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Nordic Game launches this year’s second major online event, NG20+ on 25-27 November.
Read More »[From the industry] NG20+ lifts off this week
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Codemasters doubles H1 revenues, fuelled by game launches
Codemasters has released its interim results, pointing to a total revenue of £80.5 million for the s…
17 hours ago
“I do feel the games industry has made progress, albeit kicking and screaming in some cases” – Women in games speak about their experiences in the industry
Ahead of the Women in Games Awards, we reached out to both the judges and industry veterans to learn…
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Facebook Gaming: The next level of diversity and inclusion
As part of Facebook Gaming’s support of this week’s Women in Games Awards, Cheryl Savage…
4 days ago
Unity’s next-gen: “This is the first generation where you’re seeing Unity creators right out the gate. This is a milestone for us”
With support across all the new consoles, Unity’s ‘creators first’ philosophy has been building up t…
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The Gambling Health Alliance calls for a Christmas boycott on games featuring loot boxes
The campaign is, and I'm afraid this is unfortunately real, using the hashtag #LidOnLoots and is inv…
[From the industry] How To Watch The Golden Joystick Awards 2020
The 38th Golden Joystick Awards will live stream on Twitch, YouTube, Facebook and GamesRadar on November 24th at 12.30 PST, 15.30 EST and 20.30 GMT
Read More »Women in Games Awards 2020 will be hosted by Charleyy Hodson and Elle Osili-Wood
And you can watch the whole thing at www.womeningamesawards.com at 4pm on Weds 25th
Read More »Exclusive: Further layoffs expected at Activision Blizzard
The layoffs at Activision Blizzard seem set to continue, with over 100 employees at the company now facing redundancy.
Read More »PS5 launch – retailers struggle with huge demand under pandemic restrictions
With physical queues not an option, retailer sites struggled under demand
Read More »App Store revenue cut to be cut to 15% for small developers
Apple has today announced the App Store Small Business Program, which will lower the App Store revenue cut for small developers to 15 per cent
Read More »Read the November/December issue of MCV/DEVELOP online now! Featuring PS5 & Xbox Series X, women in games, Paradise Killer and more
Also Sharkmob, Outcasters, Koch + Vertigo and even more
Read More »[From the Industry] Google and MY.GAMES Venture Capital Launch EMEA Accelerator Programme for Video Game Developers
Google and international gaming brand MY.GAMES today announced a joint accelerator programme, titled Game Drive, for promising mobile game studios and projects.
Read More »Playstation takes over Oxford Circus station to celebrate PS5 launch
Additionally, four other London tube stations have been taken over by some of Playstation's biggest games.
Read More »Embracer Group goes on an acquisition spree, picking up 12 game studios and a PR firm
Standouts include Phoenix Point developer Snapshot Games and Newcastle-based studio Silent Games.
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“I do feel the games industry has made progress, albeit kicking and screaming in some cases” – Women in games speak about their experiences in the industry
Ahead of the Women in Games Awards, we reached out to both the judges and industry veterans to learn what needs to be done to make the industry a welcoming place for all
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“The way governments behave, even in Western democracies is quite creepy” – Why the Animal Farm game is alarmingly relevant to our political climate
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“For Descenders, it has been immense. Sales across all platforms increased after we went into Game Pass” – What does Game Pass mean for indies?
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“The best thing we can do is to get people talking about difficult subjects” – Wired Productions on its next-gen plans
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“Integration has shaped a demographic that is unusually well suited for international competition” – Sweden’s gaming powerhouse in Skåne
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“There’s a lot more opportunity for smaller independent studios to make their mark and be a sustainable business.” – Darren Yeomans, Atomhawk Design
Every month an industry leader wraps up MCV/DEVELOP with their unique insight. This month we talk to Darren Yeomans, studio director at Atomhawk Design
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Ins and Outs – November/December 2020’s industry hires roundup
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Hiring from overseas post-Brexit: What you need to know
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“I really want to be somebody that people could look up to, especially if that encourages more girls to consider a career in games.” – Nicola Disley, Lucid Games
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“Being kind, empathetic, approachable and appreciative are wonderful traits to find in producers” – Electric Square’s Abbey Plumb
