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UK retailers remain unconvinced of the value of cloud computing and 3D technology, despite the fact they have been two of the hottest topics in the tech industry this year and are being heavily pushed by some of the biggest firms in the market. The PCR Channel Survey canvassed 100 …

Having finally been broadcast on BBC One last night, the media has reacted with cynicism to what is being widely labelled as an inconclusive and sensationalist report on the potential effects of video games addiction. Check your calendar for a second. That’s right, this is 2010. Why, suddenly, is the …

French company expanding global remit in new deal with Axis3D

CEO Neil Young discusses what Plus+ has done for ngmoco

Tokyo-based studio says the tool â??truly shinesâ?? on large-scale projects

GameStop also plans to introduce its Power Up rewards card to Europe. Power Up inverts the idea of an accessible, mass market points card we’re used to in the UK and turns being a card-holder into being the member of a special club. The premium ‘Pro’ version even asks an …

It’s easy to think games retailers are fighting a losing battle. With the rise of digital content, stores must be simply trying to stave off the eventual migration of consumers away from shops and to ‘Download now’ buttons, right?Certainly, some stores are bearing the brunt of such big changes. But …

Imagine Publishing has bought out its investor and is once again an independent media firm. The move has put the publisher in good spirits, with MD Damian Butt telling MCV Imagine is on course to celebrate its best year ever. Imagine is responsible for a growing portfolio of 20 magazines, …

The European edition of Deathsmiles is expected to be a smash hit when it hits shelves this spring. Publisher Rising Star is confident that exclusive content will draw out fans, while the title’s broad appeal will ensure long-term sales among casual gamers. The European edition will be a collectible in …

The days of dominant gaming websites are numbered, says The Games Tribe’s Richard Keith. Instead, smaller and stronger communities of core gamers will be targeted with more relevant and specialist content. The ex-Future exec made the comments to MCV this week as The Games Tribe expands its network with a …