This week we highlight a spread of new UK opportunities
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LightSpeed Studios announced as sponsor of the Player’s Choice Award – NOW OPEN TO VOTE!
MCV/DEVELOP has announced LightSpeed Studios as the sponsor of a new category at the MCV/DEVELOP Awa…
MCV/DEVELOP #1007 is HERE!
Hi – Matt here. I’m very excited to let you know that MCV/DEVELOP #1007 is now available…
[Event news] Develop:Brighton – ustwo announced as first keynote
Develop:Brighton is delighted to reveal the first keynote for this year’s event: ustwo’s Maria Sayan…
MCV/DEVELOP Awards – Player’s Choice voting now open
The MCV/DEVELOP Awards return on Thursday, June 18, 2026, heading back to the glorious Royal Lancast…
[Event News] Games Growth Summit Welcomes New Speakers for June Lineup
Emma Smith and Jason Avent join an expanding lineup of industry leaders bringing real-world insight …
Check out the FIFA 12 Premier League fixtures guide
The FIFA 12 Premier League fixtures guide is available now. You can find out when Manchester United clash with Liverpool, when Tottenham take on Arsenal or when, err, Swansea will face Stoke, by clicking here. Even better for iPad owners, you can download it onto your handy portable tablet simply …
Read More »‘Indie games won’t make you rich’
...says millionaire creator of Minecraft. But take heed: he has a point
Read More »Mojang team ‘would split’ if bought
Minds behind Minecraft say their independent spirit is key to their success
Read More »Persson: ‘I owe my fans’
Minecraft convention might 'make a loss' says Notch, but he wants to celebrate with gamers
Read More »Activision: Signing indie winners not a priority
Independent Games Competition winners may not see publishing deal with industry giant
Read More »Can Mario and a price cut rescue the 3DS?
Analysts and retailers say yes, but questions remain over the future of traditional handheld gaming. Christopher Dring reports on the effect the price cut and new games could have. Nintendo 3DS’ stuttering start had many in the trade worried. The handheld began life with a bang, shifting some 113,000 units …
Read More »When EA’s CEO met the men behind Minecraft
Riccitiello flew to Stockholm to meet Notch, but soon realised he wasn't for sale
Read More »July shocker for UK retail
UK boxed game sales have just suffered their worst month this year. July’s GfK Chart-Track data shows the full extent of the market decline. Games retailers generated 44.76m last month, a drop of 26.4 per cent compared to the same period the year before. In terms of unit sales, 2,327,966 …
Read More »Persson’s known
Mojang tells Develop why it must remain indie under the pressures of stardom
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[Industry news] XDS 2026 Insights Report is now live
The 2026 XDS Insights Report examines how external development partnerships are evolving as they become a core part of modern production pipelines. Based on input from 250+ industry professionals, the report shows an ecosystem moving beyond delivery risk and into a new phase shaped by coordination, governance, and long-term collaboration.
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MCV/DEVELOP #1007 is HERE!
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The hidden costs of self-publishing on consoles
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MCV/DEVELOP’s 30 Under 30 2025
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Allard Laban and Belia Portillo from Jackbox Games on Jackbox Party Pack 11
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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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MCV/DEVELOP’s 30 Under 30 2025
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