One of the biggest Xbox 360 success stories this year is nearing its long-awaited release on PS3. Developer 4J Studios stated on Twitter that it is hard at work getting Minecraft: PS3 Edition ready for testing just now”, adding that there are "no confirmed dates yet – we’ll let you …
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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 …
Xbox One backwards-compatibility ‘problematic’
Microsoft Albert Penello questions whether cloud technology could make Xbox 360 games playable on next-gen hardware
Read More »Blockbuster appoints administrator, parties interested in ‘parts’ of the business
Moorfields Corporate Recovery has been officially appointed as the administrator of Blockbuster. The retailer confirmed at the end of last month that it planned to re-enter administration, with owner Gordon Brothers Europe admitting that it could see no recovery from a period of poor trading performance”. Retail Week reports that …
Read More »Valve opens beta registrations for Steam in-home streaming
Beta begins later this year; participants to be chosen at random
Read More »A third of all console spending to be digital by 2017 – report
IHS head of games Piers Harding-Rolls has predicted a dramatic swing to digital during the imminent console generation. The analyst believes that by 2017 a total of 34 per cent of all games spend on PS4 and Xbox One will be spent on digital games. By comparison, it says that …
Read More »Activision hails ‘astounding’ retail for Call of Duty: Ghosts launch
Publisher Activision has praised retail for their ‘first class’ support of Call of Duty: Ghosts, as over 2,000 stores opened at midnight last week. Staff dressed up and stores – even supermarkets – were given a war-themed make over as the High Street prepared for what is traditionally the biggest …
Read More »GameStick microconsole delayed until November 15th
PlayJam's set to pit Android system against PS4 and Xbox One
Read More »More than 100 games firms attending LGC – are you among them?
The biggest names in the games industry are heading to London this week, and there are only a few seats left
Read More »ShiVa Engine maker respawns as ShiVa Technologies
Middleware firm resumes all services and work on game engine following liquidation and months of uncertainty
Read More »Over 100 games firms in the room at LGC – don’t miss out
The LGC delegate list is a who’s who of games publishing, development, retail, hardware, creative and services companies. Time’s running out to make sure you can join them. That includes companies like Applifier, Disney, Gamer Network, Gfk, Green Man Gaming, Sega, and many more. A list of delegate companies represented …
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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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