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F1: Online, the official free-to-play browser-based Formula 1 game, is now out of closed beta and available to all players. Developed by Codemasters, F1: Online features the drivers, teams and cars from the 2011 Formula 1 season. Featuring a top-down perspective, F1: Online’s gameplay mostly makes use of the mouse …

Executives under pressure to sell off assets after nine-year share price low

Word from the US is that Vivendi wants to sell its majority 61% stake in Activision Blizzard – worth $8.1bn. According to Bloomberg, someone close to the matter says Vivendi wants to sell on its ownership of the powerful US games publisher, responsible of course for Call of Duty, as …

007’s latest cinematic adventure will not be heading to retail. Activision has revealed that the Skyfall segment of upcoming shooter 007 Legends won’t be on the disc. Instead it will be released as DLC. The publisher has previously announced 007 Legends will feature a single-player campaign that ties in classic …

In MCV’s weekly rundown of the hottest vacancies and latest personnel news, Gem is searching for a new web graphic designer and we look at the best job vacancies. Kaz Hirai resigns from Sony Computer Entertainment One of the key figures in the recent history of PlayStation has distanced himself …

Recruitment outfit on board as Event Partner, as attendee places fill fast

Sheffield-based developer to offer attendees a sneak peek at its latest titles

NPD Group has revealed that almost one third of US gamers would rather buy their games digitally than in a shop. The firm surveyed 8,500 consumers as part of its Online Gaming 2012 report. It asked if a game was available to buy physical and digital at the same time …

Gears of war Judgment 'will not include Kinect support'

'The problems with Japan games are simple, most of them aren't very good games' claims Platinum Games writer