![[Industry News] Just Add Water Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of Industry Veteran Gareth Betts as Senior Producer](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/GBProfile-768x1024.jpg)
[Industry News] Just Add Water Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of Industry Veteran Gareth Betts as Senior Producer
Leeds‑based Just Add Water Development has appointed industry veteran Gareth Betts as Senior Producer, effective mid‑April. Betts arrives with more than three decades of experience, most recently a five‑year stint at Bandai Namco overseeing the Dark Pictures Anthology. The hire is positioned to strengthen JAW’s production pipeline as it targets AA‑level projects and new intellectual property. Betts will also mentor emerging talent and guide submissions to the UK Games Fund.
![[Industry News] Diva Agency Appoints New Head of Production](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/Lorna-Probert-COL_Credit-Diva.jpg)
[Industry News] Diva Agency Appoints New Head of Production
Diva Agency has appointed Lorna Probert, former head of Aardman Games, as its new Head of Production. Probert brings more than 25 years of experience in games, interactive and immersive production, including two BAFTAs and oversight of 200+ titles. Her role will...
![[Industry News] Announcing Stupendium Softworks](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/Softworks-1-e1773222962690.png)
[Industry News] Announcing Stupendium Softworks
Stupendium Softworks, a self‑funded independent studio based in the UK, was founded by games veteran Alex Oxspring and YouTube nerd‑core artist The Stupendium. The duo previously released the quirky dating sims OnlyCans: Thirst Date and its sequel Polyarmory, each paired...
![[Industry News] P3 Partners with Inlogic to Bring New Android-Powered Games to SPARQ OS In-Vehicle Infotainment Platform](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/Inlogic-Games-Join-SPARQ-OS-Infotainment-Ecosystem.png)
[Industry News] P3 Partners with Inlogic to Bring New Android-Powered Games to SPARQ OS In-Vehicle Infotainment Platform
P3 digital services has partnered with Slovakia‑based Inlogic Games to embed more than 250 HTML5 titles into its Android Automotive‑powered SPARQ OS infotainment platform. Inlogic brings a portfolio of over 500 games, distributed in 150+ countries, and now offers its catalog...
![[Industry News] Mistplay Acquires MAF’s MyChips to Strengthen Its Global Rewarded Advertising Platform](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/mist.jpg)
[Industry News] Mistplay Acquires MAF’s MyChips to Strengthen Its Global Rewarded Advertising Platform
Mistplay announced the acquisition of MyChips SRL, a subsidiary of MAF, to broaden its LoyaltyPlay rewarded‑advertising network. MyChips brings a footprint across hundreds of apps in North America, APAC and Europe, giving advertisers new inventory and higher‑intent users. The integration...
![[Industry News] ININ Games Confirms Timely Digital Launch of R-Type Dimensions III](https://hixhlmpcokxhartfkpyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/images/thumbnails/4b0b6cb78f2b326ced136c27c1936c83.webp)
[Industry News] ININ Games Confirms Timely Digital Launch of R-Type Dimensions III
ININ Games announced that the next installment of the R‑Type franchise, R‑Type Dimensions III, will launch digitally on May 19, 2026 as scheduled. The physical version has been pushed to August 11, 2026 because of ongoing global manufacturing and logistics constraints. Pre‑order customers can claim...
Develop:Brighton Conference Programme Is Now Live
Develop:Brighton has launched its three‑day conference programme ahead of its 20th anniversary, featuring tracks on production, technology, and business strategy. The lineup includes high‑profile speakers from Epic Games, Ubisoft, Frontier Developments, ustwo, and Dead Nice Studios, with additional sessions to...
![[Event News] Games Done Quick Brings a Speedrunning Spectacle to Gamescom](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/gamescom_2026_Partnerlogo_GDQ_horizontal_positiv.png)
[Event News] Games Done Quick Brings a Speedrunning Spectacle to Gamescom
Games Done Quick (GDQ) announced its first European live event, gamescom GDQ, to be held August 28‑30, 2026 at Germany’s gamescom. The three‑day speedrunning showcase will stream on Twitch and YouTube while offering on‑site attendance for gamescom visitors. Proceeds will benefit the Gaming...
