In an interview with GamePro , the lead producer of the Gran Turismo series Kazunori Yamauchi has said that the long-awaited PSP incarnation of the racing franchise is still on the cards, but that it is taking a back seat to the upcoming PS3 instalment. Gran Turismo 5 is expected …
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[Event News] VIVA! Games Marketing returns to tackle the biggest challenges facing games marketers
What does AI mean for games discoverability? Do creator marketing strategies still work? How can dev…
[Guest Post] GTA VI : The Tipping Point For A New Normal
Cormac Moylan, CMO at Loaded, argues that GTA VI could become the release that finally makes gaming’…
MCV/DEVELOP’s 30 Under 30 – 2026
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 MCV/DEVELOP "30 Under 30", which will be given the s…
[Guest post] What Japan’s gamers can teach the rest of the games industry
By Berkley Egenes, Chief Marketing & Growth Officer at Xsolla, and Faisal Kazim, Games Commissioner …
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Gran Turismo PSP not forgotten
In an interview with GamePro , the lead producer of the Gran Turismo series Kazunori Yamauchi has said that the long-awaited PSP incarnation of the racing franchise is still on the cards, but that it is taking a back seat to the upcoming PS3 instalment. Gran Turismo 5 is expected …
Read More »Activision CEO defends independent studios
Kotick also discusses acquisition strategy, saying 'We pick our studios carefully'
Read More »Activision CEO defends independent studios
Kotick also discusses acquisition strategy, saying 'We pick our studios carefully'
Read More »Microsoft aims to drive HD-DVD
With market analysts claiming that Blu-Ray is slowly taking charge of the hi-def format war, Microsoft has teamed up with HD-DVD creator Toshiba to form the Advanced Interactivity Consortium, a body whose aim is to increase the uptake of the format, CVG reports. The Advanced Interactivity Consortium has its roots …
Read More »Microsoft aims to drive HD-DVD
With market analysts claiming that Blu-Ray is slowly taking charge of the hi-def format war, Microsoft has teamed up with HD-DVD creator Toshiba to form the Advanced Interactivity Consortium, a body whose aim is to increase the uptake of the format, CVG reports. The Advanced Interactivity Consortium has its roots …
Read More »Ubisoft rabid over rugby success
Following New Zealand’s shock defeat at the hands of France at the Rugby World Cup, French publisher Ubisoft has released a new rugby-themed promotional video for its upcoming Rayman Raving Rabbids 2. To view the clip, which sees some Rugby Rabbids performing the Haka, simply click here. Also available online …
Read More »Ubisoft rabid over rugby success
Following New Zealand’s shock defeat at the hands of France at the Rugby World Cup, French publisher Ubisoft has released a new rugby-themed promotional video for its upcoming Rayman Raving Rabbids 2. To view the clip, which sees some Rugby Rabbids performing the Haka, simply click here. Also available online …
Read More »Sony explains decision to discontinue 60GB PS3
SCEE has given the reasons behind its decision to phase out the 60GB PS3 in Europe. This morning, the format holder told MCV that once remaining stocks of the SKU had sold out in the territory, the 40GB PS3 would be the only model available to consumers. The firm comments …
Read More »Sony explains decision to discontinue 60GB PS3
SCEE has given the reasons behind its decision to phase out the 60GB PS3 in Europe. This morning, the format holder told MCV that once remaining stocks of the SKU had sold out in the territory, the 40GB PS3 would be the only model available to consumers. The firm comments …
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[Industry news] Music+Sound Awards Reveal 2026’s Finalists
The Music+Sound Awards have announced the finalists for 2026, globally celebrating the composers, sound designers and wider creative talent whose work is shaping music and sound in gaming.
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[Guest post] Beyond the Disc: Why the Format Debate is Really About Consumer Choice
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[Industry news] Fireshine Games Expands Its Successful Portfolio with the Acquisition of Danish Developer Fair Games and Their Multimillion-Selling Game Necesse
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[Guest post] Keep Game Concept Motion Separate from Gameplay Footage
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[Guest Post] GTA VI : The Tipping Point For A New Normal
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MCV/DEVELOP’s 30 Under 30 – 2026
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 MCV/DEVELOP "30 Under 30", which will be given the spotlight as part of MCV/DEVELOP #1012, appearing Jan 2027.
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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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