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Guy Cocker has left GameSpot UK, MCV understands, as part of bigger shifts at the site’s London-based operation. Parent firm CBS has declined to comment, but we believe a management reorganisation means the UK outfit will now report more directly to its US parent team. Cocker departed last week. He …
Read More »OPINION: A slightly longer wait for tax breaks can’t hurt
This long and at times painful hardware generation – it will be eight years since the 360 unveiling when we see the Next Xbox in three weeks – is matched by just one other drawn out saga: tax breaks for games made in the UK. Every two steps forward on …
Read More »Indie retailers star in the latest MCV
This latest MCV–which isnow available to view online– kicks off our month-long celebration of independent retailers. We profile the top five newest retailers on the market, from ThatGameShop to JD Games. Elsewhere, E3 organisers respond to the news that Nintendo isn’t holding a press conference. And we speak to the …
Read More »Molyneux on New Xbox: "I don’t want another way of looking at Facebook"
The always outspoken Peter Molyneux has admitted that he hopes Microsoft doesn’t forget to focus on the gaming credentials of the new Xbox. Although details remain highly secretive, rumours abound that the machine will be positioned as much as a living room entertainment hub as it will a games machine …
Read More »Freelance creatives directory added to Sourcebook
Sourcebook listings are free for freelancers working in the games industry. Games agencies guide Sourcebook returns in July – with a new section naming creative guns-for-hire in the UK and Europe. It’s free for individuals or work for hire micro studios of three or fewer staff. Alongside our high-profile premium …
Read More »Don’t be forgotten when Sourcebook returns in July
Intent Media’s must-read directory of interactive entertainment agencies will be published on July 26th. Sourcebook is the ultimate directory for agencies and support businesses working in games, technology and entertainment fields. The guide covers sectors such as Creative & Promotional, Gaming Accessories and Merchandise, International Distribution, Legal Services, Localisation, QA …
Read More »Check out ten pages of MCV Awards photos in the latest MCV
This latest MCV–which isnow available to view online– contains ten pages of images from this year’s MCV Awards. The winners, the parties and THAT video. We also discuss the latest video games drought hitting retail, and speak to EA about its bid to take down Call of Duty with FIFA. …
Read More »Tiga warns UK devs against Americanisation of games
Games tax relief needed to support production of culturally British titles, says Richard Wilson
Read More »Why games are cultural and why the UK needs tax breaks
Ukie's Jo Twist calls on the UK industry to band together in the face of the European Commission's investigation into games tax relief
Read More »Konami adds AFC Champions League licence to PES 2014
The Asian Football Confederation Champions League licence will be present and correct in future versions of PES. The AFC Champions League will be present as a standalone competition and will include all 32 competing teams. PES already includes the UEFA Champions League licence. The acquisition of such a high-profile license …
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