The founder and former chief creative officer of Avalanche Studios, Christofer Sundberg, has today announced the launch of a new ‘super studio’ based in Stockholm – Liquid Swords. Sundberg left Avalanche Studios, in February of last year, after sixteen years at the developer, which he founded with Linus Blomberg, and …
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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
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…
[Guest post] Video Games Aren’t the Enemy of Kids’ Mental Health, Ignoring Them Is
by Sarah Sorrell, Charity Director at Safe In Our World Video games have become an easy target in co…
Aardman partners with Bandai Namco Entertainment on new IP
Aardman, the multi-award winning animation studio behind the Wallace & Gromit franchise and Chicken Run, has partnered with Bandai Namco to develop a brand new IP.
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The Jingle Jam, the world’s biggest games charity event, has kicked off two weeks of fundraising with the launch of the 2020 Jingle Jam Games Bundle today.
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Supercell has cancelled development on its soft-launched match three puzzle title, Hay Day Pop.
Read More »Sonic the Hedgehog movie sequel to begin production in March 2021
A sequel to the successful film adaptation of Sonic the Hedgehog is set to begin production in March next year.
Read More »The PS5 was the UK’s biggest-ever console launch, reports claim
This would mean that the PS5 has outsold its competitor, the Xbox Series X|S – Though initial sales alone don't give the full story
Read More »Uri Geller lifts 20-year Kadabra Pokémon card ban
"I am truly sorry for what I did 20 years ago. Kids and grownups, I am releasing the ban."
Read More »Super Nintendo World to open in February
Universal Studios Japan's Super Nintendo World will open on February 4th, following delays due to COVID-19.
Read More »[From the industry] ‘Get Smart About P.L.A.Y.’ says Football Legend Ian Wright as he backs the Get Set GO! Campaign urging parents to use family controls on Next-Gen consoles
"I love playing games with my kids and grandkids, so I'm delighted to support the Get Set Go! Campaign,"
Read More »Cyberpunk 2077 pre-orders are “visibly higher” than any Witcher title, with strong digital sales expected
Cyberpunk 2077's pre-orders are "visibly higher" than those for any Witcher title – and CD Projekt Red expects at least 50% of early sales to be digital
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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’s shift away from physical discs impossible to ignore.
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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 Gamescom 2026 Means for Games Investment
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MCV/DEVELOP’s 30 Under 30 – 2026
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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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