This is a press release posted in addition to our usual editorial content. Starlight Games, a new and pioneering video game studio based in Liverpool, UK lead by Gary Nichols and well-known industry experienced developers, has been set up to develop new IP that focuses on innovative gameplay experiences that …
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[Industry news] Acclaim Inc. and Antstream Partner
Acclaim Inc. and Antstream today announced that Ground Zero Hero, Acclaim Inc.'s brand-new modern re…
[Industry news] Mooncolony Brings in 10th Anniversary with Brand New Online Festival: MoonFest
Premium game art production studio Mooncolony turns ten years old on the 1st of September, and to ce…
[Event News] VIVA! Games Marketing Returns This November with a Day of Unfiltered Industry Insight
VIVA! Games Marketing is back this November, bringing together some of the games industry's leading …
[Industry News] 80% of Western game developers plan to launch title in China
New independent research commissioned by Rokky, the PC game distribution platform delivering publish…
It’s time to vote for the winners of this year’s MCV/DEVELOP Awards!
Games can only get better? Let's take back controller? Ok, so not the best election slogans, but don't let that put you off voting for this year's award winners. Every vote counts!
Read More »Games Growth Summit 2024: Navigating Transition in the Gaming Industry
The gaming industry stands at a crossroads, grappling with job cuts, reduced capital, and shifting market dynamics. In response to these challenges, the Games Growth Summit returns for its annual gathering, poised to guide industry players through this transitional phase. Scheduled to take place 7th June, the summit promises to …
Read More »The shortlist for the 2024 MCV/DEVELOP Awards!
After carefully considering the many hundreds of nominations, we have a shortlist! Voting on the winners will begin soon, ahead of the awards ceremony on June 20th
Read More »[From the Industry] Dicefolk Brings Deckbuilding & Monster-Collecting to Switch
Dicefolk to Bring Deckbuilding and Die-licious Monster-Collecting Gameplay to Nintendo Switch Later This Year Roll the dice, befriend beasts and save humanity from extinction LOS ANGELES (April 9, 2024) – The innovative tactical roguelike combining dice-based combat with monster recruiting mechanics, Dicefolk, is coming to the Nintendo Switch later this …
Read More »[From the Industry] Limit Break Mentorship opens applications for 2024 Program
This is a press release posted in addition to our usual editorial content. Pioneering mentorship scheme Limit Break opens applications for the 2024 program today 3 April, 2024 – Limit Break, the pioneering mentorship scheme dedicated to supporting underrepresented and marginalised groups in the UK games industry, has announced the …
Read More »Sumo’s Group’s Jenny Muhlwa on the importance of evolving leadership skills during turbulent times
Sumo Group’s Jenny Muhlwa talks to MCV/DEVELOP about a new programme to help developers evolve into great game industry leaders
Read More »[From the Industry] Dot Dot Fire’s Money Wise Game has now been played by over half a million people, and the studio is expanding for its follow up
“The Money Wise Game is just the start for us here at Dot Dot Fire, where we intend to continue to push software in the games for good space further than it has ever gone before"
Read More »2024 MCV/DEVELOP Award nominations – time extended!
There are just over three weeks left to get your award nominations to us!
Read More »Issue #995 of MCV/DEVELOP is available to read online
The nine-hundred-and-ninety-fifth issue of The Market for Computer and Video Games-slash-Develop is ready to read right now!
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[Industry news] ZBD Launches Complete Payments Stack Built for Games
ZBD, the money layer for games, today introduces a full platform of embedded financial infrastructure that powers the money lifecycle in games: money in, money through, and money out. The pioneering technology enables money to flow into games, move through them as users earn and transact, and be paid out to players and creators in exchange for the value they create, equipping ZBD to cater fully to PC and console titles following its extensive success in mobile games.
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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] The MCV/DEVELOP Women in Games Awards return this September – and nominations are open NOW!
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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] Fenris Creations announced as sponsor of Rising Star category at Women in Games Awards 2026
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