Comments on: “Sponsors win big” at MCV awards

By: Blerk

Blerk — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:47:47 +0000

We’re just pissed we didn’t get invites.

By: patlike

patlike — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:45:42 +0000

Cheers for that, Tim.

By: tim ingham

tim ingham — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:44:08 +0000

Hi all. I’m putting myself at the risk of a mauling here – as is the saddening nature of these things - but I’d rather ensure that subsequent comments are at least based in fact.

Aside from the Grand Prix Award – this year won by a very deserving Nintendo – the MCV Awards are voted for by a large independent judging panel, with members from across all sectors of the industry. The Retail Advisory Board Special Recognition Award is the only other exception; voted for by a handful of UK retail’s leading games buyers.

These votes simply couldn’t be massaged, tweaked or fiddled without hordes of industry members knowing about it – and getting very, very upset with us!

It’s a painstakingly transparent process, which we feel really sets these Awards apart. Thankfully, the trade recognises this fact – it’s actually a major reason WHY companies want their name associated with the evening.

I hope at least some of you may recognise it too.

Regards,
Tim Ingham
Editor, http://www.mcvuk.com

By: Spiral

Spiral — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:30:08 +0000

Well they’re the only one left.

By: El_MUERkO

El_MUERkO — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:25:53 +0000

GAME won specialist retailer

By: grandmaster

grandmaster — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:16:13 +0000

It reminds me of when EMAP gave out awards to its own mags at the Golden Joysticks one year. Voted for by the readers, but still…

By: morriss

morriss — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:59:52 +0000

When you’re right, you’re right!