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iPad and iPhone users can now access their Xbox Live account via an official Microsoft app. The iOS software allows 360 owners to sign in and interact with their friends without the need for a console, according to Major Nelson. They can read and send messages, manage their friends list …

In what could prove to be a dangerous game, it has emerged that OnLive went live with the press announcing the release of its iOS app before it actually went live on the Apple App Store. And considering that Apple will be the one to decide on the fate of …

Zelda creator wants to step away from day-to-day management and build new, smaller games for Nintendo

Some may have questioned MCV’s assertion that the Metallic Red 3DS is running out on the UK High Street, but evidence this morning very much backs it up. Though the red SKU of the console is still available from a number of outlets, it’s fast selling out and many – …

It’s a ‘misunderstanding’, Nintendo has claimed, as the company’s share price fell two per cent on news that Shigeru Miyamoto is to retire from his chief development role. The claim came directly from Miyamoto himself in an interview with Wired. "Video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto’s role at Nintendo is not …

One of the most acclaimed developers of all time has announced his intention to ‘retire’ from his current role. Shigeru Miyamoto, the head of Nintendo development and the creator of famous IPs such as Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda, is stepping down from his role. But the world’s …

The 2012 MCV Industry Excellence Awards take place on April 19th at a new venue and with reduced ticket prices. Today we’re also revealing the full list of awards for the Retail category – which now has an added award for digital retailers. Nintendo is sponsoring the Retail segment, which …

THQ has appointed industry veteran Julian Woods as vice president of UK & Export, putting him in charge of all THQ operations in the UK. Woods (left) joins after 16 years at Microsoft, where his most recent position was regional director for Middle East and Africa. I’m incredibly excited,” he …

Nintendo 3DS became last week’s biggest selling games device – and it might even sell out before Christmas. The portable appears to have overcome is stuttering launch in recent weeks, with hardware sales growing exponentially. MCV can reveal that the Metallic Red 3DS – released in September – is sold …

Streaming games firm OnLive has promoted one of its key staff to run its new UK office. Bruce Grove, previously the company’s senior director of engineering, has become UK general manager. He has more than ten years of engineering management for enterprise systems, software, gaming hardware and even jet engines …