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Read More »Kojima Productions opens LA studio for unknown action game
Kojima Productions has opened up a studio in Los Angeles to work on an unannounced title. A Gamasutra job listing in search of a gameplay programmer reveals that the title is a 3D action game, and that candidates should have experience with PC, PS3, and Xbox 360. The Metal Gear …
Read More »Kojima Productions opens LA studio
Metal Gear Solid developer looking to expand its team to work on 3D action game
Read More »E3 will remain in Los Angeles
E3 2013 to take place between June 11th and 13th
Read More »E3 sticks with Los Angeles
Los Angeles will remain the home of E3 for at least the next three years. The Entertainment Software Association has announced the continuation of its relationship with E3’s long-term home at the LA Convention Center. However, as of next year the event will also encompass other venues including LA Live …
Read More »New E3 venue to be revealed tomorrow?
The Entertainment Software Association says it will make ‘a big announcement’ regarding next year’s E3 tomorrow – with a new venue potentially on the cards. E3 2013 is currently without a date, and the show’s traditional home at the Los Angeles Convention Centre is in jeopardy. The LACC’s West Hall …
Read More »E3 2012: E3 could abandon LA for 2013 event
The Entertainment Software Association has threatened to abandon Los Angeles for next year’s E3 if its concerns regarding ongoing construction of the LA Convention Centre are not addressed. A warning was issued by the ESA last year when it hesitated in renewing its Convention Center contract beyond 2012 due to …
Read More »Blizzard Entertainment skips E3 2012
World of Warcraft developer-publisher Blizzard will not have a floor presence at this year’s E3, a company rep has told MCV. This makes it’s the fifth consecutive year the company has bypassed the annual games trade show in Los Angeles. Additionally, Blizzard will not be holding one of its own …
Read More »Microsoft confirms E3 2012 press briefing
Microsoft will hold its pre-E3 media conference on June 4th, the platform holder has confirmed. The Monday press briefing will take place at The Galen Center in Los Angeles. Attendees are being asked to arrive by 9am PST (5pm UK time). Sony’s E3 2012 press conference will take place later …
Read More »COD XP: What the fans think
COD XP: Activision’s weekend celebration of its biggest franchise has come to close. MCV spoke to fans and the game’s excitable developers to find out what they thought of COD XP and its activities. I think it’s awesome. I love all the stuff they have going on outside like the …
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