West Games has denied claims of fraud regarding its game Areal, which it describes as ‘definitive spiritual successor to STALKER’. Vostock Games, which emerged from the ashes of original stalker dev GSC, had accused West Games of fraudulent claims” regarding the legitimacy of its dev team and rights to liken …
Read More »
[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…
Develop Awards 2014 – The Finalists: Visual Arts
We take a look at the titles with the most impressive graphics of the past twelve months as they fight for a Develop Award
Read More »GAME exclusive Ghost Recon Phantoms retail SKU arrives
A retail version of free-to-play PC shooter Ghost Recon Phantoms is now available exclusively from GAME. The press material also carries the pay-to-win themed boast that the SKU features all the necessary equipment for users to develop the ultimate clan and dominate the leaderboards”. It costs 15.99 and includes a …
Read More »Nvidia: ‘AMD customers stuck with sub-par gaming experiences’
The war of words between Nvidia and AMD is getting nasty. In a Kotaku feature examining the ongoing tensions between the two firms, an Nvidia rep stated: If AMD spent as much time working on their drivers and actually making investments in gaming than they did talking about us, then …
Read More »Develop Awards Partner Spotlight: Codemasters
The racing specialist marvels at an industry that is constantly reinventing itself
Read More »Platinum developing game based on Nickelodeon’s The Legend of Korra
Nickelodeon’s The Legend of Korra is getting the video game treatment courtesy of Bayonetta creators Platinum Games. IGN reports that the game will be released digitally on PS4, Xbox One, PS3, Xbox 360 and PC on an unspecified date. The show kicked off in 2012, with the third series beginning …
Read More »EA admits it ‘misjudged the economy’ with Dungeon Keeper
CEO Andrew Wilson acknowledges the "disconnect" for those who grew up with series' earlier games
Read More »Testronic Talks: Putting mobile to the test
Testronic's Alastair Harsant discusses the benefits of cross-site collaboration, good communication and knowledge sharing
Read More »Nexon signs publishing deal with Sleeping Dogs dev
Vancouver studio working on new F2P title
Read More »Candy Crush creator King joins UKIE
Trade body welcomes UK-based free-to-play giant
Read More »-
[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.
Read More » -
[Guest post] Beyond the Disc: Why the Format Debate is Really About Consumer Choice
-
[Industry news] Fireshine Games Expands Its Successful Portfolio with the Acquisition of Danish Developer Fair Games and Their Multimillion-Selling Game Necesse
-
[Guest post] Keep Game Concept Motion Separate from Gameplay Footage
-
[Guest Post] GTA VI : The Tipping Point For A New Normal
-
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.
Read More » -
Finalists announced for the Women In Games Awards 2026
-
[Event news] Electric Square announced as sponsor of Outstanding Achievement Award category at Women in Games Awards 2026
-
[Event news] Screen Burn to sponsor the Development Impact Award at the MCV/DEVELOP Women in Games Awards
-
[Event news] Fenris Creations announced as sponsor of Rising Star category at Women in Games Awards 2026

MCV/DEVELOP News, events, research and jobs from the games industry
![asd 2 [Guest post] Beyond the Disc: Why the Format Debate is Really About Consumer Choice](https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/asd-2-110x75.jpg)
![dfgdgdg [Industry news] Fireshine Games Expands Its Successful Portfolio with the Acquisition of Danish Developer Fair Games and Their Multimillion-Selling Game Necesse](https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/dfgdgdg-110x75.png)
![1662974279280 Copy [Guest post] Keep Game Concept Motion Separate from Gameplay Footage](https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/1662974279280-Copy-110x75.jpeg)
![ULTIMATE EDITION 02 [Guest Post] GTA VI : The Tipping Point For A New Normal](https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/ULTIMATE_EDITION_02-110x75.jpg)

![Screenshot 2026 07 28 120612 [Event news] Electric Square announced as sponsor of Outstanding Achievement Award category at Women in Games Awards 2026](https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2026-07-28-120612-110x75.jpg)
![SB SiteHeader 1 [Event news] Screen Burn to sponsor the Development Impact Award at the MCV/DEVELOP Women in Games Awards](https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/SB_SiteHeader-1-110x75.jpg)
![fenfen [Event news] Fenris Creations announced as sponsor of Rising Star category at Women in Games Awards 2026](https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/fenfen-110x75.jpg)