VR & AR

CodeDev (fondly known as ‘The Unreal Guys’), the UK-based co-development studio has today officially announced the launch of The Performance Guys. Operating as a highly specialised division, this elite team is debuting as the world’s only dedicated group of bespoke Performance Engineers and Technical Artists explicitly built to tackle project-critical optimisation challenges.

PlanetPlay (www.planetplay.com), the award-winning not-for-profit platform that channels the power of games into real-world impact, has teamed up with UNICEF (www.unicef.org) to engage gamers worldwide in support of children.

Global livestreaming service Twitch unveiled a wave of new product, creator and community updates during the TwitchCon Europe 2026 Opening Ceremony in Rotterdam last week.

Alan Boswell Group is to sponsor the branded guest wristbands at the forthcoming MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026. GOLD AND PLATINUM TABLES NOW SOLD OUT! But we still have tickets for sale, so book here. Kate Walker, Account Director at Alan Boswell Group, said: “We’re thrilled to be sponsoring the MCV Develop Awards …

Games Growth Summit, the games industry’s essential commercial conference, takes place in 3 weeks, with a packed agenda featuring some of the most respected voices in games development, publishing, investment, and strategy. Hosted by Will Freeman, the day kicks off with a data-led fireside chat from Omdia’s George Jijiashvili and …

Manchester Games Network, a new business organisation, launches today to strengthen Greater Manchester’s international reputation in the games sector.

Keywords Studios has been announced as the sponsor of the Major Publisher of the Year Award at the MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026. GOLD AND PLATINUM TABLES NOW SOLD OUT! But we still have tickets for sale, so book here. Natalie Jones, Global Brand Director at Keywords Studios, said: “At Keywords Studios, our …

MCV/DEVELOP has announced the category finalists for the MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026. The MCV/DEVELOP Awards have been around for over 20 years and aim to recognise the successes of the UK games industry in every area that it excels, from innovations in game creation to accomplishments in recruitment, PR, retail and …

MCV/DEVELOP has announced The Story Mob as sponsors of the Indie Studio of the Year award at the MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026.

Green Man Gaming is proud to announce the launch of its new software charity bundles, a major expansion of its bundles platform offering productivity, creative and game development tools to create a career starter kit for the gaming community. The new software bundles are designed to give gamers, students and aspiring creators access to the tools that support learning, building and creating, spanning productivity software, digital art tools and game development resources.