Event News

At the Game Developer's Conference (GDC) 2026, Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, electrified GDC 2026 with AI‑powered breakthroughs for the games industry, introducing a new wave of AI-powered solutions set to redefine how games are developed, played, and protected. From intelligent in-game communication to next-gen security, these innovations are shaping the future of gaming by connecting players, streamlining development, and raising the bar for immersive experiences.

Battlefield 6 Dev Director Anna Norrevik has been announced as a headline speaker at Europe’s premier B2B games conference, Nordic Game Spring 2026 (NG26), which returns on 26–29 May to Malmö’s iconic Slagthuset venue.

Facepunch Studios, the developers behind Rust and Garry’s Mod two of the biggest selling games on Steam, are officially sponsoring DreamHack Birmingham this March. 

ESL FACEIT Group (EFG) today announced it has been selected by Major League Soccer (MLS) to operate the 2026 eMLS Cup, the pinnacle of competitive EA FC in North America. As the official operations partner, EFG will manage the transition from club selection to the crowning of a champion, providing the platform for the region’s best players to earn their spots in the EA FC World Championship.

The 6th annual Games Growth Summit returns on 4th June at RSM Global in Farringdon, bringing together industry leaders to explore growth, resilience, and the evolving future of the games sector. Organisers are pleased to announce the first speakers confirmed for this year’s event, with two compelling sessions set to …

MCV/DEVELOP has announced Into Games as the charity being supported for the MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026. The MCV/DEVELOP Awards have been around for over 20 years, and aim to recognise the successes of the UK games industry in every area that it excels, from innovations in game creation, to accomplishments in …

The Insomnia Gaming Festival team and their partners confirmed, after much consideration, the difficult decision to cancel i74, which was scheduled to take place from 30 April to 3 May 2026 at the Staffordshire County Showground. All ticket holders and booked exhibitors will receive a full refund, which has already …

ESL FACEIT Group (EFG), the global leader in esports and video game entertainment, and ZOWIE, the renowned gaming brand by BenQ, have today announced the expansion of their partnership in key global Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) competitions.

Second edition follows tangible business wins for attendees in 2025 Following a successful inaugural event that resulted in confirmed new partnerships and commercial deals for attendees, Games Meets Music returns for its second year with an expanded programme aimed squarely at developers, publishers and commercial leaders. Launched in 2025 to …

San Francisco, CA, The Games [4Diversity] Showcase returns on March 10, 2026, celebrating games that reflect diverse voices, perspectives, and lived experiences. The event takes place during GDC week at the PawnShop, a central showcase venue in San Francisco. Games [4Diversity] brings together creators, publishers, educators, players, and advocates for a day of play, discussion, and community connection.