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CentreSoft is braced for a busy September after signing Konami. Konami – which previously handled distribution internally – will launch Metal Gear Solid V and Pro Evolution Soccer 2016. CentreSoft is already handling the launches of FIFA 16, LEGO Dimensions, Mad Max, Destiny: The Taken King, Skylanders and Tearaway during …
Read More »Value of games industry investments drop 48 per cent during first half of 2015
If you’re looking to invest in games, now’s the time. That’s according to a new report from technology analyst Digi-Capital, which states that investments in the industry have almost halved in value (down by 48 per cent) during the first half of 2015 compared to 2014. This follows 2014’s own …
Read More »E3 ‘must deliver games’, warns UK retail
E3 2015 ‘must deliver games’ as the event’s pre-show press conferences are finalised. UK stores have told MCV that they’re concerned over the number of big games pushed out of 2015, including Uncharted 4, Zelda, The Division and Dead Island 2. We are holding out hope that E3 will deliver …
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 »Gamescom backs MCV Awards 2015 as Event Partner
Games industry trade and consumer games event Gamescom has partnered with the 2015 MCV Awards. Tim Endres, Gamescom project manager, commented: "We are delighted that, this year, we too have been able to welcome MCV as a partner. "The MCV Awards and Games Media Awards are fixtures in the national …
Read More »MCV Awards 2015: Seven days to go
There is just one week to go until the 2015 MCV Awards. IGN is the latest firm to back the event. As Gold Partner the entertainment giant is also Award Partner for the all-important Marketing Team prize. You’ll have to wait until the night of Thursday, April 16th to find …
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 »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 »Trade price cuts for Xbox, Take-Two and Ubisoft products this month
Distributor Exertis is lowering prices on a number of gaming products as part of a month-long promotion. ‘March Madness’ started on February 27th and will run until March 31st. Each day will focus on a specific brand, with headset specialists Turtle Beach and Polk, as well as racing wheel peripheral …
Read More »Steam key resellers hit by gift rule update
Valve has tweaked the rules imposed on the trading of gifts. Eurogamer reports that the change is designed to stop scammers who trade illegitimately purchased gifts that are later revoked due to problems with payment. The process means that the seller retains their cash but those who purchased the game …
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