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This week we’re going to look at Mario Kart using the GameVision Brand Map you can buy direct from MCV online. Twice a year we ask European consumers about 200 games they are playing and compile the data into a report we call a Brand Map. We asked 6,835 gamers …

Sega has confirmed the news accidentally leaked by Microsoft earlier this week that it is to re-release Sonic CD. The game was originally released for Sega’s ill-fated Mega Drive expansion the Mega CD in 1993. It’s generally regarded as one of the strongest instalments in the classic platforming series. Now …

In MCV’s latest rundown of the industry’s hottest vacancies and latest personnel news, Apple CEO Steve Jobs steps down, Tim Ingham returns to Intent Media and Venom hires six new members. STEVE JOBS RESIGNSIn case you hadn’t heard, Apple’s Steve Jobs has resigned from his position as CEO. Earlier this …

As if last year’s ten-year low wasn’t bad enough, this week the market value fell even further. After a six per cent week-on-week decline, the figure now stands at a worrying 9.03m as of the week ending August 20th. Similarly, unit sales were down – also by six per cent …

The amount of malware targeting Android devices rose by 76% in the second quarter of this year, according toresearchreleased by McAfee. That means Android is now the most popular mobile target for virus writers, overtaking Symbian for the first time. "This year we’ve seen record breaking numbers of malware, especially …

Future PlayStation games can be packaged for both Vita and PS3, with cloud data allowing customers to access a game from either device, a senior Sony executive has said. Shuhei Yoshida, chief of Sony Worldwide Studios, told Eurogamer that it was totally feasible” for developers to build a connected experience …

Hilleman headlines browser games conference

Claims that GAME has reached an agreement with THQ and Bethesda regarding a Steam boycott of their titles is not true. The rumours have gained momentum this week following a forum postthat claimed the retailer had convinced both THQ and Bethesda to withhold their titles from Valve’s download service. Some …

Game developers can deliver a better service to Xbox 360 customers if Microsoft eased its data restrictions, the president of Valve has said. Gabe Newell wants the Steam service incorporated into Xbox Live in the same way it is available to PS3 owners. But the main hurdle is having Microsoft …

Proprietary engine 'too specialised as our ambitions grow'