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Just one week remains to enter the Games 5s five-a-side tournament. Teams from around the industry will be coming together at the Barnet Power League to compete over the much sought-after winner’s cup. Last year’s winners Testology have already entered to defend their prize, while Rockstar Games, Exertis UK, Sports …
Read More »Sony, Nintendo and Execution Labs headline Interface Live Stage tomorrow
Are you coming along to Interface tomorrow? If so, make sure to check out the intimate Live Stage conference, taking place on the same day The Live Stage – sponsored by Pollen – features talks from Sony, Nintendo and Execution Labs, alongside a live Q&A with Mind Candy. There will …
Read More »Fourth developer added to The Division’s ranks
Ubisoft Annecy is the latest studio to collaborate on the publisher’s upcoming open-world shooter Tom Clancy’s The Division. The developer has previously worked on the multiplayer for Assassin’s Creed III and Black Flag. It now joins Massive Entertainment, Reflections and Red Storm in making The Division. Annecy’s exact role on …
Read More »50 games studios looking to get signed at Interface this week
A brand new London event will this week see 50 games studios ready to present their games to publishers. Interface takes place on May 14th at the Candid Arts Trust in central London, and is organised by the teams behind MCV and its sister title Develop. Various parts of the …
Read More »Starbreeze launches its own publishing business
Swedish company Starbreeze has launched a new publishing business for digital games. The firm, responsible for titles such as Payday 2 and Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons, will assist developers with distribution, marketing and publishing. In a statement it said projects will be selected and managed carefully and game …
Read More »Ten ways to make your indie game stand out – Simon Byron offers his PR and marketing advice
The indie game space is becoming more crowded by the day, with developers and publishers not just competing with each other, but triple-A releases, too. Curve Digital publishing director and PR guru Simon Byron offers his tips on getting the word out there about your indie title. What advice would …
Read More »Accessories Update: Audio-Technica ATH-PDG1 headset and Calibur11 PS4 battery pack
MCV takes a look at the best accessories heading to UK retail. This week, Audio-Technica has a brand new headset on shelves and Calibur11 charges up its PS4 Battery Pack Audio-Technica ATH-PDG1 Gaming Headset Complementing its ATH-PG1 closed-back counterpart, Audio-Technica’s ATH-PDG1 gaming headset features an open-back design. This means that …
Read More »Opinion: There’s a huge opportunity for indie games merchandise
There seems to be a small mountain of merchandise for most triple-A releases at the moment, but Insert Coin’s Dan Long believes there is also a real appetite for indie game merchandise. When it comes to merchandising for video games, people often only stop to think about the big hitters …
Read More »International Factfile 2015: Finland
Finland is renowned for its domination of the mobile sector, with giants Rovio and Supercell both hailing from the country. This has potentially been driven by the region’s long history with mobile – handset maker Nokia contributed a quarter of the entire country’s economic growth from 1998 to 2007, according …
Read More »Insight: 2015 is the year of the publisher
In an age where any developer can be a games publisher, Sold Out boss Garry Williams discusses why studios are increasingly teaming up with sales and marketing specialists. Longevity in the games business has seen us witness numerous ‘life changing’ gaming ideas and emerging business models. With the latest disruption …
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