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The global games and immersive technology industry is moving into a new phase of adjustment, as professionals and studios respond to the lasting impact of recent market changes while adapting to new technologies and evolving expectations.

MCV/DEVELOP has announced Code Wizards as a key sponsor at the MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026.

Ann Hurley and Gina Jackson OBE are joining the lineup for the Games Growth Summit. Two highly respected leaders whose combined experience spans more than 30 years in the video games industry. Appearing on separate panels, each will bring a distinct and valuable perspective to the programme. Ann Hurley, Founder …

AAA development used to have rough predictability. You staffed up, you shipped, you staffed down, and you kept rolling. It wasn’t always stable, but teams could stay together long enough to build momentum.

The 2026 XDS Insights Report examines how external development partnerships are evolving as they become a core part of modern production pipelines. Based on input from 250+ industry professionals, the report shows an ecosystem moving beyond delivery risk and into a new phase shaped by coordination, governance, and long-term collaboration.

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 …

By Artem Shkafenko, Head of Marketing at Upscale Studio. There is a growing trend among indie developers to skip publishers and self-publish directly to consoles. I work in console publishing, and I often see solo developers asking: “Why should I share revenue with a publisher? I can just buy a …

This year’s 30 Under 30, where we put the spotlight on the best and brightest young talent in the industry that the industry has to offer

Vince Pavey had the chance to speak to the irreverent party game developers at Jackbox Games again

Thomas Dunn, founder and director of RubberBandGames, tells Vince Pavey all about the work his team puts into letting its players live their best Wobbly Life