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Develop reports Electronic Arts has acquired independent developers BioWare and Pandemic from investment firm Elevation Partners. Described as a move which fills up a gap in our genre line-up” according to EA CFO Warren Jenson, the buy sees EA obtain two huge development resources with a raft of owned IP …
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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…
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MCV/DEVELOP #1007 is HERE!
Hi – Matt here. I’m very excited to let you know that MCV/DEVELOP #1007 is now available…
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[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…
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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…
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[Event News] Games Growth Summit Welcomes New Speakers for June Lineup
Emma Smith and Jason Avent join an expanding lineup of industry leaders bringing real-world insight …
Media stars hailed at GMAs
The first Games Media Awards took place at London’s Soho Revue Bar last night (October 11th) with The Guardian, FHM, the BBC, Future, Imagine and Eurogamer all scooping major prizes. MAINSTREAM MEDIAGames Writer on a National NewspaperSteve Boxer (The Guardian) Games Writer on a Lifestyle MagazineSimon Munk (FHM)Games Writer on …
Read More »Media stars hailed at GMAs
The first Games Media Awards took place at London’s Soho Revue Bar last night (October 11th) with The Guardian, FHM, the BBC, Future, Imagine and Eurogamer all scooping major prizes. MAINSTREAM MEDIAGames Writer on a National NewspaperSteve Boxer (The Guardian) Games Writer on a Lifestyle MagazineSimon Munk (FHM)Games Writer on …
Read More »SN-DBS goes free to PlayStation devs
Sony makes version 2.0 of SN Systems tool available to all licensed developers
Read More »SN-DBS goes free to PlayStation devs
Sony makes version 2.0 of SN Systems tool available to all licensed developers
Read More »EA to acquire BioWare and Pandemic for $860m
â??We have had our eye on these studios for several yearsâ??
Read More »EA to acquire BioWare and Pandemic for $860m
â??We have had our eye on these studios for several yearsâ??
Read More »NaturalMotion’s Morpheme adds Wii support
Animation engine ready for Nintendo's popular home console
Read More »NaturalMotion’s Morpheme adds Wii support
Animation engine ready for Nintendo's popular home console
Read More »Wideload to deliver exclusive game via InstantAction
Cyclomite to arrive first on GarageGames' new distribution platform
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[Industry news] XDS 2026 Insights Report is now live
The 2026 XDS Insights Report examines how external development partnerships are evolving as they become a core part of modern production pipelines. Based on input from 250+ industry professionals, the report shows an ecosystem moving beyond delivery risk and into a new phase shaped by coordination, governance, and long-term collaboration.
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Allard Laban and Belia Portillo from Jackbox Games on Jackbox Party Pack 11
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Games Growth Summit Announces First Speakers for 6th Annual Event – 4th June
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Games industry veteran Matt Broughton announced as new Editor of MCV/DEVELOP
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