“We can do a better job communicating what PEGI ratings mean and where to go for more information.” Andy Robertson talks to MCV about the ratings systemp16
PQube signs World Rally Championship
UK publisher signs its hottest racing release to date in deal with Milestone WRC3 ‘raises bar for rally games’ by James Batchelor
THE NEXT World Rally Championship game will be published in the UK by PQube this October. The company says it will be the biggest sports title it has released, surpassing the launch of motorbike racers MUDand SBK Generations in May and June respectively. WRC3will be released for Xbox 360, PS3, PC and Vita platforms on October 12th and will give players access to officially licensed cars and teams from the 2012 rally tournament.
The title also features a completely rebuilt graphics and physics engine. PQube will handle all UK PR, marketing, sales and distribution for the game.
WORLD OF MEGA BLOCKS
The first ever construction toys based on Blizzard’s MMO World of Warcraftare heading to retail. Mega Blocks, which has previously released toys based on Halo, is releasing seven WoW-themed collections. Prices range from £6.99 for Faction Packs to £99.99 for Deathwing’s Stormwind Assault. Mega Brands: 01844 350033
Indies call for more digital cards by Lauren Wainwright
INDEPENDENT retailers want the chance to stock a larger range of digital cards. Top High Street indies
told MCVthis week that they want to be able to sell the sort of digital download cards currently available in big name rival GAME.
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“What we really want is a consignment stock of cards for individual games or desirable in game items,” said Barkman Computer’s Nick Elliot. “Then at least at the till point the customer might pick up a £3.45 card for a new mini arcade game, or a neat themed costume for another game.”
We really want a stock of cards for individual games or desirable in game items
“ Nick Elliot, Barkman
Meanwhile, Eclipse Home Interactive’s Simon Mitchell wishes Sony would offer lower-priced PSN cards to independent retailers. Currently PSN cards come in at £20 or higher, with lower priced cards being exclusive for national retailers. “Kids don’t have the £25 spare to spend on PSN
cards,” he said, adding that, “£5 and £10 would be far more ideal. Microsoft is clever to have cards going from 800 points.”
Adding these huge racing licences to our portfolio is a huge boost to
“ our business. Abid Gangat, PQube
“This release builds on the relationship between PQube and Milestone, with PQube now distributing all of Milestone’s specialist racing titles after successful launches earlier this year,” trade marketing manager Abid Gangat told MCV. “WRC3has raised the bar for all rally games. It is the
World Rally Championship 3 has ‘raised the bar for rally games,’ says PQube
biggest sporting title we have ever worked on and it is a very exciting time for PQube.”
And PQube hopes to work closely with Milestone on its future releases, including more licensed products.
“Adding these huge licences to our portfolio is a huge boost to our business and working with Milestone has been a real pleasure.” Gangat added: “Their team is very much committed to delivering a
highly polished end product and that the licences they are working with is a testament to this.
“More will be announced about these licences in the near future.”