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Are you the ultimate festive fashionista? If so, you could be in with a chance of winning a brand new PlayStation Xmas jumper. We’re offering one of the latest Christmas jumpers from merchandise firm Numskull to one lucky attendee at next week’s games industry Christmas Quiz from MCV and Develop. …
Read More »ACCESSORIES UPDATE: Halo mouse and Roccat Assassin’s Creed headset bundle
MCV takes a look at the best accessories heading to UK retail. This week, we say Halo to a new wireless gaming mouse and check out a killer Assassin’s Creed headset bundle Limited Edition Halo Wireless Mobile Mouse 3500 While Halo: The Master Chief Collection may not currently be set …
Read More »Don’t forget: Games industry Christmas Quiz is next week
Only eight days left to book your space at next’s week Games Industry Christmas Quiz. This year the quiz is being organised by the MCV and Develop teams, so retailers and publishers will be contending with games developers, too. The quiz takes place on December 2nd at Minster Exchange, starting …
Read More »Rovio layoffs signify maturing mobile games market, SuperData says
When a CEO like Rovio’s Mikael Hed announces layoffs of a maximum of 130 people” you know something’s up. Stating that the company had anticipated faster growth than it was able to realise, the firm is forced to reduce its headcount. But if one of the most successful mobile firms …
Read More »How independent retailers can survive the industry transition
While trying to grow our own business we continually look at our competitors, both large and small, to see which direction the industry is heading in. And as the market leader, it makes perfect sense to take note of GAME’s future plans. Some ideas require levels of funding that are …
Read More »World of Warcraft subscriptions climb back over 10m
Subscriptions for MMO World of Warcraft have risen back over ten million following the release of the game’s fifth expansion Warlords of Draenor. The title sold 3.3m copies with its first 24 hours on sale and developer Blizzard claims the MMO has seen growth across all major regions. Subscriptions for …
Read More »Majesco admits its future is in doubt
Games publisher Majesco is struggling to stay afloat and has warned that recent losses have raised substantial doubt on its ability to continue operating. AnSEC filingstates the company laid off staff in development, game testing, marketing and support roles on October 31st. It also said the firm is currently not …
Read More »Don’t miss out: Meet Buzzfeed, PlayStation, Facebook, Google and more at tomorrow’s London Games Conference
London Games Conference is tomorrow, so now’s your last chance to book your ticket for one of the video game industry’s key networking opportunities. LGC 2014 starts tomorrow at One Wimpole Street in London at 9:00am. In attendance will be a number of big companies including101 London, 2K,505 Games, Activision …
Read More »LGC 2014: Two days to go – who’s in the room?
We’re just two days away from LGC 2014 so now’s your last chance to book your ticket for one of the video game industry’s key networking opportunities. LGC 2014 takes place on November 19th at One Wimpole Street at 9:00am. In attendance will be a number of big companies including …
Read More »ACCESSORIES UPDATE: Advanced Warfare Xbox One controller and Cherry keyboard
MCV takes a look at the best accessories heading to UK retail. This week, we check out a militarised Xbox One controller and sit down with a pro keyboard from Cherry Xbox One Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Limited Edition Wireless Controller Fans racking up killstreaks in the latest Call …
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