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Those sleuths over at US site Kotaku believes it has all the information about a major new Xbox exclusive. Respawn Entertainment – the team set-up by the creators of Call of Duty – has built a futuristic online multiplayer-centric shooter that pits giant Titans against heavily armed foot soldiers. But …

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Activision has launched a teaser page for its forthcoming Call of Duty game. The new title is expected to be named Call of Duty: Ghosts, and its reveal is likely to be over the coming days and weeks. The teaser image on the site features a face similar to the …

All next month, MCV will be taking an in-depth look at the UK’s independent retail sector. We will be showcasing the best newcomers, the fastest-growing companies, the hottest websites and the innovators that are holding their own against competition from larger retailers – all as part of our annual Indie …

A world record-breaking game jam was the catalyst for a Windows 8 game engine

The government has said it is committed to UK games tax relief as incentives are launched for the animation and high-end TV industries. Speaking at a special launch event for the new creative sector tax reliefs, UK chancellor George Osborne outlined the Government’s plans to help Britain’s TV, animation and …

Develop takes a look at this animation firm's tech for 3D character art

Nintendo has booked a TV and online campaign to push Donkey Kong’s 3DS debut. Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D, a new version of the 2010 Wii hit, is released on May 24th and is backed by social activity and online ads on gaming and kids sites. Nintendo has also booked …

The man behind Ted, Battleship and, erm, You, Me and Dupree, is working on the Gears of War movie. According to Variety, Scott Stuber has been tasked with producing the film and to begin developing a script with franchise creator, Epic Games. The project doesn’t yet have a writer, star …

Original designer wins final attempt by EA to block suit