CVG reports that Microsoft is soon to release a second patch for its Live-enabled Games for Windows service. The update will bring with it the support for offline Achievements, a feature that has proved hugely popular amongst Xbox 360 gamers. Also new will be enhanced friends list functionality, which will …
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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…
[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Indie game developers from around the world with unpublished games are being invited to enter a comp…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…
Finalists announced for the Women In Games Awards 2026
The full list of finalists for the Women In Games Awards 2026 has been released, with the prestigiou…
[Event news] Games Industry Specialist Stevie Ward Announced as Host for the Women in Games Awards
The MCV/Develop Women in Games Awards is thrilled to announce that games industry specialist and voi…
Games for Windows Live update due next month
CVG reports that Microsoft is soon to release a second patch for its Live-enabled Games for Windows service. The update will bring with it the support for offline Achievements, a feature that has proved hugely popular amongst Xbox 360 gamers. Also new will be enhanced friends list functionality, which will …
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With less and less independent studios specialising in racing games left in the market, Develop catches up with Italian developer Milestone as it moves fully into the next generation...
Read More »Milestone
With less and less independent studios specialising in racing games left in the market, Develop catches up with Italian developer Milestone as it moves fully into the next generation...
Read More »Gordon Brown: Society must look at video games
Gordon Brown has reiterated that he is not interested in censoring the interactive entertainment industry – and promised to detail plans of his new review into video games today. After being asked to deliver his message to the ‘makers of video games’ at a press conference at 10 Downing Street …
Read More »Gordon Brown: Society must look at video games
Gordon Brown has reiterated that he is not interested in censoring the interactive entertainment industry – and promised to detail plans of his new review into video games today. After being asked to deliver his message to the ‘makers of video games’ at a press conference at 10 Downing Street …
Read More »Ads in game: the facts
the in-game advertising sector is one of the industry’s recent success stories – you only have to look at how the likes of IGA, Double Fusion and Massive have grown to become such a presence in a relatively short period of time. Research carried out by IGA suggests that – …
Read More »Ads in game: the facts
the in-game advertising sector is one of the industry’s recent success stories – you only have to look at how the likes of IGA, Double Fusion and Massive have grown to become such a presence in a relatively short period of time. Research carried out by IGA suggests that – …
Read More »Toyota advergaming arrives on Xbox Live
Hot on the heels of the massive success of last year’s Burger King games from Blitz, Toyota has stepped up its assault on the gaming demographic by releasing a free vehicle shooting game on Xbox Live Arcade in North America. Obviously not afraid to associate its brand with such things, …
Read More »Toyota advergaming arrives on Xbox Live
Hot on the heels of the massive success of last year’s Burger King games from Blitz, Toyota has stepped up its assault on the gaming demographic by releasing a free vehicle shooting game on Xbox Live Arcade in North America. Obviously not afraid to associate its brand with such things, …
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[Industry news] Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 “A Painted Symphony” goes on an international tour in 2027
Following an initial run of sold-out concerts across France and Europe (Seine Musicale, Eventim Apollo…), met with an enthusiastic response from audiences, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 “A Painted Symphony” is entering an exciting new chapter. Led by composer Lorien Testard, vocalist Alice Duport-Percier and Orchestre Curieux, the official concert dedicated to the game’s original soundtrack will tour France, Europe and the United States 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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[Industry News] 80% of Western game developers plan to launch title in China
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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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