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Combined video game software unit sales across the world’s three largest games markets grew 11 percent in calendar year 2008 to 409.9 million – up from the 367.7 million units recorded in 2007. The data comes in new findings from Top Global Markets, the integrated monthly report from leading providers …

Nintendo dominated the list of the world’s biggest selling games of 2008 – with Mario Kart beating out titles such as Wii Fit and GTA IV to become the most popular game of the year. Mario Kart Wii sold a total of 8.94 million units in 2008 according to recent …

Midway has announced the promotion of CEO and President Matt Booty to Chairman of the Board – as former boss Peter C Brown steps down. Booty will also retain his CEO and President titles. Booty has been president and CEO of the company since October 2008 but he served as …

Woolworths is to make a Lazarus-like return as an online brand after it was bought by Shop Direct. Shop Direct is the UK’s biggest internet and home shopping retailer, and also owns brands such as the Littlewoods catalogue and plans to launch Woolworths online in the summer following a deal …

Have YOU lobbied for an MCV Award yet? You have just over two weeks left to tell the MCV team why you should be a finalist in this year’s MCV Industry Excellence Awards. The MCV Awards return to The Brewery on Thursday April 23rd – and by lobbying the MCV …

RETAIL INNOVATION Who is eligible for this award?This new award is open to any retailer of computer and video games products, inclusive of independents and chains. How is this award won?MCV will take soundings from the industry and consider any direct lobbying from retailers, suppliers or general readers before announcing …

GAME Group may be centralising its key management and cutting back on overhead, but the good news for the market is that it remains committed to opening more stores this year. Around 20 sites have been earmarked for launch either as GAME or Gamestation. Some stores may close this year, …

The August Leipzig Games Convention has been cancelled. The organisers of the event confirmed the news as it announced a brand new event, Games Convention Online, due to take place from July 31st to August 2nd. Until this morning, the organisers were in a standoff with rival event Gamescom from …

SALES TEAM Who is eligible for this award?Any UK-based sales team or specialist sales force, including in-house staff and outsourced service companies. How is this award won?MCV will take soundings from the industry and consider any direct lobbying from retailers, suppliers or general readers before announcing a set of Finalists …

NEW GAME BRAND Who is eligible for this award?Any company that has introduced a new game brand over the past 12 months that has made a significant impact at consumer level within the UK marketplace. How is this award won?MCV will take soundings from the industry and consider any direct …