Chinese developers are being blocked from buying Oculus Rift dev kits due to the number of units being sold on by buyers. Games In Asia reports that the company has even go so far as to cancel exiting pre-orders. It is a bummer that we’ve had to suspend sales in …
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[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 …
[Event news] Indie Showcase submissions open
The Indie Showcase is an opportunity for indie game developers to get their new game seen & experien…
MCV/DEVELOP #1007 is HERE!
Hi – Matt here. I’m very excited to let you know that MCV/DEVELOP #1007 is now available…
Develop 100: 27 UK games hardware and tools named in Tech List
Raspberry Pi, Morpheme with Euphoria and Enlighten all make top ten
Read More »170 companies makes Develop Awards 2014 biggest event yet
Highest attendance ever for awards ceremony, only a few seats left
Read More »Unity adding Metal API support
Graphics API enables developers to get more out of iPad and iPhone hardware
Read More »Rob Pardo leaves Blizzard
Blizzard’s chief creative officer Rob Pardo has left after 17 years with the studio. Pardo’s credits include StarCraft, World of Warcraft and Diablo 3, plus a number of other titles. After 17 years at Blizzard, with long and careful contemplation, I have made a difficult and bittersweet but ultimately exciting …
Read More »Blizzard’s chief creative officer Rob Pardo leaves
Development veteran to pursue 'next chapter of career'
Read More »Japanese market flat for H1 2014; PS3 sales beating Wii U
An increase in hardware sales and a decrease in software has left the Japanese games market flat for the first half of 2014, according to Famitsu data. Hardware sales grew 6.4 per cent compared to the same period last year while software sales declined 3.8 per cent, leaving the overall …
Read More »Crytek UK staff down tools in pay dispute, report claims
A large number of employees at the Crytek UK office have staged a walkout and are no longer going to work, according to a report. People familiar with the situation” have toldKotakuthat employees have handed in formal grievance letters and stopped working.One source claimed that as many as 100 people …
Read More »Report: Crytek UK staff stage walkout
But Develop sources offer conflicting accounts of events
Read More »Release date set for Civilization: Beyond Earth
2K Games’ Civilization: Beyond Earth now has a release date, developer Firaxis has announced. The PC title will be released on October 24th, with pre-order perks for those who lay down some cash ahead of time – specifically the Exoplanets Map Pack. Beyond Earth differs from past games in the …
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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
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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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