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Microsoft has confirmed that Silver members of Xbox Live will be granted access to the multiplayer features of EA’s Left 4 Dead 2 next weekend. Normally, only Gold members of the console network are able to access the online multiplayer features. Access for Silver members will be turned on next …

Dene Carter explains why he broke away from Lionhead

In an exclusive interview with MCV, EA Europe’s senior VP Jens Uwe Intat has stated that Swedish studio DICE is one of the few developers out there capable of toppling Call of Duty from the FPS throne. "In March we will launch Battlefield: Bad Company 2, which is our first …

Says that routine annual updates of high-profile games are a necessity

Developâ??s weekly FAQ feature enters the new year with a "bang!"

The UK games industry is looking to bounce back from a difficult 2009 – with improved Government relations key. Leading industry figures have told MCV that they hope whoever wins the upcoming election will continue to work with the trade. Whomever is leading the Government after the summer, I hope …

Leaving the recession behind The global economic recession made life difficult for the games industry in 2009. But the UK’s leading execs are optimistic we can leave these economic woes behind and enjoy a prosperous 2010. We hope that coming out of an often rocky and uncertain 2009, we as …

Smoking Gun's CEO and Creative Director gets the rapid-fire-question treatment

Former Visceral general manager talks new opportunities at Sledgehammer

Group joins Khronosâ?? board of promoters