MCV/DEVELOP News, events, research and jobs from the games industry
While most events remain as wholly-digital affairs due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Nordic Game appears to be the first to return to in-person events.
Read More »Nordic Game to host NG20+ as a physical event in November
Ins and Outs – October 2020’s industry hires roundup
Here are the highlights from the recent industry hires and moves, as published in MCV/DEVELOP's October issue.
Read More »Read the October issue of MCV/DEVELOP online now! Featuring Wired Productions, Skåne regional spotlight, the Women in Games Awards and more
also women of Xbox, Game Pass for indies, Fall Guys and more
Read More »Disc Room developers launch sawblade-based game jam to demystify game development
"Just because a game is simple doesn’t mean it has to be boring"
Read More »The UK games industry is expanding at the fastest rate ever recorded, says TIGA
New research from TIGA shows that not only did the UK games sector grow to record levels in 2019-20, but did so at the fastest rate seen since the research began in 2007.
Read More »Microsoft to share digital revenues with GameStop on every Xbox it sells
Rumours have emerged that US retailer GameStop will receive a cut of digital revenues generated from every Xbox console it sells.
Read More »PS5 will allow users to record voice chat for moderation purposes
Can the new console possibly police voice chat with the new feature?
Read More »Tencent’s Sharkmob opens AAA London development studio – announces veteran core team
"The London studio will fully embrace Sharkmob’s approach to studio culture and be encouraged to push boundaries in craft, expertise and creativity.”
Read More »Epic Games and Apple’s legal battle may have “significant and serious ramifications for Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft”
"A final decision should be better informed regarding the impact of the walled garden model given the potential for significant and serious ramifications for Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft and their video game platforms."
Read More »Here’s the shortlist for the MCV/DEVELOP Women in Games Awards 2020 – this year’s event will be livestreamed on November 25th!
Please be sure to join us on the day for a very special livestream awards event
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