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Last night saw the Australian and New Zealand industry gather in force to celebrate the first ever MCV Pacific Awards. It was an evening of revelry, excitement and flair, with everyone dressed to kill and eagerly awaiting the finalists and winners from an extensive array of categories encompassing the entire …
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 »Reduced demand for console Q&A
Game quality assurance firms have felt a sizable decrease in their console projects, which has put pressure on some companies to seek new business from other parts of the entertainment sector. Parallel to this reduction in console projects, there has been an increase in tablet and mobile games, which is …
Read More »‘Always-on’ never considered for PS4, Sony claims
Sony never believed that an always-on was a viable option for the PlayStation 4. Did we consider it? No, we didn’t consider it," said Sony Worldwide Studios president Shuei Yoshida in a chat withGame Informer Magazine, asreported by Gamespot. "The main reason being that many countries don’t have robust Internet …
Read More »SOURCEBOOK: PDP
Our series of profiles of leading games service and creative firms continues with PDP. Performance Designed Products Sector:Gaming Accessories and MerchandiseYear Established:1990Number of employees:160Address:Siena Court, Broadway, Maidenhead, SL6 1NJ Key contacts:Chris Spearing, Managing Director – Europe: chris.spearing@pdp.comDavid Nelson, Sales Manager – UK: dave.nelson@pdp.comDavid Cornwell, Sales Manager – Europe: david.cornwell@pdp.comRuta Gavrilkeviciute, …
Read More »XSEED rebranded as Marvelous USA, acquires Atlas Online
XSEED, the US subsidiary of Japanese publisher Marvelous AQL, has rebranded as Marvelous USA. Founded in 2004 by a group of Square Enix vets and acquired by Marvelous in 2008, the new label will incorporate both the XSEED brand of PC, handheld, and console games as well as the Marvelous …
Read More »Former SCEA and Sumo dev Chris Eden joins Climax
Climax Studios has appointed industry veteran Chris Eden as its new business development manager. Chris has over 20 years worth of industry experience under his belt and joins Climax from the Sheffield-based Sumo Digital, where he worked for three years. I’m delighted to be returning to Climax, the studio has …
Read More »One table left for Xbox 360 MCV Quiz
Quick – there’s just one table left for the first Xbox 360 MCV Quiz of 2013. Costing just 349, a table seats up to five contestants and includes free food and plenty of drink, a great networking opportunity, the chance to win some fantastic prizes and a really fun night. …
Read More »Latest leak claims Next Xbox doesn’t need permanent web connection for everything
Rumours that the Xbox 360 successor needs a constant web connection to run are apparently untrue. After months of speculation – and a coincidental scandal for EA and its Sim City web connection drama – a new report claims to have seen a leaked memo from MS to staff. And …
Read More »Changes at GameSpot UK as Cocker departs
Guy Cocker has left GameSpot UK, MCV understands, as part of bigger shifts at the site’s London-based operation. Parent firm CBS has declined to comment, but we believe a management reorganisation means the UK outfit will now report more directly to its US parent team. Cocker departed last week. He …
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