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Read More »OPINION: Games education must move quickly
Given that the new online world is being transformed by creative technology companies like Facebook, Twitter, Google and video games companies, it seems incredible that there is an absence of computer programming in schools. The UK has gone backwards at a time when the requirement for computer science as a …
Read More »OPINION: We all win if trade bodies merge
Only the other day I joked to one of the leaders of our two trade associations that we were due the yearly, previously silly, ‘Why don’t you guys merge?’ questioning from external pundits. Then it was just a joke. Today, it seems like a potential reality. It’s still a pretty …
Read More »The increasing games-film crossover
Having announced last month that it has merged its games and films divisions, Future Publishing has told MCV that the decision was made due to the increased crossover between the two once disparate sectors. "When speaking to our clients and partners in games, we increasingly hear of their desire to …
Read More »IGN sponsors Kapow UK Comic Con
IGN has become the platinum sponsor for London’s Kapow Comic Con which kicks off in April. The games media giant will also get its own IGN Arena on the event floor, where companies will be able to showcase their latest games and films. The IGN UK website will also feature …
Read More »Tiga and UKIE set for talks
Potential meetings this month would see trade bodies discuss future co-operation
Read More »UKIE and Tiga set for talks
The two UK games industry trade bodies are to start exploring common ground, MCV understands. If successful, an alliance between the publishers’ group UKIE (ne ELSPA) and developer-only outfit Tiga could pave the way for a more unified organisation. Both are hoping to host meetings later this month to explore …
Read More »Buzz builds for Casual Connect Europe
Hamburg event already booked for 1,300 industry attendees
Read More »Yoostar’s web plan takes shape
A Yoostar 2 Facebook app will help the Move and Kinect title attract millions of casual gamers. It will allow users of the movie karaoke title to earn in-game currency and take part in film clips that aren’t in the console version. Yoostar has also struck a deal with YouTube …
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