Publishing

Robert Kinder to oversee marketing of existing and upcoming third-party titles

The founders of UK developer Splash Damage have launched a new publishing operation named WarChest, that will focus on releasing free, digitally distributed games. Gamers are well served by high-end console games, but sometimes over-charged by mid-tier titles, or under-served by low-quality free-to-play games that unfairly exploit the player.” said …

Developers able to conduct performance verification for content for Vita, Xperia Play and tablets

MCV’s sister site Mobile Entertainment is looking for an editor and deputy editor. The new appointments will work alongside executive editor Tim Green, sales manager Katy Phillips and staff writer Zen Terrelonge on the daily site, plus conferences and networking events. The respective positions each demand candidates with great editorial …

New studio HumaNature looking to 'push boundaries of interactive emotional AI'

Sony has officially confirmed the next game in the God of War series – God of War: Ascension. The PS3 game is a prequel to the original trilogy, though little else is known about it at this stage. What we do know is that it is once again being developed …

HMV’s games category manager Martin Baxter is to leave the retailer, MCV can reveal. He departs to pursue new opportunities outside of the business” with his last day being on April 20th. He joined the company in 2008. HMV is in the process of recruiting a replacement. "I’m going to …

Sony hasn’t officially announced the latest in the God of War series, but it’s pretty clear they’re about to. A teaser trailer and box art mockup for God of War: Ascension has leaked out; supposedly less than a day ahead of Sony’s planned reveal date of April 19th. The title …

'Numerous similarities' between Assassin's Creed and novel Link, claims author

Microsoft will hold its pre-E3 media conference on June 4th, the platform holder has confirmed. The Monday press briefing will take place at The Galen Center in Los Angeles. Attendees are being asked to arrive by 9am PST (5pm UK time). Sony’s E3 2012 press conference will take place later …