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Most major games arrive in the UK with a bang: often a star-studded launch party, some form of high-profile PR stunt and a slew of midnight openings. But while such launches are often a much more muted affair in other territories, there are some publishers trying to bring the spectacle …
Read More »Splinter Cell movie produced by New Regency
Ubisoft has partnered with New Regency to produce the upcoming Splinter Cell movie, the same Hollywood firm behind the Assassin’s Creed flick. Word first emerged of Sam Fisher’s big screen debut when Tom Hardy, Batman’s Bane, was signed to play the main character. Ubisoft announced backed in October it had …
Read More »Nintendo delays Pikmin 3 in Europe
Fans waiting for the next outing in the long-absent Pikmin series will have to wait a little while longer. Wii U title Pikmin 3, originally due during the console’s Q1 launch window, has been delayed to Q2. Nintendo of Europe boss Satoru Shibata revealed the new release date during a …
Read More »Do you earn enough money?
It’s only when we are faced with Christmas shopping that we realise how limiting our paypackets can be. Is yours particularly generous or restricting? Let us know. MCV is once again conducting our annual salary survey, giving the UK games industry the chance to share both the pain and pleasure …
Read More »Gem victorious in Xbox 360 MCV Christmas Quiz
The last Xbox 360 MCV Quiz of 2012 signed off the year in style, with Gem crowned as the night’s big winners. The popular night out was once again held in Holborn’s Sway bar and pitted retailers, platform holders and more against each other in a battle of wits. Dead …
Read More »MCV Jobs Weekly: Xbox hires Dennis
In MCV’s weeklyrundown of the hottest vacancies and latest personnel news, Microsoft hires an experienced games PR and we look at the hottest job opportunities. MICROSOFT HIRES DENNISThe platform holder has hired Mark Dennis as Xbox EMEA PR manager. He will primarily be responsible for first and third party core …
Read More »How much are you worth?
Bored on a Friday afternoon? Spend a few minutes letting us know your thoughts about the 2013 jobs market. Yes, MCV’s annual salary survey is back – your chance to share both the pain and pleasure of working in the games industry. We also plan to revive the popular Jobs …
Read More »IN PICTURES: Wii U launch
The Wii U officially launched in the UK at HMV Oxford Street last night, with hundreds turning up to get their hands on the new console. Mario and Luigi were on hand to greet guests – led by Izzy Rahman and pals, who had been camping outside since the weekend …
Read More »LAUNCH DAY ANALYSIS: What will U do?
Wii U will sell out today. The console’s limited launch day stock will guarantee that. But its long-term success is far from secure as it launches into an uncertain marketplace.And although retailers are already taking pre-orders for further shipments, Nintendo’s hard work is far from over. The platform holder needs …
Read More »Supermarkets adopt new special offer code
Leading UK supermarkets have backed new guidelines designed to make sure consumers are not misled by special offers. Eight grocers have signed up to a new voluntary code laid out by the Office of Fair Trading, according to The Independent. The OFT launched an inquiry in February to investigate if …
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