CI Games has announced the appointment of Tom O’Connor as Senior Vice President of Development. O’Connor’s most recent role was at Tencent Games, where he served as Senior Director of Production. Closely collaborating with studio leadership, he played a pivotal role in the overall strategy and management of its Western …
Read More »ÜberStrategist is sponsoring Accessibility Innovation at this year’s MCV/DEVELOP Awards
You may have noticed that we went big on the issue of accessibility in the latest edition of the the…
When We Made… Cavern of Dreams
Tyler ‘Bynine’ McMaster, indie artist and game developer, tells Vince Pavey all about the work that …
[From the industry] Jingle Jam announces charity partners for 2024
Jingle Jam has announced the eight partner charities that will benefit from money raised during Jing…
[From the industry] Team17 opts for VaultN.com as technical distribution platform
Smart distribution platform VaultN.com is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with renowned…
Koei Tecmo’s executive vice president Yosuke Hayashi on what’s been happening at the company behind Ninja Gaiden, Dynasty Warriors, Nioh and more
Koei Tecmo is one of the biggest video game companies in Japan, and the games it creates have been p…
[From the industry] NG24 Spring: “A plethora of great content and a glorious 20th anniversary”
The 20th anniversary edition of Nordic Game Conference from May 21 till May 24 was a big success, with many brilliant speakers and attendees from all over the world. More than 2500 attendees visited the live event, either physically in Malmö, or online via the Nordic Game Discord. 30k unique viewers …
Read More »[From the industry] Colm Larkin appointed as CEO of IMIRT, the Irish Game Makers Association
IMIRT, the Irish Game Makers Association, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Colm Larkin as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). With an illustrious career in the gaming industry and a deep commitment to fostering the growth of Ireland’s game development community, Colm brings a wealth of experience and …
Read More »[From the industry] Metaverse studio Karta hires from Tommy Hilfiger, Epic Games and Emperia
Karta, an award-winning metaverse studio pioneering the world of in-game experiential marketing, announces new hires from Tommy Hilfiger, Epic Games and Emperia. The startup, which works across Fortnite, Roblox and Zepeto, has been growing its senior team significantly with prominent names from fashion, tech and gaming to meet the ever-increasing …
Read More »[From the industry] Stars of Red Dead Redemption 2 and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to host Future Games Show Summer Showcase
The Future Games Show returns on Saturday, June 8 at 12pm PT, 3pm ET and 8pm BST. The show will be broadcast on Twitch, YouTube, X, Facebook, TikTok, GamesRadar, BiliBili and more. It will be hosted by BAFTA Award nominee Roger Clark (Arthur Morgan in Red Dead Redemption 2) and …
Read More »[From the industry] Lewisham Shopping Centre enters Fortnite: Landsec’s creative approach to public consultation
In a pioneering move for public consultation, Lewisham Shopping Centre will this weekend (11th May, 10am-5pm and 12th May, 11am-4pm) be transformed into the world of Fortnite, as part of a ground-breaking initiative to engage with the community in Lewisham. As part of Landsec’s ongoing commitment to inclusive and innovative public consultation, …
Read More »Lexip and Overload PR proudly sponsoring this year’s MCV/DEVELOP Awards
We have another award sponsor to announce ahead of this year’s MCV/DEVELOP Awards. Actually, make that two: top gaming accessories brand Lexip and equally lofty PR outfit Overload PR. Both are supporting the Creative Partner of the Year award, which will be going to the organisation voted as the 2023’s …
Read More »Accessibility podcast Ctrl, Alt, Access coming next week
Unless you’re familiar with the excellent Access-Ability blog and newsletter, you may not have heard that there’s a new podcast on the way. Called Ctrl, Alt, Access and hosted by accessibility advocates LauraKBuzz and Arevya, the twice-monthly show aims to shine even more light on gaming accessibility issues than the …
Read More »[From the Industry] Skybound Entertainment continues executive hiring streak with Chief Financial Officer and Head of Consumer Strategy positions added
Gregg Sulak (Wondery) joins as CFO and Will Kassoy (Omaze) to lead Consumer Strategy
Read More »[From the Industry] TIGA sets agenda for the UK games industry with call for an Independent Games Tax Credit
TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry, has today presented an ambitious 10-point 2024 Manifesto that outlines proposals that will enable the sector to achieve its potential and support economic growth across the UK. Key elements include launching a new Independent Games Tax Credit, a new National Games Accelerator, …
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When We Made… Cavern of Dreams
Tyler ‘Bynine’ McMaster, indie artist and game developer, tells Vince Pavey all about the work …
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Final Boss: Susan Burns, Head of Studio at Skyhook Games
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Redefining success in the remote work era, by Joy Cicman Liuzzo, VP of Product Marketing at Stack Overflow
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London Connecting – 10 years of Pocket Gamer Connects
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Q&A: Stefano Petrullo and Torsten Oppermann on Renaissance PR joining the 1SP family, and what creating a ‘superagency’ actually means
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Rising Star – Yasmeen Abbas, product manager at Sandsoft
Yasmeen Abbas, product manager at Sandsoft, tells us about being brave, jumping in to learn, …
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Recruiter Hotseat – Silja Bernecker, Team Lead for Talent Acquisition Management at InnoGames
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When We Made… Cavern of Dreams
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Levelling Up – Guillotine’s Jake Kulkowski
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Issue 996 of MCV/DEVELOP is out now