Late last week Intel announced it was to acquire game physics specialist Havok in a deal said to be worth $110m. With the middleware sector no stranger to troublesome consolidation, we spoke to Havok CEO David O'Meara to find out what the move means for the industryâ?¦
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The Story Mob announced as sponsor of the Indie Studio of the Year award at MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026
MCV/DEVELOP has announced The Story Mob as sponsors of the Indie Studio of the Year award at the MCV…
[Event news] Leading Games Industry Entrepreneur Chris van der Kuyl CBE Joins the Games Growth Summit
Chris van der Kuyl CBE has been announced as the latest speaker to join the Games Growth Summit, bri…
Code Wizards announced as key sponsor of MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026
MCV/DEVELOP has announced Code Wizards as a key sponsor at the MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026. …
[Event news] Games Aid Charity Poker Tournament at Develop: Brighton 2026
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Q&A: Havok boss David O’Meara
Late last week Intel announced it was to acquire game physics specialist Havok in a deal said to be worth $110m. With the middleware sector no stranger to troublesome consolidation, we spoke to Havok CEO David O'Meara to find out what the move means for the industryâ?¦
Read More »Havok: Acquisition by Intel ensures independence
Developers needn't fear a Criterion-like scenario, says CEO as his firm looks to ramp up for market growth
Read More »Havok: Acquisition by Intel ensures independence
Developers needn't fear a Criterion-like scenario, says CEO as his firm looks to ramp up for market growth
Read More »Ubisoft launches second annual design competition in Canada
Online contest to promote Montreal and Quebec City teams with 150 designers, artists and programmers roles to be won
Read More »Ubisoft launches second annual design competition in Canada
Online contest to promote Montreal and Quebec City teams with 150 designers, artists and programmers roles to be won
Read More »360 hits 11.6 million
Across the 37 countries Xbox 360 is available, Microsoft has stated that it has now shifted a total of 11.6 million units, and has also sold 24.3 million units of software – more than PS3 and Wii combined. But that’s not all – Xbox EMEA boss Chris Lewis told MCV …
Read More »Disney makes move into DVD games market
A 30 per cent growth is anticipated in this sector in 2007, and Disney is releasing interactive versions of two of its most popular franchises; Pirates of the Caribbean and High School Musical. Toy News reports that The Pirates of the Caribbean interactive DVD game sees players following the plot …
Read More »360 hits 11.6 million
Across the 37 countries Xbox 360 is available, Microsoft has stated that it has now shifted a total of 11.6 million units, and has also sold 24.3 million units of software – more than PS3 and Wii combined. But that’s not all – Xbox EMEA boss Chris Lewis told MCV …
Read More »Disney makes move into DVD games market
A 30 per cent growth is anticipated in this sector in 2007, and Disney is releasing interactive versions of two of its most popular franchises; Pirates of the Caribbean and High School Musical. Toy News reports that The Pirates of the Caribbean interactive DVD game sees players following the plot …
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[Industry news] Games Industry Shows Signs of Rebalancing as Workforce and Studios Adapt to Changing Market Conditions, Skillsearch Report Finds
The global games and immersive technology industry is moving into a new phase of adjustment, as professionals and studios respond to the lasting impact of recent market changes while adapting to new technologies and evolving expectations.
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Code Wizards announced as key sponsor of MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026
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[Event News] Games Growth Summit adds to speaker line-up with two more veterans
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[Guest post] Chris Rowe: Co-Dev Without the Culture Clash
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[Industry news] XDS 2026 Insights Report is now live
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Code Wizards announced as key sponsor of MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026
MCV/DEVELOP has announced Code Wizards as a key sponsor at the MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026.
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MCV/DEVELOP #1007 is HERE!
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Games Growth Summit Announces First Speakers for 6th Annual Event – 4th June
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Games industry veteran Matt Broughton announced as new Editor of MCV/DEVELOP
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