MCV/DEVELOP News, events, research and jobs from the games industry
The Modern Times Group has now completed its acquisition of free-to-play mobile game developer Plarium
Read More »Modern Times Group has acquired Plarium for £489 million
3 days 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…
5 days 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’…
1 week 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…
2 weeks ago
[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 …
2 weeks ago
[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…
[From the industry] The Esports World Cup Foundation has announced a strategic partnership with Tencent
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The Esports World Cup Foundation has announced a partnership with Tencent, making Tencent E-sports the EWCF’s strategic partner in China
Read More »SEGA has teamed up with NewGen for its new social content strategy
SEGA and socials agency NewGen have teamed up to 'supercharge' their online content strategy on sites like TikTok and Instagram
Read More »[From the industry] Ukie calls on Government to press start on growth by reforming the Video Games Expenditure Credit
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The UK video games industry is urging the Government to reform the Video Games Expenditure Credit
Read More »[From the industry] TIGA UK Games Education Awards 2025 are now open for entries
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TIGA has announced that the TIGA UK Games Education Awards 2025 are now open for entries
Read More »Outright Games, Naomi House and Jacksplace are calling for UK gamers to stream for a Children’s Hospice Charity Fundraiser
Naomi House and Jacksplace, local hospices for children and young adults, have announced the return of their gaming fundraiser event Game On!
Read More »[From the industry] Team17 Group plc announces company re-brand to everplay group plc
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Team17 Group has announced a company rebrand after 34 years
Read More »[From the industry] Develop:Star Awards 2025 entry is now open
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Entry for this year’s Develop:Star Awards is now open
Read More »[From the industry] Nacon has unveiled a new range dedicated to the Nintendo Switch 2
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NACON is pleased to introduce its new range of products dedicated to the Nintendo Switch 2 console
Read More »[From the industry] Blockbuster line-up grows for London Games Festival
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This is a press release posted in addition to our usual editorial content. Momentum for 2025’s biggest UK event for video games continues to build – with speakers and side events added to the London Games Festival schedule as tickets officially go on sale. The 10th anniversary London Games Festival …
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[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.
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[Guest post] Beyond the Disc: Why the Format Debate is Really About Consumer Choice
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[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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[Guest post] Keep Game Concept Motion Separate from Gameplay Footage
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[Guest Post] GTA VI : The Tipping Point For A New Normal
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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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[Event news] Electric Square announced as sponsor of Outstanding Achievement Award category at Women in Games Awards 2026
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[Event news] Screen Burn to sponsor the Development Impact Award at the MCV/DEVELOP Women in Games Awards
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[Event news] Fenris Creations announced as sponsor of Rising Star category at Women in Games Awards 2026
