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An open letter from Ian Livingstone calls on the games industry workforce to tell government the skills it needs
Read More »Daily Mail slams unkind iPad owners
In a report that has very much caught the attention of UK Twitter users this morning, a remarkable story on The Daily Mail’s website has stated that the typical person who has bought Apple’s latest gadget is unkind and has little empathy for others”. Citing a survey conducted by personality …
Read More »Skillset industry survey gathers pace
Developers invited to take part in Creative Media Workforce & Employer poll; Develop to publish results later in 2010
Read More »UK ‘is ready for OnLive’
A survey by MCV’s sister site PCR has found that just under half of UK retailers think that the UK market is ready for the subscription-based game streaming service, OnLive. The study, undertaken on behalf of PCR by infinite FMS, found that 43 per cent of respondents thought that British …
Read More »Blu-ray allures consumers
In the early days of the PS3’s life the inclusion of the still expensive Blu-ray drive technology was often cited as the reason for the console’s struggles – now a few years down the line it’s being credited as the main reasons for PS3’s success. A survey from research firm …
Read More »Salary Survey: Are you getting enough?
The results of Develop's international industry survey into wages and benefits
Read More »IGDA Quality of Life Survey
An early look at the IGDA's biggest ever global QOL survey
Read More »And the average games biz salary is
Last week we asked readers of mcvuk.com and develop-onlinet.net to respond to an extensive salary survey. Hundreds took part, revealing details on their career and 2010 job prospects. Here we analyse the answers and offer topline insight into the jobs market, and comparing the results to our 2009 survey. For …
Read More »UK has most online and console gamers in Europe
Recent research shows that Great Britain has more online and console gamers than any other territory in Europe. The 2009 UK National Gamers Survey, carried out by TNS and Gamesindustry.com reports that 73 per cent of participants enjoy playing games on a regular basis. Young men between the ages of …
Read More »Only 24 hours left to have your say on crunch
Our quality of life survey ends tomorrow - but have you told your story?
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