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] 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Indie game developers from around the world with unpublished games are being invited to enter a comp…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…
EA snaps up BioWare and Pandemic for $860m
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 …
Read More »EA snaps up BioWare and Pandemic for $860m
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 …
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 »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
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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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