"A clear, no-strings-attached revenue share means developers can bring more games to more players and find greater commercial success from doing so"
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[Industry news] Russ Harding joins Rhino Rock Studios as Partner and Director
Rhino Rock Studios has announced that games and interactive entertainment veteran Russ Harding has j…
[Industry news] EFAN.gg Launches Public Beta
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[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
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Xbox UK launches campaign for post-lockdown social gaming
69 per cent said they believe that video games would provide the best way to break the ice with colleagues
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“What sets Stormcloud apart is the depth of experience in the team, many of whom have been making games for nearly 30 years"
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With over 160m registered players, the legendary free-to-play shooter is ready for new recruits
Read More »Activision-Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick: “We don’t need M&A to grow the business”
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Read More »PlayStation celebrates its ‘best year ever’ with 7.8m PS5s shipped
Playstation has had its best-ever financial year, with Sony reporting they have already shipped 7.8 million PS5 units.
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While younger people were more likely to play games, there was an increase across all age groups towards casual mobile gaming.
Read More »EA speaks out against leaked FIFA marketing document
"Nothing in that document contradicts our position, which is that engagement is our No.1 success metric."
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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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[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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