The Big Screen Gaming Summit, a new two-day event dedicated to PC, console, web3, VR, and AR games, will debut alongside Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki on October 1-2, 2024. One ticket, two events! This expansion of the world’s leading independent games conference series aims to provide a comprehensive forum for …
Read More »Breast cancer support centre Future Dreams House announced as MCV/Develop Women in Games Awards charity partner
We are delighted to announce that for the Women in Games Awards 2024 our chosen charity partner this year will be Future Dreams. Sam Jacobs, CEO said; “Future Dreams is thrilled to partner with Women in Games for the upcoming MCV/Develop Women in Games Awards this September. This collaboration reflects …
Read More »[From the Industry] Skydance Games & Plaion announce worldwide publishing partnership to bring Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra to players in 2025.
PLAION has entered into a worldwide publishing partnership with Skydance Games to bring its blockbuster game MARVEL 1943: Rise of Hydra to players in 2025. MARVEL 1943: Rise of Hydra is a narrative-driven, ensemble adventure game featuring Captain America, Azzuri, the Black Panther of the 1940s, Gabriel Jones of the …
Read More »Eaton Smith sponsoring Women In Games Welcome Drinks
As the judging of entries takes place, we are excited to announce that Eaton Smith Solicitors are our newest addition to the Women in Games 2024 Sponsors. Chris Taylor Partner at Eaton Smith smith said: Eaton Smith are delighted to be a sponsor of the MCV/Develop Women in Games Awards …
Read More »[From the industry] devcom Developer Conference 2024 announces new speakers and program highlights
The devcom Developer Conference 2024 is just four weeks away. Aiming for a full program with 250+ speakers and approximately 200 sessions across 15 stages, the conference is set to break new content records. #ddc2024 will start on Sunday, August 18, with the renowned Networking Dinner and will open its …
Read More »Andrew Byatt and Dominic Wheatley on Evercade’s success and their retail plans for Blaze’s expanding line of retro consoles
The Evercade platform, augmented by the Game Boy-inspired Super Pocket last year, is about to enjoy a refresh to its console and handheld hardware ahead of an arcade-style system, the Evercade Alpha, joining the line-up at the end of the year. The revised systems, the EXP-R and VS-R, will be …
Read More »Playground Games sponsoring Women In Games Development Impact award
There are two months to go until this year’s MCV/DEVELOP Women In Games Awards and we have another sponsor to announce: Playground Games, the studio behind the phenomenally successful Forza Horizon series, is supporting the Development Impact award, which aims to highlight those working under the hood of game development. …
Read More »How Discord is supporting a generation of developers
By Mason Sciotti, Senior Product Manager, Discord The role and input of third-party developers has always been key to the growth and evolution of online platforms. In platforms’ infancy, budding developers build experiences that add value for users and infuse creativity beyond the core product. Harnessing the potential of these …
Read More »Is now the time to ditch Steam and consider alternatives for digital game distribution?
Vadim Andreev, CEO and co-founder of global distribution platform Rokky, discusses why publishers and developers should be considering marketplaces beyond distribution giant Steam, and how you can begin to navigate the minefield of other marketplaces in the first place.
Read More »[From the industry] Warhammer Skulls Showcase cements itself as unofficial start of Summer showcase season, as viewers soar to 27.4 million
Games Workshop, in conjunction with their licensed partners, has revealed that 27.4 million viewers watched this year’s Warhammer Skulls Showcase. The annual festival for Warhammer video games, which includes massive sales, exclusive DLCs and world premiere announcements, has risen in popularity over the last few years, becoming one of the …
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