When 2013’s SimCity came out, it was broken. It didn’t work. The servers fell over and the critics and fans did what they do when a game doesn’t work: they crucified it. Even when the game did get up-and-running, eventually, there were a few dissatisfied customers. The game’s developer had …
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[Event news] Games Aid Charity Poker Tournament at Develop: Brighton 2026
Come and join 70 of your industry peers for some good old-fashioned Texas Hold 'Em fun. Bask in the …
[Event News] Games Growth Summit adds to speaker line-up with two more veterans
Ann Hurley and Gina Jackson OBE are joining the lineup for the Games Growth Summit. Two highly respe…
[Event news] Indie Showcase submissions open
The Indie Showcase is an opportunity for indie game developers to get their new game seen & experien…
LightSpeed Studios announced as sponsor of the Player’s Choice Award – NOW OPEN TO VOTE!
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The UK games merchandise market is lagging behind the US, says licensing guru Rob Stevenson
The UK games market must learn from its American cousins if it wants to build a sizeable merchandise market. Former Ubisoft licensing head Rob Stevenson, who has just launched his Huge Crate merchandise business, says the UK is falling behind the US due to publishers and retailers not viewing video …
Read More »Gareth Noyce on making Lumo: ‘Triple-A isn’t my calling’
Co-founder of Ruffian Games talks us through the development of his love letter to '80s isometric adventures
Read More »Interview: Rovio’s million dollar Angry Birds comeback
In its native Finland, Rovio means pyre. And for many years, thanks to the success of its Angry Birds brand, the company burned bright. Following the smash hit success of the original game, the firm has launched another 14 Angry Birds titles, spin-offs and tie-in releases, resulting in three billion …
Read More »Wipeout co-creator Nick Burcombe wants the licence to make another one
The co-creator of Wipeout Nick Burcombe has said he would make another entry in the sci-fi racing franchise, if Sony would let him. Wipeout, developed by Psygnosis, was released in 1995 as a launch title for the PlayStation. The most recent game in the series was released in January 2012. …
Read More »As seen on TV: Why television’s biggest names are on the hunt for games developers
Broadcasters are increasingly turning to games developers to engage broader audiences with their brands. James Batchelor finds out what opportunities this presents for studios
Read More »Testronic expands Warsaw QA and testing offices
50 per cent boost in size means capacity now stands at more than 550 stations
Read More »Amazon to deliver Doom at midnight
Amazon Prime will be delivering copies of Doom at midnight on Thursday. In order to benefit from this offer, fans of Bethesda’s FPS will have to place an order using the Prime Now app from 10pm to 11.45pm on Thursday (May 12th). The move will help Amazon compete with digital …
Read More »PayPal to drop Purchase Protection for crowdfunding payments
Updated policy means payment service will no longer provide a safety net for unfulfilled campaigns
Read More »Gaming ‘Tinder’ app TreyBro seeks £800,000 investment
New gaming social network TreyBro is looking for 800,000 in financial backing. Described as ‘Tinder for gamers’, this mobile app allows gamers to find people to play with. It has a Tinder-style interface, where users swipe left or right to say yes or no to people. It also includes a …
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Games industry veteran Matt Broughton announced as new Editor of MCV/DEVELOP
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