This latest MCV–which isnow available to view online– contains a detailed story on the new Blockbuster UK and its plans for video games. We also speak to Ouya and its bid to be a major digital retailer, and Koch Media’s Craig McNicol tells MCV why he feels the firm is …
Read More »2K Games sponsors MCV Awards 2013
BioShock Infinite?and Borderlands publisher 2K Games is the latest firm to sign up for this year’s sell-out MCV Awards. The firm is sponsoring the award for best UK games studio. Potential winners include 4J Studios, Boss Aliens, Codemasters, Criterion, Playground Games, SCE London, Sports Interactive and Traveller’s Tales. The MCV …
Read More »Read the definitive guide to Q2 new releases in the latest MCV
This latest MCV–which isnow available to view online– details all of the hottest releases coming in the next few months, including The Last of Us and Remember Me. We also discuss retail’s fears for Wii U and how Nintendo plans to calm them, as well as the rise of indie …
Read More »MCV Awards 2013: Finalists supplement available online now
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 »Intent partners with iGEA for MCV Pacific Awards 2013
Develop's publisher and Australian trade body debut nation's first ever games industry awards
Read More »Saving retail: Supermarkets, GAME and Tomb Raider in the latest MCV
This latest MCV– which isnow available to view online– reveals the latest changes happening to games on the High Street. We discuss new shops, the rise of indies, the power of the supermarkets and consumer spending. The issue also features an interview with Paramount and we reveal Konami’s new European …
Read More »The true state of the UK games market revealed in the latest MCV
This latest MCV– which isnow available to view online– discusses the state of the UK games industry. We reveal the value of the video games merchandise, mobile and events industries, and analyse the full Chart-Track market data for February. The issue also features an interview with the Sony UK team, …
Read More »The latest issue of MCV: Future of video games in doubt at HMV
This week’s MCV– which isnow available to view online– looks at the impact of the latest jobs cuts on HMV’s games team. With the video games division cut from ten people to two, publishers are concerned the retailer’s games offering may suffer – download now to read the full story. …
Read More »Minecraft still top of UK XBLA charts
Minecraft is still the top selling Xbox Live Arcade game in the UK. The building title has been a massive success on Microsoft’s platform. This is only the second official UK XBLA Top Ten – which is published in MCV every week – but Minecraft has been comfortably the top …
Read More »UK retailers discuss next-gen consoles in this week’s MCV
This week’s MCV – which isnow available to view online– talks about E3 and the much anticipated launch of new games consoles. We also analyse the January sales data in what proved to be a cold month for games stores. Plus, more on Disney Infinity, Skylanders and an interview with …
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