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I’ve been given the MCV golden chalice to step in as editor in these final days before Christmas, and I guess I should glance over my shoulder into the past on the eve of a new decade, and try to predict the future. It’s the dawn of 2010, so I …
Read More »Don McCabe’s Chipsworld statement in full
CHIPS joint MD Don McCabe sent MCV a comprehensive statement addressing Chipsworld Ltd’s application for a Company Voluntary Arrangement earlier today: "In order to nullify the ravages of the ‘credit crunch’ and the recession which has hit the industry over the last 18 months, and to protect Chipsworld Ltd, the …
Read More »CHIPS company fights for survival
UK specialist retailer CHIPS is taking emergency measures to ensure its company-owned stores can survive. The popular chain, co-managed by Don McCabe and Nik Agar, has been hurt from a lack of cashflow and has struggled to pay creditors in full. However, it has bought itself some time by seeking …
Read More »Florin to leave EA
Electronic Arts’ executive vice president of western world publishing, Gerhard Florin, has elected to leave the company at the end of the current financial year (March 31st, 2010), MCV can confirm. Florin has been with EA for 15 years, initially playing a key role in establishing the publisher as the …
Read More »Zelda Wii set for E3 demo
The mastermind behind Nintendo’s recent Zelda games has revealed that development on the new Wii version of the series is well underway” – and that he is hopeful of being able to show the game off at E3 next year. Speaking in the January issue of Official Nintendo Magazine, Eiji …
Read More »Will Tiger’s time out hurt EA?
Tiger Woods has confirmed he is going on an ‘indefinite break’ from professional golf following various revelations about his infidelity – throwing doubt over his many licensing and endorsement deals. But games publisher Electronic Arts, which releases the hugely successful Tiger Woods branded PGA Tour golf game every summer, says …
Read More »Braid coming to PlayStation
Jonathan Blow’s celebrated indie game Braid will become available to download from PSN on December 17th. Publisher Hothead Games has announced that the title will cost just €9.99 (around 9) for PS3 owners. The game, ‘a puzzle platformer’, allows players to manipulate time and control protagonist Tim. Braid won plaudits …
Read More »MCV Awards 2010: Promo video
Yesterday we confirmed the date and new categories for the MCV Awards 2010 – and now we have a video live to tell you more about the event. The MCV Awards 2010 will take place on April 22nd next year in London. Hundreds of UK execs attend the event – …
Read More »Games grow at HMV despite fewer releases
As part of its trading statement today HMV has offered further details on the success of its games category – reporting continued successes in areas like pre-owned in the face of a lighter release schedule. Amongst its HMV UK & Ireland stores, the chain’s technology and related entertainment products grew …
Read More »MCV Awards 2010: Categories Announced
The cut-off isn’t until February, but how about rounding off your year by dreaming of a big win at the MCV Awards 2010? Next year’s prestigious event takes place on Thursday April 22nd at The Brewery, Chiswell Street, London. Amongst the 17 awards up for grabs are new categories such …
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