Game streaming services such as Stadia and xCloud are unlikely to make their way to iOS, after Apple updated its App Review guidelines that effectively bars them from the platform.
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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
eFAN, a new social platform built exclusively for the global video game community, today officially …
[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…
Standalone VR headset Oculus Quest 2 leaked by Facebook
Facebook appears to have leaked the announcement of the Oculus Quest 2 headset, with the company claiming that it is their "most advanced all-in-one VR system yet."
Read More »Scotland’s games industry to be mapped via new innovator grant
Scottish Games Network founder and director, Brian Baglow, has been awarded a Connected Innovators grant to carry out the research, which will capture the whole sector, in its broadest definition.
Read More »UK retailer criticises Nintendo for “woefully short” allocation of Super Mario 3D All-Stars as it cancels pre-orders
"We have just been notified of our allocation of Super Mario 3D All-stars (Nintendo Switch) and it is woefully short."
Read More »Apple issues countersuit against Epic Games as legal battle continues
"Epic fired the first shot in this dispute, and its willful, brazen, and unlawful conduct cannot be left unchecked."
Read More »Roblox to teach children about online safety with digital civility curriculum
Online game platform Roblox has launched a free digital civility curriculum to teach children how to behave and stay safe online.
Read More »Ubisoft CEO apologises for misconduct allegations and other controversies, ahead of Ubisoft Forward show
“I am truly sorry to everyone who was hurt. We have taken significant steps to remove or sanction those who violated our values and code of conduct and we are working to improve our systems and processes."
Read More »Anna Malmhake is Activision Blizzard’s new managing director for EMEA, based in the UK
Malmhake will lead the company's go-to-market commercial organisation
Read More »‘How much is the new Xbox’ is so last decade. ‘How much are the new Xboxes per month?’ now that’s 2020 talking
All Access Xboxes are actually cheaper than buying the disparate parts of the console and Game Pass
Read More »Black Ops Cold War will integrate with Warzone – cross-gen and cross-platform – but the details remain redacted
Cross-generation and cross-platform play confirmed
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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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