![[Event News] TIGA Awards Open for Nominations](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/TIGA-Awards-2026.jpg)
[Event News] TIGA Awards Open for Nominations
The Trade Association (TIGA) has opened nominations for its 2026 Games Industry Awards, with entries accepted from developers, publishers, educators, and service providers until midnight on July 24. The ceremony, slated for November in London, will honor achievements across 30+ categories...
![[Industry News] Tropic QA Enters Next Stage of Growth as Female-Led Gaming QA Company Rebrands](https://hixhlmpcokxhartfkpyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/images/thumbnails/79bf93316641b3c40f83c442a53ada3e.webp)
[Industry News] Tropic QA Enters Next Stage of Growth as Female-Led Gaming QA Company Rebrands
Tropic QA, a female‑founded gaming quality assurance firm based in Barbados, has rebranded from its original name Test Tropic as it enters a new growth stage. The rebrand reflects expanded client relationships, broader service capabilities, and a strategic focus on...
![[Industry News] Ubisoft Backs IG50 Awards as Into Games Opens Applications for 2026 Cohort](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/Blog_header_2026_IG50.png)
[Industry News] Ubisoft Backs IG50 Awards as Into Games Opens Applications for 2026 Cohort
UK charity Into Games has opened applications for its IG50 2026 programme, which spotlights 50 emerging game developers from working‑class or low‑income backgrounds. Ubisoft has stepped in as headline sponsor, underscoring the publisher’s commitment to diversifying talent pipelines. The initiative...
![[Industry News] TIGA Report Highlights Ongoing Skills Challenges in UK Games Industry as Studios Invest in Training and Adaptation](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/TIGA-Education-Skills-report.png)
[Industry News] TIGA Report Highlights Ongoing Skills Challenges in UK Games Industry as Studios Invest in Training and Adaptation
TIGA’s 2026 Skills, Training and Education report shows UK game studios are still grappling with talent gaps, especially in programming, even as overall shortages have fallen from 70% to 29% during the sector downturn. The survey of 3,000 developers reveals...
![[Event News] Abragames Showcases Brazil’s Global Games Industry Ambition with Major Presence at Gamescom Latam 2026](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/braz.jpg)
[Event News] Abragames Showcases Brazil’s Global Games Industry Ambition with Major Presence at Gamescom Latam 2026
The Brazilian Game Developers Association (Abragames), together with Brazil Games and ApexBrasil, announced a major presence at Gamescom Latam 2026. The agenda features the XDev Executive Bootcamp, a Business Speed Meeting, an Industry Track of panels, and the Pitch Arena competition. Abragames...
The Story Mob Announced as Sponsor of the Indie Studio of the Year Award at MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026
The Story Mob has been announced as the sponsor of the Indie Studio of the Year award at the MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026, a ceremony that celebrates the UK games industry’s achievements across development, recruitment, PR, retail and media. The partnership...
![[Industry News] AION 2 Launching This Year on PC](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/ao.png)
[Industry News] AION 2 Launching This Year on PC
NC America confirmed that AION 2, the sequel to the original AION, will launch on PC later this year via Steam and the Purple platform. The open‑world MMORPG boasts a map 36 times larger than its predecessor, with unrestricted flight, underwater...
![[Industry News] SayGames Announces First Vietnam Partnership with Doors Studio to Launch “BagMaster Isekai”](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/BMI_2800x1400_banner-1024x512.png)
[Industry News] SayGames Announces First Vietnam Partnership with Doors Studio to Launch “BagMaster Isekai”
Global mobile publisher SayGames announced its first partnership with Vietnam‑based Doors Studio to launch the midcore title BagMaster Isekai. The game, built on backpack‑merge mechanics, targets scalable in‑app‑purchase revenue. Doors Studio, founded in 2024 by veteran Binh Diep, will use...
