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Event organisers Tandem Events have announced the finalists for the Develop:Star Awards 2022, with the winners to be selected by an industry vote open to previous Develop:Brighton attendees and anyone who has already registered for this year’s event.

"We truly believe that by bringing United Label back under full ownership of CI Games, we will be better able to support its growth and our combined players communities, as we continue to target a potential dual listing in London"

This is a press release from Ukie posted in addition to our usual editorial content. Gamescom is the largest and most important business show for games in Europe and after a two-year hiatus it returns as a physical show in August 2022. Ukie builds and manages a substantial UK stand …

“The UK video games development sector is sprinting ahead, with an annualised growth rate of 14.7 per cent. This is the highest rate recorded since our survey began in 2007."

It's not too late to donate to SIDE's Ukraine appeal, or to hear The Witcher's Geralt and Triss reuniting for a worthy cause

Fourth global office for UK-headquartered games publisher is its first in continental Europe

The latest issue of MCV/DEVELOP is out now!

After hundreds of nominations and thousands of votes being cast, the 2022 MCV/DEVELOP Awards were finally handed out on April 28th, during a ceremony at The Brewery in London that was hosted by comedian and game industry veneran Imran Yusuf.

We'd like to send our thanks over to Amiqus, who we are delighted to have as our drinks partner for tonight's awards – so be sure to raise a glass in thanks!

The MCV/DEVELOP Awards are sure to be a fantastic night, and it wouldn't be possible without the support of our sponsors – Sponsors like ÜberStrategist, who we are proud to have sponsoring the PR Agency of the Year award.