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Electronic Arts is confident that it can overcome a crowded Wii market to rule the platform this year – with its new tennis title leading the way. EA Sports Tennis is due for release on Wii later this year – and represents the first time the company has gone up …
Read More »2K boss: We can beat the recession
2K global president Christoph Hartmann has told MCV that he believes the games industry’s progress will not be halted by the current economic slowdown. In our exclusive interview, Hartmann said that if young people could still afford to spend 500 to go crazy in Ibiza”, games would not be high …
Read More »Talking 2K
How do you think the industry will be affected long-term by the so-called ‘credit crunch’?Traditionally, when the economy does badly, the entertainment market grows. I don’t see why it should be any different this time. The recession is coming, but it’s not only about the sad situation of people worrying …
Read More »Government obesity link irritates industry
A new Government TV ad that appears to link games and obesity has irked the UK industry – despite apparent good intentions. The commercial, for Government health initiative Change 4 Life, shows the ‘son’ in a family made of plasticine tapping away at a gamepad in front of a television …
Read More »Should you win an MCV Award?
The MCV Awards return to The Brewery on Thursday April 23rd – and you now have one month to help us decide who makes the shortlist. By lobbying the MCV team, you can nominate yourself or another oustanding individual or company which has gone the extra mile in the last …
Read More »Circuit City to close all 567 US stores
US games and electronics retailer Circuit City is to liquidate its remaining 567 US stores after a judge agreed the firm could go into bankruptcy. The chain needed approval from US Bankruptcy Judge Kevin Huennekens to begin to put itself out of business, according to LA Times. It sought a …
Read More »MCV and Develop partner with D.I.C.E. 2009
MCV and its sister magazine Develop have signed up as a media partner for next month’s D.I.C.E. Summit. The event is a unique gathering of games industry execs, and includes a three-day conference, plus networking golf and poker tournaments. This year the likes of EA CEO John Riccitiello and Resi …
Read More »How to get a job in video games
MCV today provides a must-read guide to landing the job you’ve always wanted in games, whether it’s your first post – or you’re angling for a management role. Our experts in each of the market’s key fields offer sage advice to readers on how to find their dream job, apply …
Read More »Gary Dale resigns from Take Two
Chief Operating Officer of Take Two Gary Dale will leave the company on April 15th. In a company filing released today, Take Two reported that Dale’s employment as COO ‘will terminate effective on April 15th, 2009 and the Company will have no further material obligations to Mr. Dale beyond that …
Read More »Big names sign for 2009 D.I.C.E. Summit
EA’s John Riccitiello, Resi 5 producer Jun Takeuchi and SCE WWS VP Michael Denny are just three of the industry execs signed up to speak at next month’s D.I.C.E. Summit. The event returns to the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas on February 18th to 20th and features "a line-up …
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