MCV/DEVELOP News, events, research and jobs from the games industry
New Canvas has announced the official launch of NC Play, a new publishing and gaming subdivision
Read More »[From the industry] Pioneer XR Studio ‘New Canvas’ Unveils ‘NC Play’: Taps into Mobile and Casual Markets with New Game Division
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18 hours ago
[Industry news] EFAN.gg Launches Public Beta
eFAN, a new social platform built exclusively for the global video game community, today officially …
3 weeks ago
[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…
3 weeks ago
[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’…
3 weeks ago
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…
24th September 2026
[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 …
Jasper Tanner-Barnes is the new Chief Portfolio Officer at Fireshine Games
Fireshine Games has appointed Jasper Tanner-Barnes as its Chief Portfolio Officer
Read More »[From the industry] Curve games has been acquired by Nazara Technologies
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Catalis Group has today announced the sale of its subsidiary Curve Games to Nazara Technologies
Read More »The Games Growth Agency is teaming up with Bird & Bird to put on a bite-sized summit at London’s very first SXSW
The Games Growth Agency has curated panels for a bite-sized Games Growth Summit during the inaugural SXSW in London
Read More »[From the industry] Sumo Group announces leadership transition as founders retire
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Sumo Group has announced a leadership transition as it begins a new chapter
Read More »The Develop:Star Awards 2025 has announced its shortlist
Tandem Events has announced the shortlist for the Develop:Star Awards 2025
Read More »Green Man Gaming is the headline sponsor of the MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2025
We are excited to welcome Green Man Gaming as our headline sponsor
Read More »Ben Gunstone is the new CEO of Stainless Games
Ben Gunstone is the new CEO of indie developer Stainless Games, taking over from company founder Patrick Buckland
Read More »[From the industry] BAFTA announces opening of applications for Breakthrough UK
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BAFTA has announced that applications are now open for its flagship talent initiative
Read More »Liquid Crimson will sponsor Ongoing Innovation of the Year at the MCV/DEVLEOP Awards 2025
Liquid Crimson are sponsoring the Ongoing Innovation of the Year category at this year's MCV/DEVELOP Awards
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![effff [Industry news] EFAN.gg Launches Public Beta](https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/effff-310x165.jpg)
[Industry news] EFAN.gg Launches Public Beta
eFAN, a new social platform built exclusively for the global video game community, today officially announced the launch of its Public Beta. Gamers from around the globe can now access the platform, create profiles, follow their favorite games, and directly participate in shaping the network’s final features ahead of its full release.
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[Industry news] Music+Sound Awards Reveal 2026’s Finalists
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![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)
[Guest post] Beyond the Disc: Why the Format Debate is Really About Consumer Choice
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![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)
[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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![1662974279280 Copy [Guest post] Keep Game Concept Motion Separate from Gameplay Footage](https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/1662974279280-Copy-110x75.jpeg)
[Guest post] Keep Game Concept Motion Separate from Gameplay Footage
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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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![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)
[Event news] Electric Square announced as sponsor of Outstanding Achievement Award category at Women in Games Awards 2026
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![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)
[Event news] Screen Burn to sponsor the Development Impact Award at the MCV/DEVELOP Women in Games Awards
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![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)
[Event news] Fenris Creations announced as sponsor of Rising Star category at Women in Games Awards 2026
