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

A Sierra Games Twitter account has teased an upcoming Kickstarter campaign. The former publisher of major console franchises such as Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon, as well as Valve games including PC juggernaut Half-Life 2, Sierra Entertainment was absorbed in 2008 by its parent firm Activision Blizzard. The company …

Microsoft discusses the opportunities for developers on its trio of digital marketplaces

Remedy says it’s unreasonable to expect gamers to play for two hours straight

Remedy using techniques from TV, film and more to make Xbox One exclusive “feel cinematic”

Team consists of seven ex-Crytek USA staff

Cevat Yerli claims delayed payments ensured company's survival

The deadline for Games Media Awards nominations closes tomorrow (August 12th) at 5pm – get your entries in now. For those late-comers, who missed it – the GMAs are back for 2014. And we need your nominations, stat. There’s a raft of changes for this year, including all-new awards, a …

There’s a quote which goes something along the lines of ‘we learn about geology the morning after the earthquake’, and I must admit it does feel rather apt today. Since last October we have had to fight tooth and nail to keep Mastertronic alive. We’ve learned loads along the way …

Publisher's CEO discusses the company's deal with creditors and a tough year for the firm

Company plans to pay back at least 50p to the pound of all debts owed