MCV/DEVELOP News, events, research and jobs from the games industry
With physical queues not an option, retailer sites struggled under demand
Read More »PS5 launch – retailers struggle with huge demand under pandemic restrictions
Ins and Outs – November/December 2020’s industry hires roundup
Here are the highlights from the recent industry hires and moves, as published in MCV/DEVELOP's November/December issue.
Read More »App Store revenue cut to be cut to 15% for small developers
Apple has today announced the App Store Small Business Program, which will lower the App Store revenue cut for small developers to 15 per cent
Read More »Read the November/December issue of MCV/DEVELOP online now! Featuring PS5 & Xbox Series X, women in games, Paradise Killer and more
Also Sharkmob, Outcasters, Koch + Vertigo and even more
Read More »[From the Industry] Google and MY.GAMES Venture Capital Launch EMEA Accelerator Programme for Video Game Developers
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Google and international gaming brand MY.GAMES today announced a joint accelerator programme, titled Game Drive, for promising mobile game studios and projects.
Read More »Playstation takes over Oxford Circus station to celebrate PS5 launch
Additionally, four other London tube stations have been taken over by some of Playstation's biggest games.
Read More »Embracer Group goes on an acquisition spree, picking up 12 game studios and a PR firm
Standouts include Phoenix Point developer Snapshot Games and Newcastle-based studio Silent Games.
Read More »Koch Media acquires Flying Wild Hog
Koch Media has reached an agreement with Flying Wild Hog to acquire 100 per cent of the Shadow Warrior developer.
Read More »Kalypso Media announces headcount grew by 50 per cent during 2020
Next-gen development and boosts in German federal funding had both played into the decision to expand
Read More »Wiggin acquires digital entertainment practice Purewal & Partners
Two of the top names in games law have joined forces today
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