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With Zelda’s next epic chapter due in shops next Friday (November 18th), the producer of Skyward Sword has hinted at an exciting new 3D future for the series. And furthermore, none other than Mario and Zelda creator Shigeru Miyamoto is fronting the project. Mr. Miyamoto himself has been talking recently …

Yesterday’s London Games Conference 2011 entertained and informed executives from across all levels of the games industry – here’s our recap. People traveled from around the world for the event, which was held at the Royal Society of Medicine in London. Both MCV and Develop were on hand to report …

Progress for lobbyists calling for computer science in schools

It was in May 2008 when the world’s biggest electricals retailer announced its UK invasion. The US giant spotted a gap in the market for its ambitious, big-box, customer service-based business model.With the help of Carphone Warehouse, the company thought it would be able to march onto our shores and …

The Edinburgh Interactive Festival will return on August 9th and 10th, 2012. Now in its tenth year, the show will again explore the social, creative and cultural elements of the video game sector. MCV, Develop and Nintendo have been confirmed as event partners. I was very proud to be associated …

Trial run for ambitious initiative to unite Android and Sony platforms

Tecmo Koei says Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge will be a launch title for Nintendo’s upcoming Wii U console next year. The publisher made the announcement at an earnings presentation yesterday, where it said it will actively support new games platforms, as well as current consoles, handhelds, smartphones and PC. …

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Zynga’s CEO Mark Pincus says allegations of internal stock bulling are based on hearsay and innuendo”. It was alleged yesterday that some Zynga staff have been pressured into giving up their shares of the company before Zynga goes public. TheWall Street Journalclaimed that at least two staff had hired attorneys, …

Buyers will be able to purchase four content packs for Saints Row: The Third in advance at a smaller price. THQ has confirmed a DLC Season Pass for its crazy open-world action title, which is being offered for free with any copy of the game ordered from the publisher’s online …