505 Games’ recently announced partnership with Quantum Break and Alan Wake studio Remedy Entertainment will take the publisher "to the next level." That’s according to Raffi Galante (pictured far right), CEO of 505 Games’ parent company Digital Bros. "The partnership with Remedy is a huge opportunity for us," he told …
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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!
Hi – Matt here. I’m very excited to let you know that MCV/DEVELOP #1007 is now available…
AltspaceVR rescued by Microsoft acquisition
The social VR platform and Microsoft's mixed reality programe will work together to benefit both technologies
Read More »Immortals sign João ‘Horvy’ Horvath for in-crisis CS:GO roster
After the Dreamhack Montreal controversy that tore up Immortals’ Counter-Strike: Global Offensive roster, the organisation has started to rebuild, filling one of its empty slots with the signing of João ‘Horvy’ Horvath. Horvath comes into a tumultuous period for the team, with Vito ‘kNG’ Giuseppe benched and then released, and …
Read More »Develop October: Evolution of a genre
In this month's print and digital editions, we speak to Machine Games about how the first person shooter genre has evolved and take a look at VR one year after its mainstream launch
Read More »PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds Microsoft exclusivity deal may be extended
Reports from Bloomberg, picked up by IGN, suggest that the deal may extend by another six months, potentially delaying a PS4 release
Read More »Silicon Echo closes following removal of games from Steam – Polygon
Over 200 games were taken down from Valve's platform following user reports of "asset flipping"
Read More »Nielsen Esports report claims only 28% of esports fans want to see it at the Olympics
A Nielsen study entitled “The Esports Playbook: Maximizing Investment Through Understanding The Fans” has revealed some interesting facts on numbers. The headline is that while 71% of respondents believe that esports will become a mainstream activity in the near future, only 53% consider esports to be an actual sport. Nielsen’s …
Read More »7 in 10 esports fans are male according to Nielsen’s first esports fan report
The audience analytics firm looks at the ways fans are consuming esports content and general audience behaviour in its 'Esports Playbook'
Read More »Xbox One X stock a fraction of original Xbox One say some retailers
Updated with comment from Exertis at 13.54 on 3/10/17. Microsoft’s upcoming console is looking to be in extremely short supply, based on independent retailers that MCV has spoken with. One retailer told us that its allocation for the new console was just five units, way short of the hundred units …
Read More »IndieBox subscription service shuts down
Indie game subscription service IndieBox has announced it’s closing its doors. Renowned for creating collector’s editions of PC titles, the service will conclude business with the shipping of its Torchlight II: The Collector’s Edition product. Customers who have also ordered monthly Banner Saga or Invisible Inc add-ons will also receive …
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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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