MCV/DEVELOP News, events, research and jobs from the games industry

Despite being featured in the reveal for Nintendo’s Switch, Skyrim may not be coming to the new console. Yesterday Nintendo decided to give us the first look at its new Switch console with a three minute video that showed off all of its fancy new features. One of the sections …

Microsoft’s gaming revenue declined 5% in the first quarter of the 2017 financial year, with the company blaming lower console revenue. In the detailed breakdown of finances for Q1 2017 Microsoft revealed that its gaming division hasn’t been doing so well recently, with a massive 5% drop in revenue when …

Newbay’s video games division has four new senior editorial staff working across the market leading MCV and Develop titles, as the firm expands its presence in the events space and moves into new territory with the imminent launch of eSports Pro. MCV will be headed up by Seth Barton, a …

Ubisoft has delayed its VR exclusive title Star Trek: Bridge Crew into 2017. Star Trek: Bridge Crew will now launch on March 14th 2017. It was originally due to launch this year. In order to deliver the best game experience possible at launch, we have decided to push the release …

There is nothing in this industry that stimulates as many opinionated hot takes as Nintendo. Covering Nintendo always feels a bit different to covering other companies. Of course, all brands – be they PlayStation, Xbox, Apple or Ouya… OK, maybe not ALL brands – have their advocates. It’s impossible to …

45% of android gaming for last quarter was taken up by Pokémon Go

Hybrid console will use a new Tegra processor, might not have touchscreen

Codename NX shows detachable screen and controller for mobile use and big third party support

After months of waiting and rumours Nintendo has finally revealed the NX, which is now known as the Nintendo Switch. The three minute video showed off the new console, revealing that it is indeed a cross between a home console and a hand held device. A tablet like device can …

Company continues hiring spree with new top-level executives.