More than 4 million people have played Core Keeper, and every one of them started the same way, waking in a dark cavern beside an ancient Core that has lain dormant for aeons. Pugstorm and Fireshine Games, the game's developer and publisher, have now worked with Scan to build that Core into a real gaming PC. It is one of a kind, and it is the prize in the Global Games Draw, a new prize draw for Into Games, a UK charity that helps young people from working class backgrounds into careers in games. Every entry raises money for that work.
Read More »[Event news] Winners Announced at the Golden Joystick Awards
The winners of the 44th Golden Joystick Awards were revealed tonight in a glittering ceremony in London and live-streamed worldwide on YouTube, Twitch, Steam, TikTok, X and more.
Read More »[Event news] Biggest ever guildford.games Festival returns in February 2027
Bringing together independent developers, world-renowned studios and talented students and graduates, this year’s guildford.games Festival will once again champion Guildford's extraordinary games development community through events, collaboration, knowledge-sharing and opportunities for the next generation of game creators.
Read More »[Event news] PlayStation Hero Project titles participating at gamescom latam 2027
gamescom latam, the Latin American edition of gamescom, the world’s largest gaming event, announces exciting updates for its 2027 edition, including the participation of the PlayStation Hero Project and the opening of B2B ticket presales for industry professionals.
Read More »MCV/Develop Awards 2027: Exclusive Black Friday savings on all table packages
We’re delighted to announce that we’re preparing an exclusive Black Friday offer, giving businesses the opportunity to secure their place at the 2027 awards for less. Taking place on 17 June 2027, the MCV/Develop Awards will bring together the very best of the games industry to recognise and celebrate the people, …
Read More »[Industry news] Biggest ever guildford.games Festival returns in February 2027
Bringing together independent developers, world-renowned studios and talented students and graduates, this year’s guildford.games Festival will once again champion Guildford's extraordinary games development community through events, collaboration, knowledge-sharing and opportunities for the next generation of game creators.
Read More »[Industry news] Sasha Volkohon appointed Head of Commercial at game events GmbH
game events GmbH, the organiser of gamescom dev, has appointed Sasha Volkohon as Head of Commercial, effective November 1, 2026. In her new role, she will oversee sales across the company's wider event portfolio, including gamescom dev and its year-round leadership events. She succeeds Roufina Guenkova, who has left the company after a successful tenure and having contributed to its growth since the event's early days.
Read More »[Event News] VIVA! Games Marketing #4 brings the games industry’s marketing leaders together in London this November
The games marketing community will come together in London on Wednesday 18th November for VIVA! Games Marketing #4, a packed day of expert insight, lively debate, industry discussion and networking, featuring an exceptional line-up of speakers from across the games, publishing, technology and brand partnership sectors. Designed for everyone working in …
Read More »[Industry news] Video Game History Foundation Shares Never-Before-Seen Images from Golden Age of Japanese Video Game Culture
The Video Game History Foundation (VGHF) is excited to add a brand new collection to its ever-growing Digital Library, this time peering back into the boom era of the Japanese video game industry with the aid of numerous photos from resident journalist Colin Williamson.
Read More »[Industry news] Music+Sound Awards Reveal 2026’s Finalists
The Music+Sound Awards have announced the finalists for 2026, globally celebrating the composers, sound designers and wider creative talent whose work is shaping music and sound in gaming.
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