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Publisher keen to take on company's brands and studios

This week we look at jobs in the UK from Ubisoft Reflections, Microsoft and the BBC

Discounted exhibit space available now for early birds

Ubisoft is one of the front-runners in the bid to buy THQ’s assets, MCV understands. We have been told that the French firm is keen to take over the publisher’s brands and studios once THQ works through its current financial problems. On Wednesday night THQ filed for bankruptcy as it …

Players rack up two billion hours worth of play

Having recently partnered with Steam to boost its digital PC offer, GAME has launched another non-boxed venture. From this week gamers will be able to purchase digital download codes in-store. Furthermore, they will also be able to pre-order digital PC games, with a download code being sent to them on …

The Creative Assembly's Al Bickham on why 'hardcore' titles can succeed

The Neo Geo X handheld has suffered a slight delay in Europe, although apparently the US launch stock has sold out. The machine was supposed to launch in Europe earlier this month but despite going on sale in the US there’s no sign of the unit in the UK. "Blaze …

National Academy of Sciences would be tasked to study effects of violence in games and other media

Dean 'Rocket' Hall considered leaving industry in response to increased stress