Draconian cross-platform rules prevent account linking for anyone who has already played on PlayStation, while Xbox, mobile and PC players suffer no such restrictions
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[Guest Post] GTA VI : The Tipping Point For A New Normal
Cormac Moylan, CMO at Loaded, argues that GTA VI could become the release that finally makes gaming’…
MCV/DEVELOP’s 30 Under 30 – 2026
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 MCV/DEVELOP "30 Under 30", which will be given the s…
[Guest post] What Japan’s gamers can teach the rest of the games industry
By Berkley Egenes, Chief Marketing & Growth Officer at Xsolla, and Faisal Kazim, Games Commissioner …
[Industry news] The Games Forum Roma: Bringing Together Video Games, Academia, Culture & Industry
Two days this autumn will be dedicated to bringing together communities that too often discuss the f…
[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…
All the release dates announced at E3 2018, including Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Fallout 76 and Anthem
Can’t remember what’s releasing when? Fear not, we got your back
Read More »Euro vision: How one British man created the first true European sales chart on the eve of Brexit
The new GSD data will give the industry a clearer view of the region than ever before – with retail and digital data in a single format
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Nintendo closes out E3 with Super Smash Bros Ultimate deep dive and by reminding everyone there’s still over six months of 2018 remaining
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This year’s E3 has highlighted the wild difference between publishers’ press conferences and raises questions about when it’s best to show up at the event and when it’s best to stay home
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Optional toys and Star Fox’s Fox McCloud on Switch - could Starlink: Battle for Atlas revive the toys-to-life genre?
Read More »Pan-European digital sales data is finally here – see what’s selling big on PSN, Xbox and Steam
Retail data isn't yet complete, but for the first time we can see what European gamers are buying online
Read More »Upcoming ‘Steam China’ is fantastic news for publishers
New service should allow western publishers access to Chinese market like never before
Read More »2K’s David Ismailer: We want to partner with more studios like Firaxis
2K's president says the company is focused on expanding their portfolio
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Aside from one crucial kiss, Sony's E3 conference felt like a half-hearted victory lap
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[Guest post] Keep Game Concept Motion Separate from Gameplay Footage
by Lokesh Jaral A moving image can communicate a game’s atmosphere long before a playable …
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[Guest Post] GTA VI : The Tipping Point For A New Normal
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[Industry news] EBANX and NetEase Games Club bring local payment methods to Latin America’s booming video game market
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MCV/DEVELOP’s 30 Under 30 – 2026
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[Guest post] What Japan’s gamers can teach the rest of the games industry
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MCV/DEVELOP’s 30 Under 30 – 2026
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 MCV/DEVELOP "30 Under 30", which will be given the spotlight as part of MCV/DEVELOP #1012, appearing Jan 2027.
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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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