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Zynga won’t continue down the avenue of investing into the real-money gambling market in the US, according to the publisher’s recent financial report. The company – which has heavily invested in the UK gambling market – hadn’t officially announced its intentions regarding North America prior to this week, but a …

Newcomer CEO Mattrick outlines a 90 day plan, but says recovery won't be quick

Zynga has announced financial results for the second quarter in its fiscal year, reporting a $15.8m loss for the three month period concluded at the end of June. Revenue saw a 31 per cent year-over-year decline to $213m, versus the $332m brought in for the same period in 2012. Perhaps …

One of the world’s biggest games companies is set to buy back its independence from owner Vivendi. The Call of Duty publisher Activision will buy 429 million shares from the French Media and Telecoms conglomerate for $5.83bn. Meanwhile, Bobby Kotick (current CEO) and co-chairman Brian Kelly have formed a investor …

Public is majority shareholder after $8.2bn stock buyout

Rayman Legends, which originally started out as a Wii U exclusive only to be delayed and subsequently announced for Xbox 360, PS3 and PS Vita, is now also headed to PC. Developed by Ubisoft Montpellier, Legends is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed Rayman Origins. Ubisoft Chengdu will handle the …

This week’s issue of MCV is filled with great interviews and analysis, as we reveal why Nintendo 3DS is the console of the year. Meanwhile, we reveal Disney’s plan to ditch licensed games, launch our first in a series of Gamescom guides and speak to Halo creators 343 Industries. That’s …

We all know channels like Twitter and Facebook are essential to promoting your products, but what is the most effective way to use them? James Batchelor asks community managers and other games indutry experts for their top tips… Jonathan TownCommunity and Social Media Manager, Nintendo Don’t be a constant salesman. …

Another Android console is heading to market later this year. CVG reports that Mad Catz hopes to have its Mojo microconsole on sale in the UK before the end of the year. The SKU also includes a Bluetooth 360-like joypad that, incidentally, is compatible with Android phones. One way in …