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IO Interactive, the independent video game developer and publisher behind the HITMAN franchise, and Amazon MGM Studios are thrilled to announce that 007 First Light, has reached 1.5 million units sold within the first 24 hours, making it the fastest-selling title in IO Interactive's history. 007 First Light is available now on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, on Amazon.com, on PC, on Steam and Epic Games Store, as well as at key retailers.

The second keynote for this year’s Develop:Brighton has been announced, with 4J Studios’ Chris van der Kuyl & Joseph Garrett taking to the stage to present Powered By Players: Reforjing 4J Studios.

PQube is to sponsor the Red Carpet and Entrance at the forthcoming MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026. GOLD AND PLATINUM TABLES NOW SOLD OUT! But we still have tickets for sale, so book here. David Pain, Founder and CEO of PQube Group, said: “Over the last 17 years we have built an amazing, …

This is a press release posted in addition to our usual editorial content. G2A Group, operator of the world’s largest digital entertainment marketplace, and Juniper Research today published the ‘Trust in Digital Commerce’ report. The findings highlight the “Trust Advantage”, a measurable growth opportunity for digital marketplaces that aligns consumer …

OPATIJA, Croatia (May 29–30) — The third annual Expo Gamers conference and expo has published the full schedule, connecting international studio executives, investors, and technical pioneers to drive global industry growth. The program features keynotes and panels from global market leaders including Larian Studios, Electronic Arts (EA), Supercell, and Housemarque, …

Room 8 Group, a leading external game development partner, has today announced the appointment of Juanita Draude as Chief Executive Officer, marking the next phase of the company’s growth and evolution.

PlanetPlay (www.planetplay.com), the award-winning not-for-profit platform that channels the power of games into real-world impact, is excited to announce that its Green Games Showcase will feature as part of the official Summer Game Fest 2026 (www.summergamefest.com) line-up.

This is a press release posted in addition to our usual editorial content. “For One Night Only”, will be the biggest UK-centric gaming showcase ever hosted – putting a spotlight on the world-class games made by British studios and the UK’s status as a games industry powerhouse. The event will …

This is a press release posted in addition to our usual editorial content. Tandem Events has today announced the finalists for the Develop:Star Awards 2026, with the winners to be selected by an industry vote open to the Develop:Brighton community. The vote is now open and will close on Wednesday …

The Dubai Films & Games Commission is stepping up its ambition to build a games industry defined by positive impact by announcing a strategic headline partnership with the Good Game Club podcast at GamesBeat Summit 2026 in Los Angeles. The partnership positions the Dubai Films & Games Commission at the centre of a growing global movement around the positive cultural, economic and societal impact of video games, joining Good Game Club’s existing founding partner Tencent.