EA has said that iOS MMO title Ultima Forever will be permanently shut down on August 29th. This was a very difficult decision for us to make,” a statement read. We’ve seen the game through ups and downs, and hope that you’ve enjoyed playing it every bit as much as …
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MCV/DEVELOP Awards Finalists announced
MCV/DEVELOP has announced the category finalists for the MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026. The MCV/DEVELOP Aw…
The Story Mob announced as sponsor of the Indie Studio of the Year award at MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026
MCV/DEVELOP has announced The Story Mob as sponsors of the Indie Studio of the Year award at the MCV…
[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 …
No domestic Brazilian league teams for FIFA 15
The Campeonato Brasileiro will not feature in EA’s upcoming FIFA 15. The publisher has announced the failure to reach an agreement for the licence for the Brazilian domestic league, although the national team will still feature. Due to some changes in the ways players are licensed in Brazil domestic leagues, …
Read More »Why game age ratings are more complicated than they seem
Ian Morris Editor of family gaming website Everybody Plays, discusses the challenge for parents buying games their kids can actually play… What do Harvest Moon, Brain Training, and Mario and Luigi: Dream Team Bros have in common? They all carry a shiny PEGI 3+ rating on the box, despite being …
Read More »The top five game job vacancies (01.08.14)
Jobs at Axis, Playground, Radiant Worlds and Amuzo
Read More »Elite: Dangerous standard beta kicks off, bringing price of entry down to £50
Frontier’s Elite: Dangerous can now be played for a price resembling the cost of a normal console release. That’s despite the fact it’s a PC game. But still, the now live 50 standard beta is significantly cheaper than the 200 alpha from earlier in the year or the 100 premium …
Read More »Retail release confirmed for Killer Instinct on Xbox One
Xbox One fighting outing Killer Instinct is making the switch from digital to retail. The game was a launch title for Microsoft’s machine but has until now only been available digitally. However, a boxed release in the US is confirmed along with a discount $19.99 price and September 23rd release …
Read More »Last chance to book your spot in the Gamescom Daily
Daily magazine will feature breaking news from the show, exhibitor profiles, a show guide plus international territory guides
Read More »Rayman creator Ancel opens new indie studio, but isn’t leaving Ubisoft
Rayman creator Michel Ancel has opened a new independent studio called Wild Sheep. The developer is based in Montpellier, France, and consists of 13 staff working on a new original IP.Despite forming a new company however, for the time-being he will continue working at Ubisoft. In a statement toEurogamer, the …
Read More »Deadline day – Last call for the Gamescom Daily
Today is the final day for Gamescom exhibitors and trade attendees to book their place in MCV’s daily magazine during the show. In June we announced an brand new partnership with Koelnmesse to produce the event’s first ever English-language daily magazine. But the deadline for bookings and getting involved is …
Read More »Get That Job: How to be a character artist
Development specialists offer advice on how you can bag that career leap
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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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