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This latest MCV–which isnow available to view online– features an interview with two senior VPs at Activision on the future of Skylanders and its impending fight with Disney Infinity. We also reveal the top long-lasting indie games retailers, let retail have their say on Wii U, and discuss the impending …
Read More »Behind the scenes of Call of Duty: Ghosts – plus lots on Xbox One – in the new MCV
This latest MCV – which is now available to view online – features the new Call of Duty, Xbox One, and Gran Turismo 6. We also profile the top innovators in the indie retail sector as part of our month-long indie special and profile key releases Animal Crossing, Journey Collector’s …
Read More »Machinima, The Queen and thousands of pounds worth of prizes in this week’s MCV
This latest MCV–which isnow available to view online– features pieces on the street date debate, the global problem caused by UK price wars and our interview with Machinima We also reveal the best online-only games retailers, give away thousands of pounds worth of prizes in our big quiz, and UKIE’s …
Read More »Pokemon, Call of Duty and indie retailers star in this week’s MCV
This latest MCV–which isnow available to view online– features our in-depth study on in-app purchases. We also interview The Pokemon Company and speak to Nintendo about the Animal Crossing franchise. Elsewhere, retail talks about the new Call of Duty, and our indie retail month continues. Download our iPad app now,which …
Read More »ANALYSIS: Inconsistent app store strategies highlight IAP problems
An MCV investigation examining hundreds of apps has revealed a lack of consistency in the way in-game purchases are presented on digital stores. Some developers even claim their games are ‘completely free’, despite later asking players to stump up for power ups or tokens priced as high as 69.99. Following …
Read More »Indie retailers star in the latest MCV
This latest MCV–which isnow available to view online– kicks off our month-long celebration of independent retailers. We profile the top five newest retailers on the market, from ThatGameShop to JD Games. Elsewhere, E3 organisers respond to the news that Nintendo isn’t holding a press conference. And we speak to the …
Read More »Check out ten pages of MCV Awards photos in the latest MCV
This latest MCV–which isnow available to view online– contains ten pages of images from this year’s MCV Awards. The winners, the parties and THAT video. We also discuss the latest video games drought hitting retail, and speak to EA about its bid to take down Call of Duty with FIFA. …
Read More »MCV AWARDS 2013: Relive the highlights here
Couldn’t make the MCV Awards last night? Worry not – you can check out everything you missed right here. Hundreds of UK games industry execs headed to the London Lancaster Hotel for this year’s ceremony. The evening kicked off with a special performance from Games on Song, the choir formed …
Read More »MCV AWARDS 2013: HMV wins – "It’s good to be back."
HMV cemented its return from administration at the MCV Awards last night, picking up the award for Retail Concept. The firm won the award for its impressive Oxford Street games showcase, which last year featured FIFA 13, Halo 4 and Skylanders Giants. Two members of HMV’s games team collected the …
Read More »Read the world’s first interview with the new Blockbuster UK MD in the latest MCV
This latest MCV–which isnow available to view online– contains the world’s first interview with Blockbuster UK’s new boss, Gary Warren. We also talk to the games industry about the future of HMV and celebrate 25 years of Mastertronic. The issue also features our new-look Retail Essentials section and our revamped …
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