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UK businesses heading out to GamesCom can apply for cash to help promote their work

Those who fear that the motion-based casual games revolution that was E3 jeopardises the core games market can rest at ease – Microsoft has assured users that Natal will be a platform for hardcore titles too. We love the existing controller, it’s not going anywhere and there will continue to …

There are numerous job openings post on the MCV jobs board this week, and we’ve hand-picked the top three. There’s fantastic oppotunities with Rockstar North, Anakan and Attractive Games. With a large number of postings on the MCV jobs board, there’s never been a better time to think about a …

Head over to the RETAIL BIZ Previews section for the a look at some of the biggest titles due for release over the next couple of months. This week, we lead with Activision Blizzard’s Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen, which follows the events of the highly anticipated summer blockbuster. Fans …

A look at turning the tables on Guitar Hero

Clearer picture given on Rareâ??s recent restructure as Microsoft states the developer is working on its motion-sensing device

Technical director David Jefferies offers a guide to gamma correction

It’s the obvious question to ask – if I upgrade to a PSPgo how am I going to play my old UMD games? Now Sony is saying that it’s putting together some sort of answer, and one that might be free too. We’re in the midst of putting together a …

Check out the full breakdown of all nominees and their achievements

Develop's jobs board boasts some great opportunities this week