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

Are you getting enough? A quick scan of MCV’s guide to what you should be earning will tell you whether you’re getting paid your dues – or whether you should have a serious chat with the boss. And why not have a peek at the MCV jobs board if you’re …

The Australian games market has mirrored the strong growth seen in other global territories, with 2007 boasting sales of AUD 1.3 billion – a 43.6 per cent increase compared to 2006, according to IGN . 15.4 million games were sold throughout the year, with a third of these being sold …

Every year, after your New Year’s resolutions have been broken and the new gym memberships have been successfully neglected, the recruitment industry welcomes hoards of people like you looking to better themselves. Unhappy with your overbearing boss? Sick of doing the same tedious tasks over and over again? Appalled at …

More applicants than ever for Leamington studio's experience days

Unified on- and off-lighting tech gets visual upgrade

Former Sensible head gives opinion on modern game development

nDreams, the development studio and digital publisher formed by former SCi and Eidos face Patrick O’Luanaigh, has appointed the current head of planning at advertising giant M&C Saatchi Matt Willifer as non executive director. Willifer will play a part in the formation and expansion of new nDreams division Brandplay, which …

Newly rebranded studioâ??s first titles based on â??Ology books

A survey conducted by the Data Center of the China Internet and the Internet Society of China has predicted that the total number of online gamers in the country will top 60 million this year. Chinaview.cn reports that the news follows a year-long survey carried out by the two organisations, …

Late last year MCV broke the news that Rockstar is planning to release possibly the biggest next-gen game to date, Grand Theft Auto IV, on April 25th – and now further evidence has emerged to back the claims. UK consumer site Spong highlights information on US stock website Tradingmarkets that …