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The first time I did Video Games Live, everyone thought I was completely insane,” begins Tommy Tallarico, founder and composer of the touring symphony that specialises in video game music. When we did our first show, I did it at the Hollywood Bowl with the LA Philharmonic. Critics were saying: …

Your VR demo can be a flash as you like, but when the user is sitting in a chair in their pants there’s only so much illusion your clever programming can muster. After all, no matter how exciting the in-game frolics, the sensation will always be dulled somewhat by the …

Those planning on attending this year’s Gamescom have until Thursday, March 31st to secure their tickets at the early bird rate. Until then, attendees will be able to purchase tickets to the show at a ‘more than ten per cent’ discount. Show organiser Koelnmesse says that ticket purchases are limited …

Ubisoft Massive's Ryan Barnard takes on new role of gameplay director

Ryan Barnard, the game director of Ubisoft’s most recent smash hit The Division, has departed the company and moved to the makers of Hitman, IO Interactive. Barnard is taking on the newly-created role of gameplay director, and according to publisher Square Enix will be heading up three of IO’s core …

In February, US studio Hi-Rez announced that it has finally decided to cross the pond to open a brand new office in Brighton, and appointed Vronique Lallier to run it. The developer also announced that of its beloved Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) title Smite will be coming to PS4. …

As previously suggested, Sony has officially detailed a PlayStation VR bundle that contains everything a PS4 owner needs. The $499.99 SKU includes the PlayStation VR headset and cables, a PlayStation Camera, two Move controllers, the PlayStation VR Worlds game collection, a VR demo disc and a pair of headphones. Initially …

MCV speaks to Rich Taylor, the senior vice president of E3 organiser ESA, about the recent loss of Activision and EA from the expo’s show floor. EA and Activision have both decided not to hold a booth at E3 this year. It has raised questions within the trade over the …

You only get virtual reality when you try it. So allowing folk to try it looks like it will define the upcoming VR marketing push. This poses a problem for Sony, Facebook and Steam/HTC. They desperately want folk to buy PlayStation VR (350), Oculus Rift (500) and HTC Vive (690). …

The judging panel for the Women in Games Awards has been announced, with leading executives from across all sectors of the UK games industry voting on these special accolades. The judging panel will choose the Top 30 Women in Games. They will also vote on the winner for each of …