GamesIndustry.biz Newsletter - 1st March 2010

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Today's top stories

Console MMOs set to take off in 2-3 years - Monumental

13:20 - As format holders work out solutions to payment issues, developer set to make early market entry within months

Bug cripples original PlayStation 3 models

10:37 - Older hardware affected, PSN access and hard-drive content unplayable for users

Industry must "smarten up" about social networks - Garriott

08:00 - Portalarium founder warns: "Participate yesterday, or you will be left behind"

Today's feature

The Return of the Space Cowboy

Richard Garriott details his comeback to the industry and talks social media gaming

The rest of today's news

GDC moves away from big announcements

10:15 - San Francisco event to focus less on "making news", more on developer learning and inspiration

Uncharted 2 becomes bookies' favourite for BAFTA award

13:16 - Naughty Dog title beating MW2 as odds-on favourite for game of the year

Heavy Rain becomes Sony's first No 1 since Killzone 2

11:02 - As Sega scores more hits with Total War and Sonic titles

Dates set for Tokyo Game Show 2010

10:01 - CESA expects 180 companies for 20th anniversary of consumer and trade show

WoW operator NetEase sees profits grow 19% in 2009

08:54 - Q4 revenue jumps 62% as Chinese operating issues are resolved

Jobs

Hot job:

Senior Environment Artist - Major Project (Day One Search) - Scotland

North America -

Lead Level Designer - Independant Developer (Interactive Selection) - Montreal, Canada

Rest of World -

Senior Game Designer - Australia! (Aardvark Swift) - Australia

UI Graphic Designer - Sunny Australia (Interactive Selection) - Melbourne, Australia

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