We won’t discover all the High Street Vita deals until tomorrow, but that doesn’t mean you can’t splash your cash right now and have the machine waiting for you on (or at least shortly after) launch day. Here’s a look at the deals currently available online for Sony’s new machine, …
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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…
God of War PSP dev working on next-gen project
Ready at Dawn action adventure title to be based on brand new IP
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Crowdsourced investments begin to slow after show-stopping first week
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Sony’s PlayStation Vita comes to market this Wednesday with a stellar launch line-up that should appeal to a wide range of fans. Here MCV presents guides to six of the games hitting retail this week: Lumines: Electronic Symphony Ridge Racer FIFA Football WipEout 2048 Uncharted: Golden Abyss Virtua Tennis: World …
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Customer outrage as illegitimate app features no gameplay
Read More »MCV’s 20-page trade guide to PlayStation Vita – available now
We have put together a special magazine all about PlayStation Vita – and the 20-page guide is now available to download, read in your web browser or access via iPad. The in-depth look at Sony’s handheld – due to hit UK shelves on February 22nd – includes everything you need …
Read More »48 hours and counting – Vita news roundup
The wait is nearly over. The clock is ticking on the first gaming hardware launch of the year – the PlayStation Vita. Sony’s machine is a technical marvel. It improves upon the formula laid down by its predecessor the PSP by including a bigger, multi-touch screen, twin analogue sticks like …
Read More »OddWorld developer searching for XBLA publisher
Just Add Water in talks with 'two or three' companies about releasing Stranger's Wrath on XBLA
Read More »Humble Bundle Mojam raises $450,000 for charity
More than 80,000 contribute donations for Child's Play, EFF, Charity:Water and American Red Cross
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Dashboard changes puts Xbox Indie Games 'on the same visibility levels as XBLA' titles
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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
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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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