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“Gaming has become deeply ingrained in our social fabric"
Read More »The Washington Post launches new dedicated gaming section, Launcher
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[Event news] Indie Showcase submissions open
The Indie Showcase is an opportunity for indie game developers to get their new game seen & experien…
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LightSpeed Studios announced as sponsor of the Player’s Choice Award – NOW OPEN TO VOTE!
MCV/DEVELOP has announced LightSpeed Studios as the sponsor of a new category at the MCV/DEVELOP Awa…
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MCV/DEVELOP #1007 is HERE!
Hi – Matt here. I’m very excited to let you know that MCV/DEVELOP #1007 is now available…
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[Event news] Develop:Brighton – ustwo announced as first keynote
Develop:Brighton is delighted to reveal the first keynote for this year’s event: ustwo’s Maria Sayan…
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MCV/DEVELOP Awards – Player’s Choice voting now open
The MCV/DEVELOP Awards return on Thursday, June 18, 2026, heading back to the glorious Royal Lancast…
Sony’s next console, formerly confirmed as the PlayStation 5, will release late 2020
"We know that there’s been a lot of excitement and interest in hearing more about what the future of games will bring"
Read More »BBC Radio 3 launches new video game music show, Sounds of Gaming, with Jessica Curry
"One of the fastest-growing musical movements today"
Read More »War Child UK celebrates International Day of the Girl with fundraising, sales, and livestreams
War Child UK has partnered with Children in Conflict to celebrate female protagonists in games and female representation in the gaming industry
Read More »NHS England opens first gaming disorder clinic as lobbyists call for games industry to ‘take more responsibility’
"Gaming disorder is not a mental illness to be taken lightly"
Read More »Stardew Valley creator clarifies ‘neither Chucklefish nor any contributors working with Chucklefish’ were involved in creating the game
Following Chucklefish exploitation claims, ConcernedApe feels "the need to address this situation"
Read More »Raw Fury relocates to new Stockholm premises and opens new Croatian studio
The publisher believes in "treating people like people", developing "for happiness over profit" and insists "games are art"
Read More »The Writers Guild of America (WGA) drops video game writing category for 2020 awards
"The category will be reinstated when there is a critical mass of videogames covered by the WGA"
Read More »Square Enix to bring fan-favourite NieR:Orchestra Concert re:12018 show to Chicago and London next year
"Experience the game world of NieR like never before"
Read More »EA IT issue compromises personal data of 1,600 FIFA 20 Global Series competitors
"We deeply apologise that our players encountered this issue today"
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[Guest post] Chris Rowe: Co-Dev Without the Culture Clash
AAA development used to have rough predictability. You staffed up, you shipped, you staffed down, and you kept rolling. It wasn’t always stable, but teams could stay together long enough to build momentum.
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[Industry news] XDS 2026 Insights Report is now live
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MCV/DEVELOP #1007 is HERE!
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The hidden costs of self-publishing on consoles
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MCV/DEVELOP’s 30 Under 30 2025
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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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MCV/DEVELOP’s 30 Under 30 2025
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MCV/DEVELOP’s 30 Under 30 2024
