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Millions of people around the world are playing their favourite games right now. The majority do so for fun in their free time. But others are seasoned professionals, celebrated for their gaming prowess – and even make a living through their in-game abilities and accomplishments. And then there are the …

Activision has released a new teaser video for the upcoming Amazing Spider-Man 2. In it we see the web crawler forming an unlikely alliance with Kraven the Hunter who, according to the trailer’s narration, will help Spidey become what he was meant to be – the ultimate hunter”. The game …

Riot Games' Kieran Weir discusses the key skills required for the role

Collaboration between Unreal Engine creators and academic institute revealed

The ambiguity surrounding the frankness of YouTube payment disclosures means that this week’s scandal is unlikely to result in any legal action in the US. Federal Trade Commission Betsy Lordan told Polygon that FTC guidelines are designed only "to help advertisers and endorsers comply with federal advertising law” and that …

Nintendo has confirmed the launch details for 3DS title Yoshi’s New Island on 3DS. The game will arrive in this neck of the woods on the same day it hits North America – March 14th. It will be released simultaneously both at retail and on the Nintendo eShop as a …

The UK physical games market staged a comeback in 2013 with the help of new consoles, Grand Theft Auto V and FIFA. MCVanalyses the figures. It wasnot quite a full recovery for the UK games market in 2013, but it was a record-breaking year nevertheless. Grand Theft Auto V took …

The UK games industry still has faith in Nintendo, but told MCV that drastic action is needed to save Wii U. The biggest names at games retail – talking under the condition of anonymity – say a significant price cut and a bundle with upcoming blockbuster Mario Kart 8 will …

Channel 4 host and acclaimed stand-up comic Adam Hills will compere April’s MCV Awards. The comedian will unveil the winners and hand out prizes at the April 10th event in Central London. The MCV Awards recognise outstanding achievement in the UK games business by retailers, publishers, developers, agencies and distributors. …

Blizzard’s card battler Hearthstone has entered live beta in Europe. The game entered closed beta in August of last year and entered open beta in the US earlier this week. It’s been a crazy past few months for all of us on the Hearthstone team,” Blizzard said. If you didn’t …