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

In her latest series, Mary Portas will be helping our independent shops that are struggling to survive or wants to expand. Optomen, the production company, is keen to hear from all types of retailers who are interested in getting involved. As part of the programme, the successful applicant will receive …

Long-awaited release features new multiplayer mode

The smash hit Farming Simulator will arrive on 3DS this March. It’s the first console game from distributor Contact Sales in its 15-year history, and will have an RRP of 29.99. The firm is releasing the title under its Excalibur label, known for PC sim titles such as Police Force …

The biggest brands in gaming will battle for the limelight at this month’s toy industry trade show. Toy Fair 2012 will take place at Olympia, London from January 24th to January 26th, and exhibitors are using game-based products to draw in the crowds. GB Eye will show off their latest …

App reaches more than 140,000 downloads in three months

Publisher Ubisoft has once again found itself to be the subject of internet rage over its PC gaming DRM strategies. Dutch site Guru3D has revealed that any hardware alteration to a PC on which strategy title Anno 2070 has already been activated will trigger a further activation, as the software …

Admits renegotiation of stock compensation to early employees 'probably wasn't a good idea'

Develop sits down with the region's leading lights to discuss how the area is facing new challenges

Are we going about making online games the wrong way? Neil Harris considers the medium's future

THQ is still funding development of an undisclosed project based on the upcoming Pixar movie Brave, a senior source within Disney has told Develop. The movie tie-in project, due for a summer release, had become the subject of unconfirmed rumours emerging over the weekend. Analyst Kevin Dent claimed on Twitter …