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Green Man Gaming has resolved a number of issues with its websites, following the results of MCV’s Digital Mystery Shopper Survey. Our study found that while the UK download specialist had an impressive range of games and great customer service, it was let down by a few bugs that emptied …
Read More »Download our free guide to games retail
MCV has compiled its annual rundown of the all-important buying teams at the UK’s biggest video games retailers – and you can download it now for free. The guide is designed to give games firms everything they need to know about the teams handling hardware, software and accessories at every …
Read More »Check out the ultimate guide to games retail in the latest MCV
This week’s issue of MCV features a full run-down of the UK games retail landscape, including the names of all the buyers working at the biggest chains. We also speak to Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot on Hollywood movies, TV shows and and next generation consoles. There’s a whole lot more, …
Read More »Read our big interview with EA Sports boss Andrew Wilson in the latest MCV
This week’s issue of MCV features our big interview with the head of EA Sports, Andrew Wilson. Who tells MCV why the firm must not mess up the next generation. There’s plenty more. Xbox 360 overtakes Wii. HMV has a new-look games team. We chat to Xbox and GAME on …
Read More »Sony’s Jim Ryan and Fergal Gara talk PS4 in the latest MCV
The MCV team have returned from E3 to reveal the true winner of the show and dictaphone filled with interviews. For our first issue back, we have put together a full and detailed interview with Sony Computer Entertainment’s Jim Ryan and Fergal Gara about PS4, Vita and continued support for …
Read More »Sourcebook 2013: Don’t miss out
Hurry! There’s only two weeks left to book your place in this year’s Sourcebook. Sourcebook is the essential guide to agencies and service companies working in video games, technology and entertainment. And you only have until July 5th to secure your space in the 2013 edition, giving you the chance …
Read More »Download our E3 round-up issue now
The first post-E3 issue of MCV is now available digitally and will start to arrive with subscribers from tomorrow. Recapping the big stories and announcements this week, plus offering the latest product guides and industry analysis, you can get it via our app or here in your browser. In the …
Read More »E3 Bingo: Play along with MCV and win prizes. Maybe.
Here we go again, right? It’s E3 time, so that means major announcements, tenuous celebrity appearances, technical muck-ups, stressful scheduling and ladies covered (or not covered) in promotional apparel. At times, it may feel like you already know everything E3 will have to offer this week – and its during …
Read More »GAME beats Steam in MCV’s digital store survey
Think Steam is the be all and end all of download games? Think again. In a new study by MCV, UK High Street chain GAME outperformed Valve’s market leading store, commended for its convenience, ease of use and customer service. We conducted a special digital edition of our Mystery Shopper …
Read More »MCV E3 Special ‘leaked’ online
Someone over on the MCV team has made a huge error and ‘accidentally’ released the digital edition of this week’s bumper sized E3 issue a day early. You can read it right now. We’re not naming names, but it was James. It’s not just any old issue. It’s our E3 …
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