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MCV’s sister site Toy News reports that according to a series of new reports from DFC Intelligence the worldwide video game and interactive entertainment industry is expected to grow from about $33 billion in 2006 to as much as $47 billion in 2009. This numbers include revenue from hardware and …

MCV’s sister site Toy News reports that according to a series of new reports from DFC Intelligence the worldwide video game and interactive entertainment industry is expected to grow from about $33 billion in 2006 to as much as $47 billion in 2009. This numbers include revenue from hardware and …

Microsoft has been forced to shelve any plans for an official Halo 3 midnight launch on Oxford Street due to fears from the local council. However, the platform holder has promised that over 1,000 UK retailers will open their doors at midnight to allow consumers to get their hands on …

There can be no debating the potential growth of the games industry but the experienced talent pool is shrinking. Graduates are the salvation to recruiting for the next generation of games and education is trying to help by providing ready-made development staff by putting together games degrees and games design …

Outsourcing team in Chengdu, Sichuan will grow to 200 staff in next 12 months

From October 26th, fans of the mega-selling football franchise will be able to snap up the new version of Pro Evolution Soccer on PS3, Xbox 360, PC, PS2 and mobile, while the PSP and DS versions are to follow in November. The recently revealed Wii version has yet to be …

There were more Brits there than ever this time, and we must surely hail the organisation, facilities and affordability of this dark horse that seems to have comfortably seen off anything else that northern Europe can muster, whilst IDEF in Cannes looks to grab the southern territories. Is there room …

Too Human developer claims Unreal Engine 3 maker has 'done much wrong'

Following numerous forum reports that Xbox live users have been targeted by phishing scams – fraudulent activity intended to illegally gain usernames, passwords and credit card details – Microsoft has confirmed the threat and stated that it has taken action to help protect our subscribers’ accounts.” The scams take the …

Trepidation” would accurately describe my state of mind as I prepared to head out to the Games Convention in Leipzig. The town’s charms are conspicuously lacking (unless you’re mad-keen on Absinthe), and I was booked into a hotel (which turned out to resemble a Gothic Travel Tavern, although even Alan …