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Ubisoft is looking for anew marketing boss, following Murray Pannell’s decision toseek a new challenge. Pannell joined Ubisoftas UK marketing directorfrom Xbox. He has overseen a hugely successful period for the games publisher, withAssassin’s Creed, Splinter Cell and Just Dance amongst themany highpoints. "We are sorry to lose Murray, but …
Read More »Mobile Entertainment hires new editor
MCV’s sister siteMobile Entertainment has appointed Mike Shaw as its new editor. The appointment reflects the confidence of the ME brand and its central position in the dynamic mobile content community. Mike will work alongside executive editor Tim Green, sales manager Katy Phillips and staff writer Zen Terrelonge on the …
Read More »NPD: Europe’s Q1 used, digital and social market worth £798m
The combined sales of the used, rental, digital and social games markets was worth 798m across the UK, France and Germany, says a new NPD report. The combined sales of used and rental games content totalled 191.5m. Meanwhile, digital sales, which included full games, add-on content, subscriptions, mobile and social …
Read More »VIDEO: Sony announces PlayStation Move Racing Wheel
Sony has shown off its latest peripheral the PlayStation Move Racing Wheel. The wheel utilises Sony’s motion controller to create a racing wheel for driving, motorcycles and flying. It features adjustable handles, a twisting grip for motorcycle games and rumble on each side. Games that will support the wheel include …
Read More »MS made ‘Conscious’ effort to downplay Kinect at E3
Microsoft intentionally let the Kinect controller take a backseat at E3. With its strategy this year being about core games, entertainment services and SmartGlass, the format holder seemed happy to only demo Kinect voice functions in new blockbusters. And that was the point, Microsoft Studios boss Phil Spencer told MCV, …
Read More »The PC at E3: the show you missed
The PC doesn’t matter at E3… if you’re looking for razzmatazz, that is. For an audience of online fans the show business begins on Monday when Microsoft takes to the stage, and ends on Tuesday when Nintendo finishes at the Nokia Theater. But when the press conferences close, and you …
Read More »Ghost Recon Future Soldier DLC delayed
The Ghost Recon: Future Soldier first DLC pack Arctic Strike has been pushed back to later in July. The map pack, which was originally set for a July 3rd release, has been delayed for some additional polish. Ubisoft has yet to set a new release date but still plans to …
Read More »Vivendi to sell $8.1 billion stake in Activison Blizzard?
Word from the US is that Vivendi wants to sell its majority 61% stake in Activision Blizzard – worth $8.1bn. According to Bloomberg, someone close to the matter says Vivendi wants to sell on its ownership of the powerful US games publisher, responsible of course for Call of Duty, as …
Read More »MCV Pacific Wrap-Up
Game Masters took place down under this week, while some new businesses partnered, SEGA respawned, and Trip Hawkins confirmed for iFest. A new distributor has opened its doors, with Turn Left Distribution securing Disney and aiming squarely at the triple A high-end publisher market. While Sega’s restructure has also seen …
Read More »"We couldn’t continue" – Sega Europe COO on restructure
Closing a number of Sega’s territorial offices has been a ‘painful’ but ‘logical’ process, Sega Europe’s COO Jurgen Post has told MCV. Today, the publisher confirmed it will shut offices in France, Germany, Spain, Australia and Benelux and hand sales and marketing duties over to local companies. The shift comes …
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