Update: Sony has pulled Grand Theft Auto 5 from its servers after content from the game, which was made available for preload for preorder customers on PSN, made its way online, including potential spoilers. In a statement on the PlayStation Blog, Sony apologised to developer/publisher Rockstar Games and fans of …
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InMCV’s weekly round-up of the latest personnel news and hottest job opportunities, Activision hires Ubisoft’s Rachael Grant and we look at the best positions available. Just Dance UK brand manager takes on Skylanders Rachael Grant has joined Activision as UK brand manager for Skylanders. Grant comes from an extensive background …
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At Gamescom, Sony announced a PS4 pre-launch promotion for PlayStation Plus, which would give subscribers 90 days extra on a one-year subscription. That promotion is live now on the Indian store. The annual PlayStation Plus subscription is priced at Rs 2,950 and entitles PS3, PS Vita and (once it launches) …
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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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