The guide has chapters on sick pay, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, time off for dependents, home working, and off-payroll working rules
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[Event News] VIVA! Games Marketing returns to tackle the biggest challenges facing games marketers
What does AI mean for games discoverability? Do creator marketing strategies still work? How can dev…
[Guest Post] GTA VI : The Tipping Point For A New Normal
Cormac Moylan, CMO at Loaded, argues that GTA VI could become the release that finally makes gaming’…
MCV/DEVELOP’s 30 Under 30 – 2026
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 MCV/DEVELOP "30 Under 30", which will be given the s…
[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 …
[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…
Government and video games industry join forces to stop coronavirus spread
Government partners with leading UK video games companies to help get essential health messaging into more UK homes
Read More »Ukie partners with charity CALM to ‘highlight the mental health benefits of bringing people together’ during COVID-19 pandemic
"Gaming can be an incredible force for good, especially during these unprecedented times of quarantine and isolation"
Read More »ESA confirms dates for E3 2021
Expect a "reimagined" event
Read More »Sony says it will do ‘all we can’ to support the individuals on the frontlines of battling COVID-19
"Sony extends its condolences to the families of those who have passed away as a result of the COVID-19 crisis"
Read More »Remember the days when we could gather? Then check out our video from the MCV/DEVELOP Awards night…
The video from the night can be found here, featuring each of our winners, and some rather exceptional dance moves on display.
Read More »The Last of Us Part II delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic
The release of The Last of Us Part II has been delayed "until further notice" due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More »Outer Wilds wins big at the 2020 BAFTA Game Awards
Last night saw the 16th edition of the annual British Academy Video Game Awards entirely streamed online, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More »Borderlands 3 developer Gearbox accused of reneging on staff bonuses
"The talent at Gearbox enjoys participation in the upside of our games"
Read More »GAME furloughs retail staff as COVID-19 lockdown continues
"We cannot rule out the possibility of taking such drastic steps; we are in difficult circumstances"
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[Industry news] Music+Sound Awards Reveal 2026’s Finalists
The Music+Sound Awards have announced the finalists for 2026, globally celebrating the composers, sound designers and wider creative talent whose work is shaping music and sound in gaming.
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[Guest post] Beyond the Disc: Why the Format Debate is Really About Consumer Choice
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[Industry news] Fireshine Games Expands Its Successful Portfolio with the Acquisition of Danish Developer Fair Games and Their Multimillion-Selling Game Necesse
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[Guest post] Keep Game Concept Motion Separate from Gameplay Footage
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[Guest Post] GTA VI : The Tipping Point For A New Normal
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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 given the spotlight as part of MCV/DEVELOP #1012, appearing Jan 2027.
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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

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