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The final line-up for this year’s MCV & Xbox 360 Games 5s tournament has been announced. It boasts the biggest names in hardware, software, retail and media – and includes one obvious ‘group of death’. Group three lines up like this: Nintendo, Xbox, PlayStation and MCV. Gulp. The neutral and …
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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…
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MCV/DEVELOP #1007 is HERE!
Hi – Matt here. I’m very excited to let you know that MCV/DEVELOP #1007 is now available…
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[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…
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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…
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[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 …
Games 5s throws up Group of Death
The final line-up for this year’s MCV & Xbox 360 Games 5s tournament has been announced. It boasts the biggest names in hardware, software, retail and media – and includes one obvious ‘group of death’. Group three lines up like this: Nintendo, Xbox, PlayStation and MCV. Gulp. The neutral and …
Read More »DSi price falls to £119.99
The drop in trade price on the Nintendo DSi confirmed by Nintendo yesterday should see the handheld sell for around 119.99 going forwards. Unlike its competitors, Nintendo does not set RRPs for its products, meaning retailers are free to sell the machine for any price they see fit. However, from …
Read More »DSi price falls to £119.99
The drop in trade price on the Nintendo DSi confirmed by Nintendo yesterday should see the handheld sell for around 119.99 going forwards. Unlike its competitors, Nintendo does not set RRPs for its products, meaning retailers are free to sell the machine for any price they see fit. However, from …
Read More »Develop Awards finalists revealed
One-man teams and giant 200-strong studios will battle it out for 21 accolades at July’s Develop Industry Excellence Awards. The finalists for the popular summer awards show for European games developers are today unveiled (see full list, below), and over 80 companies from across Europe are competing. Indie developers, outsourcers, …
Read More »Develop Awards finalists revealed
One-man teams and giant 200-strong studios will battle it out for 21 accolades at July’s Develop Industry Excellence Awards. The finalists for the popular summer awards show for European games developers are today unveiled (see full list, below), and over 80 companies from across Europe are competing. Indie developers, outsourcers, …
Read More »EA’s Moore: Online pay-wall will up standards
The president of EA Sports remains optimistic of the divisive online pay system
Read More »EA’s Moore: Online pay-wall will up standards
The president of EA Sports remains optimistic of the divisive online pay system
Read More »GC Online public events canceled
2010 Germany-based trade convention organisers cut parallel public event
Read More »GC Online public events canceled
2010 Germany-based trade convention organisers cut parallel public event
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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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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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