![[Industry News] Ludeo Opens Indie Dev Program Offering Instant Playable Game Discovery, Creator Grants, and Up to $10K for Top...](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/Ludeo.webp)
[Industry News] Ludeo Opens Indie Dev Program Offering Instant Playable Game Discovery, Creator Grants, and Up to $10K for Top...
Ludeo has launched an Indie Program that lets independent game studios embed instantly playable gameplay clips into creator content, removing the need for downloads. The initiative offers marketing grants of up to $10,000 and the chance to earn as much as $50,000 for top‑performing campaigns. It is open to any PC game on Steam, with applications closing on June 15, 2026. Selected developers also gain integration support and access to Ludeo’s network of over 1,000 creators.
![[Industry News] Bancho The Chef Announced for PC and PS5](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/bl.jpg)
[Industry News] Bancho The Chef Announced for PC and PS5
Mintrocket, the studio behind *Dave the Diver*, unveiled *Bancho the Chef* for PC and PlayStation 5. The game fuses cooking simulation with RPG progression, letting players guide Bancho through Japan, Korea and China to master authentic regional dishes. Alongside restaurant management,...
Critical Hit Announced as Sponsors at MCV/DEVELOP Awards
Critical Hit will sponsor the Major Studio of the Year category at the 2026 MCV/DEVELOP Awards, a ceremony that has highlighted UK game development for more than two decades. The company highlighted its work with studios behind titles such as...
![[Industry News] TIGA Names Elaine Green as New Chair](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/TIGA-logo-1.jpg){kind=logo}
[Industry News] TIGA Names Elaine Green as New Chair
UK trade association TIGA announced that Elaine Green, co‑founder of indie studio Nellyvision, will serve as its new Chair effective immediately. Green brings more than two decades of games development and publishing experience and has served on TIGA’s board since...
![[Industry News] The Nordic Game Awards 2026 Winners](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/bno-1024x683.jpg)
[Industry News] The Nordic Game Awards 2026 Winners
Nordic Game announced the winners of its 2026 Awards during the NG26 Spring conference in Malmö. Swedish studio Embark Studios dominated, taking Nordic Game of the Year along with Best Audio and Best Technology for ARC Raiders. Other categories highlighted...
![[Industry News] 007 First Light Reaches 1.5 Million Units Sold in First 24 Hours](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/007.jpg)
[Industry News] 007 First Light Reaches 1.5 Million Units Sold in First 24 Hours
IO Interactive and Amazon MGM Studios announced that 007 First Light sold 1.5 million units within its first 24 hours, making it the fastest‑selling title in the studio’s history. The game launched simultaneously on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Steam, Epic Games Store and Amazon.com,...
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[Industry News] New Report From G2A and Juniper Research Predicts “Trust Advantage” As the Next Growth Driver in Global Digital...
G2A Group and Juniper Research released the “Trust in Digital Commerce” report, based on a survey of over 9,000 consumers across nine countries. The study identifies a “Trust Advantage” where marketplaces that prioritize security outperform direct brand sites in sales,...
EXPO GAMERS 2026: Europe’s Premier Gamedev Summit Finalizes Executive Program
Expo Gamers 2026, Europe’s leading game‑development summit, has published its full two‑day program in Opatija, Croatia. The agenda features keynotes from industry giants such as Larian Studios, Electronic Arts, Supercell and Housemarque, alongside regional powerhouses like Nanobit and Outfit7. Panels...
![[Industry News] Room 8 Group Appoints Juanita Draude as Chief Executive Officer](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/New-CEO.png)
[Industry News] Room 8 Group Appoints Juanita Draude as Chief Executive Officer
Room 8 Group, a leading external game development partner, announced Juanita Draude as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Anna Kozlova after a seven‑year tenure. Draude arrives with more than two decades of experience across media, technology, and entertainment, including senior roles...
![[Event News] Develop:Star Awards 2026: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Ghost of Yōtei Lead Nominations Ahead of Industry Voting](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/dev-bright.png)
[Event News] Develop:Star Awards 2026: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Ghost of Yōtei Lead Nominations Ahead of Industry Voting
Develop:Star Awards 2026 finalists were announced, opening industry voting until 3 June with winners to be revealed at the 15 July ceremony during Develop:Brighton. Sandfall Interactive’s *Clair Obscur: Expedition 33* and Sucker Punch’s *Ghost of Yōtei* lead the pack, each earning six nominations across categories such as...
![[Industry News] Snail Games Partners with Three Polish Studios to Support Emerging Regional Talent](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/snail-1.png)
[Industry News] Snail Games Partners with Three Polish Studios to Support Emerging Regional Talent
Snail Games, through its indie imprint Wandering Wizard, announced partnerships with three Polish studios—Above The Desk, Donkey Crew, and Frozen Way Games—to publish their upcoming titles. The collaboration highlights Bellwright, which has already sold over 1 million units in Early Access,...
![[Industry News] New Swedish Incubation Model Aims to Speed Up Indie Game Releases](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/swed-1024x576.jpg)
[Industry News] New Swedish Incubation Model Aims to Speed Up Indie Game Releases
Arctic Game has launched a six‑month incubation program that moves indie studios from prototype to release and investment readiness. The model targets the financing gap many developers face by emphasizing market validation, community feedback, and commercial viability. The first cohort...
![[Event News] ENDIX Reveals Full Exhibitor Lineup for May 23–24 Edition](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/ENDIX-1024x576.jpg)
[Event News] ENDIX Reveals Full Exhibitor Lineup for May 23–24 Edition
ENDIX announced its full exhibitor lineup for the May 23–24, 2026 digital gaming expo, now live on Steam and the Epic Games Store. The free, fully playable event will showcase more than 50 titles ranging from AAA releases to indie projects, plus...
Games Growth Summit Returns with Industry-Defining Lineup — Last Tickets Available
The Games Growth Summit returns with a high‑profile lineup, kicking off with an Omdia fireside chat that assesses AI impact, market saturation and genuine growth avenues for 2026. Sessions cover cybersecurity essentials for studios, culture‑driven commercial momentum, and how charitable...
![[Industry News] Bit Bot Expands Leadership with AAA Veterans, Appoints Halo’s Frank O’Connor as Creative Director](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/Bit-Bot-Text-Black-1024x1024.png)
[Industry News] Bit Bot Expands Leadership with AAA Veterans, Appoints Halo’s Frank O’Connor as Creative Director
Bit Bot, an indie multimedia studio, announced a major leadership expansion by hiring former Halo franchise development director Frank O’Connor as Creative Director and veteran studio manager Brian Ullrich. The company also added a slate of high‑profile advisors from franchises...