MCV/DEVELOP News, events, research and jobs from the games industry
E3 2013 harked back to the glory days of the trade show. We step back in time and discover striking similarities between E3 this year and the very first expo in 1995 Two of the biggest names in entertainment went head-to-head at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Both unveiled new …
Read More »Dixons predicts Xbox One over PS4 to take Christmas No. 1
High Street retail group Dixons has today published its Christmas best-sellers list and predicts the Xbox One to top the PlayStation 4. The list reveals which console the retailer expects consumers to opt for as the next-gen battle heats up this Christmas. Both consoles take poll position in the Top …
Read More »Rumour: China to lift console ban
After 13 years, Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft may soon be able to sell their consoles in China. The condition is that these platform holders must make these machine’s in the new Shanghai free trade zone, reports the South China Morning Post. The move has even been endorsed by Premier Li …
Read More »Xbox One fans call on Microsoft to reverse its U-turn
A group of Xbox One fans have called on Microsoft to do a U-turn on its U-turn. As spotted by OXM, Xbox fan David Fontenot has started a petition on Change.org, calling on Microsoft to restore its digital licensing features. Apparently gamers just didn’t understand what they were being offered, …
Read More »Uncooked’s 360 Gamer rebranded as ONE Gamer
UK games mag 360 Gamer is to unveil its new branding with its next issue. As of its July 17th 130th issue Uncooked Media’s Xbox mag will be known as ONE Gamer. The move – obviously – reflects Microsoft’s transition to its new next-gen machine later this year. Just as …
Read More »Xbox One a tough sell in Japan, says exec
The CEO of Microsoft Japan thinks console might need changes for non-western markets
Read More »Why Grand Theft Auto V is the biggest threat to PS4 and Xbox One
UK retailers have warned that consumers may hold-off buying PS4 or Xbox One in order to play GTA V. The strong current-gen line-up this year will mean the next-gen transition will be slower than before, experts say. Especially as Xbox One and PS4 are not backwards compatible. And games bosses …
Read More »Kislyi: Don’t be afraid of making niche games
Even a small audience can have big value on a global market, says Wargaming boss
Read More »Check out the ultimate guide to games retail in the latest MCV
This week’s issue of MCV features a full run-down of the UK games retail landscape, including the names of all the buyers working at the biggest chains. We also speak to Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot on Hollywood movies, TV shows and and next generation consoles. There’s a whole lot more, …
Read More »Price: Xbox One ditching restrictive dev policies
Studios will be closer to consumers and able to make regular updates, says Insomniac head
Read More »