Steve Boxer (pictured) scooped the Games Writer on a National Newspaper accolade for his work on The Guardian, while FHM’s Simon Munk was named as the best Games Writer on a Lifestyle Magazine. Top Games Writer on a Mainstream Website was Darren Waters, the BBC’s technology correspondent, while the Regional …
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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…
[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…
[Industry news] Competition to join Indie Stars at Game Republic New Horizons in October
Indie game developers from around the world with unpublished games are being invited to enter a comp…
[Industry news] GTA creators reunite for landmark Scottish games industry event
The Scottish Game Developers Association (SGDA) is proud to announce the return of Games Day 2026, a…
DS Lite and Zelda up for grabs
MCV and Nintendo have teamed to offer readers the chance to win a new Silver DS Lite, plus a copy of The Legend of Zelda Phantom Hourglass. To enter the competition, simply answer the following question: What’s the name of the hero of the Zelda games? A: Link B: Lynx …
Read More »DS Lite and Zelda up for grabs
MCV and Nintendo have teamed to offer readers the chance to win a new Silver DS Lite, plus a copy of The Legend of Zelda Phantom Hourglass. To enter the competition, simply answer the following question: What’s the name of the hero of the Zelda games? A: Link B: Lynx …
Read More »Japanese developers wary of Wii?
Nikkei report shows discontent stirring in industry
Read More »Japanese developers wary of Wii?
Nikkei report shows discontent stirring in industry
Read More »Bethesda sets sights on Europe
Publisher to expand to Europe and looking to acquire studios, says report
Read More »Bethesda sets sights on Europe
Publisher to expand to Europe and looking to acquire studios, says report
Read More »Game Connection names Level Up winners
Age Studio, Anino Mobile, Arkedo, Big Rooster and Ocean Media all going to Europe event
Read More »Game Connection names Level Up winners
Age Studio, Anino Mobile, Arkedo, Big Rooster and Ocean Media all going to Europe event
Read More »Bizarre to work on non-racing property for Activision, too
More details about recently-acquired team from publishing boss
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[Industry news] For GTA VI Buyers, Choice Matters as Much as Format
A survey of more than 2,000 G2A.COM marketplace users found that preferences around major AAA releases are highly diverse. Asked how they would prefer to purchase a major release such as Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI), 38% selected a digital download and 37% a physical disc, while the remaining 25% expressed no preference or said they did not plan to buy the title.
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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
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[Industry news] ZBD Launches Complete Payments Stack Built for Games
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Finalists announced for the Women In Games Awards 2026
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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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