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Kim Swift, the DigiPen student who co-created Portal and subsequently quit Valve, has revealed her new project, a familiar-looking FPS puzzle game called Quantum Conundrum. The new title, built with the team at Airtight Games, features what could be many ideas that Swift had for Portal 2 before she left …
Read More »Halo Warthog included in Forza 4
Microsoft has revealed that gamers’ first chance to get a look at the Halo 4 version of the iconic Warthog land vehicle will be in racing title Forza 4. Wired reports that the vehicle will be hidden somewhere in Turn 10’s racer, which is due out in the UK on …
Read More »INTERVIEW: Andrew House
Meet the most powerful Brit in the global games industry.Andrew House is the new president and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment. He has been interviewed by MCV seven times and has been the face of PlayStation Europe for over two years. But who is he really? And what will he …
Read More »Portal co-creator Kim Swift reveals new project
Airtight's first-person puzzle game to be released on Steam
Read More »New sales director for EA UK
Rob Davey is to leaveEA UK for a new roleDown Under. From September 12th, the former UK sales director takes the role of general manager of the SANZA (South Africa, New Zealand and Australia) territory. He’ll report into Mark Bradley. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time at EA UK and I …
Read More »Ex-Trion and Gazillion execs’ new studio revealed
Smartphone group finishes work on cloud-based mobile tech
Read More »‘2011 is a special year for rugby’
Developer HB Studios’ believes it could have a sporting smash hit on its hands with Rugby World Cup 2011 – if England performs well in the competition, of course. The 505-published title arrives today (August 26th) ahead of the tournament, which starts in New Zealand on September 9th. It’s a …
Read More »Valve plans PC/PS3 unity with Counter-Strike
New FPS could feature cross-platform play as Sony opens its network
Read More »‘Blockbusters and bundles will take Xbox 360 to No.1’
New bundle deals and one of its strongest Q4 line-ups will make Xbox 360 the best selling console in Europe, Microsoft told MCV. The firm has dismissed the need to follow Nintendo and Sony by reducing Xbox 360’s price or developing new-look hardware. The platform holder says its line-up of …
Read More »OPINION: Gamescom proves Euro market potential
The resounding success of Gamescom was a testament to Europe’s vibrant games market, proving consumers are out there if you engage them properly. So execs returned to the UK scratching their heads as to why our local market fails to match the excitement on show in Germany last week.Over 5,000 …
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