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How Lewie Procter and his team are bringing a touch of philosophy to the arena shooter

I talk to journalist Dan Griliopoulos and student Luc Shelton on why they wanted to spend 48 hours not sleeping to make a game

Lewie Procter and Karn Bianco talk about their journey so far

The key to enjoying a game jam is knowing what you want to achieve

In MCV’s weekly rundown of the hottest vacancies and latest personnel news, MTV’s Roedy joins Mind Candy and we look at the best jobs opportunities. MTV MAN TAKES ON MOSHI MONSTERSThe company famous for Moshi Monsters has added Bill Roedy as its new non-executive director. Roedy will assist Mind Candy …

Momentum for next-month’s London Games Conference continues to build. Digital retail card expert Qinqo has signed up as gold sponsor of the event, which includes high-profile speakers from Google, Twitter, Sega, Electronic Arts, Yogscast and Disney. An ambitious start-up led by an experienced exec team, Qinqo helps content firms sell …

Excitement for Wii U is building, but Nintendo is spending significant marketing money to ensure 3DS grows this season, too. Speaking to MCV in her first interview since taking the role of marketing and PR director at Nintendo UK, Shelly Pearce said the firm expects the handheld to do good …

Microsoft Surface to be released on October 26th alongside Windows 8

Last night, a motley crowd of games retailers, publishers, journalists and more descended upon Holborn’s Sway bar. What occured there cannot quite be put into words. Well, technically it can. And has been. But it’s far more amusing to see if for yourself. And for those unable to join last …

The biggest toy craze of the past 12 months is ready to rock toy retail all over again. In a matter of weeks, Activision’s multi-million pound property Skylanders will get a fresh shot in the arm with a brand new Giants video game and collectable toys. Thanks to its range …