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Meridiem is pleased to announce that it will publish two Physical Editions of Super Meat Boy 3D for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 on June 30, 2026. The digital version will be available on March 31, 2026. Developed by Sluggerfly and Team Meat and digitally published by Headup, Super Meat Boy 3D brings back the iconic and challenging platform game, but this time in 3D.

Following a significant growth year in its PR & Comms division, Diva Agency today announces the launch of a new Creator and Community engagement team to lead fan engagement and influencer marketing strategy for its portfolio of entertainment clients. The new division will service the agency’s global games and entertainment client base and will serve as a strategic bridge between its high-performing creative and communications teams

Digital entertainment marketplace G2A.COM today announced the renewal of its long-term partnership with World of Warcraft professional guild Echo Esports. This sponsorship supports Echo’s latest bid to become champions of the World of Warcraft: Midnight Race to World First (RWF). The collaboration marks a decade of G2A.COM’s involvement in esports, with total investments exceeding €12 million globally.

Game Dev Heroes, the awards initiative created to shine a spotlight on the often-overlooked individuals powering the games industry, is expanding internationally with the launch of Game Dev Heroes Benelux 2026.

MCV/DEVELOP has announced Portal as the sponsor of the drawing competition at the MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026.

Expo Gamers, the Adriatic region’s premier boutique games industry event, is proud to announce world-class speakers and strategic partnerships for the 2026 edition, taking place on May 29–30 in the stunning coastal city of Opatija.  A Roster of Global Industry Titans The program will feature speakers from giants like Larian …

The UK games development sector is facing its most severe downturn on record, with employment falling at the fastest rate ever measured and start-up activity collapsing to a 15-year low, according to new research published today by TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry. 

The organizers of BCN Game Fest, RetroBarcelona and SAGA Saló del Gaming join forces in a new yearly video game convention which aims to become the largest video game event for both professionals and gamers in Southern Europe, SAGA Barcelona Game Fest, which will take place on October 9, 10, and 11, 2026, at the Fira de Barcelona Montjuïc venue, the same 14000 squared meters space where other international innovation-focused events happen, like Mobile World Congress.

This is a press release posted in addition to our usual editorial content. Leading games Quality Assurance specialist Testronic has announced a series of senior appointments across its US Center of Excellence, further strengthening its client partnership capabilities as the company continues to fortify its leadership position within the global video games …

The MCV/DEVELOP Awards return on Thursday, June 18, 2026, heading back to the glorious Royal Lancaster Hotel, overlooking London’s Hyde Park.  YOU NOW HAVE AN EXTRA WEEK TO ENTER – ENTRIES CLOSE MARCH 30th! You can nominate for the awards right now HERE: through the form on our official awards …