The UK bosses of Xbox and PlayStation have both claimed that their brands and hardware are in the driving seat as we head toward the incredibly exciting upcoming Q4. Xbox fought back during Gamescom having finally nailed down its Xbox One message, and announced a FIFA 14 giveaway in a …
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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…
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…
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
Develop:Brighton is delighted to reveal the first keynote for this year’s event: ustwo’s Maria Sayan…
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…
Improv comedy troupe to host Games Media Awards 2013
This year’s Games Media Awards won’t just have one host – it will have five. The Noise Next Door, an up-and-coming UK group that specialises in improvised comedy, will host the October 10th event, which will once again be held at Vinopolis in London. The troupe has been performing since …
Read More »Molyneux’s Godus gets release date
Players will be able to get their hands on Peter Molyneux’s Godus from next week. Studio 22cans is to be given a beta release for PC and Mac via Steam early access on September 13th. It will go on sale for 14.99. Godus has been pitched a reinvention of the …
Read More »50% of devs will be women in ten years, says Lionhead dev
Gary Carr predicts diverse future for game industry to reflect consumer base
Read More »Deadline nears for Game Connection marketing accolades
There’s one week left to vote for the Game Connection Marketing Awards. It’s the third time the Marketing Awards have taken place and are designed to recognise and reward outstanding work in marketing and communications from across the breadth of the video game industry worldwide”. The event has also confirmed …
Read More »Deadline nears for Game Connection studio accolades
Developers have until September 6th to submit application for Selected Projects 2013
Read More »Devs must take initiative on project management
Jurie Horneman recommends devs 'get the problems out in the open'
Read More »Apple trade-in plan is real, but not coming to the UK
iPhone owners are now able to trade-in their handsets in exchange for store credit at Apple stores. Talk of the plans first appeared online last week. The amounts offered will range between $125-$250 depending on the model and condition. The scheme has been rolled out nationwide across the US – …
Read More »Whore of the Orient sparks racism row
Title 'attempts to disgrace Chinese culture, history and traditions'
Read More »Whore of the Orient comes under political attack, accused of racism
Having already endured a troubled development, KMM’s Whore of the Orient has hit fresh controversy. The Age reports that Australian City of Monash councillor Jieh-Yung Lo has labelled the game as an attempt to disgrace Chinese culture, history and traditions”, adding that: It’s the use of the word ‘Orient’, more …
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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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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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