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In this week's column, Lovell look's at how the role of sales has changed in the self-publishing world

To read the print version of the guide either print out this PDF or head over to Yudu to view the digital edition of MCV. Cologne’s Gamescom trade and consumer expo is back next week, after its hugely successful 2009 debut. It all kicks off from August 18th – but …

Publisher THQ has lifted the lid on a brand new entry in the Red Faction series – and it won’t be heading to retail. Called Red Faction: Battlegrounds, it will be released exclusively on Xbox Live Arcade and the PlayStation Network. In March of this year core games vie president …

Heavy Rain has smashed Sony’s sales expectations by shifting 1.5 million units worldwide, says developer David Cage. Speaking at GDC Europe in Cologne, the Quantic Dream founder said the title would sell 2m units before the year is up. Back in April, Cage predicted the game would only sell 1.5m …

GDC Europe: Quantic Dream boss David Cage jokes at narrative standards in todayâ??s games

GDC Europe: Web games studio makes substantial move into music gaming with Instant Jam

GDC Europe: Quantic Dream studio boss says the market is ready for emotionally-sensitive titles

Having already enjoyed success with its GAME app, retailer GAME Group has gone live with a Gamestation app for iPhone and iPod Touch. The download gives users the ability browse through the chain’s top selling games, search for titles or even pre-order games. Screen shots, user reviews and trailers are …

GDC Europe: Facial animation firm ties with UK mo-cap studio

The reliance of traditional publishers on bricks and mortar business has left them powerless to fend off the advances of the growing advances of the social and browser game sector, according to Zattikka CEO Tim Chaney. They can’t do so much; they are bricks and mortar businesses that need retail,” …