![[Event News] Leading Games Industry Entrepreneur Chris Van Der Kuyl CBE Joins the Games Growth Summit](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/GGS-NEW-2026-A-PLUG-1.png)
[Event News] Leading Games Industry Entrepreneur Chris Van Der Kuyl CBE Joins the Games Growth Summit
Chris van der Kuyl CBE, a veteran of the global games sector, has been added as a speaker at the Games Growth Summit. With more than two decades of experience, he will discuss his role in bringing Minecraft to Microsoft,...
![[Industry News] Games Industry Shows Signs of Rebalancing as Workforce and Studios Adapt to Changing Market Conditions, Skillsearch Report Finds](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2026-04-20-082132.jpg)
[Industry News] Games Industry Shows Signs of Rebalancing as Workforce and Studios Adapt to Changing Market Conditions, Skillsearch Report Finds
The 12th annual Skillsearch Games & Immersive Salary and Satisfaction Report shows the sector entering a rebalancing phase. While workforce activity remains high, 44% of professionals say they’ve considered leaving after recent redundancies. Studios are planning modest, more selective hiring,...
Code Wizards Announced as Key Sponsor of MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026
Code Wizards has been announced as a key sponsor of the MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026, a ceremony that has celebrated the UK games industry for over two decades. The awards recognize achievements across game creation, recruitment, public relations, retail and media....
![[Guest Post] How Console Marketing Works](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/company-logo.png){kind=logo}
[Guest Post] How Console Marketing Works
Indie developers rely on Steam wishlists, but console stores prioritize day‑one organic visibility. Upscale Studio’s pipeline starts with direct pitches to Sony, Xbox and Nintendo, using tailored decks and exclusive trailers to secure manual features. A relentless daily content engine—two...
![[Industry News] Games for Change and Tencent Games Expand Raising Good Gamers with New Programme to Help Families Navigate Positive...](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/games.webp)
[Industry News] Games for Change and Tencent Games Expand Raising Good Gamers with New Programme to Help Families Navigate Positive...
Games for Change and Tencent Games have unveiled an expanded Raising Good Gamers programme aimed at helping families navigate video‑game play. The initiative is anchored by a new white paper that synthesizes research from 15 countries and seven languages, offering...
![[Industry News] ESL FACEIT Group and KICK Announce Strategic Global Partnership to Accelerate Esports Growth and Audience Expansion](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/kick.png)
[Industry News] ESL FACEIT Group and KICK Announce Strategic Global Partnership to Accelerate Esports Growth and Audience Expansion
ESL FACEIT Group announced a strategic partnership with livestreaming platform KICK to broaden its distribution beyond traditional broadcasters. The deal will stream all major English‑language Counter‑Strike and Dota 2 events, including IEM, ESL One and the ESL Pro League, on KICK’s...
![[Industry News] CodeDev Targets Triple-Digit Growth; Reunites Former MPG Leadership with Appointment of Andy Norman as COO](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/SLT-Hire-PR-Image.png)
[Industry News] CodeDev Targets Triple-Digit Growth; Reunites Former MPG Leadership with Appointment of Andy Norman as COO
CodeDev, the Unreal Engine co‑development studio known as “The Unreal Guys,” announced Andy Norman as its new chief operating officer as it targets a headcount jump from 40 to 80 by the end of 2026. Norman, who previously led Keywords...
![[Event News] Global Game Jam and Lagos Games Week Partner to Launch Pan-African Game Jam Ahead of Lagos Games Week...](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/sanl.png)
[Event News] Global Game Jam and Lagos Games Week Partner to Launch Pan-African Game Jam Ahead of Lagos Games Week...
Global Game Jam and Lagos Games Week have partnered to launch the Pan‑African Game Jam 2026, a virtual competition running April 24‑May 11 with a $2,500 prize pool. The jam, themed “Play Without Borders,” invites developers from across Africa, requiring 75% of...
