You shouldn’t worry too much, as MCVuk.com will continue updating over the bank holiday. But on the off chance that you need something else to read over the long sunny break (by that we mean rainy, obviously) then MCV has compiled a few links that we judge to be worthy …
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[Guest post] Video Games Aren’t the Enemy of Kids’ Mental Health, Ignoring Them Is
by Sarah Sorrell, Charity Director at Safe In Our World Video games have become an easy target in co…
[Industry news] Curve Games signals growth ambition with major Wyldheart publishing deal
Curve Games has announced a major new publishing partnership with independent developer Wayfinder St…
[Industry news] TIGA Reveals Shortlist for Games Education Awards 2026
This is a press release posted alongside our usual editorial content. TIGA, the trade association re…
[Industry news] DAVE THE DIVER Surpasses 10 Million Sales Worldwide
Mintrocket is delighted to announce that DAVE THE DIVER has surpassed 10 million sales across all pl…
[Industry news] TIGA CALLS ON GOVERNMENT TO ENHANCE VIDEO GAMES EXPENDITURE CREDIT, IN AUTUMN BUDGET SUBMISSION
This is a press release posted alongside our usual editorial content. TIGA, the trade association re…
OnLive founder Steve Perlman remains as CEO
Further announcements to be made on the future of the company over the next few months
Read More »South Korea bans iPhone 4 and iPad 2 sales
Samsung also hit with ban of selected devices as court rules both firms violated each other's patents
Read More »You’re not going to convince Iwata that handheld gaming is threatened
The question, of course, is whether or not gamers still seek the kind of ‘rich’ handheld experience that portable games consoles offer. One man who has always thought and still thinks the answer is yes is Nintendo president Satoru Iwata. He’s heard all the arguments, read all the dooms of …
Read More »THQ lays off 20 staff as it shifts to dev focus
Leaked internal communication states marketing and production employees affected
Read More »Perlman remains OnLive CEO; Company debts had reached $30-40m
Serving OnLive CEO Steve Perlman will hold onto his position at the company despite its recent collapse and rebirth. The recent transition was the hardest thing we at OnLive ever had to go through in our careers,” a statement issued to fansite OnLive Fans reads. It’s unprecedented to do what …
Read More »NASA forces 22 Cans Curiosity name change
Peter Molyneux's experiment hits a snag due to name of Mars landing craft
Read More »Zynga’s CityVille GM heads to Kixeye
Double Fine vet Alan Patmore joins browser gaming firm as vice president of product
Read More »Unity Awards: The winners
Unite 12: Students, indies and triple-A studios recognised at engine outfit's annual prize ceremony
Read More »I Am Alive will be released on PC next month
Ubisoft has announced that I Am Alive will be released on PC on September 13th. It will cost 11.99 and will available from Ubisoft’s Ubishop, Steam and other digital PC portals. I Am Alive was MCV’s very first Game of the Week earlier this month. The setting sees players struggling …
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[Guest post] What Gamescom 2026 Means for Games Investment
Gamescom 2026 landed at an odd moment for the industry; money is starting to move again, and the industry's biggest bet in years is about to decide who benefits from it. Behind the demos, the market itself was quietly changing shape.
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[Guest post] AI in Indie Game Development: Risks and Solutions
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[Industry news] For GTA VI Buyers, Choice Matters as Much as Format
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[Industry news] Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 “A Painted Symphony” goes on an international tour in 2027
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[Guest post] How Generative AI Is Changing Game Development
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Finalists announced for the Women In Games Awards 2026
The full list of finalists for the Women In Games Awards 2026 has been released, …
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[Event news] Electric Square announced as sponsor of Outstanding Achievement Award category at Women in Games Awards 2026
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[Event news] Screen Burn to sponsor the Development Impact Award at the MCV/DEVELOP Women in Games Awards
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[Event news] Fenris Creations announced as sponsor of Rising Star category at Women in Games Awards 2026
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[Event news] The MCV/DEVELOP Women in Games Awards return this September – and nominations are open NOW!

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