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[Industry news] Gaming gift card demand jumps 64%

g2a logo black bg 1 [Industry news] Gaming gift card demand jumps 64%

Global demand for gaming gift cards and vouchers continues to accelerate as players increasingly use them to manage spending across digital entertainment. New data from G2A.COM, the world's largest digital entertainment marketplace, shows global gaming gift card purchases rose 64% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, increasing from more than 1 million to over 1.7 million.

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[Event news] Fenris Creations announced as sponsor of Rising Star category at Women in Games Awards 2026

fenfen [Event news] Fenris Creations announced as sponsor of Rising Star category at Women in Games Awards 2026

Fenris Creations has been announced as the sponsor of the Rising Star category at this year’s Women in Games Awards event. George Kelion, Fenris Creations’ Communications Director, said: “Fenris Creations is delighted to support the Women in Games Awards again this year as sponsor of the Rising Star category. Events …

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[Event news] The MCV/DEVELOP Women in Games Awards return this September – and nominations are open NOW!

WOMEN IN GAMES 2026 Black logo OL 1 [Event news] The MCV/DEVELOP Women in Games Awards return this September – and nominations are open NOW!

The annual Women in Games Awards are back again this Autumn, and you can now nominate friends, co-workers, and those that you admire in this great industry. You can even nominate yourselves (we won’t tell anyone!). There are 11 categories to choose from this year, so please take the time to understand them …

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[Industry news] Rokky launches new tool for games studios to manage status of Steam keys

Steam key checker 2 [Industry news] Rokky launches new tool for games studios to manage status of Steam keys

This is a press release posted in addition to our usual editorial content. Rokky, the PC game distribution platform responsibly delivering publisher-approved keys to global markets, has today announced the launch of the Steam Key Checker. This free service provides game studios with new visibility into the activation status of …

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[Industry news] Study Finds How Esports Influences Gen Z and Their Purchasing Behaviours

Screenshot 281 [Industry news] Study Finds How Esports Influences Gen Z and Their Purchasing Behaviours

An estimated 400 million (20%) Gen Z regularly engage with esports, according to a new multi country study released in collaboration by ESL FACEIT Group (EFG), a global leader in esports and gaming entertainment, Hero Esports, Asia's leading esports company, and Niko Partners, the leading market research and consulting firm specializing in video games, esports, and livestreaming across Asia and MENA. 

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[Event news] The First Guild Wars Card Battler Coming to PC and Mobile

mi [Event news] The First Guild Wars Card Battler Coming to PC and Mobile

The beloved fantasy franchise Guild Wars expands into new territory with the announcement of a brand new free-to-play digital collectible card game (CCG), Mistbound. Officially licensed by ArenaNet, developed by NC, and globally published by bilibili, Mistbound marks the first CCG spin-off set within the Guild Wars universe. Designed around new multi-directional card movement mechanics, Mistbound aims to bring new energy to the traditional CCG universe and honor the legacy of Guild Wars for players. 

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[Industry news] G2 and PUBG MOBILE announce partnership

pub [Industry news] G2 and PUBG MOBILE announce partnership

Today, G2, one of the world’s leading entertainment and esports brands, and PUBG MOBILE Esports, are excited to announce their partnership to develop the mobile esports scene in Western Europe. Combining G2's award-winning industry expertise with PUBG MOBILE Esports' global competitive ecosystem, the partnership will drive growth across the region through the 2026 PUBG MOBILE Club Open (PMCO) Western Europe Wildcard, alongside the launch of a dedicated ambassador programme.

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