MCV/DEVELOP News, events, research and jobs from the games industry
The world’s biggest gaming festival is already anticipating record-breaking figures
Read More »[From the industry] gamescom 2025 is set to break new records
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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…
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[Guest post] What Japan’s gamers can teach the rest of the games industry
By Berkley Egenes, Chief Marketing & Growth Officer at Xsolla, and Faisal Kazim, Games Commissioner …
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[Industry news] The Games Forum Roma: Bringing Together Video Games, Academia, Culture & Industry
Two days this autumn will be dedicated to bringing together communities that too often discuss the f…
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[Guest post] Video Games Aren’t the Enemy of Kids’ Mental Health, Ignoring Them Is
by Sarah Sorrell, Charity Director at Safe In Our World Video games have become an easy target in co…
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[Industry news] Curve Games signals growth ambition with major Wyldheart publishing deal
Curve Games has announced a major new publishing partnership with independent developer Wayfinder St…
[From the industry] Make-A-Wish UK launches the Wish 200 Week Charity Sale
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Make-A-Wish UK is proud to launch ‘The Wish 200 Week Charity Sale’ featuring a selection of games on Steam
Read More »[From the industry] Airmergent launches as new successor studio to Airship Interactive
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Airmergent has officially launched, acquiring the assets, team, and projects of Airship Interactive
Read More »We’re extending the deadline for MCV Women in Games 2025
MCV/DEVELOP has extended the nomination deadline for the Women in Games Awards 2025.
Read More »Issue #1003 of MCV/DEVELOP is online now! Inside: Starsand Island, Croc Remastered, Sam Lake and more!
There’s a new issue of MCV/DEVELOP out now – and you can read it here for free
Read More »[From the industry] Aurora reveals powerhouse global contributor lineup for Next-Gen Games Accelerator
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Code Coven has revealed the first wave of contributors joining Aurora, its flagship accelerator and agency for UK-based diverse game studios
Read More »[From the industry] Develop:Brighton 2025 returns to the coast on July 8!
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With just one week remaining until Develop:Brighton returns to the seaside, anticipation is building for the biggest event yet
Read More »XDS will sponsor a new category at the MCV/DEVELOP Women in Games Awards 2025
XDS is the sponsor for the brand-new Excellence in External Development Award this September
Read More »Alex Boucher awarded MBE for services to entrepreneurship and the UK Video Games Industry
Alex Boucher has been awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire in recognition of his contributions to entrepreneurship
Read More »Here are the winners of the MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2025!
The video games industry has gathered for the MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2025 — and here are the results!
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MCV/DEVELOP’s 30 Under 30 – 2026
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[Guest post] What Japan’s gamers can teach the rest of the games industry
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[Guest post] What Gamescom 2026 Means for Games Investment
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[Guest post] AI in Indie Game Development: Risks and Solutions
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[Industry news] For GTA VI Buyers, Choice Matters as Much as Format
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MCV/DEVELOP’s 30 Under 30 – 2026
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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
