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Read More »Behind-the-scenes Grand Theft Auto book out next month
A new unauthorised book on the development of Rockstar’s blockbuster Grand Theft Auto series is to be released next month. Written by journalist David Kushner, ‘Jacked’ uncovers what took place during the creation of one of the biggest franchises in gaming and those responsible for making it happen. At 300 …
Read More »Pinball creator Kordeck dies aged 100
Steve Kordek, the pinball machine pioneer whose creations had fuelled the coin-op industry for decades, has died aged 100. Chicago-born Kordek is widely believed to have designed the iconic two-flipper pinball machine. He passed away on February 19th. He had designed more than one hundred different pinball board layouts for …
Read More »OPINION: The day one conundrum
We’ve had lots of praise lately for the way MCV has supported the industry during a tough start to the year. And we’re grateful that many have noticed our proactive stance on what the trade’s strengths are. But MCV also has to be honest about its weaknesses, too. What exactly …
Read More »California foots hefty bill for Arnie’s anti-games lawsuit
California was forced to pick up the legal fees for a Supreme court case regarding legislation to fine retailers for selling minors games deemed violent. The cost to taxpayers totalled about $1.8m dollars for a law which never took effect, The Sacramento Beereported. The Supreme court ruled against the law, …
Read More »Next Blizzard game "will be free-to-play"
Blizzard Entertainment is the next major games studio to embrace free-to-play and will apply the model in an upcoming, as yet unannounced game, Develop understands. Following some eight years of success with its trailblazing MMO World of Warcraft, it is said that the California studio will expand business opportunities and …
Read More »Pirate Bay rallies against "common enemies"
The Pirate Bay has reacted to the threat of an ISP block in the UK by stating it will carry on offering its file-sharing service. On Monday the UK High Court found The Pirate Bay guilty of breach of copyright, stating the site’s owner’s sanction, approve and countenance the infringement …
Read More »INTERVIEW: Robert Nashak, BBC Worldwide
Every spring since 2005 the BBC has geared up for its seasonal Easter debut of a new Doctor Who TV series. For anyone that monitors the kids’ and family media and entertainment market, this is a pretty serious moment – merchandising, magazines and book markets are primed to release their …
Read More »MCVuk.com hires US writer
Los Angeles based journalist Erik Johnson has been hired as MCVuk.com’s new North American correspondent. The appointment allows MCV to offer coverage around the clock and will appeal to MCV’s strong and growing US and Canadian readership. Johnson is a graduate and up and coming young writer whose work has …
Read More »MCV Awards website now live
A dedicated MCV Awards website is now live at www.mcvawards.com, containing everything you need to know about this year’s event, plus a video and pictures archive, all in one place. Sixty-three different companies from across the games industry are nominated for prizes at this year’s MCV Industry Excellence Awards, which …
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