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In part one of our three part interview with iNiS co-founder Keiichi Yano, we focus on Lips, its forthcoming singing game for Microsoft â?? how its knowledge of karaoke culture can help the game's development, and why the game might help players appreciate songs in a whole different way...

Former GDC director will be Outreach Director for EA Partners

After three execs depart Hollywood movie publisher, CEO rethinks development strategy

EA has revealed that Asia currently only accounts for around six per cent of its total annual revenue – and that it is planning a new online assault to boost its presence in the region. EA President for Asia Jon Niermann told The Associated Press that the firm’s holding in …

Best Buy’s European invasion will consist of between 100 and 200 stores launched over the next five years, the retailer revealed in a joint announcement with its partner The Carphone Warehouse today. And it looks like the UK will be getting the bulk of the superstores – the first of …

Sega has launched its first ever free-to-use casual games portal, led by new title Sonic At The Olympic Games. For the full exclusive story, visit MCV sister site CasualGaming.biz.

MMO-focused event to feature Realtime Worlds and Monumental speakers

London studio welcomes five new recruits from UK and abroad

SouthPeak Interactive has acquired Gamecock Media Group in a shock deal that will see titles including Mushroom Men and Legendary released under the SouthPeak label this quarter. Melanie Mroz, SouthPeak CEO, said of the deal: "Gamecock brings us a solid slate of upcoming titles, including Legendary, Mushroom Men and Velvet …

SPECIAL REPORT: Popular Flash game site offers amateur developers free training, tools and assets