![Screenshot 2026 04 20 082132 [Industry news] Games Industry Shows Signs of Rebalancing as Workforce and Studios Adapt to Changing Market Conditions, Skillsearch Report Finds](https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2026-04-20-082132-310x165.jpg)
The global games and immersive technology industry is moving into a new phase of adjustment, as professionals and studios respond to the lasting impact of recent market changes while adapting to new technologies and evolving expectations.
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MCV/DEVELOP has announced Code Wizards as a key sponsor at the MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026.
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By Artem Shkafenko – Head of Marketing at Upscale Studio. If you ask any indie developer about their marketing strategy, you will likely hear the same formula: Twitter/TikTok -> Steam Page -> Wishlists -> Next Fest -> Popular Upcoming. Steam has trained developers to value the wishlists as the ultimate …
Read More »![Screenshot 2026 04 10 091441 [Industry news] GAMED is the First Unified Identity and Monetization Layer for Gamers](https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2026-04-10-091441-310x165.jpg)
GAMED, powered by Dizzaract, is the first platform to turn fragmented gaming activity into a unified identity. Players can see their full track record, measure their value, and monetize the skill, influence, and assets they’ve built over time. The platform launched after a Telegram MVP that reached more than 900,000 users and tracked nearly $15 million in gaming assets.
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Playruo, a professional cloud gaming solution for video game studios and publishers, has announced it has completed a €2.1 million funding round. Led by investment funds Kameha Ventures and Blast Club, this new funding round will accelerate the large-scale commercialisation of Playruo’s services:
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After a decade working in-house and agency side in digital marketing, web development, AR & VR software, UI systems development and UI Art for games, Russ Tyler has launched co-dev & art outsourcing studio 1oh1Designs.
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MCV/DEVELOP has announced LightSpeed Studios as the sponsor of a new category at the MCV/DEVELOP Awards – the Player’s Choice award. The Player’s Choice Award is now open for voting via Vote | MCV Awards The MCV/DEVELOP Awards have been around for over 20 years, and aim to recognise the …
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Belgian indie studio Bolt Blaster Games has announced that the hit co-op bullet heaven roguelite The Spell Brigade will launch its full 1.0 release on Steam and will be spellblasting its way onto PlayStation 5 on April 29. After selling over one million copies during Early Access and earning a “Very Positive” rating across 13,000+ Steam reviews, the 4-player co-op spellslinger roguelite is preparing its biggest update yet.
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The Dave School of Digital Arts at Northbridge University has been named an Unreal Engine Academic Partner by Epic Games, recognizing the program’s leadership in training students for careers in real-time 3D production across gaming, film and simulation industries.
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Hi – Matt here. I’m very excited to let you know that MCV/DEVELOP #1007 is now available: https://tinyurl.com/mcv1007 As it’s my first issue on the magazine, I just wanted to leave a personal note thanking everyone who came up trumps content-wise for the issue, everyone who sent me nice welcome …
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