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Digital is thriving in Israel, with few specialist retail outlets present. Games are primarily sold either by very small independent retailers or general stores. This is due to the ease of accessing download services such as Steam. This has, in turn, led to a dearth of distribution firms, with just …
Read More »MCV Awards 2015: Watch the opening video here
Last week’s MCV Awards got off to a fantastic start as the event’s guests arrived in style… being delivered to the venue by none other than aliens. The opening video was filmed on the night as attendees entered the Lancaster London Hotel, and was put together in time for the …
Read More »Interface: The countdown begins to new May 14th games industry event in London
There are just over three weeks to go until Interface, the brand new pitching and content event for the games business. Taking place on May 14that the Candid Arts Trust near Angel tube in central London, Interface is brought to you by the teams behind Develop and MCV. Starting today, …
Read More »Interface: The story so far
So, you’ve seen our stories and updates: Interface is coming on May 14th. We’ve got lots of businesses signed up, and will have influential speakers for workshops, great new games on show and publishers ready to sign new titles. But if you haven’t got a completely clear picture of what …
Read More »MCV’s Games 5s kicks off in a month on May 21st
The Games 5s five-a-side tournament is back on May 21st after its successful revival last year. The contest will pitch teams from publishers, developers, retailers, media and elsewhere in the games business against each other. Last year, Testology walked home with the winner’s cup–have you got what it takes to …
Read More »MCV Awards 2015: Nintendo UK’s James Honeywell takes away Unsung Hero prize
Nintendo UK veteran James Honeywell was declared the Unsung Hero at this year’s MCV Awards. Honeywell has been at Nintendo for 20 years, and on the night was praised for his superb product knowledge and hard work with the company, including launching the DS and 3DS consoles. In a video …
Read More »MCV Awards 2015: Games Centre’s Craig Kennedy named Store Manager of the Year
The winner of the new Store Manager of the Year prize at this year’s MCV Awards was Games Centre Irvine’s Craig Kennedy. In a video shown on the night, staff from the Scottish retailer praised Kennedy for his store’s performance, and for his method of going directly to prospective customers …
Read More »MCV’s International Gamescom Daily returns this August
The MCV @ Gamescom International Daily will return this August. MCV @ Gamescom debuted last year, focusing on a daily magazine and extensive digital promotion. It included original editorial content on the big announcements and important themes at the annual event in Cologne, plus a show guide and details of …
Read More »MCV Awards 2015: GAME celebrates triple victory
GAME took three prizes from the MCV Awards 2015. The High Street retailer received nods for Games Retailer, Community Team and Buying Team. It took away the Games Retailer prize for its impressive year, in which it floated on the stock market, made sales of 850m while its Reward Card …
Read More »MCV Awards 2015: Debbie Bestwick named Person of the Year
Games industry veteran and Team 17 boss Debbie Bestwick was named the MCV Awards 2015 Person of the Year. In a video on the night, members of Team 17 and the industry at large paid tribute to Bestwick for her long and influential career within the games sector. Those featured …
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