MCV/DEVELOP News, events, research and jobs from the games industry
Gaming revenue increased by 64 per cent year-on-year
Read More »“It was a breakthrough quarter for gaming” says Satya Nadella on Microsoft’s $1.3bn boost
49% of games businesses report an increase in revenue during COVID-19 crisis
However, 56 per cent of businesses reported that they are are experiencing difficulties securing investment in the coming six months
Read More »How can the industry stamp out abusive behaviour within their businesses and communities?
Joseph Carr, abuse solicitor at Bolt Burdon Kemp, provides practical advice on how to move forward
Read More »New EU report on tackling loot boxes advises dropping ‘gambling’ approach – instead suggests game design and consumer protection model
Though EU-wide regulation is still a possibility should other measure fail
Read More »“The first two months were terrible. No one knew how things were going to pan out so most projects got postponed or collapsed.” – Recording audio in a pandemic
We talk to Posy Brewer and Mark Estdale about the challenges the audio sector faces during this global pandemic
Read More »“It’s our responsibility to create safe, fun and inclusive environments for our players” – Can EA’s Positive Play Charter tackle toxicity in games?
"Racism, sexism, homophobia and abuse have no place in our community, and will not be tolerated"
Read More »Beyond a Steel Sky – How Revolution went from a modem to the App Store and reimagined a 25-year old IP
One of the UK’s longest-running studios is bringing back a cult classic IP after a huge 25 year gap
Read More »“We’re not looking for a particular number, or a particular genre of game. We’re interested in the best and boldest studios” – EA’s Originals Recipe
We talk to Steve Pointon about what the biggest of publishers can offer even the smallest of developers.
Read More »Ins and Outs – July 2020’s industry hires roundup
Here are the highlights from the recent industry hires and moves, as published in MCV/DEVELOP's July issue.
Read More »Xbox tells developers to make next-gen game upgrades free of charge
"Developers and publishers ultimately decide how they deliver their games, and we work with them to provide the best possible experience based on their needs"
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