Following a report in the Financial Times earlier this week saying the company was looking to find partners in the West, Square Enix has moved to clarify its stance saying it plans to find more diverse content to publisher and more distribution channels. It is crucial for us to expand …
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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 …
[Industry news] The Games Forum Roma: Bringing Together Video Games, Academia, Culture & Industry
Two days this autumn will be dedicated to bringing together communities that too often discuss the f…
Square Enix: Global expansion is ‘crucial’
Following a report in the Financial Times earlier this week saying the company was looking to find partners in the West, Square Enix has moved to clarify its stance saying it plans to find more diverse content to publisher and more distribution channels. It is crucial for us to expand …
Read More »Gem’s evolution
What was the thinking behind the new identity?Chris Peacock: The industry has been evolving for many years and it has had a major effect on distribution. Gem have over 23 years’ experience in supplying UK retail. However we have changed significantly over the years to grow with the demands of …
Read More »Gem’s evolution
What was the thinking behind the new identity?Chris Peacock: The industry has been evolving for many years and it has had a major effect on distribution. Gem have over 23 years’ experience in supplying UK retail. However we have changed significantly over the years to grow with the demands of …
Read More »Win Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree
The always generous Nintendo gang have thrown five copies of Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree into the prize pot this week. To be in with a chance of winning them, simply answer the following question, which can be found within Nintendo’s Recommended Extra supplement, which comes with every copy of …
Read More »Win Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree
The always generous Nintendo gang have thrown five copies of Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree into the prize pot this week. To be in with a chance of winning them, simply answer the following question, which can be found within Nintendo’s Recommended Extra supplement, which comes with every copy of …
Read More »Square Enix: ‘It’s crucial for us to expand globally’
CEO of Japanese giant clarifies expansion stance citing need for development and distribution deals
Read More »Square Enix: ‘It’s crucial for us to expand globally’
CEO of Japanese giant clarifies expansion stance citing need for development and distribution deals
Read More »Next-gen analysis
At Leipzig, SCEE announced a series of exciting technological enhancements to PS3 and PSP. They are no doubt crucial to long term cross platform consumption and broad media supply for both devices. However, the industry reaction was luke warm because what the industry needs now is games, games and more …
Read More »Next-gen analysis
At Leipzig, SCEE announced a series of exciting technological enhancements to PS3 and PSP. They are no doubt crucial to long term cross platform consumption and broad media supply for both devices. However, the industry reaction was luke warm because what the industry needs now is games, games and more …
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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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