MCV/DEVELOP News, events, research and jobs from the games industry
The new boss of Argos says he has been given a clean sheet from Home Retail Chairman Oliver Stocken to embark upon a brand new strategy for the catalogue retailer. And speaking to Bloomberg, John Walden said that he’s open to the idea of potentially using Argos stores in a …
Read More »NEW YEAR, NEW JOB: Get promoted as an artist
Daily advice on recruitment and HR from the industry's top companies. Today: Tips for ambitious artists
Read More »NEW YEAR, NEW JOB: Opportunity-rich disciplines
Daily advice on recruitment and HR from the industry's top companies. Today: The specialties every job hunter should watch
Read More »MCV Jobs Weekly: Wargaming’s new King, top vacancies
In MCV’s weekly rundown of the hottest vacancies and latest personnel news, industry veteran Al King returns to games and we run through the best job opportunities. WARGAMING.NET RECRUITS KING The company behind online games such as World of Tanks and World of Warplanes has hired Al King as global …
Read More »Seattle interactive media industry ‘grows 133%’
Two hundred Seattle area media firms added in five year period
Read More »Rumours point to mass layoffs at THQ
Online chatter pointing to an impending announcement of significant layoffs at THQ is quickly gathering pace. Talk intensified last night after analyst Kevin Dent claimed that the publisher would soon be announcing 170+ layoffs spread across its various operations. Note, though, that Dent was also the source of claims that …
Read More »NEW YEAR, NEW JOB: Craft a perfect CV
Daily advice on recruitment and HR from the industry's top companies. Today: Building a brilliant CV
Read More »NEW YEAR, NEW JOB: 20 books you should read
Daily advice on recruitment and HR from the industry's top companies. Today: Essential reading for studio heads
Read More »MCV Jobs Weekly: Future hires Nuts PR man, top vacancies
In MCV’s weekly rundown of the industry’s hottest vacancies and latest personnel news, Nuts PR Ben Bolton joins Future Publishing and we run through the best job opportunities. Future hires Nuts PR man Ben Bolton (pictured) has joined Future to take up the role of senior communications executive. He previously …
Read More »Dawn Paine is leaving Nintendo UK
Popular industry figure and leading marketer Dawn Paine has announced that she is to leave Nintendo UK after ten years to join Universal Pictures. General manager David Yarnton will now oversee the marketing team. Senior managers Rob Lowe, James Honeywell and Jo Bartlett will report directly to him. Paine has …
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