MCV/DEVELOP News, events, research and jobs from the games industry

Poor yield rates are not dogging production of the Xbox One, Microsoft has claimed. A report yesterday stemming from China claimed that the company had lowered its 2013 Xbox One shipment forecasts due to low yields of components such as the Kinect camera and optical disc drive. Not so, according …

Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime has delivered his verdict over the PS4 and Xbox One software launch line-ups. And this is it: Meh”. In fact, he reckons that the Wii U has a better line-up this Christmas. It’s all about the games. The competitive systems have announced their launch …

Nintendo has cut the trade price of Wii U, with retailers knocking around 30 off the RRP. The price reduction does not take effect until October 4th, and seeing as many UK retailers have already cut as much 100 off the recommended price, it is unlikely to make a huge …

Future Publishing has opened voting for this year’s Golden Joystick Awards – and it’s indie smash hit Hotline Miami that could clean up. The retro-style top down shooter has won nominations in six categories, including Game of the Year, Best Indie Game and Best Newcomer. It outperforms all other games, …

Money raised donated to charities including GamesAid, Human Rights Campaign and American Red Cross

Donya Labs brings 3D optimisation tech to indie developers

Fries defends $99 Android console and its new business model

Gift key giveaway intended to solve problem of underactive servers

Latest batch of titles to stress test dev tools and publishing system

Our series of profiles of leading games service and creative firms continues with Lick Creative. Lick Creative Sector: Creative & Promotional ServicesYear Established:2008Number of employees:42Address:153 – 157 Blackhorse Lane, London, E17 5QZ Key contacts: Daniel.Bacon@lickcreative.comAndi.Ewington@lickcreative.comGavin.Miller@lickcreative.com Website:www.lickcreative.com Email:Daniel.Bacon@lickcreative.comTwitter:@LickCreativeFacebook:Click HereLinkedIn:Click HereYouTube:Click HereVimeo:Click Here As a truly integrated agency, Lick Creative are able …