Vision Engine v7.6 to support DX11 processors from the likes of AMD
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[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…
[Industry news] Curve Games signals growth ambition with major Wyldheart publishing deal
Curve Games has announced a major new publishing partnership with independent developer Wayfinder St…
[Industry news] TIGA Reveals Shortlist for Games Education Awards 2026
This is a press release posted alongside our usual editorial content. TIGA, the trade association re…
Jordan Mechner keynoting GDC China
Prince of Persia creator will discuss successes in games and movies
Read More »Thanks for the memories
Some of the UK industry’s most notable execs look back over ELSPA’s last two decade – and offer their very own congratulatory messages… It was 20 years ago today Elspa gave video gaming its sayThey’ve always gone that extra mileAnd they’re guaranteed to raise our profileSo may we introduce to …
Read More »One place left at next Pub Quiz
Top publishers and leading retailers set to compete at industry networking event on Thursday, September 24th Electronic Arts, Sega, Nintendo, Ubisoft, GAME, Gamestation, Tesco, HMV, Sainsbury’s and Amazon (winner of the May event – pictured) have all entered teams into the next MCV/Xbox 360 Pub Quiz, taking place at London’s …
Read More »Download Daze
If you’d like to learn more, from market size to competitive landscape, then you are advised to attend the ELSPA-supported London Games Conference. This event, taking place on Tuesday October 27th at BAFTA, Piccadilly is taking shape nicely. It will be the biggest ever focus on the sector here in …
Read More »250GB Movie PS3 this Xmas?
Talk in the channel concerning the possibility of Sony unveiling a 250GB PS3 Slim SKU at this month’s Tokyo Games Show is ramping up, with all signs pointing to an assortment of high-capacity bundles being readied for Christmas. A leading entertainment retailer has backed up the rumours to MCV, adding …
Read More »New event to examine digital distribution
London Games Conference already backed by format-holders and others
Read More »Slight dip for UK software market
The UK software market has dipped just slightly in terms of software this week. According to MCV calculations based on this week’s Gfk-ChartTrack/ELSPA data, the UK software market was worth 17.8m for the week ending September 4th. Overall the market has held relatively steady, with consumers buying software to accompany …
Read More »PS3 SDK â??will integrate voice recognitionâ??
CEDEC 2009: Sony demonstrates the PS3â??s voice recognition capabilities
Read More »Book now for LGC early bird rate
Just one week left to save £30 on places at conference and networking event focused on digital distribution
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[Guest post] What Japan’s gamers can teach the rest of the games industry
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[Guest post] What Gamescom 2026 Means for Games Investment
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[Industry news] For GTA VI Buyers, Choice Matters as Much as Format
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[Industry news] Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 “A Painted Symphony” goes on an international tour in 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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[Event news] The MCV/DEVELOP Women in Games Awards return this September – and nominations are open NOW!

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