It seems that Nintendo may be doing something about the Switch's eShop discoverability issues, with signs that a more personalised eShop might be on the way.
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[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…
[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’…
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…
[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 …
[Industry news] The Games Forum Roma: Bringing Together Video Games, Academia, Culture & Industry
Two days this autumn will be dedicated to bringing together communities that too often discuss the f…
Valve is making a “Switch-like” handheld gaming PC, claims report
Valve has been preparing a "Switch-like" handheld gaming PC, with plans of launching it by the end of the year.
Read More »Miniclip acquires Supersonic Software
Miniclip has announced the acquisition of UK studio Supersonic Software and its publishing subsidiary Appynation.
Read More »Netflix seeks to expand its game efforts
Netflix is looking to expand upon its games efforts, and is reportedly considering an Apple Arcade-style subscription service.
Read More »[UPDATE] BAFTA-winning Sumo’s revenues are up 40.7% – Targets “our ability to find good acquisitions” as key route to further growth
Pandemic forced change in working from home: "We’ve now proved over the last 12 months, we can maintain security and integrity around IP" for our clients
Read More »Supernova Capital acquires Insomnia Gaming Festival organiser Player 1 Events, with Craig Fletcher returning to lead
Following the acquisition, Craig Fletcher, the founder of Multiplay and the Insomnia Gaming Festival, will return to lead Insomnia
Read More »Destiny 2’s Cross Play beta is coming in May
Cross Play is finally making its way to Destiny 2, with a crossplay beta planned from May 25-27.
Read More »Embracer Group discussed acquisition with 150 companies last quarter
Embracer Group's spate of acquisitions shows no sign of slowing down, with the company revealing that it had acquisition talks with 150 companies last quarter.
Read More »Outriders hits 3.5m players and is on track to become Square Enix’s “next major franchise”
Square Enix has announced that Outriders, from developer People Can Fly, hit 3.5m unique players in its first month.
Read More »Timesplitters creator Free Radical reforms under its original founders to work on a new entry to the franchise
"To finally be able to confirm that the studio has been formed and that we have a plan for the next TimeSplitters game is incredible"
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[Guest post] Keep Game Concept Motion Separate from Gameplay Footage
by Lokesh Jaral A moving image can communicate a game’s atmosphere long before a playable …
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[Guest Post] GTA VI : The Tipping Point For A New Normal
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[Industry news] EBANX and NetEase Games Club bring local payment methods to Latin America’s booming video game market
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MCV/DEVELOP’s 30 Under 30 – 2026
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[Guest post] What Japan’s gamers can teach the rest of the games industry
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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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[Event news] Electric Square announced as sponsor of Outstanding Achievement Award category at Women in Games Awards 2026
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[Event news] Screen Burn to sponsor the Development Impact Award at the MCV/DEVELOP Women in Games Awards
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[Event news] Fenris Creations announced as sponsor of Rising Star category at Women in Games Awards 2026

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