Publishing

Over 80 per cent of UK employees – particularly those involved in retail – have been victims of bullying at work, according to a new survey by The Samaritans. The report, entitled Stressed Out, also found over half of retail employees say their jobs are getting more stressful and that …

The Writers Guild of America has reveleaed the nominations for its inaugural videogame writing award. Five games are in the running for a prize designed to "[honour] outstanding achievement in videogame writing during 2007". As seems to be a common theme this morning, head over to the quite wonderful Develop …

Newer developer-focused publisher Gamecock has announced that it is moving its games showcase from E3 to run alongside culture and technology event SXSW. MCV sister-site Develop has the full-down.

Former Atari man Jean-Marcel Nicolai to oversee global production of Disney Interactive Studios' titles

Publisher looking to expand influence outside Japan

Square Enix is preparing a renewed push in Western territories this year – and has admitted that it would consider acquiring a European studio. Speaking exclusively to MCV, the president and CEO of Square’s European and US divisions John Yamamoto said the firm was focusing on how to better seduce …

Maryland-based developer Big Huge Games has been acquired by THQ for an undisclosed price. The studio, which made a name for itself in the strategy genre with games like Rise of Nations and Xbox Live Arcade’s Catan, is currently working on a role-playing game helmed by Elder Scrolls creator Ken …

First there was hope that an Xbox Live Arcade version of Rare’s N64 classic Goldeneye was nearly with us , then there was the crushing disappointment of reality – but now claims have emerged about the real reason for the cancellation of Rare’s nearly complete XBLA project. Kotaku claims that …

US developer to plug holes in publisherâ??s lineup

New development team to drive publisher's online and 'pay to play' games strategy plus work on NBA Street and Battlefield titles