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[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…
[Industry news] DAVE THE DIVER Surpasses 10 Million Sales Worldwide
Mintrocket is delighted to announce that DAVE THE DIVER has surpassed 10 million sales across all pl…
[Industry news] TIGA CALLS ON GOVERNMENT TO ENHANCE VIDEO GAMES EXPENDITURE CREDIT, IN AUTUMN BUDGET SUBMISSION
This is a press release posted alongside our usual editorial content. TIGA, the trade association re…
Xbox Live Party presents â??opportunity for clever game designâ??
GAMEFEST 08: Studios can use new team options to make mutliplayer more engaging, says Microsoft
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Hollywood studio signs up Danish studio to make games based on Watchmen graphic novel
Read More »Never Mind the Polygons returns
Panel game show to run alongside Develop in Brighton conference
Read More »Florida State University partners with Luxology
3D app modo to be made available to students and in-house studio
Read More »Fils-Aime: Id love GTA on Wii
Nintendo of America chief Reggie Fils-Aime has admitted that he would love” a version of GTA on Wii – and said it’s up to Take Two and Rockstar to come up with something that suits the system. Speaking in the wake of the announcement of Rockstar’s GTA: ChinaTown Wars for …
Read More »Activision-Vivendi deal will not affect Blizzard
As rumours mount about where jobs cuts will come in the wake of Activision’s ‘merger’ with Vivendi, CFO of the newly formed company Thomas Tippl has told MCV that Blizzard will remain untouched by the process. After confirming to MCV that the company faced job cuts last week, Tippl promised …
Read More »Koch in for Eidos-owned distributor
Koch Media is set to buy Eidos’ Spanish distribution division Proein, MCV has learnt. Eidos parent SCi revealed that it was set to sell the offshoot in its trading update yesterday. A source close to the deal told MCV: "SCi wants rid as part of their restructuring, and this makes …
Read More »Second-rate James Bond games a thing of the past
Developer Treyarch insists that its upcoming title Quantum of Solace, will draw a line under the disappointing Bond games of the past, whilst also claiming that it will represent a return to form for the popular franchise. Quantum of Solace is set to be released alongside the movie this Christmas, …
Read More »Further CEDEC talks revealed
Japanese developer conference gets support from Namco Bandai, Epic, SCEE and more
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[Guest post] What Gamescom 2026 Means for Games Investment
Gamescom 2026 landed at an odd moment for the industry; money is starting to move again, and the industry's biggest bet in years is about to decide who benefits from it. Behind the demos, the market itself was quietly changing shape.
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[Guest post] AI in Indie Game Development: Risks and Solutions
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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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[Guest post] How Generative AI Is Changing Game Development
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Finalists announced for the Women In Games Awards 2026
The full list of finalists for the Women In Games Awards 2026 has been released, …
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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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