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GameFly, a US-based gaming rental service, has been acquired by Alliance Entertainment.
Read More »GameFly bought by Alliance Entertainment
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Square Enix says Marvel’s Avengers sales were “lower than we expected”
Square Enix has revealed that their recent live service title Marvel's Avengers has failed to meet t…
55 mins ago
tinyBuild invests $3M in Secret Neighbor developer Hologryph
The publisher also released some new figures for the Hello Neighbor franchise, revealing that the se…
1 hour ago
“If you love doing a whole load of arty things, being a generalist is a wonderful and very useful job” – Sophie Knowles, Playdeo
Sophie Knowles, 3D artist at Playdeo, talks about being a jack of all trades artist, her addiction t…
21 hours ago
MCV/DEVELOP Women in Games Awards 2020 – winners plus watch the whole show here!
We are delighted to reveal the winners of the Women in Games Awards 2020, which this year took place…
21 hours ago
Fall Guys dev Mediatonic settles on location for Leamington Spa studio
Plans to have a 60-strong team in place by 2022 …
[UPDATED] Ruffian Games is acquired by Rockstar and becomes Rockstar Dundee
Studio best known for Crackdown 2 is now staffing up
Read More »Microsoft to share digital revenues with GameStop on every Xbox it sells
Rumours have emerged that US retailer GameStop will receive a cut of digital revenues generated from every Xbox console it sells.
Read More »Sony reveals PS5 UI including new, fully-integrated store
New UI is looking like good news for developers and publishers
Read More »[UPDATED] SEGA’s ‘Golden Axed’ Steam release comes under fire from original developer who worked “crunch conditions”
"This project was my personal nexus of nightmare hours, inept management, industry realisations and heroics achieved with a small team under unreasonable conditions"
Read More »Virtuos expands into North America with Counterpunch acquisition and new Montreal studio
The dual move will provide key services to US developers within their region, making close collaboration even easier.
Read More »Facebook Gaming: Discover why genre is a key trend for 2020 and beyond
Facebook Gaming’s Tim Lion explains how genre diversification is a key trend for 2020. This article was created in collaboration with Facebook Gaming.
Read More »PS5 will allow users to record voice chat for moderation purposes
Can the new console possibly police voice chat with the new feature?
Read More »Tencent’s Sharkmob opens AAA London development studio – announces veteran core team
"The London studio will fully embrace Sharkmob’s approach to studio culture and be encouraged to push boundaries in craft, expertise and creativity.”
Read More »Beamable, formerly known as Disruptor Beam, files for bankruptcy
Beamable, the developer behind Game of Thrones Ascent and Star Trek Timelines, filed for bankruptcy on October 1st.
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“We want to engage with people that are serious about VR” – What Koch’s acquisition of Vertigo Games means for the VR space
Koch Media recently acquired Vertigo Games for €50m. So just what is the Embracer Group company getting for its money and what does it say about the broader VR space?
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“Stadia has certainly changed a lot in the way that we develop the game” – Making a Splash on Stadia with Outcasters
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“We’re going to create something… that I think the British games community has wanted to work on for a long time” – Sharkmob’s new triple-A team in London
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[ICYMI] Roblox: The 10bn hour gentle giant
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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
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“If you love doing a whole load of arty things, being a generalist is a wonderful and very useful job” – Sophie Knowles, Playdeo
Sophie Knowles, 3D artist at Playdeo, talks about being a jack of all trades artist, her addiction to learning and a new-found love of game engines
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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
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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
