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As many as 80 workers at Disney Interactive have been made redundant, reports suggest. Disney will not specify how many jobs it has cut from its business, though a statement sent to PaidContent confirmed targeted” layoffs as part of setting a strategic direction for future success in digital media.” It …

Frank Gibeau laughs off Fox news condemnation

I should probably start by saying that while MCV has covered some stories stemming from how the tragic earthquake that struck Japan has affected the industry, in general we’ve tried to avoid the subject. There’s two reasons for this. Firstly, I’m presuming that MCVuk.com won’t be your first port of …

Reports suggest layoffs have been made to 'online' divisions

As was speculated yesterday, Sony has confirmed that following the delay to its release in Japan, Sony will also postpone the release of PS3 racer Motorstorm Apocalypse in the UK. "Although we have shipped the game into the channel last week, given that we are able to do so, we …

Casual Games Committee to help with marketing, networking and tools costs

While MCV and others lines up to cry foul over Fox News’ reactionary coverage of Bulletstorm last month, the boss of EA Games has praised Fox for its editorial policies and described controversy as a marketing tool. "We love Fox News," Frank Gibeau told Industry Gamers. "When you’re building new …

Three of the most popular XBLA titles will no longer be download-only come April. Microsoft has confirmed that a triple pack containing Limbo, Trials HD and Splosion Man will be coming to retail, according to Gamasutra. The pack was first spotted on Amazon. The compilation will be released in the …

World of Warcraft studio to test viability of move from PC

'Very ambitious plans' for the Free Radicals