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Sony has revealed a brand new management structure for its UK office, with former Ubisoft marketing boss Murray Pannell named as the new SCE UK marketing director. Pannell – who left Ubisoft earlier this month – replaces Alan Duncan whose departure was revealed by MCV last week. Former employers throughout …

Square Enix moves to counter cancellation claims

As the popular MMO reaches 200m registered users, Jagex plans to take RPG to new devices

Final Fantasy Versus XIII has not been cancelled, according to the boss of Square Enix. CEO Yoichi Wada has taken to Twitter to say: I’ve seen rumours that FFVXIII has been cancelled. The rumours aren’t true. I’ve actually been in a recent presentation about the game and I’ve seen it.” …

Dev team working on experimental game

Engine outfit asks customers to pay 350 euros in VAT fees after pre-order bug

Resurgent publisher THQ has successfully fended off the threat of being delisted from the American NASDAQ stock exchange. The publisher was first warned in January that its place on the stock list was under threat following its failure to trade above $1 – the minimum price required by NASDAQ – …

Expectations are already high for Konami’s freshly-announced London PES studio. Officially confirming the studio’s opening today, a statement from the publisher says it expects the local team to ensure its football series remains ‘fresh and exciting’. PES has faced stiff competition from FIFA, after EA invested heavily in the EA …

Building over an existing title and tech can teach programmers more than diving straight into C++, claims Hall

New UK developer to be European wing of Pro Evolution Soccer Productions