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BlueStacks's microconsole will merge the mobile markets through virtualisation

Studio CTO Stieglitz taken off project amidst controversy

Space combat sim flew home to original publishers in second THQ auction

As everyone gathers together for what promises to be the biggest E3 for years, the industry seems to remain in its constant state of disruption. Of course that’s what makes it such an exciting industry to be part of and I can’t wait to be there for the first time. …

InMCV’s weekly roundup of the latest personnel news and hottest job opportunities, there’s more reshuffling at HMV UK and we look at the best vacancies. HMV loses Thompson but Cox returnsGames category buyer Richard Thompson (pictured) has left HMV to move to Australia. He has been with the retailer for …

Serious gaming conference recognises the best of the sector

Ubisoft Reflections' Simon O'Connor offers advice on how to land that job

Ten and a half to twelve hours. Stuck in a metal tube with smelly journalists. Yep, you’re going to need something to take your mind off it all. Of course, the sensible thing will be to sleep. After all, you’re not going to get any sleep for the rest of …

Dominic Matthews on why the console developer is expanding to smartphones and tablets

Most consumers know that when buying a new game they’ll get a good chunk of the cost back if they trade it in within two weeks. Indeed, some retailers even offer discount deals where gamers need pay only 99p for a brand new release as long as the game is …