Media & PR

Most publishers are still pondering exactly how they intend to tap into the Facebook market – well they had better get a move on, because if founder Mark Zuckerberg is to believed the market reach of the social network is on track to achieve some startling results. The Guardian reports …

UK publisher association ELSPA has understandably aired its disappointment at the Cob-LibDem government’s withdrawal of tax breaks for games production. But the organisation has said the move should only make the industry more determined to take advantage of policies and schemes that will support its businesses. In statement ELSPA general …

Shortly after confirming that it is to do away with tax breaks for the UK video games industry, Chancellor George Osborne has confirmed that Value Added Tax will rise to 20 per cent from January 4th 2011. Though there’s a good chance that the ticket price of video games on …

Tiga research says commercial clout of Britsoft can 'help economic recovery'

Studio set to try 'everything', says Monkey Island legend

You can read the digital edition of this week’s MCV magazine – the E3 special – by pointing your browser here. You can read it online or download the PDF. Our E3 spectacular features interviews and features with Nintendo, Microsoft, Sony, Sega, EA Sports, Square Enix, THQ, Codemasters, as well …

Violent video games are almost completely harmless to young people with any negative effects likely to only impact those with pre-existing mental instability. That was one of the findings from a new research report, published in the Review of General Psychology from the American Psychological Association. "Violent video games are …

A new video explaining the charities that are set to benefit from GamesAid’s upcoming PS3 triple-pack has gone live – and you can watch it right here on MCV. On June 25th GamesAid will be releasing a brand new PS3 triple-pack that includes Tomb Raider: Underworld, Sega Superstar Tennis and …

A new video explaining the charities that are set to benefit from GamesAid’s upcoming PS3 triple-pack has gone live – and you can watch it right here on MCV. On June 25th GamesAid will be releasing a brand new PS3 triple-pack that includes Tomb Raider: Underworld, Sega Superstar Tennis and …

U.S market-watchers will have to wait a few weeks for new stats from NPD. The company says its May figures, which should have been appearing next week, will be delayed until well into July. The U.S market has shown some of its least impressive results ever in recent months, but …