![[Event News] Games Growth Summit Adds to Speaker Line-Up with Two More Veterans](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/GGS-NEW-2026-A-PLUG-1-1.png)
[Event News] Games Growth Summit Adds to Speaker Line-Up with Two More Veterans
The Games Growth Summit has added two veteran industry leaders to its speaker roster: Ann Hurley, founder of Edge & Ethos, and Gina Jackson OBE, co‑founder of Pitchify. Hurley will speak on strategic growth, emphasizing predictability and resilience over sheer...
![[Event News] New Game Plus Returns Next Week with 100 Playable Games, Industry Talks, International Showcases, and Much More](https://hixhlmpcokxhartfkpyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/images/thumbnails/908b5c2992486b23a509cbc6cb7d1283.webp)
[Event News] New Game Plus Returns Next Week with 100 Playable Games, Industry Talks, International Showcases, and Much More
London Games Festival’s New Game Plus returns on April 16‑17 at Exhibition White City, offering a two‑day public showcase. The event will host 100 new playable games, featuring titles from the LGF Official Selection and international partners such as BitSummit...
![[Industry News] Enter Evolvania: A Twisted, Evolution-Driven Metroidvania Coming to PC via Steam](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/ev.png)
[Industry News] Enter Evolvania: A Twisted, Evolution-Driven Metroidvania Coming to PC via Steam
Indie publisher IV Productions and solo developer Elan Manuguerra have launched a Steam demo for Evolvania, a 2D metroidvania set inside a dying organic creature. The game blends classic exploration with an evolution mechanic that lets players fuse over 100...
![[Industry News] Eyebolls Unveils Magic: The Gathering’s New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Launch Trailer](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/Eyebolls_MTG_TMNT_001.jpg)
[Industry News] Eyebolls Unveils Magic: The Gathering’s New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Launch Trailer
Eyebolls announced a new live‑action and hand‑drawn animation trailer that places the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles inside the Magic: The Gathering universe, created in partnership with Wizards of the Coast. The 30‑second spot, directed by Phil Hawkins with animation direction...
![[Event News] Indie Showcase Submissions Open](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/Develop-2025-Day-1-AM-2121_BRB5905.jpg)
[Event News] Indie Showcase Submissions Open
Develop: Brighton has opened submissions for its Indie Showcase, a competition that gives independent game studios a chance to present their latest titles to a large UK audience. Up to ten finalists will be selected by industry experts and will...
![[Industry News] GAMED Is the First Unified Identity and Monetization Layer for Gamers](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2026-04-10-091441.jpg)
[Industry News] GAMED Is the First Unified Identity and Monetization Layer for Gamers
GAMED, powered by Dizzaract, launched a unified identity and monetization platform for gamers, consolidating data from multiple gaming ecosystems into a single dashboard. The service follows a Telegram MVP that attracted over 900,000 users and tracked roughly $15 million in in‑game...
![[Guest Post] Chris Rowe: Co-Dev Without the Culture Clash](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/Chris-Rowe-portrait-Copy.png)
[Guest Post] Chris Rowe: Co-Dev Without the Culture Clash
Chris Rowe argues that AAA studios can avoid costly culture clashes by keeping a small, high‑performing core team and scaling through phased co‑development rather than bulk hiring. He recommends building a solid prototype over 6‑12 months, then adding external specialists...
![[Industry News] Collective of Industry Creatives Form New Independent Outsourcing Studio](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/1OH1_Logo_PRESS_RELEASE_small.jpg){kind=logo}
[Industry News] Collective of Industry Creatives Form New Independent Outsourcing Studio
Veteran digital creator Russ Tyler launches 1oh1Designs, a fully remote independent studio offering co-development and art outsourcing for games, film, TV, and advertising. The studio draws on a decade of experience across digital marketing, web, AR/VR, UI systems, and game...
![[Industry News] XDS 2026 Insights Report Is Now Live](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/4e0bbb16-75b8-b27f-da55-c34a7c24cd3b.png)
[Industry News] XDS 2026 Insights Report Is Now Live
The 2026 XDS Insights Report, based on responses from over 250 game industry professionals, reveals that external development partnerships have shifted from delivery risk to coordination, governance, and long‑term collaboration. Communication has become the primary friction point, rising 15 points...
