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The first issue of MCV in 2015 is now online, featuring an interview with Future’s Declan Gough about the closure of iconic gaming brand CVG. This week’s MCV also features an interview with new EA UK country manager Shaun Campbell about the company’s performance in 2014 and the upcoming blockbuster …
Read More »REMINDER: MCV Awards lobbying ends tomorrow
Games firms of the UK, just one day remains to getyour lobbying infor the 2015 MCV Awards. Lobbying for the 2015 MCV Awards ends tomorrow,Friday, January 16th at 5pm. You read that correctly; if you want to put forward your suggestions for this year’s hotly-contested prizes – including Games Retailer, …
Read More »REMINDER: Two days left to enter the 2015 MCV Awards
A mere two days remain to getyour lobbying infor the 2015 MCV Awards. Lobbying for the 2015 MCV Awards ends thisFriday, January 16th at 5pm. That’s right – those of you wanting to put forward your suggestions for this year’s hotly-contested prizes including Games Retailer, New Games Brand, PR Team …
Read More »Kevin Bruner named new Telltale CEO
Telltale Games president and CTO Kevin Bruner has been named as the new CEO of the company. He replaces previous incumbent Dan Connors, who has taken up the position of executive advisor. Bruner said the Game of Thrones and The Walking Dead developer is currently working with unannounced partners on …
Read More »45% of women in games think their gender dents prospects
45 per cent of women employed in the UK game industry have said they have experienced barriers to career progression due to their gender, according to new research. Next Gen Skills Academy’s Gender Balance survey, in which 40 per cent of women in the UK game industry took part, also …
Read More »Square Enix was only publisher to approve Life is Strange’s female lead
Japanese publisher Square Enix is the only company that would agree to publish Dontnod Entertainment’s latest title with its female lead character unchanged. The French studio has released a new developer diary about its episodic new title, which sees players follow the story of a girl with the ability to …
Read More »New eSports channel opening on MCV from February 2015
MCV is adding regular reporting on the global eSports business – including the fast-growing UK competitive games sector – as of next month. The start of the February sees the launch of eSports Pro, a new e-bulletin and alerts service that will cover the pro-gaming sector around the world. Written …
Read More »LAST CHANCE: MCV and Develop’s 2015 Salary Survey closes today
Less than eight hours remain to take part in MCV and Develop’s 2015 Salary Survey. The survey is open to anyone in the games market, including developers, publishers, retailers, services companies and more – no matter where in the world you’re based. This is your chance to share your thoughts …
Read More »REMINDER: Just one week left to lobby for MCV Awards 2015
There’s just one week left to getyour lobbying in for the 2015 MCV Awards. A mere seven days remain for those wanting to put forward their suggestions for hotly-contested prizes including Games Retailer, New Games Brand, PR Team and Games Publisher. Plus, this year we have new prizes for the …
Read More »REMINDER: Four more days to fill in MCV and Develop’s 2015 Salary Survey
You have just four more days to take part in MCV and Develop’s 2015 Salary Survey. The survey is open to anyone in the games market, including developers, publishers, retailers, services companies and more – no matter where in the world you’re based. This is your chance to share your …
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