MCV/DEVELOP News, events, research and jobs from the games industry
2009 was a turbulent year for the industry’s workforce, with publishers and developers falling to economic troubles and jobs cut across the board. But now that the worst of recession are behind us, recruitment agencies are optimistic that this year will see a significant improvement. MCV spoke to OPM Recruitment’s …
Read More »â??We are not defeatedâ?? â?? Tiga rallies for tax cuts
Wilson urges the industry to remain positive and come out fighting
Read More »Tough questions for Tiga
Wilsonâ??s third year started with a â??huh?â?? We look for clarification
Read More »CHIPS trials Xplace info kiosks
Chips stores have been testing out a new device that allows customers to access info on the latest games. The UK’s largest indie games chain has been trialling the interactive information kiosk Xplace Games Advisor, in five of its outlets: Yeovil, Guisborough, Arnold, Dudley and Hartlepool. Supplied by German manufacturer …
Read More »No standard SKU for Star Trek Online
The collector’s edition of Star Trek Online will be the only SKU of Atari’s anticipated MMORPG to hit UK shelves. Namco Bandai Partners has told MCV that it will focus only on the Gold Edition in order to encourage consumers to buy the boxed product, over the digital version. Retail-only …
Read More »South Peak signs 3D Dot Game Hero
South Peak has swooped for the publishing rights to retro-inspired PS3 title 3D Dot Game Heroes in Europe. The PS3 title is a fantasy adventure that mimics the pixelated character designs of classic ‘80s games but in a 3D world, complete with a retro ‘chip tunes’ soundtrack. The game has …
Read More »Jackson enjoying games more than films
As an aside to his current frenzied press schedule to promote his latest film The Lovely Bones, film director Peter Jackson has made the surprise admission that he’s currently getting more enjoyment out of his consoles than he is from the cinema. I’m enjoying these games more than I am …
Read More »US: Braid gets boxed release
US publisher and developer MumboJumbo is to release a boxed version of XBLA hit Braid for the PC in North America. The time bending platform game has been a huge success as a download on the Xbox 360, and its retail release goes some way to demonstrating the potential of …
Read More »Pocket God sells 2m on iPhone
Popular 59p app Pocket God has now sold over 2m copies on the Apple App store, becoming the first paid app ever to reach the milestone. We couldn’t be happier with the turnout we’ve seen at the island,” Bolt Creative CEO Dave Castelnuovo stated. The community has been absolutely incredible …
Read More »Kotick: Our Spider-Man games suck
We’re used to marketers defending what many regard as poor games, but it’s less common to hear a publisher boss lambaste his own titles – but that’s exactly what Activision CEO Bobby Kotick has done. Speaking to Game Informer, as spotted by Destructoid, the high-flying exec stated: Our Spider-Man games …
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