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So that claim from OnLive that Steve Perlman was to remain as CEO then? Yeah, that was a lie. But he’s not the only boss out of the door – the bad news continues at shmup specialist Cave, whose CEO and president has also jumped ship. And let’s not even …
Read More »Next Skyrim DLC allows you to design and build your own home
The second DLC release for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim will allow players to construct their very own in-game home. Called Hearthfire, the download allows for gamers to purchase plot and plans and then construct a fully customisable dwelling that can be decorated and extended as its owners see fit. …
Read More »Molyneux renames Curiosity, reveals next smartphone project
Having decided that NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover was too much to compete with on Google, Peter Molyneux has revealed a new name for his debut solo project. And it’s somewhat of a mouthful, although certainly fitting – Curiosity: What’s In the Cube? Although Molyneux claims that his preference was something …
Read More »GAME OF THE DAY: Guild Wars 2
Getting online this weekend was the first battle for many Guild Wars 2 gamers. The three-day headstart hit something of a stumbling block with creaky login servers and firewall problems that look to have cropped up again today on the main launch date. But was Guild Wars 2 worth the …
Read More »Update brings PSOne titles to Vita; Complete compatibility list here
A selection of PlayStation one games are now playable on Sony’s Vita handheld. The new functionality comes courtesy of the v1.80 system update. Users can either download games directly onto their portables from the PS Store or transfer them from their PS3 console. The complete list of officially compatible European …
Read More »Get involved in next month’s MCV games career guide
All of September we will be offering advice and insight from recruiters, agencies and the people with the hottest jobs in the trade. MCV will be publishing a series of articles featuring advice on job hunting, career development and hiring new staff all next month. Our Jobs In Games special, …
Read More »Cave CEO and president steps down as outlook darkens for shmup studio
The president and CEO of Japanese developer Cave has resigned his position. Ito Masahito, who will be replaced as president by chairman of the board Kenichi Takano, becomes the second high-profile executive to quit the firm this year following the departure of COO Miko Watanabe in May. It marks a …
Read More »Apple wants sales ban of eight Samsung phones
Google expresses concern that ruling could limit consumer access to Android devices
Read More »Dark Souls for PC out now in India
The PC version of From Software’s Dark Souls is out now in India, the game’s Indian distributor has announced. This is the first of publisher Namco Bandai’s games to be released in India on PC in a while. While The Witcher 2 received a delayed release in India on PC, …
Read More »Nexon America appoints SVP as new CEO
Daniel Kim to relocate to South Korea to take on other duties within the company
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