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IGN UK has launched a six-month talent search to expand its video and editorial teams. Entitled Game Changer, the initiative will see the popular games site hire undiscovered talent next year – specifically new writers and video presenters. Only UK residents over the age of 18 can apply. As IGN …

Only 25 seats left for 'future of gaming' event at BAFTA

A far-reaching search for new video and writing talent is about to begin. IGN’s newest recruitment drive will kick off next month a special competition designed to find undiscovered personalities that will boost its UK team. Most notably, the company is looking for headline presenters – both male and female …

With FilePlanet and the GameSpy tech suite, IGN is attracting new swathes of developers

IGN has announced the creation of IGN Germany. The site will be published from IGN’s office in Cologne and led by new editor-in-chief Fabian Kaeufer. A team of German writers will produce quality editorial dedicated to the new site’s home market. We’ve built this site from the ground up for …

Digital video games retailer Direct2Drive has announced a relaunch of its UK and EU web portals. Both sites now boast a new visual design, an intelligent search and navigation system, improved integration with IGN and a host of new community features. There are also a number of price promotions on …

Justin Keeling has joined UTV Ignition as its head of global strategy and product. Keeling previously worked at IGN as general manager for Europe, as well as being editorial director at G4 TV. UTV Ignition is the re-branded name for Ignition, and will now focus on developing and publishing triple-A …

Leading digital download specialist partners with premium industry show

MTV Games has until now been a confusing games firm.It’s not quite a fully-fledged publisher. EA looks after its distribution and sales. But it’s not ‘just’ a developer. While its biggest games gesture has been to pay almost $200m for US studio Harmonix, MTV Games’ tendrils dig deep into entertainment …

IGN has recruited Ian Chambers as its new UK MD. Chambers arrives from marketing consultancy Digital 12 as IGN plans to take its UK battleplan to the next level and wants to be seen as more than just a media company. Chambers is an expert in the digital space. He …