This is the GAME Christmas TV ad that UK folk are going to be seeing on their sets this year. It revolves around the idea of a mum being asked for a Christmas present from her son. However, everything he says is completely indecipherable to her. She then wonders into …
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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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MCV/DEVELOP #1007 is HERE!
Hi – Matt here. I’m very excited to let you know that MCV/DEVELOP #1007 is now available…
[Event news] Develop:Brighton – ustwo announced as first keynote
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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…
Start-up Special 2013: 27 essential tips on setting up your studio
Studios new and old offer their advice to future developers about those tricky first steps
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UK video games charity GamesAid has a very special item on auction for those pondering an Xbox One Purchase. The Xbox One White Exclusive Launch Team Commemorative Special Edition is normally only available to members of the console’s launch team. It comes with an exclusive Launch Team Achievement and has …
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This month, Develop presents the ultimate guide to setting up shop as a new developer
Read More »Unity free for Xbox One developers
Middleware firm also working on a special free Unity Pro version of game engine
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Company-wide restructuring and increased game sales lead to profitable six months
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On the eve of new console launches, the November 13th London Games Conference will prepare you for next-gen - don't miss out
Read More »VIDEO: Sony’s live-action Killzone Shadow Fall trailer
The next-gen is so very nearly upon us, so expect plenty more along these lines in the coming days and weeks. Sony has released a live-action trailer for PS4 launch title Killzone: Shadow Fall. It’s kind of like a recruitment video encouraging humans to join the ranks of the Shadow …
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On the eve of new console launches, the November 13th London Games Conference will prepare you for the next-generation of games. At LGC you will learn how to make hit games… and how to sell them. LGC has assembled the brightest minds from world-leading businesses to address the new challenges …
Read More »EA admits ‘Worst Company in America’ gong hurt
Being labelled as the Worst Company in America two years on the trot caused EA to alter the way it operated. Although Peter Moore’s public tte–tte with The Consumerist in April was probably ill advised, head of console and PC games development Patrick Soderlund told Kotaku that it has led …
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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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