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The Government’s Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries wants a games console in his office. Tory MP Ed Vaizey has, according to The Daily Mail, pleaded” with civil servants for the installation of a games console in his office. However, the powers that be” have told him such a …
Read More »Apple boss Cook apologises for iOS 6 Map debacle
Steve Jobs had Antennagate. Now Tim Cook has iOS Mapgate. Apple’s boss has issued an open letter to customers apologising for the iOS 6 Maps saga. For those not in the know, the latest version of Apple’s mobile OS ditches Google popular Maps app in favour of Apple’s new alternative. …
Read More »38 Studios assets to be auctioned off
Microsoft looking to regain Xbox 360 development kits from sale
Read More »FIFA 13: India’s first big midnight launch
Specialist retailers in India have been organising midnight launches for high-profile games for a few years now, but somehow, that excitement was never quite reciprocated by consumers. That changed last night with the launch of FIFA 13. Arriving at Game4u’s 900 sq ft store at Mega Mall in suburban Mumbai, …
Read More »Celebrating 30 years of CentreSoft
MCV has put together a special supplement honouring three decades of the long-running UK distributor. You can download the 16-page special by clicking here. A true stalwart of the UK video games channel, the Birmingham distributor made its first delivery in 1982, the same year that the Commodore 64 home …
Read More »VIDEO: 18 minutes of Hitman Absolution Contracts gameplay
Square Enix has posted an 18 minute gameplay video for the really quite fantastic looking Hitman: Absolution. The short focuses on the new Contracts mode, which allows gamers to create their own assassination missions that are intermingled with the existing gameplay and level layout. Players will be able to specify …
Read More »Earning Xbox 360 achievement points now saves you money
Gamers have been calling for it, and now Microsoft has delivered. Xbox Live users are now able to register for the rejuvenated Xbox Live Rewards scheme and will automatically be rewarded according to their existing Gamerscore. Those with a score of between 3,000-9,999 points will be entitled to a special …
Read More »Read our exclusive interview with EA Games boss Patrick Soderlund in this week’s MCV
This week’s MCV is now available to download – and it features our interview with EA Games boss Patrick Soderlund In this edition, you’ll also find the latest on top upcoming franchises including Assassin’s Creed III, Just Dance 4, and Dishonored, plus our special seven page guide to games aimed …
Read More »JOBS IN GAMES: What NOT to do in a job interview
As our Jobs In Games special, in association with OPM, draws to a close, we turn our attention to the ever-intimidating job interview. There are countless guides out there on what to do, how to act, and how to prepare. But it’s far more important to be aware of the …
Read More »In Pictures: GamesAid charity winners 2012
Action For Kids, Jigsaw4U, Small Steps, Special Effect and The Willow Foundation get £36k each
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