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MCV takes a look at the best accessories heading to UK retail. This week, Logitech’s Daedalus gaming mouse takes flight and Turtle Beach’s upcoming mousepad gives it something to land on Logitech G303 Daedalus Apex Gaming Mouse Named after the Greek mythological craftsman who fathered Icarus and created working wax …
Read More »International Factfile 2015: Australia
Australia has long been notorious for the costly price of games. A report from the government House of Representatives Infrastructure and Communications Committee found that of 20 recent titles, only one was priced close to its American counterpart, with the rest costing anywhere between 40 and 90 per cent more. …
Read More »Over 30 studios are looking for their next publishing deal at Interface
Nearly 100 games businesses are now set to attend May 14th’s interface – and amongst them are over 30 games studios looking for a publisher. If you’re looking to sign fresh games content for PC, console or mobile, Interface is perfect for you. The B2B pitching and presentation event includes …
Read More »Jobs Update: Warner Bros opens applications for International PR Manager role
Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor and Dying Light publisher Warner Bros is seeking a new International PR Manager. Reporting to the InternationalPR Director, you will work as part of the International PR team, coordinating the planning and execution of PR tactics for all video games across 11 International territories in Europe, …
Read More »Licensing.biz People Awards: Book your tickets now
Tickets to this month’s Licensing.biz People Awards are selling fast – so book now to avoid disappointment. The exciting new event takes place on Thursday, April 30th at Sway Bar, London, and will be hosted by stand up comedian Patrick Monahan It was launched this year to celebrate the individuals …
Read More »Bandai Namco recruits Hamilton for Project CARS competition
Bandai Namco has teamed up with racing driver Nicolas Hamilton in its latest PR push behind Project CARS. The half-brother of F1 champion Lewis will judge a competition where children aged six to 14 must design a car of the future. The winning entry will receive a PS4, a frame …
Read More »SAVE THE DATE: Games Media Awards return to London on October 14th
The Games Media Awards will return on October 14th. Taking place at the Bloomsbury Ballroom, near Holborn tube station in London, the awards celebrate the best of games writing and the games media in the UK. Last year, the revamped event gave out the majority of its prizes to individual …
Read More »Former Lionhead boss takes charge of Xbox and HoloLens games
Lionhead boss John Needham has been promoted to a new role where he will oversee internal development for several games on Xbox and HoloLens. A Microsoft spokesperson toldEngadgetNeedham will report to Microsoft corporate VP Kudo Tsunoda:"With the exception of Halo, Gears of War, Forza and Minecraft, Kudo Tsunoda will lead …
Read More »Execution Labs’ Jason Della Rocca to deliver opening keynote at Interface
Jason Della Rocca of Canadian accelerator Execution Labs will deliver the opening keynote for the live stage element of Interface, a brand new games event that will take place in London on May 14th. Della Rocca will kick off a full day of insightful panel sessions and speaker presentations that …
Read More »Accessories Update: Roccat Kave 5.1 Analog headset and Hori Amiibo Family Case
MCV takes a look at the best accessories heading to UK retail. This week, we listen to Roccat’s new Analog headset and stash our Amiibo with Hori Roccat Kave 5.1 Analog Headset Hot on the heels of Roccat’s XTD 5.1 Digital headset comes its latest peripheral – the XTD 5.1 …
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