MCV/DEVELOP News, events, research and jobs from the games industry
Bungie will remain a multiplatform studio, and will have the option to "to self-publish and reach players wherever they choose to play," according to a statement from Sony.
Read More »Sony to acquire Bungie in a $3.6 billion deal
2 days ago
[Industry news] EFAN.gg Launches Public Beta
eFAN, a new social platform built exclusively for the global video game community, today officially …
3 weeks ago
[Event News] VIVA! Games Marketing returns to tackle the biggest challenges facing games marketers
What does AI mean for games discoverability? Do creator marketing strategies still work? How can dev…
3 weeks ago
[Guest Post] GTA VI : The Tipping Point For A New Normal
Cormac Moylan, CMO at Loaded, argues that GTA VI could become the release that finally makes gaming’…
4 weeks ago
MCV/DEVELOP’s 30 Under 30 – 2026
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 MCV/DEVELOP "30 Under 30", which will be given the s…
24th September 2026
[Guest post] What Japan’s gamers can teach the rest of the games industry
By Berkley Egenes, Chief Marketing & Growth Officer at Xsolla, and Faisal Kazim, Games Commissioner …
Team17 announces “low energy consuming” Worms NFTs
Team17's move into the NFT space hasn't gone down particularly well on social media.
Read More »Mobile developer Hutch to trial a 4 day working week
London-based mobile developers Hutch is set to trial a 4 day work week
Read More »EGX Birmingham delayed until 2023
"Given the current climate and the knock-on effects of Omicron, many of our partners and brands are not yet ready to return to live events."
Read More »DEVELOP/JOBS: Stainless Games – “This team is composed of some of the funniest and friendliest people I know”
This content was created in association with Stainless Games as part of DEVELOP/JOBS.
Read More »Announcing the return of the MCV/DEVELOP Awards on April 28
Make sure you save the date and prepare to vote in celebration of the UK games industry - in what will be the MCV Awards' 20th year
Read More »[From the industry] Virtuos Furthers Global Growth Ambitions with New Studio in Kyiv, Ukraine
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The acquisition of Volmi marks Virtuos’ first foray into Eastern Europe, bolstering its development capabilities for clients in the region and around the world
Read More »DEVELOP/JOBS: Sports Interactive – “Despite having worked at SI for years, I still look forward to work every day.”
This content was created in association with Sports Interactive as part of DEVELOP/JOBS.
Read More »Blizzard, Ubisoft and LucasArts veterans launch new publisher & developer, New Tales
"NEW TALES is a one-stop-shop publishing solution where we’re going to work with developers, as one united team, dedicated to maximizing success"
Read More »DEVELOP/JOBS: Splash Damage – “I’ve always loved that Splash Damage feels like a community”
This content was created in association with Splash Damage as part of DEVELOP/JOBS.
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[Industry news] EFAN.gg Launches Public Beta
eFAN, a new social platform built exclusively for the global video game community, today officially announced the launch of its Public Beta. Gamers from around the globe can now access the platform, create profiles, follow their favorite games, and directly participate in shaping the network’s final features ahead of its full release.
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[Industry news] Music+Sound Awards Reveal 2026’s Finalists
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[Guest post] Beyond the Disc: Why the Format Debate is Really About Consumer Choice
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[Industry news] Fireshine Games Expands Its Successful Portfolio with the Acquisition of Danish Developer Fair Games and Their Multimillion-Selling Game Necesse
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[Guest post] Keep Game Concept Motion Separate from Gameplay Footage
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MCV/DEVELOP’s 30 Under 30 – 2026
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 MCV/DEVELOP "30 Under 30", which will be given the spotlight as part of MCV/DEVELOP #1012, appearing Jan 2027.
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Finalists announced for the Women In Games Awards 2026
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![Screenshot 2026 07 28 120612 [Event news] Electric Square announced as sponsor of Outstanding Achievement Award category at Women in Games Awards 2026](https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2026-07-28-120612-110x75.jpg)
[Event news] Electric Square announced as sponsor of Outstanding Achievement Award category at Women in Games Awards 2026
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![SB SiteHeader 1 [Event news] Screen Burn to sponsor the Development Impact Award at the MCV/DEVELOP Women in Games Awards](https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/SB_SiteHeader-1-110x75.jpg)
[Event news] Screen Burn to sponsor the Development Impact Award at the MCV/DEVELOP Women in Games Awards
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![fenfen [Event news] Fenris Creations announced as sponsor of Rising Star category at Women in Games Awards 2026](https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/fenfen-110x75.jpg)
[Event news] Fenris Creations announced as sponsor of Rising Star category at Women in Games Awards 2026
