MCV/DEVELOP News, events, research and jobs from the games industry
XDS is celebrating its expansion to the Vancouver Convention Centre with an eearly opportunity for developers and publishers
Read More »[Industry news] XDS marks move to the Vancouver Convention Centre with 50% off tickets for first 100 developers
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[Industry news] UK games dev sector has suffered its sharpest recorded decline – TIGA data
The UK games development sector is facing its most severe downturn on record, with employment fallin…
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MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026 – Deadline extended to March 30th
The MCV/DEVELOP Awards return on Thursday, June 18, 2026, heading back to the glorious Royal Lancast…
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Develop:Brighton – First speakers announced
Develop:Brighton announced some of the first confirmed speakers. There will be an incredible variety…
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Green Man Gaming announced as headline sponsor for MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026
The MCV/DEVELOP Awards have been around for over 20 years, and aim to recognise the successes of the…
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[Industry news] DAVE THE DIVER ‘In the Jungle’ DLC Launches June 18th for PC and Consoles
This is a press release posted in addition to our usual editorial content. DAVE THE DIVER developer …
Issue #1005 of MCV/DEVELOP is online now! Inside: Ryosuke Hara on Digimon Story Time Stranger, Paul Sulyok on the disappearing public gaming sector, The Game Kitchen on NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound and more!
There’s a new issue of MCV/DEVELOP out now – and you can read it here for free
Read More »[Industry news] Expo Gamers 2026: The Adriatic’s breakout event returns to Opatija, driving regional gaming growth
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Expo Gamers is coming back in May 2026 to accelerate meaningful business and creative connections in Southeast Europe
Read More »[Industry news] Here are the winners of the TIGA Games Industry Awards 2025
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The 2025 TIGA Games Industry Awards have once again showcased the extraordinary creativity, innovation, and talent within the sector
Read More »[Industry news] Stick the kettle on and prepare for absolute dominion in British comedic narrative adventure EARTH MUST DIE
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Featuring the brilliant and talented voices of Ben Starr, Alex Horne, Joel Fry, and many, many more!
Read More »[Industry news] London businesswoman sparks investment for educational gaming company
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London-based entrepreneur Reedah El-Saie has successfully secured £30,000 funding on Dragons’ Den
Read More »[From the industry] “Hello World!”: Scottish Students Startup Summit Aims To Ignite The Next Generation of Games and Tech Entrepreneurs
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The Scottish Games Network Ltd is thrilled to announce the inaugural Hello World! Scottish Students Startup Summit
Read More »[From the industry] Playing for the Planet and Green Game Jam 2025 winners revealed
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The 15 awards were given out last night at the BFI Southbank, to studios and individuals
Read More »[From the industry] JAKKS Pacific and SEGA of America renew global toy partnership for Sonic the Hedgehog merchandise
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JAKKS Pacific announced a partnership renewal with SEGA for the core the Sonic the Hedgehog collection, maintaining JAKKS as the franchise’s lead global toy partner
Read More »[From the industry] NEOWIZ and Game Jolt have partnered for a Narrative Game Jam with a cash prize
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The game jam is focused on games with a strong narrative and takes place from Friday
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The hidden costs of self-publishing on consoles
By Artem Shkafenko, Head of Marketing at Upscale Studio. There is a growing trend among …
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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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Thomas Dunn on making Wobbly Life, listening to the community, and leaving room for players to make their own fun
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Laurent Malville on what Lost Rift has in common with previous People Can Fly games, and trying to deliver something new in the extraction shooter space
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Games Growth Summit Announces First Speakers for 6th Annual Event – 4th June
The 6th annual Games Growth Summit returns on 4th June at RSM Global in Farringdon, …
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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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MCV/DEVELOP’s 30 Under 30 2024
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Debugging D&I – Amiqus’ Liz Prince on supporting LGBTQ+ employees
