Square Enix has posted an 18 minute gameplay video for the really quite fantastic looking Hitman: Absolution. The short focuses on the new Contracts mode, which allows gamers to create their own assassination missions that are intermingled with the existing gameplay and level layout. Players will be able to specify …
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[Industry news] G2 and PUBG MOBILE announce partnership
Today, G2, one of the world’s leading entertainment and esports brands, and PUBG MOBILE Esports, are…
[Event news] GAMES MEETS MUSIC 2027 — SUPER EARLY BIRD TICKETS NOW ON SALE
Games meets Music returns to London on Thursday 15 April 2027. One day, one track, featuring the peo…
[Industry news] PlanetPlay and UNICEF unite gamers for global impact
PlanetPlay (www.planetplay.com), the award-winning not-for-profit platform that channels the power o…
[Industry news] Appcharge Appoints Gaming Veteran Bernard Kim to Advisory Board
Appcharge, the leading direct-to-consumer (DTC) payments platform for mobile game publishers, today …
[Industry news] Communications Veteran Sam Forrest Launches GunDog Communications
As organisations face increasing pressure to stand out in saturated markets while operating with lea…
Earning Xbox 360 achievement points now saves you money
Gamers have been calling for it, and now Microsoft has delivered. Xbox Live users are now able to register for the rejuvenated Xbox Live Rewards scheme and will automatically be rewarded according to their existing Gamerscore. Those with a score of between 3,000-9,999 points will be entitled to a special …
Read More »Read our exclusive interview with EA Games boss Patrick Soderlund in this week’s MCV
This week’s MCV is now available to download – and it features our interview with EA Games boss Patrick Soderlund In this edition, you’ll also find the latest on top upcoming franchises including Assassin’s Creed III, Just Dance 4, and Dishonored, plus our special seven page guide to games aimed …
Read More »Former Codemasters execs heading up Sega Hardlight
Solihull-based developer to focus on digital titles for iOS, Android and Windows
Read More »Interview: Sega Hardlight
Develop speaks to studio manager Sion Lenton on the developer's ambitions in the digital space
Read More »JOBS IN GAMES: What NOT to do in a job interview
As our Jobs In Games special, in association with OPM, draws to a close, we turn our attention to the ever-intimidating job interview. There are countless guides out there on what to do, how to act, and how to prepare. But it’s far more important to be aware of the …
Read More »In Pictures: GamesAid charity winners 2012
Action For Kids, Jigsaw4U, Small Steps, Special Effect and The Willow Foundation get £36k each
Read More »London Games Festival starts today – here’s the key events for your diary
The London Games Festival was officially launched last night – here’s our guide to all the key events taking place as part of this month’s long celebration of games culture. Today BAFTA Annual Lecture with Hideo Kojima7:00pm, BAFTA, 195 PiccadillyAcclaimed video game director Hideo Kojima will deliver this year’s BAFTA …
Read More »Three DLC packs coming to New Super Mario Bros 2
Nintendo has revealed that it has three DLC releases planned for 3DS title New Super Mario Bros 2. Polygon reports that the downloads were revealed by Nintendo boss Saturo Iwata in a video presentation. The first DLC is called the ‘Gold Mario Go! Go! Pack’ and offers three new Coin …
Read More »IN PICTURES: GamesAid charities receive £36k each
GamesAid last night revealed the final winners of its 2012 charity vote. Action For Kids, Jigsaw4U, Small Steps, Special Effect and The Willow Foundation were the five charities that got the nod from GamesAid members.To be in the running each charity had to have a turnover of 5m or less …
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[Industry news] Games Industry Fatigue: 80% of Mobile Developers say engagement strategies lack innovation for growth
80% of mobile game developers believe that the industry’s engagement and retention strategies are going stale, according to a new, in-depth survey of 195 mobile gaming industry leaders.
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[Industry news] Amiqus Business Manager Liz Prince recognised with MBE
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[Industry news] PlanetPlay and UNICEF unite gamers for global impact
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[Industry news] New Report From G2A and Juniper Research Predicts “Trust Advantage” as the Next Growth Driver in Global Digital Commerce
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EXPO GAMERS 2026: Europe’s Premier Gamedev Summit Finalizes Executive Program
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[Industry news] PlanetPlay and UNICEF unite gamers for global impact
PlanetPlay (www.planetplay.com), the award-winning not-for-profit platform that channels the power of games into real-world impact, has teamed up with UNICEF (www.unicef.org) to engage gamers worldwide in support of children.
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Alan Boswell Group announced as sponsors at MCV/DEVELOP Awards
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Keywords Studios announced as sponsors of the Major Publisher of the Year Award at MCV/DEVELOP Awards
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Code Wizards announced as key sponsor of MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026
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