MCV/DEVELOP News, events, research and jobs from the games industry

Nintendo is bringing the most anticipated hardware of the year to retail next week – and we’ve been given a sneak peek. You can read our special preview of Nintendo’s DSi here.

Nintendo’s always been super-generous with its prizes, but this time it’s pulled out all the stops. Get this: you could win a DSi, the hottest format of the moment, delivered direct to you on the day it’s released, April 3rd. To be in with a shout, just answer the following …

Eidos will be under the formal control of Square Enix within weeks but jobs look safe, with the business running as an independent unit. MCV can reveal that a board meeting was held this week which took the deal a significant step closer to completion. There are no problems on …

GAME COO Terry Scicluna has told MCV that the games industry must accept pre-owned games as ‘something customers love’. Speaking to MCV as part of a wide-ranging interview about his plans for the firm’s GAME and Gamestation chains, Scicluna said publishers and developers scornful of trade-in offers must acknowledge the …

GDC 09: 6th annual industry networking event 'the most successful ever organised'

Konami has compared the power of iPhone and iPod Touch to DS and PSP – as it launches its first Metal Gear Solid game for the platform. Metal Gear Solid Touch sees players control Solid Snake in the final chapter in the legendary saga”. Head of mobile business at Konami …

GDC 09: German AI solution incorporated into Emergent's Gamebryo LightSpeed.

GDC 09: Publisher says it will match developerâ??s budgets if they make they titles PSN-only

SCEA’s Chris Eden has lifted the lid on something called the Sony Pub Fund – a new scheme that sees the platform holder contribute to a game’s development costs in exchange for guaranteed PSN exclusivity. For the full story, click here to head over to CasualGaming.biz.

Are you considering looking for a new job in the industry? If so the MCV jobs board is the best place to start your search. This week there are numerous positions available, including our three featured jobs, which all offer a fantastic opportunity to further your career. With a large …