Tropico publisher opens mobile division to bring existing and new IP to iOS and Android
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Cortana is Microsoft’s Siri-style digital assistant
Yes, the Halo universe’s famed AI star Cortana IS to voice Microsoft’s answer to Siri. Cortana, as was rumoured last year, will be included in the Windows Phone 8.1 update, offering a host of Bing-powered search and device control features. Jen Taylor will return as her voice. She will apparently …
Read More »Scottish game developers will be better off without the rest of Britain, says SNP
An independent Scotland will keep games industry tax breaks and offer even more support to its studios, the country’s Government has said. MCV discovered last month that should Scotland vote to become independent in September, it would have to choose if it wanted to keep the recently approved tax relief …
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Kalypso Media has created a mobile publishing division. Several games are being developed for iOS and Android by the newly-formed Kalypso Media Mobile. At least three of these are slated for a 2014 release, with the first to be announced shortly. Kalypso has a lot of great IP such as …
Read More »PS4 up for grabs in GamesAid Grand National Sweepstake
Industry charity GamesAid is giving one generous soul the chance to win a PlayStation 4. In celebration of this year’s horse spectacular, anyone who donates 10 to GamesAid (details below) will be eligible for the competition. Entrants will then need to email their name to david.walker@live.co.uk to be considered. Horses …
Read More »Hi-Rez Studios invests $10m in expansion efforts
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Read More »Our ‘interview’ with Amazon and the true potential of Fire TV
In the wake of last night’s reveal of Amazon’s Fire TV, MCV got in touch with the retailer for an interview. Amazon can be a secretive company. Much like Apple, it’s a business happy to throw extravagant over-hyped press events, but when it comes to actually talking to the media …
Read More »Keywords opens Singapore office
Quality assurance firm opens new office to serve South East Asian region, and looks to take on new staff
Read More »UK release not guaranteed for Amazon’s FireTV
Amazon has said that it currently doesn’t have any plans to release FireTV outside of the US. "Fire TV is not available outside the US at this time and we’re not able to speculate on future plans," an Amazon rep told CVG, refusing to comment any further on the matter. …
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[Industry news] XDS 2026 Insights Report is now live
The 2026 XDS Insights Report examines how external development partnerships are evolving as they become a core part of modern production pipelines. Based on input from 250+ industry professionals, the report shows an ecosystem moving beyond delivery risk and into a new phase shaped by coordination, governance, and long-term collaboration.
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