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Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has claimed that the length of the current console generation has damaged the games industry. And with Wii U launching this week and at least one of Xbox 720 and PS4 likely to launch next year, he’s calling on platform holders to make sure the next …

The latest track from British dance music band Hot Chip features a parody football video game as the subject matter of its video. In it we see two anonymous teams competing on the pitch, resulting in a standoff between two players. Then something else happens. We won’t spoil the surprise. …

Develop discovers what's in store for the future of character animation

An unsubstantiated rumour has suggested Nintendo will unveil a second new console before Christmas. Nintendo World Report claims to have word from an internal release schedule from a major retailer” that it says it is unable to disclose”. In it is mentioned a SKU including a Wii Mini console, sensor …

With eight new prizes at the MCV Awards next year, we’ve made some significant changes to the accolades up for grabs. But the process of making sure you are considered as finalist hasn’t changed one bit. This is the simplest awards lobbying process you will find. It’s totally free, anyone …

Industry charity calls for contributions to expand store offerings

Nordic country targets valuation of one billion euros by 2020, with number of employees expected to grow by 5,000

Time is running out if you want to book a place at the last Xbox 360 MCV Quiz of 2012. There is only room for two more teams at the Christmas quiz, which takes place on Tuesday, December 4th at Holborn’s Sway bar. To book your place, contact Hannah.Short@intentmedia.co.uk or …

Bushnell predicts 'end of an era' for consoles, but former Microsoft exec Robbie Bach says Nintendo shouldn't be counted out

Author Drew Wagar has taken to Kickstarter to try and raise the funds he needs to pledge money on a separate Kickstarter project. Yes, really. He wants to raise 4,500 so he can make a near top-level pledge to David Braben’s Elite Dangerous Kickstarter. Donating this amount will allow him …