Publishing source squashes rumours
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[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…
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. …
[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 …
[Event news] Indie Showcase submissions open
The Indie Showcase is an opportunity for indie game developers to get their new game seen & experien…
MCV/DEVELOP #1007 is HERE!
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Deus Ex tops Amazon’s 2011 digital chart
Square Enix’s Deus Ex: Human Revolution was the most purchased digital video game on Amazon in the US in 2011. Interestingly, however, the game doesn’t even feature in the Top Ten of the physical games chart for the period. Joystiq reports that Modern Warfare 3 unsurprisingly won that particular race …
Read More »Time could be up for SOPA
The US Congress could be ready to drop the controversial SOPA bill after House majority leader Eric Cantor said there would be no vote unless there is consensus on the bill”. The claim comes from Californian congressman Darrell Issa, who is opposed to SOPA, who says Cantor had told him …
Read More »Wikipedia to close in SOPA protest
Online encyclopedia Wikipedia is to ‘black out’ the English-language version for 24 hours on Wednesday in protest at the proposed US internet regulation legislation SOPA and PIPA. The organisation says that if passed, the legislation would "seriously damage the free and open internet, including Wikipedia." Despite the Obama administration signaling …
Read More »Congress ready to scrap SOPA as support dries up
Lack of consensus could scupper bill as White House and games industry giants pull backing
Read More »Gem seals Ztorm buyout
Retail services provider acquires digital distribution arm
Read More »Gem confirms Ztorm grab
UK distributor Gem has confirmed its entry into the digital space with the acquisition of Ztorm. MCV reported that the Group had plans to buy the Swedish digital distributor earlier this month. Now Gem has told MCV the acquisition has been arranged, meaning the boxed distributor will soon be able …
Read More »GAME: We have not been hacked
GAME’s websites have not been attacked by hackers, the Group have told MCV. Softpedia reported that customer information including email addresses and passwords were obtained from the company’s website and posted on the internet. But GAME have revealed that there has been no hacking of its systems whatsoever, and the …
Read More »Nyko reveals Vita battery pack
Keen to make the most of fears concerning the PlayStation Vita’s short battery life, accessories firm Nyko has revealed a battery-boosting adapter for the handheld. Called the Power Grip, 1UP reports that it will increase the console’s battery life by a factor of three, meaning the best part of ten …
Read More »Codemasters ‘crunch worker’ wants day in court
Employment tribunal 'certain' says ex employee who claims he worked 400 hours unpaid
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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
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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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