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Industry soccer tournament returns to North London Gamesfives to take place at Barnet Powerleague, North London on Friday June 12th TEAMS from all over the industry will battle it out once again in this summer’s games industry five-a-side tournament. The Xbox 360 Gamesfives will take place at Barnet Powerleague in North London on Friday June 12th.
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“Hopefully this year will be as competitive as ever and another great day out for everyone to enjoy.” The tournament is open to all companies across the industry, including retailers, distributors, media and publishers.
Xbox are very excited about hosting another adrenalinepumped industry five-a-side tournament with MCV. Sam Leigh, Microsoft
Entry to the tournament is free, plus there is a free bar and a variety of prizes, medals and trophies on offer for the best teams and players. “Xbox are very excited about hosting another adrenaline pumped industry five-a-side tournament with MCV,” commented Microsoft’s Sam Leigh.
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There are strict rules, however, to ensure that teams only use players from within their own organisations. The event lasts all day and is heavily publicised in MCV through to the tournament and beyond. Teams from across the industry can register now by pointing their browser at www.gamesfives360.co.uk.
DRING: Erstwhile staff writer is promoted to MCV deputy editor
daily basis,” said MCV’s managing editor Lisa Foster. “Chris’ promotion is well deserved and further strengthens the MCV team.” www.mcvuk.com
[IN BRIEF] EDGE: The online arm of Future’s multiformat magazine has a new editorial staff, after the previous team – headed by Colin Campbell – left the firm. Alex Wiltshire, previously deputy editor, has been made Edge Online’s editor. Tom Ivan, a regular contributor to Edge Online and its predecessor, NextGen.biz, has taken the role of news editor. XBOX 360: Microsoft has altered the terms and conditions of its three-year Xbox 360 warranty scheme to include problems related to the common E74 error. NINTENDO: The Japanese giant will launch its motionenhancing Wii MotionPlus peripheral in Europe on June 12th – six weeks before the arrival of Wii Sports Resort on July 24th.
“The Xbox team do a fantastic job with this event every year. It is a brilliant way of bringing a sense of community to the industry, but with a competitive edge,” commented MCV publisher
and Intent Media managing director Stuart Dinsey. Prizes include a £1,500 charity donation for the winning team, plus an Xbox 360 for each team member. www.gamesfives360.co.uk
MCV promotes Dring... ...as Develop expands AFTER EIGHTEEN months as staff writer, Chris Dring has been promoted to deputy editor of MCV. Dring, who is responsible for writing a wide range of content in the leading weekly B2B title including news, features and product coverage – plus providing support for MCVuk.com – takes the new role from May 1st. He will report to MCV's associate editor Tim Ingham and the games department’s editor-in-chief Michael French. “In just a short space of time Chris has become not just an invaluable member of the MCV team, but also popular and liked amongst the retailers and publishers he talks to on a
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MCV’S SISTER magazine Develop has appointed former Edge writer Rob Crossley as online editor. Crossley was UK online editor for the Future magazine’s Edge Online. He has also written for the likes of GamesTM, Retro Gamer and PlayStation: The Official Magazine. He joins Intent Media as part of a widening of Develop’s remit to include coverage online of the games development sector in North America and other territories around the world. “We are delighted to welcome Rob onboard,” commented editor-in-chief Michael French. “Develop
ACTIVISION BLIZZARD: The publisher’s free-roaming action title Prototype will be released on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC on June 5th in Europe. KONAMI: The Japanese publisher has lifted the lid on its plans for the upcoming Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 on Xbox 360, PS3, PC, PSP and mobile phones. Alongside the Champions League, the game will now also boast the Europa League (formerly the UEFA Cup) licence.
CROSSLEY: New Develop hire
continues to go from strength to strength in both its print and online incarnations – adding Rob to the team will further support our ambitions to make it a truly global brand.” www.developmag.com
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