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Amazon signed a licensing deal for Crytek’s CryEngine that could be worth between $50m to $70m, according to a report. Sources speaking toKotakuclaimed that the recently teasedhuge licensing deal between Crytek and a mystery firmwas in fact with the online retail giant. It is not yet clear what Amazon plans …
Read More »50 games firms already signed up for Interface on May 14th
Serious momentum is gathering behind Interface, our brand new games content marketplace for pitching and presenting new games and products. There are 50 games companies already signed up to take part in the all-day event taking place on May 14th at Candid Arts, near Angel in Central London. Interface is …
Read More »MCV Awards 2015: Two weeks to go
There are just two weeks to go until the big night for the UK games business: the 2015 MCV Awards. Just a handful of spaces remain at the prestigious awards ceremony and gala dinner, which takes place at the Lancaster London Hotel on the evening of April 16th. Over 500 …
Read More »Nintendo mobile games could make $25m per month, DeNA hopes
Mobile games firm DeNA wants its partnership with Nintendo to rake in more than $25m a month, the firm’s CEO has said. The two companies recently agreed a major deal to collaborate onbringing Nintendo’s IP to mobile devices. Speaking toReuters, Isao Moriyasu said though DeNA has yet to discuss specific …
Read More »Why Bandai Namco Games changed its name to Bandai Namco Entertainment
Bandai Namco Games has changed its name, again, and will now be known as Bandai Namco Entertainment. Why the change? European president and COO Naoki Katashima details the changes. Why the new name? Our future vision and business of the Group has more to do with providing Entertainment, rather than …
Read More »Accessories Update: Turtle Beach Elite 800X and Nvidia GeForce Titan X
MCV takes a look at the best accessories heading to UK retail.This week, we go wireless with Turtle Beach’s Elite 800X and power up Nvidia’s most powerful GPU yet Turtle Beach Elite 800X Turtle Beach has introduced a new top-of-the-line headset for Xbox One. The Elite 800X is fully wireless …
Read More »Gamescom tour hits London in time for MCV Awards day, April 16th
Organisers of the big summer trade and consumer games show Gamescom are once again showcasing the event on a world tour that kicks off next month. The London leg of the tour takes place just ahead of the MCV Awards at the Lancaster London Hotel, from 2pm on April 16th. …
Read More »Who will shine on the MCV Awards red carpet?
There’s a twist to this year’s MCV’s famous/notorious Awards ceremony opening video – anyone attending on the night might find themselves a screen star. We’ve been regularly asked by industry execs over the last month where their invite to star in this year’s video is. Well, it’s your ticket to …
Read More »F1 2015 will be out in June
Codemasters’ F1 2015 will be released in June, distribution partner Bandai Namco has announced. This year’s game at least makes it to the start line earlier in the current season than recent entries. It will also mark the brand’s debut on PS4 and Xbox One. F1 2015 is set to …
Read More »International Factfile 2015: Denmark
Market research firm Newzoo estimates that the Danish video games market generated $221.46 billion during 2014. This makes it the 27th biggest country in the world for video games, between its overseas neighbour Norway and Portugal in 26th and 28th, respectively. According to the latest Consumer Study of Denmark by …
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