The second version of Manhunt 2 rejected by The British Board Of Film Classification this week was identical to that granted a Mature rating by US ratings board the ESRB in August, MCV can reveal. The edited title is set for release over the Atlantic in October, but was shunned by …
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[Event news] Leading Games Industry Entrepreneur Chris van der Kuyl CBE Joins the Games Growth Summit
Chris van der Kuyl CBE has been announced as the latest speaker to join the Games Growth Summit, bri…
Code Wizards announced as key sponsor of MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026
MCV/DEVELOP has announced Code Wizards as a key sponsor at the MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026. …
[Event news] Games Aid Charity Poker Tournament at Develop: Brighton 2026
Come and join 70 of your industry peers for some good old-fashioned Texas Hold 'Em fun. Bask in the …
[Event news] Indie Showcase submissions open
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MCV/DEVELOP #1007 is HERE!
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Banned Euro Manhunt 2 same as US version
The second version of Manhunt 2 rejected by The British Board Of Film Classification this week was identical to that granted a Mature rating by US ratings board the ESRB in August, MCV can reveal. The edited title is set for release over the Atlantic in October, but was shunned by …
Read More »Publisher buyout next for expanding Empire?
UK publisher Empire has its eye on developer and even publisher acquisitions as it looks to close the gap on the industry’s big boys. Empire CEO Ian Higgins told MCV: We are delivering good results after the acquisition – our share price doubled after our financial results. For the future …
Read More »Publisher buyout next for expanding Empire?
UK publisher Empire has its eye on developer and even publisher acquisitions as it looks to close the gap on the industry’s big boys. Empire CEO Ian Higgins told MCV: We are delivering good results after the acquisition – our share price doubled after our financial results. For the future …
Read More »Its Prime time for Brown to listen to you
So it’s not without irony that, in the week the Government finally reaches out to the industry, this pejorative description perfectly encapsulates the rhetoric on games we’ve come to expect from Parliamentary figures. You know the chumps I’m talking about. Boris Johnson spitting out ill-informed nonsense about how PlayStation is …
Read More »Its Prime time for Brown to listen to you
So it’s not without irony that, in the week the Government finally reaches out to the industry, this pejorative description perfectly encapsulates the rhetoric on games we’ve come to expect from Parliamentary figures. You know the chumps I’m talking about. Boris Johnson spitting out ill-informed nonsense about how PlayStation is …
Read More »Maguire: New PS3 can change attitudes
SCE UK boss Ray Maguire has told MCV that the introduction of the new entry level 40GB PS3 will silence the doubters and take the platform to ‘the next level’. In the week that SCE UK introduced the new SKU at 299 and revealed that the 60GB console is to …
Read More »Maguire: New PS3 can change attitudes
SCE UK boss Ray Maguire has told MCV that the introduction of the new entry level 40GB PS3 will silence the doubters and take the platform to ‘the next level’. In the week that SCE UK introduced the new SKU at 299 and revealed that the 60GB console is to …
Read More »Bethesda lands in Europe
Bethesda Softworks is in the process of setting up a European division – headed up by UK industry heavyweight Sean Brennan. The move is yet to be confirmed by the Oblivion publisher, but MCV understands that Brennan is already on board, albeit in a consultancy role at present, having recently …
Read More »Bethesda lands in Europe
Bethesda Softworks is in the process of setting up a European division – headed up by UK industry heavyweight Sean Brennan. The move is yet to be confirmed by the Oblivion publisher, but MCV understands that Brennan is already on board, albeit in a consultancy role at present, having recently …
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[Industry news] Games Industry Shows Signs of Rebalancing as Workforce and Studios Adapt to Changing Market Conditions, Skillsearch Report Finds
The global games and immersive technology industry is moving into a new phase of adjustment, as professionals and studios respond to the lasting impact of recent market changes while adapting to new technologies and evolving expectations.
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Code Wizards announced as key sponsor of MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026
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[Event News] Games Growth Summit adds to speaker line-up with two more veterans
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[Guest post] Chris Rowe: Co-Dev Without the Culture Clash
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[Industry news] XDS 2026 Insights Report is now live
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Code Wizards announced as key sponsor of MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026
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MCV/DEVELOP #1007 is HERE!
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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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