MCV/DEVELOP News, events, research and jobs from the games industry

Alan Boswell Group is to sponsor the branded guest wristbands at the forthcoming MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026. GOLD AND PLATINUM TABLES NOW SOLD OUT! But we still have tickets for sale, so book here. Kate Walker, Account Director at Alan Boswell Group, said: “We’re thrilled to be sponsoring the MCV Develop Awards …

Games Growth Summit, the games industry’s essential commercial conference, takes place in 3 weeks, with a packed agenda featuring some of the most respected voices in games development, publishing, investment, and strategy. Hosted by Will Freeman, the day kicks off with a data-led fireside chat from Omdia’s George Jijiashvili and …

Indie developer Bugbyte Ltd has celebrated the full V1.0 launch of Space Haven, the deep spaceship colony simulation developed over the past decade by a three-person team based in Finland. After years of development, community feedback, and continuous expansion throughout Steam Early Access, Space Haven is now available in its complete form on PC via Steam.

This is a press release posted in addition to our usual editorial content. Bit Bot, the indie multimedia studio behind a growing slate of games, films, comics, and consumer products, today announced a major expansion of its leadership team, bringing in top-tier talent from some of the most successful franchises …

Manchester Games Network, a new business organisation, launches today to strengthen Greater Manchester’s international reputation in the games sector.

Leeds based development studio Just Add Water Development (JAW) is proud to announce the appointment of Gareth Betts as its new Senior Producer.

Keywords Studios has been announced as the sponsor of the Major Publisher of the Year Award at the MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026. GOLD AND PLATINUM TABLES NOW SOLD OUT! But we still have tickets for sale, so book here. Natalie Jones, Global Brand Director at Keywords Studios, said: “At Keywords Studios, our …

This is a press release posted in addition to our usual editorial content. Keywords Studios has appointed two new industry veterans as Global Client Partners: Pete Smith and Samantha Ebelthite. Both will be reporting to Blandine Prost, Global Business Development Director. Their core focus will be leading our account teams for …

How to scale LiveOps development without losing control

Gaming-native agency Diva has hired former commercial head of Aardman Games and Interactive Entertainment Division, Lorna Probert, to head up its Creative and Production agency business.  Lorna joins Diva with over 25 years of experience in games, interactive and immersive production, joining Diva's executive leadership team as Head of Production to drive new innovation and operational excellence in the agency’s creative and production services, which deliver campaigns for a global roster of AAA games and entertainment clients.