MCV/DEVELOP News, events, research and jobs from the games industry
Battle for Azeroth becomes fastest-selling expansion in series' history
Read More »World of Warcraft still breaking records, 14 years in
19 hours ago
[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…
4 days ago
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. …
6 days ago
[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 …
2 weeks ago
[Event news] Indie Showcase submissions open
The Indie Showcase is an opportunity for indie game developers to get their new game seen & experien…
3 weeks ago
MCV/DEVELOP #1007 is HERE!
Hi – Matt here. I’m very excited to let you know that MCV/DEVELOP #1007 is now available…
Xbox One may be adopting mobile phone-style contract system
‘Xbox All Access’ provides console & subscriptions for monthly fee over two years
Read More »Reigns: Game of Thrones arriving in October
Devolver pens deal with HBO bringing TV tie-in to PC and mobile
Read More »Remedy setting up third development team
Finnish studio continues to grow; new project not yet announced
Read More »No Assassin’s Creed coming in 2019
No main game, no spin-offs confirms Ubisoft chief
Read More »Battlefield V sees lower pre-orders than expected
Competition from Activision and Rockstar’s huge-hitters could be to blame
Read More »2K Games makes NBA 2K loot box changes in Belgium and Netherlands
In-game currency purchases removed to comply with local loot box rulings
Read More »Facebook drops 30% revenue share for Instant Games
Android version of service was leaving devs with less than half total revenue
Read More »NaturalMotion to develop new Star Wars titles on mobile
Zynga subsidiary also set to take over live operations for Star Wars: Commander
Read More »$5.5m crowdfunded Bloodstained sees Vita version cancelled
Sony’s lack of support for platform blamed; refunds offered to backers
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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
MCV/DEVELOP has announced Code Wizards as a key sponsor at the MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026.
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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
