MCV/DEVELOP News, events, research and jobs from the games industry

MCV/DEVELOP’s 30 Under 30 is happening once again, and you can now nominate your picks for the best and brightest young people

This is a press release posted in addition to our usual editorial content. In a first for the football world, Sheffield-based game developer Sumo Digital has developed a brand-new game – Snake Party – exclusively for Sheffield Wednesday’s esports programme, which will be playable during home matches for the remainder …

The first speakers have been revealed for the inaugural Develop:North, taking place at The Spine in Liverpool on November 14. They include individuals from the MCV Award-winning Sad Owl Studios. Remedy Entertainment, Sumo Digital, Criterion and Game Republic, with more to be revealed in the coming weeks. Super Early Bird passes …

A documentary telling the story of the Sinclair ZX Spectrum will be enjoying its world premiere next month at the BFI IMAX in London for which tickets have just gone on sale. As well as the first showing of The Rubber-Keyed Wonder documentary on October 3rd, various models of the …

We’re thrilled to share that Code Wizards are joining the line-up of supporters for the MCV/DEVELOP Women in Games Awards 2024. This event celebrates the incredible contributions of women in the gaming industry, and Code Wizards is proud to stand alongside other leading organizations in championing diversity and excellence in …

A new specialist games industry business development agency has been launched by industry veteran Chris Buckley. Hub and Spoke Games will offer expert experience, knowledge, services, and sales within the external development (exdev/outsourcing/WFH), cinematics, QA, localisation, audio, game scouting, publishing, PR/marketing, B2B events and advertising industries. The agency is focused …

Today we announce the another supporter for the 26th of September, UKIE #RaiseTheGame are on board to support the Games Campaigner Award. You can see the finalists for this award here. The awards are being held at the America Square Conference Centre and attendees are made up of sponsors, finalists …

Another sponsor has signed up to support the MCV/DEVELOP Women in Games Awards, with two more to be announced this week. We are so thrilled to have so many fantastic organisations supporting the event this year to rally behind & celebrate women in the Games Industry. We caught up with …

Another fantastic organisation has been added to the list of supporters for this years MCV/Develop Women in Games Awards. Supermassive Games are sponsoring the Creative Impact Award on the 26th September, you can see the finalists for the category here. We caught up with Becky, Head of HR & Recruitment …

This year we welcome Rebecca Burford as our host for the MCV/Develop Women in Games Awards! Rebecca is Partner, Head of Tech Venture Capital (UK) at Gowling WLP, specialising in venture capital, early stage and growth capital investments, private equity and management buyouts (MBOs), M&A and general corporate matters, with a …