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Rumours point to mass layoffs at THQ

Rumours point to mass layoffs at THQ

Online chatter pointing to an impending announcement of significant layoffs at THQ is quickly gathering pace.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 1st 2012 at 12:44PM in News
MCV Jobs Weekly: Future hires Nuts PR man, top vacancies

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.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jan 27th 2012 at 5:11PM in News
Dawn Paine is leaving Nintendo UK

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.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 24th 2012 at 10:07AM in News
MCV Jobs Weekly: Namco seeks product manager, top jobs

MCV Jobs Weekly: Namco seeks product manager, top jobs

In MCV's latest rundown of the industry's hottest vacancies and latest personnel news, Namco Bandai is recruiting for a new product manager and we run through the hottest job opportunities.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jan 20th 2012 at 3:55PM in News

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Ubisoft closes Vancouver dev studio

Ubisoft closes Vancouver dev studio

Ubisoft has closed down its Vancouver development studio, the publishing giant has revealed.

Craig Chapple
by Craig Chapple
on Jan 18th 2012 at 2:13PM in News
FEATURE: Games Career Advice

FEATURE: Games Career Advice

The games industry is changing, and with it the jobs market.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jan 18th 2012 at 2:05PM in News
MCV Jobs Weekly: Curley joins Reef, Payne moves to Microsoft, top jobs

MCV Jobs Weekly: Curley joins Reef, Payne moves to Microsoft, top jobs

In MCV’s latest rundown of the industry’s hottest vacancies and latest personnel news, Tecmo Koei exec Will Curley heads to Reef Entertainment and Microsoft hires Sega's Ben Payne.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jan 13th 2012 at 5:03PM in News
Konami U-turn sees big layoffs at Day 1 Studios

Konami U-turn sees big layoffs at Day 1 Studios

As many as 100 staff at independent studio Day 1 have been made redundant, an alleged source close to the matter has said.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Dec 5th 2011 at 3:38PM in News

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Adobe drops mobile Flash development

Adobe drops mobile Flash development

A leaked email from Adobe appears to signal that the company is to quit development of its Flash player plug-in for mobile devices.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 9th 2011 at 9:58AM in News
Warner sheds 60 development jobs

Warner sheds 60 development jobs

Warner Brothers has reduced its game development workforce across its Washington state studios, the company has confirmed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 7th 2011 at 3:05PM in News
Eutechnyx secures £1.8m funding

Eutechnyx secures £1.8m funding

UK developer Eutechnyx has received a regional growth fund of £1.8m from the Government to fund an online racing game.

Craig Chapple
by Craig Chapple
on Nov 1st 2011 at 5:28PM in News
Silicon Knights axes 75% of workforce

Silicon Knights axes 75% of workforce

Canadian games studio Silicon Knights has laid off three quarters of its staff, according to sources close to the company.

Craig Chapple
by Craig Chapple
on Nov 1st 2011 at 10:05AM in News

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MCV Jobs Weekly: Activison's new PR team, retail role for Disney's Roy

MCV Jobs Weekly: Activison's new PR team, retail role for Disney's Roy

In MCV’s latest rundown of the industry’s hottest vacancies and biggest personnel news, Activision reveals its new-look PR team, Disney's Manab Roy takes on a new role and Iceberg hires ...

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Sep 16th 2011 at 3:27PM in News
Square Enix to double Deux Ex studio headcount

Square Enix to double Deux Ex studio headcount

Japanese publisher Square Enix wants to position its Canadian studio Eidos Montreal at the very centre of its game development operations, a new report claims.

Rob Crossley
by Rob Crossley
on Sep 2nd 2011 at 8:56AM in News
MCV Jobs Weekly: THQ seeks sales boss, Jagex's new execs

MCV Jobs Weekly: THQ seeks sales boss, Jagex's new execs

In MCV’s latest rundown of the industry’s hottest vacancies and biggest personnel news, THQ is looking for a new UK and Ireland sales director, Jagex brings in two new executives ...

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Sep 1st 2011 at 6:45PM in News
Cook: "Apple is not going to change"

Cook: "Apple is not going to change"

Tim Cook, the new CEO of tech powerhouse Apple, has for the first time spoken to his new empire.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 26th 2011 at 8:14AM in News

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MCV Jobs Weekly: Jobs resigns, Ingham joins Music Week, Venom hires six

MCV Jobs Weekly: Jobs resigns, Ingham joins Music Week, Venom hires six

In MCV’s latest rundown of the industry’s hottest vacancies and latest personnel news, Apple CEO Steve Jobs steps down, Tim Ingham returns to Intent Media and Venom hires six new ...

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Aug 25th 2011 at 3:35PM in News
Apple shares fall 5% on Jobs resignation

Apple shares fall 5% on Jobs resignation

No company is reliant on just one man – particularly the biggest tech company in the world. But so iconic has Steve Jobs become that Apple saw around £10bn wiped ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 25th 2011 at 11:47AM in News
MCV Jobs Weekly: Warner's sales vacancy, Aikins joins Sony

MCV Jobs Weekly: Warner's sales vacancy, Aikins joins Sony

In MCV’s latest rundown of the industry’s hottest vacancies and latest personnel news, Warner is looking for a new sales manager, THQ's John Aikins heads to Sony and GAME hires ...

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Aug 19th 2011 at 7:39PM in News
MCV Jobs Weekly: Google Ambassadors, Walsh joins Xaitment, new Koelnmesse COO

MCV Jobs Weekly: Google Ambassadors, Walsh joins Xaitment, new Koelnmesse COO

In MCV’s latest rundown of the industry’s hottest vacancies and latest personnel news, the search is on for Google Chromebook Ambassadors, Havok's Mike Walsh joins Xaitment and Koelnmesse hires a ...

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Aug 11th 2011 at 5:42PM in News
Uncertainty surrounds Team Bondi future

Uncertainty surrounds Team Bondi future

Sydney studio Team Bondi is on the precipice of financial collapse, according to a growing number of online sources.

Rob Crossley
by Rob Crossley
on Aug 8th 2011 at 9:06AM in News
MCV Jobs Weekly: THQ hiring Analyst, Le Duc joins Gem, Namco promotes Bradley

MCV Jobs Weekly: THQ hiring Analyst, Le Duc joins Gem, Namco promotes Bradley

In MCV’s latest rundown of the industry’s hottest vacancies and latest personnel news, THQ is seeking an analyst and Gem has hired a new PR and marketing manager.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jul 28th 2011 at 2:00PM in News
THQ shuts Homefront developer

THQ shuts Homefront developer

THQ is in the process of closing down its New York studio Kaos.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 14th 2011 at 9:18AM in News
Disney confirms Black Rock job losses

Disney confirms Black Rock job losses

Redundancies have been issued to a number of developers at Brighton studio Black Rock, Disney has told Develop.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 5th 2011 at 1:14PM in News
Stringer's position under threat

Stringer's position under threat

The positions of both chief executive SIr Howard Stringer and corporate executive officer and executive VP Kaz Hirai are under threat as a result of the ongoing PSN saga.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 4th 2011 at 1:56PM in News