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Toshiba has announced that it will no longer develop, manufacture and market HD-DVD players and recorders – leaving the way clear for Blu-Ray to become the dominant high definition DVD format. The firm will cease shipments of HD-DVD players and recorders into retail by the end of March. It also …
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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…
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[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…
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[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…
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[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…
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[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…
Epic responds to Microsoft buy-out rumours
MCV sister site Develop has the full story – head over there for Mark Rein’s full reaction.
Read More »‘Centralising tools and creative management doesn’t work’ – Riccitiello
More talk from EA CEO on how publisher is changing its approach to development
Read More »Rein: “$1bn? We’re not that cheap”
Epic VP offers wry response to latest speculation about Microsoft's plans to acquire
Read More »Bill Gates unveils free development tools for students
Microsoft DreamSpark provides Visual Studio and XNA bundle at no charge
Read More »“Jury still out” on Big Media’s chances in games development
THQ CEO Brian Farrell airs some scepticism of Disney and Viacom's game plan in WSJ report
Read More »Square Enix forms new mobile studio
Head of mobile business Yoichi Haraguchi to manage new team north of Tokyo
Read More »Stainless and Mind Control signed for Magic The Gathering games
GDC08: Wizards of the Coast chooses UK and US independents for PC, Mac and XBLA titles
Read More »New games outfit plans to make games devised by best-selling authors
GDC08: Burgeoning firm Thriller to offer "espionage-themed serial storylines"
Read More »Net-Z, Rendez-Vous and Spark now support MacOS X
GDC08: Quazal introduces new online tech for Apple formats
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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!
