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Ubisoft boss Yves Guillemot has declared the current financial year is "a turning point" for the publisher after higher-than-expected Q4 sales. The exec said the company’s decision to strengthen its core gamer offering, venture into free-to-play and grow its online revenues is paying off. His comments follow today’s announcement of …
Read More »Ubisoft sales rise as Assassin’s Creed breaks records
Assassin’s Creed publisher Ubisoft saw its sales rise to over €800m last quarter, beating the previous Christmas season. Sales for the three months ended December 31st, 2012 generated €802m – up 23 per cent when compared to the €652m for the same period in 2011. Ubisoft has originally targeted €740m …
Read More »Double Fine Adventure exclusive to Ouya at launch
Ouya will be the only console to offer Tim Schafer’s record-breaking Kickstarter title, Double Fine Adventure. The exclusive deal was announced by Ouya’s CEO and founder Julie Uhrman at this year’s DICE Summit, according to Kotaku. It is part of a partnership with famed developer Schafer, a partnership that will …
Read More »Kojima attending Metal Gear Rising launch in London
GAME’s Westfield White City branch is hosting the official UK launch of Metal Gear Rising – and the guest of honour will be the series’ creator himself. Hideo Kojima will take part in a Q&A before his new game goes on sale on February 22nd, answering fan questions about the …
Read More »Angry Birds and Draw Something firms remove Paramount horror ads
The Advertising Standards Agency has issued a warning to Paramount after ads for horror flick Paranormal Activity appeared in family-friendly mobile games. The ASA received complaints that a trailer for the 15-rated movie aired in both Angry Birds and Draw Something, ad were told the scenes were likely to cause …
Read More »New God of War PS3 bundle arrives next month
Sony has unveiled a special God of War SKU for the Playstation 3 that will arrive alongside Ascension next month. The bundle will include a Classic White super-slim model of the console with a 500GB hard drive, and the collector’s edition of upcoming action game God of War: Ascension. The …
Read More »MCV Jobs Weekly: THQ UK staff, top jobs
In MCV’s weeklyrundown of the hottest vacancies and latest personnel news, UK publishers eye THQ staff and we look at the best job opportunities. THQ UK staff seek new employement 40 UK staff will be made unemployed following the collapse of THQ – but new employers are expressing interest. Staff …
Read More »Deadly Premonition stalking to PS3 this April
Rising Star Games has announced the release date for the Director’s Cut of cult hit Deadly Premonition. The game will be released exclusively for PS3 on April 19th, according to the PlayStation Blog. It will include the original 2010 survival horror game as well as a brand new scenario, extra …
Read More »Link Distribution sponsors indie prizes at MCV Awards 2013
Link Distribution is sponsoring both the Online and High Street prizes for best independent retailer. 2013 is the first year that High Street and Online indies have been recognised separately. We’re delighted and proud to sponsor the MCV Awards 2013, especially the awards for a sector that have delivered us …
Read More »Gamescom 2013: Two weeks left for early booker discount
Exhibitors that book their place at this year’s Gamescom will save 15 per cent – but only before February 15th. The organisers of the trade and consumer show have confirmed the early booking period ends in two weeks time, after which exhibition spaces will return to full price. "Favourable conditions" …
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