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MTV Games has partnered with HMV and ticket exchange firm Seatwave on a Beatles: Rock Band promotion. Consumers who purchase The Beatles: Rock Band software or bundle from HMV will receive a 25 voucher for their next ticket purchase at Seatwave. The voucher can be used to purchase tickets for …

Microsoft held its X10 invitation-only press event in San Francisco on Wednesday afternoon, allowing the media to sample some of the products Xbox 360 has lined up for the year ahead. Pic credit: Kotaku The event didn’t muster much in the way of hard news – most particularly there was …

Activision Blizzard has responded to widespread speculation suggesting that three of the publisher’s studios have been hit by heavy layoffs, and possible closures. In a statement sent to Develop, Activision said it was realigning our resources to better reflect our slate and the market opportunities.” Earlier today, 3D Realms co-founder …

Rumours rife that as many as 90 staff have been axed from Radical Entertainment

You can now read the digital edition of this week’s MCV magazine – simply point your browser here. You have the option of flicking through the pages of the magazine online, or downloading the PDF. Our digital edition means MCV is now be read by more people than ever before, …

Irina Voblaia outlines crucial steps to follow

Serious Business staff to transfer to Zynga offices

There’s just a day left to send in nomination suggestions for the 2010 MCV Industry Excellence Awards. Lobbying closes tomorrow, Friday February 12th This year’s event takes place on Thursday April 22nd at The Brewery, London, and sponsors include Nintendo (Retail Partner), Just Dance (After Party Partner), Codemasters (Pre-Event Reception …

Studios could be left waiting as publishers look to maximise efficiency

Panel examines the health of the industry