MCV/DEVELOP News, events, research and jobs from the games industry
The Modern Times Group has now completed its acquisition of free-to-play mobile game developer Plarium
Read More »Modern Times Group has acquired Plarium for £489 million
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[Event news] Indie Showcase submissions open
The Indie Showcase is an opportunity for indie game developers to get their new game seen & experien…
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LightSpeed Studios announced as sponsor of the Player’s Choice Award – NOW OPEN TO VOTE!
MCV/DEVELOP has announced LightSpeed Studios as the sponsor of a new category at the MCV/DEVELOP Awa…
2 weeks ago
MCV/DEVELOP #1007 is HERE!
Hi – Matt here. I’m very excited to let you know that MCV/DEVELOP #1007 is now available…
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[Event news] Develop:Brighton – ustwo announced as first keynote
Develop:Brighton is delighted to reveal the first keynote for this year’s event: ustwo’s Maria Sayan…
2 weeks ago
MCV/DEVELOP Awards – Player’s Choice voting now open
The MCV/DEVELOP Awards return on Thursday, June 18, 2026, heading back to the glorious Royal Lancast…
[From the industry] The Esports World Cup Foundation has announced a strategic partnership with Tencent
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The Esports World Cup Foundation has announced a partnership with Tencent, making Tencent E-sports the EWCF’s strategic partner in China
Read More »SEGA has teamed up with NewGen for its new social content strategy
SEGA and socials agency NewGen have teamed up to 'supercharge' their online content strategy on sites like TikTok and Instagram
Read More »[From the industry] Ukie calls on Government to press start on growth by reforming the Video Games Expenditure Credit
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The UK video games industry is urging the Government to reform the Video Games Expenditure Credit
Read More »[From the industry] TIGA UK Games Education Awards 2025 are now open for entries
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TIGA has announced that the TIGA UK Games Education Awards 2025 are now open for entries
Read More »Outright Games, Naomi House and Jacksplace are calling for UK gamers to stream for a Children’s Hospice Charity Fundraiser
Naomi House and Jacksplace, local hospices for children and young adults, have announced the return of their gaming fundraiser event Game On!
Read More »[From the industry] Team17 Group plc announces company re-brand to everplay group plc
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Team17 Group has announced a company rebrand after 34 years
Read More »[From the industry] Develop:Star Awards 2025 entry is now open
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Entry for this year’s Develop:Star Awards is now open
Read More »[From the industry] Nacon has unveiled a new range dedicated to the Nintendo Switch 2
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NACON is pleased to introduce its new range of products dedicated to the Nintendo Switch 2 console
Read More »[From the industry] Blockbuster line-up grows for London Games Festival
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This is a press release posted in addition to our usual editorial content. Momentum for 2025’s biggest UK event for video games continues to build – with speakers and side events added to the London Games Festival schedule as tickets officially go on sale. The 10th anniversary London Games Festival …
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[Guest post] Chris Rowe: Co-Dev Without the Culture Clash
AAA development used to have rough predictability. You staffed up, you shipped, you staffed down, and you kept rolling. It wasn’t always stable, but teams could stay together long enough to build momentum.
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[Industry news] XDS 2026 Insights Report is now live
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MCV/DEVELOP #1007 is HERE!
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The hidden costs of self-publishing on consoles
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MCV/DEVELOP’s 30 Under 30 2025
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MCV/DEVELOP #1007 is HERE!
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Games Growth Summit Announces First Speakers for 6th Annual Event – 4th June
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Games industry veteran Matt Broughton announced as new Editor of MCV/DEVELOP
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MCV/DEVELOP’s 30 Under 30 2025
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MCV/DEVELOP’s 30 Under 30 2024
