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Square Enix’s bid for UK publisher Eidos took another step forward this morning with the news that it had secured the support of another major shareholder in the firm. Today the Japanese firm – which last werk announced its intention to buy the ailing Britsoft firm for around 84m, confirming …
Read More »The 2009 reality check
Director Brian de Palma delivers us a classmate shuffling up to the grave of the film’s eponymous star. She kneels to lay a small wreath, only for Carrie’s arm to shoot up and make a grab. She’s alive! Or is she? This graphic metaphor was offered by EA chief exec …
Read More »MCV AWARDS ’09: Nintendo signs as Retail Sponsor
This year’s MCV Industry Excellence Awards are fast shaping up, with the deadline for nominations now passed, the Finalists lists being decided – and Nintendo signing up as exclusive Retail Category Partner. The MCV Awards take place at The Brewery, London on April 23rd. Codemasters and Gem have previously announced …
Read More »Woolworths to return to the High Street
Three former bosses of Woolworths are ‘relaunching’ the High Street legend under a new name. Former commercial director Tony Page and colleagues Andy Latham and Steve Jebson will open 50 shops based on the old Woolworths format – and are working on a name ‘as close to the original as …
Read More »Focus: Digital marketplace
What would you say is a key product to stock during February? Halo Wars? Killzone 2? How about an Xbox Live points card. In fact, it would be a good idea to stock up on some of last year’s biggest releases as well, with major downloadable content coming for Grand …
Read More »Exclusive Nintendo preview
Nintendo is bringing some reinvented GameCube classics to the Wii over the next few months – and MCV has been granted an exclusive look. Titles such as Pikmin, Pikmin 2, Mario Power Tennis and Donkey Kong Jungle Beat are guaranteed a warm reception at retail – and to wow Wii …
Read More »Ubisoft prepares new push into sports
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has told MCV that the publisher has its sights set on claiming a greater chunk of the sports games market during 2009. The firm’s Shaun White Snowboarding title helped it generate over €500 million in the three months to December 31st – a 12 per cent …
Read More »Warner backs Square Enix’s bid for Eidos
Warner has thrown its weight behind Square Enix’s bid to buy UK publisher Eidos. The news comes following the announcement last week that Square had made an offer to buy the ailing Britsoft firm. Time Warner owns a 20 per cent stake in Eidos, and although it was often seen …
Read More »MCV AWARDS ’09: You won’t be winning…
You have until Monday to secure a Finalist position in the MCV Industry Excellence Awards 2009. If you haven’t, you can be sure that your competitors have, so email us now to tell us why you should be considered. To lobby your suggestions on who should win on the night, …
Read More »Square Enix slashes earnings forecast
Square Enix has delayed the Japanese release of Dragon Quest IX, causing a massive revisal of its predicted earnings. According to a report on Japanese site ITmedia, which quotes a Square Enix release, the company has discerened that a ‘severe defect’ exists in the current build of the game, and …
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