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UK government revitalises computer science education
The UK Government has outlined its plans to train up the first generation of computer science teachers as it prepares to introduce the course to the curriculum.
INTERVIEW: SCE CEO Andrew House
Andrew House felt he was heading into the lion’s den ahead of his first major press conference since becoming CEO of PlayStation.
Introducing the remote control car that's also a game controller
A unique remote control car that can be used to play a PC game hits shelves in July, courtesy of Revell.
Valve IS making hardware... but it's not a console
In a very un-Valve-like move, the Seattle-based Half-Life 2 creator has revealed all of its plans for its mysterious new hardware project.
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Andy Payne awarded OBE
MCV is delighted to be the first to congratulate Andy Payne on tonight being awarded an OBE in the New Year's Honours List.
8 reasons why the UK games market is still strong
There’s no denying that the video games industry has faced tough times in Britain but things are certainly nowhere near as bleak some would have you think. MCV highlights some of ...
The Sun: Computer games 'are giving kids dementia'
Drawing on every gaming cliché under the sun, the UK’s leading tabloid has this morning thrown yet another spectacular accusation at video games.
Roary and Fifi eye up consoles
Content production company Studio Liddell has confirmed that it has a hand in the production of three new titles for the iPhone and Wii based on popular children’s properties Roary ...
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Sony clarifies SCE restructure
Following the confusion yesterday surrounding the future of the Sony Computer Entertainment brand, the electronics giant has looked to clarify the implications of its upcoming restructure.
SCE unaffected by Sony restructure
Despite reports to the contrary this morning, the famous Sony Computer Entertainment brand is not going to die.
Toy Story 3 game revealed
Disney Interactive has officially confirmed the development of the video game tie-in for major summer movie license Toy Story 3.
New look for PCR online
MCV's sister site PC Retail has undergone a radical transformation, with its new look now online and available for all to see.
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Sony appoints new IP licensor for PlayStation IP
MotorStorm alloy wheels, Killzone Zippo lighters, SingStar nail varnish and LittleBigPlanet breeze blocks – all and more could be on the way with SCEE confirming the appointment of Target Entertainment ...
Study claims gaming improves adult eyesight
In a rare bit of positive health press for the games industry, a new study in the US has claimed that playing games can help to improve an adult’s ‘contrast ...
PC sales in record decline
Worldwide PC sales will fall at their sharpest rate in the history of the sector this year, according the latest figures from Gartner.
WH Smith to ditch games... but will anyone notice?
The ghost of EUK is still haunting the High Street – with WH Smith this week telling MCV that it is to ditch entertainment products – but it seems there ...
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ASA: Video games are being advertised responsibly
Following a report launched on the back of the Byron Review, UK regularity body the ASA has vocally backed the UK games industry by stating that games are advertised responsibly.
AUSTRALIA: Attorney General defends lack of R18+ certificate
South Australian attorney general Michael Atkinson has defended the Classification Board’s refusal to introduce an 18 age rating for video games released in the territory, claiming that games are potentially ...
Games overtake films in global entertainment market
Statistics from market research company Media Control Gfk International suggest that gaming has overtaken DVD and Blu-ray in terms of worldwide market value, Edge Online reports.
THQ’s IceStorm ready to pick up Red Ant slack
Martin Good, the senior vice president of Australian distributor THQ Asia Pacific, has told MCV that has firm is ready to make the most of any opportunities that arise in ...
Publishers confident despite Red Ant collapse
Following the news that leading Australian games distributor Red Ant has been placed into administration, publishers have confirmed to MCV that they have already begun evaluating their options in ...
CANADA: Annual games market soars
Following last week’s news that the North American video games market grew by 19 per cent to hit $21.33bn last year, NPD figures have also shown that the Canadian industry ...
NPD: Games industry “already being affected by the recession”
The latest stats from NPD show that 2008 was a record year for the video games industry in North America – but signs that the worsening global economic climate is ...
LazyTown running after video game deal
The rights owner of globally popular kid’s TV show LazyTown is actively seeking development and publishing partners to bring the franchise to the world of gaming.
2008 Review – Part Four
With 2008 drawing to a close, MCV looks back at the news that defined the last 12 months in the games industry. In Q4 we saw the sad demise of ...
