Publishing

Zynga throws a wildcard in unconfirmed talent aquisition

'Fastest selling XBLA game ever', says Microsoft

Partnership with Wargaming.net seals operating rights in China for all current games

'But maybe Sony Japan thinks different'

Zynga, the defining force in the free and social games boom, says that it is stealing a march on the traditional core and console games market. And its COO, John Schappert, should know – he was once a prominent exec at both Electronic Arts and Xbox Live. MCV quizzed him …

Publisher EA claims previous reports were inaccurate

Developer Crystal Dynamics has confirmed that the new Tomb Raider has been delayed. The game was scheduled for release some time this autumn, but will now not see light of day until the first quarter of 2013. When Crystal Dynamics first set out to reboot the Tomb Raider franchise, there …

Sony Computer Entertainment America CEO Jack Tretton has admitted that he personally does not support the idea of potentially blocking the use of pre-owned games on next-gen consoles. Rumours have claimed that both the Next Xbox and PS4 will utilise measures that prevent consumers from using game discs previously purchased …

In MCV’s weekly rundown of the hottest vacancies and latest personnel news, GAME loses five senior execs as part of its ongoing reshuffle and we look at the best job vacancies. Senior execs depart in GAME restructure Several of the specialist’s most popular execs are set to depart as part …

The video game adaptation of Disney Pixar’s latest movie will arrive in the UK on July 27th. Brave: The Video Game is in development for Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, DS, PC and Mac. It follows the events of its cinematic namesake with players taking on the role of Merida, a …