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EDITORIAL PLANNER Some of the special issues coming up in MCV, the only trade publication that covers all sectors of the market... FRIDAY NOVEMBER 20th
TERRITORY REPORT: JAPAN The Japanese games market is in upheaval, with software and hardware sales in decline and the country’s publisher superpowers looking to Europe for its profits. MCV takes an in-depth look at the territory and speaks to distributors, retailers and publishers on the future of Japan’s legendary games sector. FRIDAY DECEMBER 4th
TERRITORY REPORT: INDIA India is one of the most interesting markets for video games in the world. Despite rife piracy and under-developed infrastructure, India’s video games industry continues to grow – not least in terms of mobile. MCV takes a closer look at one of the world’s most intriguing emerging markets...
CHRISTMAS GAMES MARKETING The festive period is upon us and the major publishers are preparing their Q4 marketing campaigns to ensure their latest titles are on the Christmas lists of everyone and anyone. MCV takes a look at the latest marketing initiatives dominating the sector, from extensive TV activity to shopping centre tours... FRIDAY DECEMBER 11th
SPORTS GENRE FOCUS From the ongoing battle between FIFA and PES to the rise of more unorthodox titles such as Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Winter Games, the sports genre has never been stronger. We look at the key titles from this popular sector that are certain to be filling consumers’ stockings this Christmas.
ANNUAL RETAIL SURVEY MCV publishes the results of its annual retail survey, quizzing a huge number of retailers for their views on the games industry in 2009. We’ll ask retailers which products have been key, how confident they are in their business and their thoughts on what the next 12 months have in store.
FRIDAY DECEMBER 18th
REVIEW OF THE YEAR It has been a dramatic year for the UK video games industry – from a brand new PEGI rating system to significant mergers and acquisitions, involving the likes of Eidos and Midway. In this special feature, MCV runs through the highs and lows of 2009 and takes a close look at what we can expect from 2010.
FRIDAY JANUARY 8th 2010
50 THINGS TO LOOK FORWARD TO IN 2010 Let’s face it, 2009 was a difficult year, but with so many major blockbusters planned for 2010 – and in the first quarter as well – there is still plenty to look forward to. To prove it, MCV will list 50 things that you should be looking anticipating in the New Year, and if you’ve got any suggestions, then why not let us know?
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