Net bookings down 24.4% YoY – but six franchises and 11 titles have sold over 10m units this console cycle
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[Event news] Leading Games Industry Entrepreneur Chris van der Kuyl CBE Joins the Games Growth Summit
Chris van der Kuyl CBE has been announced as the latest speaker to join the Games Growth Summit, bri…
Code Wizards announced as key sponsor of MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026
MCV/DEVELOP has announced Code Wizards as a key sponsor at the MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026. …
[Event news] Games Aid Charity Poker Tournament at Develop: Brighton 2026
Come and join 70 of your industry peers for some good old-fashioned Texas Hold 'Em fun. Bask in the …
[Event news] Indie Showcase submissions open
The Indie Showcase is an opportunity for indie game developers to get their new game seen & experien…
MCV/DEVELOP #1007 is HERE!
Hi – Matt here. I’m very excited to let you know that MCV/DEVELOP #1007 is now available…
Keywords Studios to raise £100m in order to acquire pandemic-hit companies
"The Board believes that these businesses and their customers are now more likely to recognise the attractions of being part of a larger group with a more diverse customer base, broader geographic reach, better operational systems and a stronger financial covenant."
Read More »Sumo Group acquires Leamington-based Lab42 – group now totals 11 studios
Studio's projects to date include work on Yakuza 0 and Yakuza Kiwami, Football Manager Touch 18, Sonic Mania, Terratech, and Fishing Sim World
Read More »OnBuy named UK’s ‘fastest-growing company’ by new SimilarWeb report
"I am thrilled to see OnBuy exactly where it should be: ranked alongside some of the world’s biggest brands and getting the recognition it deserves"
Read More »Digital Dragons brings 25 demos to Steam in Indie Celebration
Digital Dragons’ Steam Indie Celebration begins today with three days of playable game demos, livestreams and developer interviews from 13-15 May
Read More »Scavengers Studio end development on Darwin Project, just four months after release
"It is with a heavy heart that we have decided to stop developing new features for the game."
Read More »Read the May issue of MCV/DEVELOP online now! Featuring CCP’s Hilmar Veigar Pétursson, developers on next generation hardware, how in-game ads can change the world and much more
Also remote management, Get Packed and Stadia, XDev and Kind Words
Read More »Epic waives royalties on first $1 million of gross revenue from all Unreal Engine titles
The change is retroactive to January 1st, 2020
Read More »Epic Online Services launches in full and for free to ALL developers
“Our goal since the very early days has been to connect all the players across all the platforms"
Read More »Activision enforces two-step ID on Warzone – but is it for players, or against cheaters?
Only explanantion is a single vague statement about how it will "provide an additional layer of security for players."
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[Industry news] Games Industry Shows Signs of Rebalancing as Workforce and Studios Adapt to Changing Market Conditions, Skillsearch Report Finds
The global games and immersive technology industry is moving into a new phase of adjustment, as professionals and studios respond to the lasting impact of recent market changes while adapting to new technologies and evolving expectations.
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Code Wizards announced as key sponsor of MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026
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[Event News] Games Growth Summit adds to speaker line-up with two more veterans
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[Guest post] Chris Rowe: Co-Dev Without the Culture Clash
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[Industry news] XDS 2026 Insights Report is now live
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Code Wizards announced as key sponsor of MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026
MCV/DEVELOP has announced Code Wizards as a key sponsor at the MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026.
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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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