Microsoft Studios boss Phil Spencer is to host a keynote press conference at Gamescom 2013 next week. CVG reports that word of the event was sent out to the German press late last week. MCV understands that Spencer’s talk will take place some time on the evening of Wednesday August …
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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 …
Twitter, Twitch, Revolution, Sports Interactive and CCP set for LGC 2013
First six speakers for November 13th event revealed â?? tickets currently £199
Read More »Candy Crush Saga pulling in £400k per day
Updated: Addictive match-three game becoming a mobile cash-cow for UK developer
Read More »Xbox Live Gold Family Packs to be replaced by individual accounts
Microsoft is doing away with the Family Pack subscription for Xbox Live Gold, and plans to convert any family accounts to individual ones from the end of the month. The Xbox Live Gold Family Pack was introduced in 2010 as a more affordable way to give families of four access …
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Epic's Tim Sweeney and Mark Rein tell their story - and their perspective on success
Read More »Twitter, Google and Twitch lead cutting-edge London Games Conference roster
The first wave of speakers at London Games Conference 2013 are today revealed, including key figures from Twitter, Google and Twitch. The Wednesday, November 13th event in the UK capital will also welcome CCP (creator of EVE Online), Sports Interactive (Football Manager), and Revolution (Broken Sword) on stage. Now in …
Read More »Third week at the top for Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition
The retail version of Minecraft for Xbox 360 has topped the UK charts for a third week running. The previously download-only hit represents Microsoft’s longest unbroken run at No.1 in the UKIE GfK Chart-Track All Formats Chart since the release of Forza Motorsport 2 in 2007. The only new entry …
Read More »Submissions now open for Independent Games Festival 2014
Almost $60,000 in prizes up for grabs at this closely watched indie games showcase
Read More »BYOG 2012 winner Project Heera nominated for BAFTA award
NASSCOM and Indie Game Dev India BYOG 2012 winner Project Heera has been selected as one of the three nominees for the 2014 BAFTA Ones To Watch award. Project Heera, the top-down stealth-action game, was created by Tanmay Chinchkar for BYOG 2012, and since winning the three-day sprint, the game …
Read More »Leaked US retail ad shows Vita for $200
A leaked US retail advertisement indicates that the PS Vita will drop down to $200 this month – though it’s unclear for how long it will stay at that price. Joystiq reports on an upcoming print ad from Target that shows a $200 price point for the handheld. There’s no …
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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
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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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