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MCV takes a look at some of the accessories and peripherals making their way to retail this Q4 PS4 DualShock 4 Rechargable Battery Pack The Rechargeable Battery Pack is an officially licensed product designed for use with the PS4. The pack fits to the DualShock 4 wireless controller and provides …
Read More »NCSOFT latest partner for this year’s Games Media Awards
NCSOFT is the latest games firm to back this year’s Games Media Awards, announcing its support as event partner for the night. The developer and publisher joins a strong roster of companies backing the event, which celebrates and recognises those working in the games media sector. NCSOFT is proud to …
Read More »OnLive becomes latest Games Media Awards sponsor
Streaming games platform OnLive will serve as event partner for this year’s Games Media Awards. Bruce Grove, general manager of OnLive, commented: It’s hugely valuable to take time out and recognise the excellence and contributions of our industry’s media. Everyone at OnLive is delighted to be part of the celebrations …
Read More »Games Media Awards after-party is courtesy of EA Sports’ FIFA 15
EA’s FIFA 15 is the latest big name to back next month’s Games Media Awards. The best-selling game will be After Party host the October 15th event toasting the best in games media. This year’s Games Media Awards take place at the revamped Bloomsbury Ballroom. The award categories have been …
Read More »Games Media Awards: Gamers’ Choice vote is open now
Want to play a part in the outcome of the GMAs? Now’s your chance. Public voting has opened for one of our special awards. Gamers’ Choice is a chance for a single piece of outstanding games media work – whether that’s a written piece, video or podcast – named as …
Read More »Games Media Awards: The finalists are revealed
An array of talents make up the shortlist for this year’s Games Media Awards. Taking place on the evening of October 15th at the Bloomsbury Ballroom, the Games Media Awards celebrate the best in writing about games and coverage of interactive entertainment – across the written word, audio, and video, …
Read More »ACCESSORIES UPDATE: Xbox One PC controller and Mad Catz STRIKE TE keyboard
MCV takes a look at the best accessories heading to UK retail. This week, we check out the PC version of the Xbox One controller and a new Mad Catz keyboard Xbox One Controller and Cable for Windows The Xbox One Controller is about to make the leap onto PC. …
Read More »Starbreeze acquires toys-to-life studio Geminose
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons publisher Starbreeze has acquired LA-based developer Geminose for $7m. The studio is currently developing a new IP targeted at children combining physical toys with games, similar to the likes of Skylanders and Disney Infinity. Geminose founders Cos Lazouras and Foo Katan will join Starbreeze …
Read More »Holly Walsh to host Games Media Awards next month
Holly Walsh is to host this year’s Games Media Awards, which take place on October 15th in central London. Walsh is an established stand-up comic and writer for TV and radio. As well as penning sitcoms and her own shows has appeared on the likes of 8 Out of 10 …
Read More »Sega backs Rising Star prize at next month’s Games Media Awards
The Games Media Awards return on October 15th, naming the best of the best in UK games media. Sega has signed up as sponsor for the Rising Star award, which acknowledges the hard efforts of newer games writers in the last 36 months. Over 250 people are expected to attend …
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