MCV/DEVELOP News, events, research and jobs from the games industry

This week, MCV reveals who the 30 most-talented young people working in the UK games industry today are. This year’s list features people from publishing, retail, distribution, marketing, PR and community management. We also speak to the team that launched the original PlayStation in Europe 20 years ago. That team …

Markus Lipp replaces Armin Busen in role

It looks as if shoppers will soon no longer be able to buy the Apple TV or Google Chromecast from Amazon. Bloomberg reports that the retailer is preparing to flex its muscles and drop support for video streaming devices that do not directly offer a way to stream its own …

FIFA’s week-one sales were down seven per cent compared with the year before. That was the statistic that came out of GfK Chart-Track’s latest UK games chart. FIFA 16 sold just shy of 1m units in the UK, which is frankly phenomenal. But of course, there’s no news like bad …

Frictional Games’ latest horror release Soma has sold nearly 100,000 copies since its launch late last month. A post on the developer’s blog reveals the game has sold 92,000 units across all platforms – finishing sixth on Steam’s top ten list last week in the process. It took Frictional’s previous …

Microsoft has announced two new Xbox One bundles ahead of the holiday season. The more casual-focused Xbox One with Kinect bundle features a 500 GB Xbox One console and wireless controller, a Kinect sensor, along with redeemable codes for Dance Central, Kinect Sports Rivals and Zoo Tycoon. The Kinect bundle …

The Stanley Parable creator Davey Wreden has announced the launch of his next game The Beginner’s Guide. Windows and Mac editions of the game are available now onSteamand Humble Store for $10 – though Steam is offering a 20 per cent launch week discount that Humble Store isn’t reflecting at …

EA Canada revealed as most successful studio of September as FIFA 16 outsells Metal Gear V

Ubisoft’s upcoming console and PC title Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate will offer users the chance to pay to accelerate progress. Syndicate will include paid options to save time and accelerate progress,” senior producer Francois Pelland told IGN. The model for Assassin’s Creed Syndicate is quite similar to Black Flag, allowing players …

MCV’s vital guide to key UK games agencies and services will return in January 2016. Now called the Directory, this is an interactive website and printed book that will featurethe best names in Quality Assurance, Localisation, Public Relations, Creative Agencies, Payment Methods, Recruitment, Accessories, Merchandise, Distribution, Manufacturing, Events and more. …