MCV/DEVELOP News, events, research and jobs from the games industry

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The nine-hundred-and-ninety-fifth issue of The Market for Computer and Video Games-slash-Develop is ready to read right now!

Rocket Brands has announced plans to grow with the public launch of new online gaming community platforms Skape.gg and Cre8tor. 

The European Speedrunner Assembly held an esports event in Malmö, Sweden last week, where players put their skills to the test to raise money for Make-A-Wish International

The games media group Network N has acquired a majority share of Roucan, the events company behind shows like WASD and the London Developers Conference

The public relations and communication company 1SP Agency has acquired Renaissance PR for an undisclosed sum

Five women-led games from across the UK have received a national award from Innovate UK

CVC Capital Partners and Haveli Investments have acquired Jagex for an undisclosed sum

VIVA! is a brand new series of events focussing on a particular topic for each one

There are three new MCV/DEVELOP awards this year and a few that could be described as new-ish. Read on to find out what's changed and don't forget to nominate!