"Three weeks after they bought my company, Sony introduced me to a busted photocopier with chips hanging out of it, and said: ‘This is the PlayStation’” Ian Hetherington was the boss of Psygnosis – the developer/publisher that Sony acquired in 1993. And his first impression of Sony’s new console was …

MCV reveals the 30 brightest and most talented people under the age of 30 currently working in games retail, community management, publishing, events, marketing, PR and journalism 30 Under 30 is sponsored by recruitment firm OPM. Ami LangtonPR and Marketing Manager, All 4 Games Age: 28 Langton’s career started back …

Charity retailer Humble Bundle is now offering monthly games bundles to those who sign up for a subscription. The $12-a-month service will, as you might expect, offer a mystery selection of titles each month. Those who sign up before November 6th will also receive a copy of Legend of Grimrock …

This week, MCV reveals who the 30 most-talented young people working in the UK games industry today are. This year’s list features people from publishing, retail, distribution, marketing, PR and community management. We also speak to the team that launched the original PlayStation in Europe 20 years ago. That team …

It looks as if shoppers will soon no longer be able to buy the Apple TV or Google Chromecast from Amazon. Bloomberg reports that the retailer is preparing to flex its muscles and drop support for video streaming devices that do not directly offer a way to stream its own …

Microsoft has announced two new Xbox One bundles ahead of the holiday season. The more casual-focused Xbox One with Kinect bundle features a 500 GB Xbox One console and wireless controller, a Kinect sensor, along with redeemable codes for Dance Central, Kinect Sports Rivals and Zoo Tycoon. The Kinect bundle …

EA Canada revealed as most successful studio of September as FIFA 16 outsells Metal Gear V

A new set of consumer rights laws comes into effect today that give buyers the right to a full refund on any faulty digital purchase for 30 days. This is particularly pertinent for gamers, with an increasing number of titles hitting shelves in a state many would consider to be …

Tickets now on sale for the second outing of the UK’s interactive content marketplace

UK games industry legend Charles Cecil MBE will present the keynote at the upcoming Interface event. Cecil co-founded Revolution back in 1990, and created the Broken Sword franchise. He is on the Board of Governors of the British Film Institute (BFI) and Screen Yorkshire, the regional agency that supports film, …