UPDATE 1:A branch of GAME in the South East has just confirmed to MCV that the game will "soft launch" in stores on Monday. UPDATE 2: MCV has been told that all UK online retailers have now been given the nod to begin shipping Captain Toad as they see fit, …
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[Industry news] Fateless Games hires Raid: Shadow Legends veteran
Fateless has announced the appointment of Noam Sagie as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), strengthening…
[Industry news] The State of Web Gaming 2026
A new study has revealed how a new generation of web games are experiencing significant growth, enga…
[Event news] gamescom dev announces opening keynote by Amir Satvat and first program highlights
gamescom dev has announced the first major program highlights for its 2026 edition, including an ope…
[Industry news] New TIGA Board Reinforces Commitment to Championing the UK Games Industry
TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry, has announced the appointment …
[Industry news] G2 and PUBG MOBILE announce partnership
Today, G2, one of the world’s leading entertainment and esports brands, and PUBG MOBILE Esports, are…
Killzone: Shadow Fall resolution lawsuit given the go-ahead
A lawsuit accusing Sony of misrepresenting the display resolution of PS4 launch title Killzone: Shadow Fall has been given the nod. Game Informer reports that Sony has failed in a motion to get all bar one of the claims dismissed’, meaning that while the outcome is yet to be determined …
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When Bungie decided to give up on its world conquering Halo franchise and build something completely new, we all thought it was mad. But they were wrong. Teaming up with publishing behemoth Activision, Bungie has just created yet another video game giant in Destiny. Just a few days after launch, …
Read More »Valuable assets: a developer’s guide to protecting IP
Stevens & Bolton associate Henry Milas runs through the essentials of preventing IP theft
Read More »One area in Zelda Wii U the same size as the entire Twilight Princess map
Stepping up from the Wii to Wii U has allowed Nintendo to drastically increase the size of the gameworld in the upcoming Legend of Zelda game on Wii U. "Because of the hardware limitations [of the Wii], what we always had to do was segment off each area and piece …
Read More »Modern Dream’s LA Cops: Behind the scenes
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Xbox 360 and PS3 owners of Grand Theft Auto V may miss out on future new content for the game, Rockstar has warned. Players on PS3 and Xbox 360 can look forward to Online Heists and other updates that are in the works coming soon,” the company said. We are …
Read More »Red Dead Redemption 2 or Bully 2? ‘The issue is bandwidth and timing’, Rockstar says
Sequels to Red Dead Redemption, Bully 2 or LA Noire could be announced in the New Year, Rockstar has teased. It’s wonderful to see so much excitement and enthusiasm for the Red Dead series, and nearly 5 years after Red Dead Redemption’s release(!),” the company said. As we’ve mentioned when …
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[Industry news] The State of Web Gaming 2026
A new study has revealed how a new generation of web games are experiencing significant growth, engaging players of every kind, driving spend across the gaming ecosystem, and even outcompeting social media when it comes to consumer attention.
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[Industry news] Games Industry Fatigue: 80% of Mobile Developers say engagement strategies lack innovation for growth
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[Industry news] Amiqus Business Manager Liz Prince recognised with MBE
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[Industry news] PlanetPlay and UNICEF unite gamers for global impact
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[Industry news] New Report From G2A and Juniper Research Predicts “Trust Advantage” as the Next Growth Driver in Global Digital Commerce
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[Industry news] PlanetPlay and UNICEF unite gamers for global impact
PlanetPlay (www.planetplay.com), the award-winning not-for-profit platform that channels the power of games into real-world impact, has teamed up with UNICEF (www.unicef.org) to engage gamers worldwide in support of children.
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Alan Boswell Group announced as sponsors at MCV/DEVELOP Awards
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Keywords Studios announced as sponsors of the Major Publisher of the Year Award at MCV/DEVELOP Awards
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Code Wizards announced as key sponsor of MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026
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