MCV/DEVELOP News, events, research and jobs from the games industry
Tripwire says petition filed after repeated attempts to have a model lifted from Killing Floor removed
Read More »DayZ Early Access version spotted in Steam Database
A Steam Database entry for popular Arma II mod turned upcoming commercial release DayZ has been uncovered, and it appears the title could be mere days away from publicly launching. The Escapist first pointed to the listing, which indicates the game will initially release on Valve’s distribution platform as an …
Read More »Dark Matter pulled from Steam
Most of InterWave team laid off after failed Kickstarter
Read More »Dark Matter is pulled from Steam and GOG after gamer unrest
Digital retailers Steam and GOG have pulled recent release Dark Matter from sale. Enraged buyers took to the internet shortly after the game’s release, disgruntled that it ends with a rather abrupt ‘to be continued’ message. The full story is indeed not complete yet because originally we wanted a longer …
Read More »Dark Matter dev blames failed Kickstarter for ‘unfinished’ controversy
InterWave developer says the game is complete, but the story won't be without more cash
Read More »Steam top ten sellers chart: October 13-19
First-person exploration game The Stanley Parable has taken Steam’s weekly charts by storm, grabbing the number one spot in just two and a half days of availability. The indie game launched Thursday – late in the weekly sales period that measures Valve’s top ten list – and quickly climbed to …
Read More »Slender: The Arrival heading to Steam for Halloween
One of the scariest games of recent memory is to arrive on Steam in time for Halloween later this month. It’s not yet been revealed precisely when it will arrive on the service or how much it will cost, although developer Blue Isle Studios has revealed that the Steam version …
Read More »Steam beta update includes in-home streaming menu
New options aren't functional, but provide a peak at Steam's future
Read More »PC players offered cut-price Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director’s Cut upgrade
Those who already own Deus Ex: Human Revolution on PC via Steam are being offered the chance to upgrade to the new Director’s Cut Edition at a discount. Those who already own a copy of the original game on Steam can buy the Director’s Cut for just 6.99/€7.99/$9.99. Gamers who …
Read More »Steam top ten sellers chart: October 6-12
Civilization V is out in front of yet another Steam weekly software sales chart filled with aging hits on special. Civ V’s Gold Edition finished first, while its Brave New World expansion grabbed the sixth spot. Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed franchise also filled multiple chart positions, with a discounted Assassin’s Creed …
Read More »