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Sources” close to Japanese games publisher Konami are claiming that the firm has snapped up the rights to publish Zombie Studios’ upcoming game based on the ultra-violent movie franchise Saw. Question marks were placed over the future of the game following the collapse of former publisher Brash. However, Variety reports …

As part of Nintendo's recent earnings report, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata fielded questions from across the globe. We've collated his development related comments hereâ?¦

Has a long working week left you hungry for a new challenge? Is a move to a new studio or relocation in warmer climes a tempting proposition? The New Year is the perfect time for a fresh start and a climb up the career ladder, and MCV’s jobs board is …

Michigan tax breaks leads developer to double headcount

A brand new business-to-business event named GamePlan that is aimed directly at UK retailers is to debut on June 24th in Surrey. The gathering comes after widespread discussions with both UK retailers and games publishers and promises to offer a business environment focusing on one-to-one meetings and an environment where …

As part of CasualGaming.biz ‘s ongoing iPhone month, MCV’s sister site brings you the essential history of the iPhone and iPod Touch, and the devices’ rise to power and the industry-changing impact they have had on the casual gaming market. Click here to take a look at the feature.

Saturo Iwata, the boss of platform holder Nintendo, has admitted in an investor call that the firm’s recent release Wii music has not yet lived up to the firm’s expectations – but insisted that it’s day in the sun could still be on the way. I agree that Wii Music, …

With the D.I.C.E Summit running from February 17th to 20th, the event is fast approaching. Ever aware of this Develop spoke with Joseph Olin, president of organisers The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences, who hopes that the event will one day rival the Oscars.

Nintendo boss Saturo Iwata has expressed concern about the state of the Japanese games market, citing the fact that the US market is has now grown ten times its size. Enterbrain revealed earlier this year that the overall Japanese games market shrank in 2008, and MCV recently predicted that the …

It’s a great, incisive Q&A that no other site seems keen to directly acknowledge, ‘forgetting’ to add links and provide an official connection to, and has already sparked a number of headlines. Nintendo has kindly put the whole transcript online – you can read it here – but the MCV …