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I’ve said?this here before, but people sometimes accuse MCV of being overly negative about the trade. No one likes bad news. But who are we to ignore a collapsing market? Still, doubters may still see today’s warning from Zynga, the great nemesis of the console, as salt in a wound …
Read More »Schappert: "Social and mobile games ARE harming console biz"
Forget the recession: our depressed retail market is thanks to pressure from free apps and mobile games. That’s according to one of the US’ most influential games execs, John Schappert, who just a year ago was a key figure at EA. He also once ran Xbox Live – but has …
Read More »Draw Something user numbers nosedive
Mobile games sensation Draw Something has lost about five million daily active users in a single month, and is steadily dropping down the App Store charts on both iPhone and iPad, collected data suggests. Developed by New York studio Omgpop, Draw Something was the catalyst in a dramatic $210 million …
Read More »Toys R Us facing financial struggle
The owners of Toys R Us are expected to appoint the finance firm Cairn Capital to help in the restructuring or refinancing of debts of 400 million, according to The Sunday Times. The toy specialist is considering its options, including adding new equity and extending debt repayment deadlines. The current …
Read More »Last chance to register for the PC dealer event of the year
The PCR Retail Boot Camp opens its doors in just two days time, with over 250 of the UK’s top PC and IT dealers already registered. But it’s not yet too late to make sure your name’s on the guest list. Taking place on Wednesday May 2nd, the day kicks …
Read More »Uncharted’s lead designer walks from Naughty Dogg
Uncharted series lead game designer Richard Lemarchand has quit Naughty Dog, it has been revealed. As reported byGamasutra, Lemarchand has left the Sony studio to teach at the School of Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California. The school has previously taught students such as Thatgamecompany’s Kelle Santiago and …
Read More »Sega West boss Mike Hayes leaving this summer
Big news from Sega this morning: MCV can reveal that Europe and America chief Mike Hayes is to leave his role in the coming months. Hayes wants to focus on advisory and non-exec roles both inside and outside of the industry – and has already become a trustee of the …
Read More »OPINION: Will we miss the Friday release day?
Some will say the likely death of Friday as the main release day for games is dispensation of a long irrelevant tradition. Others will cite it as more evidence of video games’ globalisation. The truth falls in between. Global Tuesday deployments or united Wednesday launches are borne of necessity, not …
Read More »Visit the new PC retail conference & expo, pick up a free Apple TV
The first PCR Retail Boot Camp takes place in just under two weeks time – and promises to bring together the UK’s top PC dealers and the market’s leading suppliers and distributors for a day of inspiring conference sessions, exhibits and networking. And all dealers who attend the event will …
Read More »Crytek wants next-gen pre-owned block
A lead developer at Crytek has publicly supported the concept of console manufacturers blocking access to second-hand games. Rasmus Hjengaard, the Swedish director of creative development at Crytek, said from a business perspective that would be absolutely awesome” if a next-generation Nintendo, Microsoft or Sony console restricted access to games …
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