Zynga has confirmed that it has hired Xbox boss Don Mattrick as its new CEO. Mattrick joins the firm next week on Monday, July 8th. He takes the CEO role from Mark Pincus, the founder of Zynga – but Pincus (pictured above right with Mattrick) will remain deeply involved in …
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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
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Report: Xbox boss Don Mattrick leaves Microsoft
Exec could be set for big role at Zynga or EA
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Xbox president Don Mattrick is about to leave Microsoft, according to internet reports. All Things Digital and rumours circulation on social network site Twitter, say that Mattrick will announce his departure today with Zynga or EA likely destinations. Mattrick has had a difficult time at Microsoft in recent weeks following …
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Read More »Green Man Gaming kicks off 666 Summer Sale
A six-day digital PC game sale has this afternoon begun at online retailer Green Man Gaming. Called the 666 Sale, it will be offering six separate deals every six hours across six days beginning today and lasting until Saturday July 6th. Today’s debut offer will see discounts on titles such …
Read More »New IP Crime Unit to help fight UK piracy
Group has power to close down sties infringing copyright laws
Read More »Cave development head Makoto Asada departs
Producer joins Mikio Watanabe and Ito Masahito out the door
Read More »Jagex lays off Transformers Universe devs
Studio claims MMO will not be adversely affected as insider shares concerns over title
Read More »Precursor co-founder faces child pornography charges
Kenneth McCulloch taken into custody as police investigation continues
Read More »Ex-Blizzard dev: World of Warcraft killed a genre
Mark Kern claims WoW team lowered the MMO difficulty curve too much
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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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[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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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.
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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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