Star-studded Japanese indie developer to merge with ODD Corporation
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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…
Seeds blossoms into Platinum Games
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Read More »Codies wont edit Jericho following German ban
The German rating board USK has declined to grant a rating to Codematers’ upcoming next-gen horror title Clive Barker’s Jericho, effectively banning it from sale in the region. However, Codemasters has confirmed that it will not change the artistic vision” of the game in an effort to reverse the decision. …
Read More »Codies wont edit Jericho following German ban
The German rating board USK has declined to grant a rating to Codematers’ upcoming next-gen horror title Clive Barker’s Jericho, effectively banning it from sale in the region. However, Codemasters has confirmed that it will not change the artistic vision” of the game in an effort to reverse the decision. …
Read More »Babel launches recruitment drive
MCV sister site Develop reports that localisation and testing company Babel Media continues to grow at an impressive rate, with it currently looking to recruit 150 staff across its Brighton and Montreal offices. The Montreal facility wants to add 100 new functionality testers to work in Babel’s test labs, while …
Read More »Babel launches recruitment drive
MCV sister site Develop reports that localisation and testing company Babel Media continues to grow at an impressive rate, with it currently looking to recruit 150 staff across its Brighton and Montreal offices. The Montreal facility wants to add 100 new functionality testers to work in Babel’s test labs, while …
Read More »Activision acquires Bizarre Creations
Activision has bought UK-based Project Gotham Racing developer Bizarre Creations for an undisclosed fee. Activision continues to grow and drive greater value for our shareholders by broadening our portfolio and entering new gaming categories with strong global appeal,” Activision chairman and CEO Robert Kotick stated. Bizarre Creations is the leading …
Read More »Activision acquires Bizarre Creations
Activision has bought UK-based Project Gotham Racing developer Bizarre Creations for an undisclosed fee. Activision continues to grow and drive greater value for our shareholders by broadening our portfolio and entering new gaming categories with strong global appeal,” Activision chairman and CEO Robert Kotick stated. Bizarre Creations is the leading …
Read More »Activision buys Bizarre
Project Gotham developer snapped up by US publishing giant
Read More »Activision buys Bizarre
Project Gotham developer snapped up by US publishing giant
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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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