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

Xbox chief to replace Mark Pincus as CEO effective July 8th following unanimous board decision

Zynga has confirmed that it has hired Xbox boss Don Mattrick as its new CEO. Mattrick joins the firm next week on Monday, July 8th. He takes the CEO role from Mark Pincus, the founder of Zynga – but Pincus (pictured above right with Mattrick) will remain deeply involved in …

Exec could be set for big role at Zynga or EA

Xbox president Don Mattrick is about to leave Microsoft, according to internet reports. All Things Digital and rumours circulation on social network site Twitter, say that Mattrick will announce his departure today with Zynga or EA likely destinations. Mattrick has had a difficult time at Microsoft in recent weeks following …

We talk to the recruitment specialist about this year's ceremony

A six-day digital PC game sale has this afternoon begun at online retailer Green Man Gaming. Called the 666 Sale, it will be offering six separate deals every six hours across six days beginning today and lasting until Saturday July 6th. Today’s debut offer will see discounts on titles such …

Group has power to close down sties infringing copyright laws

Producer joins Mikio Watanabe and Ito Masahito out the door

Studio claims MMO will not be adversely affected as insider shares concerns over title

Kenneth McCulloch taken into custody as police investigation continues