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Ships pre-loaded with a host of classic C64 games
Read More »Full-sized retro console, The C64, to release later this year
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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…
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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…
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[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…
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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…
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[Event News] Games Growth Summit Welcomes New Speakers for June Lineup
Emma Smith and Jason Avent join an expanding lineup of industry leaders bringing real-world insight …
NBA 2K19 players vent about unskippable in-game ads
Ads seemingly cannot be deactivated
Read More »Fortnite’s earnings are up from April 2019 but fall 38% YoY
Worldwide digital game spending dips on every platform
Read More »Bungie pushes back Destiny 2 weapon fix to ‘preserve work-life balance’
"We try to be really careful about stuff like that"
Read More »Harry Potter: Wizards Unite has smooth launch but can’t match Pokemon Go
New title from Niantic can't match its previous smash hit over its first 24 hours
Read More »[UPDATED] Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled is second biggest launch for a Crash Bandicoot title
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The Crash Team Racing remake debuted at No.1 in the UK charts
Read More »GAME’s board accepts Sports Direct’s mandatory offer
"In coming to this recommendation, the Board has considered the growing size of Sports Direct’s shareholding in the Group and the reliance GAME has on Sports Direct for supporting its future growth prospects"
Read More »Valve introduces official ‘LGBTQ+’ tag to Steam store
"The tag is important," insist developers
Read More »EA CEO reflects on Anthem’s launch, microtransactions, and loot boxes
"It may not have had the start that many of us wanted."
Read More »Spil Games ‘will be a force to be reckoned with’ following Azerion acquisition
"This acquisition fits perfectly into our strategy"
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[Industry news] XDS 2026 Insights Report is now live
The 2026 XDS Insights Report examines how external development partnerships are evolving as they become a core part of modern production pipelines. Based on input from 250+ industry professionals, the report shows an ecosystem moving beyond delivery risk and into a new phase shaped by coordination, governance, and long-term collaboration.
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MCV/DEVELOP #1007 is HERE!
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The hidden costs of self-publishing on consoles
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MCV/DEVELOP’s 30 Under 30 2025
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Allard Laban and Belia Portillo from Jackbox Games on Jackbox Party Pack 11
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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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MCV/DEVELOP’s 30 Under 30 2025
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MCV/DEVELOP’s 30 Under 30 2024