![[Event News] Google Play Confirmed as the New BAFTA Games Awards Headline Partner](https://hixhlmpcokxhartfkpyi.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/images/thumbnails/37d71b3d393a9f813685d02115643ef8.webp)
[Event News] Google Play Confirmed as the New BAFTA Games Awards Headline Partner
Google Play has been named the headline partner for the 2026 BAFTA Games Awards, cementing a year‑long collaboration between the two organisations. The partnership will fund BAFTA’s masterclass series, networking events and the Young Games Designers competition, aiming to nurture...
![[Industry News] Dave School of Digital Arts Named Unreal Engine Academic Partner by Epic Games](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/daveschool.jpg)
[Industry News] Dave School of Digital Arts Named Unreal Engine Academic Partner by Epic Games
The Dave School of Digital Arts at Northbridge University has been named an Unreal Engine Academic Partner by Epic Games, recognizing its robust real‑time 3D curriculum and experienced faculty. The partnership grants the school enterprise‑grade Unreal Engine licenses, Marketplace credits,...
![[Industry News] Award-Winning Games Industry Mentorship Scheme, Limit Break, Launches 2026 Program](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/limit.jpg)
[Industry News] Award-Winning Games Industry Mentorship Scheme, Limit Break, Launches 2026 Program
Limit Break, the UK’s premier mentorship scheme for diverse game‑development talent, has opened applications for its 2026 cohort. The free six‑month program pairs under‑represented professionals with seasoned mentors for monthly one‑on‑one sessions, events, and resources. Since its 2019 launch, the...
![[Event News] Develop:Brighton – Ustwo Announced as First Keynote](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/edve.png)
[Event News] Develop:Brighton – Ustwo Announced as First Keynote
Develop:Brighton has announced its opening keynote, featuring ustwo executives Maria Sayans, Daniel Gray and Peter Pashley. The trio will present "ustwo games: A Positively Playful Business," tracing the studio’s evolution from a 2012 East‑London design shop to a certified B‑Corp...
MCV/DEVELOP Awards – Player’s Choice Voting Now Open
The MCV/DEVELOP Awards are set for June 18, 2026 at London’s Royal Lancaster Hotel, and the new Player’s Choice Award is now open for public voting. The category invites gamers to select the best mobile, PC or console game released in 2025,...
(Event News) Games Growth Summit Welcomes New Speakers for June Lineup
The Games Growth Summit announced two new speakers for its June lineup: industry veteran Jason Avent and HR specialist Emma Smith. Avent brings over 20 years of experience with major publishers and founded Boss Alien, the studio behind CSR Racing....
![[Industry News] DIVA Agency Launches New Community and Creator Division Dedicated to Fan Engagement, Creator Partnerships and Community Building](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/div.png)
[Industry News] DIVA Agency Launches New Community and Creator Division Dedicated to Fan Engagement, Creator Partnerships and Community Building
Diva Agency is launching a dedicated Creator and Community division in March 2026, led by Charlotte Willis, who grew the firm’s influencer business by 300% in 2025. The new team will serve the agency’s global games and entertainment clients, acting as...
![[Industry News] G2A.COM Surpasses €12 Million in Esports Investment with Renewed Echo Esports Partnership](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/Echo-FullLogoBlack_1200x1200.webp)
[Industry News] G2A.COM Surpasses €12 Million in Esports Investment with Renewed Echo Esports Partnership
Digital marketplace G2A.COM announced the renewal of its long‑term sponsorship with World of Warcraft professional guild Echo Esports, backing the team’s bid for the World First title in the new Midnight expansion. The partnership marks a decade of G2A’s esports...
![[Event News] Game Dev Heroes Expands Internationally with Launch of Game Dev Heroes Benelux 2026](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/gdh_bnl_2026_web_header-b.png)
[Event News] Game Dev Heroes Expands Internationally with Launch of Game Dev Heroes Benelux 2026
Game Dev Heroes, the UK‑origin awards celebrating behind‑the‑scenes talent, is launching its first Benelux edition. The ceremony will be held in Rotterdam on 2 June 2026 alongside INDIGO 2026, with nominations open until 24 April 2026. The event is co‑delivered with Control Magazine, giving the...
