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According to some UK retailers, those hoping to get a next-gen console without a preorder may be out of luck.
Read More »UK retailers warn that next gen consoles may not be available without a preorder “before the end of the year”
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Call of Duty Warzone’s free to play model to become the norm for other Activision Blizzard franchises
"We are accelerating our path to reach a billion people as we apply the Call of Duty framework acros…
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Ins and Outs – February 2021’s industry hires roundup
Here are the highlights from the recent industry hires and moves, as published in MCV/DEVELOP's Febr…
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MCV/DEVELOP’s 30 Under 30 2021 is now open for nominations!
Everything you need to nominate yourself, or someone equally amazing, for this year's cohort …
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[From the industry] Kowloon Nights announces 23 new titles, continues to quietly revolutionize game funding
Frozenbyte, Kaizen Game Works, Mimimi Games, Night School Studio, Roll7, Thunder Lotus and many more…
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Little Nightmares 2 physical delay –?Bandai Namco blames Brexit
Physical copies of Bandai Namco title Little Nightmares 2 have been delayed by Brexit. With shipping…
Custom PS5 faceplate company forced to cancel orders following legal action from Sony
A company that was offering customisable faceplates for the upcoming PS5 has been forced to cancel all its orders, following legal action from Sony.
Read More »The Scottish games industry grew 17 per cent in 18 months, says TIGA
New data released by TIGA shows that employment ?in the Scottish video games development industry grew 17 per cent between November 2018 and April 2020.
Read More »Develop: Brighton starts today, and the much-loved annual event has made a few changes for 2020
The much-loved annual seaside event has had to make a few changes for 2020 – as have we all. Now taking place from today until the 4th of November, the event has gone digital and changed its name to match, but it’s still packed with opportunities, interactions and learnings for …
Read More »CD Projekt Red Co-CEO apologises for saying crunch on Cyberpunk 2077 is “not that bad.”
Adam Kicinski, Co-CEO of CD Projekt Red, has apologised to employees for statements he made claiming that crunch on Cyberpunk 2077 was "not that bad."
Read More »PUBG Mobile will no longer operate in India, following government ban
PUBG Mobile has officially ceased operations in India, after being banned by the country's government.
Read More »“We’re more than a few minutes from the future of VR,” says PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan
PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan gave some hints about how Sony views the future of VR
Read More »PS5 looks to be costing Sony more than it’s costing consumers
No huge surprise, but could high cost of manufacturing slow mainstream take up?
Read More »Nordic Game Conference: “We’re creating a window for the Nordic devs to show themselves to the world”
As part of our extended Skane coverage we look at the key role played by the conference
Read More »[From the industry] Develop:Brighton Digital 2020 Starts Monday With Headline Keynote Speaker Todd Howard
Digital conference and expo is free to attend for games industry professionals and students, but registration is required and closes this week
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‘Publishers in the west think they need a publisher in China’ – Arcus Key explains how to be big in China
Western publishers have long-held China as a land of opportunity. However, the options for reaching that audience have been somewhat limited. Arcus Key, led by a dual UK-China team, thinks it has the solution
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“It’s the first console generation where you’re seeing Unity creators right out the gate.” – The next generation of Unity
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“A new, fast and playful way of creating games and experiences without coding” – A closer look at CREY’s social gaming network
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“No one’s has done this before. No one’s really tried to tell a story in this way.” – The ambitious story of Wallace and Gromit: The Big Fix Up’s transmedia approach
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“Odyssey will transform the multiplayer experience in Elite” – Taking the next step for Elite Dangerous
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Ins and Outs – February 2021’s industry hires roundup
Here are the highlights from the recent industry hires and moves, as published in MCV/DEVELOP's February issue.
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Why democratising monetisation is set to change how we consume and create video games?
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Facebook Gaming: Test creative to optimize and drive campaign results
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“The best thing about my job is that it is hardly work. I never struggle to get up and get going” – d3t’s Ryan Buxton
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“Part of what we do as Ballistic Moon is embrace creative risks” – Aardvark Swift studio spotlight: Ballistic Moon
