When building a platform, one of the first challenges is persuading developers that experimenting with it is a good use of their time. The next challenge is learning from all the fantastically inventive ways developers find the edges of your tech. Improbable’s platform, SpatialOS, enables game developers to build massive, …
Read More »
[Event news] Indie Showcase submissions open
The Indie Showcase is an opportunity for indie game developers to get their new game seen & experien…
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…
Ubisoft open new studio in Sweden
Former DICE studio manager Patrich Bach to take the helm of the new Ubisoft Stockholm team
Read More »Sega Remastered: How retro and PC titles are revitalising the publisher
Sega remains one of the most recognisable names in the video game business. That’s still largely thanks to its days as a platform holder, though since then the company has diversified into every area of publishing, utilising its immense back catalogue to great effect and working with top-end developers on …
Read More »Super Evil Megacorp announces $19m funding round for E.V.I.L
Super Evil Megacorp has announced on Tuesday that it’s raised another $19m in their recent funding round. This has lead to the company doubling studio space and seeking to hire plenty more staff too. Super Evil Megacorp has now raised $63m, money that they’re pouring into mobile MOBA Vainglory. This cash …
Read More »Games publishers Q1 results roundup
We take a brief look at the companies who have declared their quarterly results and the highlights of those earnings calls.
Read More »Halo veteran Aaron ‘Ace’ Elam released by Team Liquid
Aaron ‘Ace’ Elam, one of Halo’s most well-known professionals, has found himself cut loose from Team Liquid just a few days before roster lock for the HCS Pro League. Elam announced the news on Twitter, tweeting to state that he was released from Team Liquid’s roster on Monday. It’s a …
Read More »Vainglory developer Super Evil Megacorp gets $19m investment
The MOBA developer has raised the funds in order to expand studio space and solidify company sdevelopent strategy
Read More »Steel Media launches PCGamesInsider.biz
After its initial announcement back in July, Steel Media has now launched its brand-new PC games industry website, PCGamesInsider.biz, together with its new PC Connects event, which launches at the PG Connects Helsinki conference in September. Run by former MCV deputy editor Alex Calvin, the b2b PC site will cover …
Read More »Xbox One dashboard to get another UI update this year
The home screen is being restructured again to add user customerisation, with select Insider Program user getting alpha access right now
Read More »Opinion: The case for data in esports
Esports games and their players generate a lot of data for developers. DC Labs visualisation and data analytics experts Florian Block and Anders Drachen talk about how we can put this data to even better use
Read More »-
[Guest post] Chris Rowe: Co-Dev Without the Culture Clash
AAA development used to have rough predictability. You staffed up, you shipped, you staffed down, and you kept rolling. It wasn’t always stable, but teams could stay together long enough to build momentum.
Read More » -
[Industry news] XDS 2026 Insights Report is now live
-
MCV/DEVELOP #1007 is HERE!
-
The hidden costs of self-publishing on consoles
-
MCV/DEVELOP’s 30 Under 30 2025
-
MCV/DEVELOP #1007 is HERE!
Hi – Matt here. I’m very excited to let you know that MCV/DEVELOP #1007 is …
Read More » -
Games Growth Summit Announces First Speakers for 6th Annual Event – 4th June
-
Games industry veteran Matt Broughton announced as new Editor of MCV/DEVELOP
-
MCV/DEVELOP’s 30 Under 30 2025
-
MCV/DEVELOP’s 30 Under 30 2024

MCV/DEVELOP News, events, research and jobs from the games industry
![4e0bbb16 75b8 b27f da55 c34a7c24cd3b [Industry news] XDS 2026 Insights Report is now live](https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/4e0bbb16-75b8-b27f-da55-c34a7c24cd3b-110x75.png)