![[Event News] Expo Gamers 2026 Announces Powerhouse Lineup for Opatija Summit](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/32.png)
[Event News] Expo Gamers 2026 Announces Powerhouse Lineup for Opatija Summit
Expo Gamers 2026 will take place on May 29‑30 in the coastal city of Opatija, positioning itself as the “Gamescom of south‑east Europe.” The boutique B2B2C event expects more than 3,000 attendees, ranging from developers and publishers to investors and...
![[Industry News] UK Games Dev Sector Has Suffered Its Sharpest Recorded Decline – TIGA Data](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/TIGA-Making-Games-in-the-UK-2026_Cover.jpg)
[Industry News] UK Games Dev Sector Has Suffered Its Sharpest Recorded Decline – TIGA Data
TIGA reports the UK games development sector suffered its steepest decline, losing 1,537 development jobs—a 4.5% drop—in the year to September 2025, ending 14 consecutive years of growth. Including supply‑chain effects, total job losses reach 4,347, while the number of studios...
![[Event News] SAGA Barcelona Game Fest Is Born](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/HD4LVoXWcAAeM1M.jpg)
[Event News] SAGA Barcelona Game Fest Is Born
Organizers of BCN Game Fest, RetroBarcelona and SAGA Saló del Gaming have launched SAGA Barcelona Game Fest, a three‑day convention scheduled for October 9‑11, 2026 at Fira de Barcelona Montjuïc. The event will split its program, dedicating October 9 to industry professionals and...
![[Industry News] Testronic Strengthens Its US Center of Excellence with Key Senior Appointments](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/Nicole-Closson.png)
[Industry News] Testronic Strengthens Its US Center of Excellence with Key Senior Appointments
Quality‑assurance specialist Testronic announced senior hires for its U.S. Center of Excellence, adding Kevin Frazier as Regional QA Director, Nicole Closson as Business Development Manager, and Paul Todkill as Senior Client Marketing Manager. The moves follow the recent appointment of Mike Wallen as...
MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026 – Deadline Extended to March 30th
The MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026 will be held on June 18, 2026 at London’s Royal Lancaster Hotel overlooking Hyde Park. Organisers have extended the entry deadline to March 30, 2026, giving nominees extra time to submit nominations. The ceremony features a broad slate of...
![[Industry News] Sustainable Games Alliance Drives Game Engine Energy Efficiency with New Power-Saving Plugins](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/123e.png)
[Industry News] Sustainable Games Alliance Drives Game Engine Energy Efficiency with New Power-Saving Plugins
The Sustainable Games Alliance released three power‑saving plugins for Unreal, Unity and Godot, extending its Sustainable Games Standard initiative. The plugins dynamically lower frame rate and resolution during idle periods, promising up to 15% longer battery life on handheld devices,...
Develop:Brighton – First Speakers Announced
Develop:Brighton, a leading UK game development conference, has released its first batch of confirmed speakers across business, discoverability, indie, audio, art, coding, design, mobile, and performance tracks. The lineup features industry veterans from EA, PlayStation Studios, Epic Games, and independent...
![[Industry News] PlanetPlay, Rainforest Alliance & Oceana Rally the Games Industry to ‘Battle for the Habitats’](/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,quality=75,format=auto,fit=cover/https://mcvuk.com/wp-content/uploads/Battle-for-the-Habitats_Final.jpg)
[Industry News] PlanetPlay, Rainforest Alliance & Oceana Rally the Games Industry to ‘Battle for the Habitats’
PlanetPlay has launched ‘Battle for the Habitats’, a two‑month biodiversity campaign running from Earth Day (April 22) to World Environment Day (June 5). The initiative unites more than 100 PC, console and mobile games, streamers and platforms to raise $1 million for the...