MCV/DEVELOP has announced LightSpeed Studios as the sponsor of a new category at the MCV/DEVELOP Awards – the Player’s Choice award. The Player’s Choice Award is now open for voting via Vote | MCV Awards The MCV/DEVELOP Awards have been around for over 20 years, and aim to recognise the …
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BAFTA is pleased to announce a new partnership with Google Play, marking the charity's ongoing commitment to celebrate excellence in the screen arts and games industry.
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Hi – Matt here. I’m very excited to let you know that MCV/DEVELOP #1007 is now available: https://tinyurl.com/mcv1007 As it’s my first issue on the magazine, I just wanted to leave a personal note thanking everyone who came up trumps content-wise for the issue, everyone who sent me nice welcome …
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Develop:Brighton is delighted to reveal the first keynote for this year’s event: ustwo’s Maria Sayans (CEO), Daniel Gray (Chief Creative Officer) & Peter Pashley (Chief Development Officer) will be taking to the stage to present ustwo games: A Positively Playful Business.
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The MCV/DEVELOP Awards return on Thursday, June 18, 2026, heading back to the glorious Royal Lancaster Hotel, overlooking London’s Hyde Park. The Player’s Choice Award is now open for voting via Vote | MCV Awards ABOUT Player’s Choice Award New for this year, the Player’s Choice Award puts the power …
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Emma Smith and Jason Avent join an expanding lineup of industry leaders bringing real-world insight into scaling studios, navigating growth, and building lasting success. With over 20 years in the industry, Jason has worked with companies including Electronic Arts, Warner Bros, Zynga, and Disney. From founding Boss Alien (creators of CSR Racing) to …
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Digital entertainment marketplace G2A.COM today announced the renewal of its long-term partnership with World of Warcraft professional guild Echo Esports. This sponsorship supports Echo’s latest bid to become champions of the World of Warcraft: Midnight Race to World First (RWF). The collaboration marks a decade of G2A.COM’s involvement in esports, with total investments exceeding €12 million globally.
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Game Dev Heroes, the awards initiative created to shine a spotlight on the often-overlooked individuals powering the games industry, is expanding internationally with the launch of Game Dev Heroes Benelux 2026.
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MCV/DEVELOP has announced Portal as the sponsor of the drawing competition at the MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026.
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Expo Gamers, the Adriatic region’s premier boutique games industry event, is proud to announce world-class speakers and strategic partnerships for the 2026 edition, taking place on May 29–30 in the stunning coastal city of Opatija. A Roster of Global Industry Titans The program will feature speakers from giants like Larian …
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