market may be struggling, but online indie SimplyGames has enjoyed a strong start to the year. MD Neil Muspratt reports that total sales are up by over 90 per cent year-on-year since January 1st and sales for Q4 2012 grew by 69 per cent year-on-year. We are delighted …
Read More »New talent needed for Mind Candy’s Pixar vision
The team behind Moshi Monsters is on the hunt for new marketers as it prepares for a busy 2013. Mind Candy is seeking a head of marketing, marketing co-ordinator, affiliate marketing manager and two marketing managers. It also hopes to recruit a mobile acquisition manager. The Moshi developer is also …
Read More »International Factfile: Iran
The heavily populated Middle Eastern nation of Iran has a much higher proportion of younger consumers, with around half of Iranians younger than 35. Theoretically, this makes Iran a promising market for video games publishers, but the industry’s potential is hindered by a barren retail landscape. There are very few …
Read More »DLC helps Skyrim soar at retail
It’s over a year old, but Bethesda says it’s still not done with Skyrim at retail. Far from being just a hit at launch, the RPG has been a mainstay in the Top 20 since November 2011. The company has been using the High Street to help push the game’s …
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