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New SCi CEO Phil Rogers has already handpicked the Chief Operating Officer he believes will turn around SCi’s fortunes. Jurgen Goeldner joins the company with over 25 years’ experience within video games, including stints as an exec at Funsoft and THQ Germany. "Jurgen has a wealth of experience which will …
Read More »SCi share price continues to soar
Today’s astounding recovery of SCi’s share price shows no sign of halting following the exodus of the management team. The Britsoft company’s stock had risen by a whopping 59.38 per cent at midday – up to 76.5 pence. The price has now settled to 74 pence – an overall rise …
Read More »HAVE YOUR SAY: What now for SCi?
How do you think SCi can get back on its feet after losing Jane Cavanagh, Bill Ennis and Rob Murphy? Is a sale now inevitable? Who do you think will swoop for the Britsoft firm? Or do you believe SCi can bounce back with the release of Tomb Raider: Underworld? …
Read More »Warner and SCi: Another twist in the tale
Warner has made it known that it wants to expand in the game business and they have shown a definite interest in SCi. SCi has also said that they have been approached with offers. So a takeover bid would not be surprising. However, I think it all depends on negotiations. …
Read More »SCi shares rocket following management exit
Eidos parent SCi’s share price jumped by almost 30 per cent this morning, after the company announced its management team had stepped down. At the time of posting, shares in the company had climbed to 62 pence – up 14 pence, or 29.17 per cent. The price has steadily climbed …
Read More »Ubisoft trade show returns for 08
Ubisoft has invited European press and business partners to its second UbiDAYS trade show, which will take place at Paris’ Louvre museum on Wednesday, May 28th-29th. The event will be the second ever UbiDAYS. Last year’s expo heralded the launch of Ubisoft’s Games for Everyone casual range. The publisher has …
Read More »Hype builds for No More Heroes
Suda 51-developed Wii title No More Heroes is a key release for ambitious Rising Star Games as it enters its biggest ever year. The publisher is set to continue its fruitful partnership with Hudson by releasing five titles from the company in March across PSP, DS and Wii. In total, …
Read More »Cousens: Were the best buy in games
Chief executive of Codemasters Rod Cousens has asserted that his company will be top of the hitlist of any media giant looking to acquire a games company. Speaking exclusively to MCV in an extensive interview, Cousens said that he believed the time was ripe for media conglomerates to purchase leading …
Read More »Win copies of The Club
Publisher Sega has dug deep for MCV readers and come up with five copies of The Club to give away. To grab the lot, answer the following question and hope to be picked out of the hat first… What is the name of the development team responsible for The Club? …
Read More »Gamecock lands in UK, snares top industry talent
Industry veteran Struthers can boast stints at Take 2, Virgin, Atari, Dixons and more, will be heading up Gamecock’s European office. While Seaby, a former Take 2, Interplay and Virgin exec, will be spearheading all of the fledgling company’s European marketing operations. Fellow industry veteran and former RedOctane sales supremo …
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