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Smash-hit RPG sells nearly 900,000 copies in 24 hours in US

GAME is urging UK consumers to vote for their favourite game of 2011 before March 13th by giving away a Star Wars Xbox. Gamers who vote at www.baftagameaward.com will be entered into a prize draw to win a Limited Edition Star Wars Xbox 360 console and Kinect accessory. The BAFTA …

Killzone for PS3 and Vita and new unknown game in development

In MCV’s weekly rundown of the hottest vacancies and latest personnel news, departures at THQ’s UK arm and we look at the best job opportunities. UK PRs depart in THQ restructureSam Forrect and Rebecca Attard have departed the UK PR team at THQ. Forrest was head of PR for the …

MCV has learnt that senior members of the GAME management teams have been told to brace for the possibility of administration. Senior staff were told at a meeting with CEO Ian Shepherd earlier this week that the chain has approximately two weeks to turn its fortunes around. However, hope remains …

The Norwegian Film Institute recently announced the funding of ten new Norwegian games. A total amount of 750.000 euro has been distributed among ten different developers. Since 2005, the Norwegian Film Institute has been funding Norwegian games development. Developers can apply for start-up- and production-funding to realize their game projects. …

Konami has formally confirmed what many already knew: the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection is coming to PlayStation Vita. The handheld compilation will arrive on shelves some time this summer. Like the 360 and PS3 SKUs, it will include updated versions of MGS2: Sons of Liberty, MGS3: Snake Eater and …

Previous creative direction still 'largely intact' despite lead devs being removed from project

Advertisements during gameplay 'shatters the fourth wall', says Greg Kasavin

'Too much intensity can kill the atmosphere', says Dear Esther indie Dan Pinchbeck