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

Codemasters UK has revealed that its first batch of titles from the Majesco deal will hit retail shelves from the end of September. The agreement, signed earlier this year, will see the Warwickshire-based publisher bring selected family-focused Majesco titles to PAL territories including the UK, with titles for Wii, DS …

As the working week moves towards its natural conclusion, it’s time for a bit of light relief – with CasualGaming.biz’s celeb game of the week… Click here for the full story.

Japan also facing education problems, says Square Enix's chief technologist

Ten-times growth in domestic sales will also see domestic development market flourish

EA's music maestro Steve Schnur amongst the speakers lined up for November event

Southeast Asia's first facility set up with Epic China's support

Activision UK has announced the biggest pre-order incentive the industry has ever seen” as it gears up for November’s anticipated release of Guitar Hero World Tour. Gamers who pre-order the ‘super bundle’ – containing the game, drum kit, guitar and microphone – will receive a free Guitar Hero bass guitar, …

Outsourcing firm ChaYoWo says Indian culture is embracing casual games

Trade association and members Blitz, Rebellion, Reflections and Team 17 head to Government to argue the case for a tax break

Whilst calling it ‘the end of capitalism’ is perhaps a little strong, the current economic climate is still probably the most uncertain in living memory – which makes it all the more surprising to see a rise in UK High Street spending in August. The BBC reports that numbers from …