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German media firm Computec is once again running its games development competition where studios could win a prize worth up to €1m. As usual, the competition is open to any studio developing new titles for mobile, social and browser platforms. Entrants must register by May 5th at www.makethegame.de. Games will …

Ubisoft has confirmed its acquisition of THQ Montreal in an auction of THQ’s assets before it was dissolved. The publisher has announced that aside from the THQ Montreal team, which will be integrated into the Ubisoft Montreal studio, the acquisition also includes a new, unannounced IP that was in development …

'There is no evidence that encrypted payment card details were accessed'

The follow-up to Capcom’s well-received RPG Dragon’s Dogma will be released in a matter of months. The publisher confirmed that Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen will arrive in the UK and Europe on April 26th, according to VG247. That’s three days after the US release on April 23rd. It will be …

But publisher refuses to be drawn on the future of studio's employees

Security breach 'the most serious we have had reported to us,' says ICO

Ubisoft has confirmed that new IP 1666 was part of the firm’s $2.5m acquisition of THQ Montreal. The mysterious new IP is predicted to be a historical story – perhaps based around the Great Fire of London – but little is known about the title. It was being headed-up by …

Here we go. Today MCV can reveal the finalists duking it out for one of 25 prestigious games industry awards. You can see the full list of nominees for the MCV Awards 2013 below. Ubisoft leads the way with 12 nominations, followed by ten for EA, nine for Warner and …

The first Retail Concept prize at the MCV Awards will be sponsored by Nintendo Wii U. The new category was added this year to reward retailers that have explored new ways to showcase and promote video games. Nintendo Wii U is also sponsoring the 2013 award for Mainstream Retailer. This …

Darksiders developer not picked up as publisher assets sold off