Since the arrival of Modern Warfare in 2007, Call of Duty has ranked as one of the games industry’s super-franchises. Even in recent years, where sales have slowed a bit, the game regularly sells more than 2m units with every release. This year’s title Advanced Warfare marks a return to …
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[Industry news] TIGA CALLS ON GOVERNMENT TO ENHANCE VIDEO GAMES EXPENDITURE CREDIT, IN AUTUMN BUDGET SUBMISSION
This is a press release posted alongside our usual editorial content. TIGA, the trade association re…
[Industry news] Competition to join Indie Stars at Game Republic New Horizons in October
Indie game developers from around the world with unpublished games are being invited to enter a comp…
[Industry news] GTA creators reunite for landmark Scottish games industry event
The Scottish Game Developers Association (SGDA) is proud to announce the return of Games Day 2026, a…
Finalists announced for the Women In Games Awards 2026
The full list of finalists for the Women In Games Awards 2026 has been released, with the prestigiou…
[Event news] Games Industry Specialist Stevie Ward Announced as Host for the Women in Games Awards
The MCV/Develop Women in Games Awards is thrilled to announce that games industry specialist and voi…
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Read More »Killzone: Shadow Fall update does away with need to spend cash on IAPs
Multiplayer perks for PS4 shooter Killzone: Shadow Fall can now be purchased via credit earned within the game. Polygon reports that a new in-game currency called Valor has been added to the title via its most recent patch. It’s the same currency featured in Vita title Killzone: Mercenary. Points won …
Read More »Lucas Pope tones down Papers, Please for iPad release
Acclaimed immigration control game coming to tablets tomorrow
Read More »You can now buy Xbox games with Bitcoin
Microsoft has become the latest company to start accepting payments in Bitcoin. The Verge reports that Bitcoin has quietly been implemented as an option when adding funds to a Microsoft account, meaning it can be used for Xbox and Windows games, music and video purchases. There are some caveats, however. …
Read More »That Dragon, Cancer hits Kickstarter goal
The team behind emotional adventure That Dragon, Cancer have successfully raised enough money via Kickstarter to complete production on the game. A crowdfunding appeal was launched last monthto generate the finishing fund required for the project, which gives players an insight into the true story of a family dealing with …
Read More »CD Projekt: Badly polished games scare the market
The Witcher III delayed to ensure all small errors are fixed in next-gen RPG
Read More »MCV’s Women in Games Top 100: Deadline for nominations is next week
You have until Tuesday, December 16th to submit suggestions for MCV's Women in Games list
Read More »Tomb Raider mini-series will serve as prequel to Rise of the Tomb Raider
A Tomb Raider mini-series is currently in the works for release next year. The project is being led by writer, director and actor Stephen Lunsford, who is known to American audiences as Matt from the MTV show Teen Wolf. Lunsford posted a picture on Instagram detailing the series as a …
Read More »Reminder: UK Women in Games Top 100 nominations deadline is Tuesday, December 16th
Many people from the UK games business around the world have put forward their suggestions for our Top 100 Women in Games list, set to be published in January. If you haven’t put forward a suggestion or two, don’t delay; the deadline is early next week, on Tuesday, December 16th. …
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[Guest post] How Generative AI Is Changing Game Development
By Paresh Sagar – Co-Founder & CEO of Excellent Webworld I have observed game development …
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Finalists announced for the Women In Games Awards 2026
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[Industry news] ZBD Launches Complete Payments Stack Built for Games
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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] The MCV/DEVELOP Women in Games Awards return this September – and nominations are open NOW!

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