Games Growth Summit, the games industry’s essential commercial conference, takes place in 3 weeks, with a packed agenda featuring some of the most respected voices in games development, publishing, investment, and strategy. Hosted by Will Freeman, the day kicks off with a data-led fireside chat from Omdia’s George Jijiashvili and …
Read More »[Industry news] After 10 Years of Development, Space Haven Officially Launches into V1.0
Indie developer Bugbyte Ltd has celebrated the full V1.0 launch of Space Haven, the deep spaceship colony simulation developed over the past decade by a three-person team based in Finland. After years of development, community feedback, and continuous expansion throughout Steam Early Access, Space Haven is now available in its complete form on PC via Steam.
Read More »[Industry news] Manchester Games Network launches
Manchester Games Network, a new business organisation, launches today to strengthen Greater Manchester’s international reputation in the games sector.
Read More »Keywords Studios announced as sponsors of the Major Publisher of the Year Award at MCV/DEVELOP Awards
Keywords Studios has been announced as the sponsor of the Major Publisher of the Year Award at the MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026. GOLD AND PLATINUM TABLES NOW SOLD OUT! But we still have tickets for sale, so book here. Natalie Jones, Global Brand Director at Keywords Studios, said: “At Keywords Studios, our …
Read More »[Industry news] Studio Behind EVE Online Goes Independent, Rebrands as Fenris Creations
The company formerly known as CCP Games today announced that it will become an independent entity operating under the new name Fenris Creations. Fenris Creations is now governed by its own Board of Directors, returning to a model similar to how the company operated before 2018, and one designed to support …
Read More »[Industry news] ININ Games Confirms Timely Digital Launch of R-Type Dimensions III
ININ Games today announced an update regarding the release schedule of R-Type Dimensions III. The highly anticipated title will launch digitally as planned on May 19, 2026, ensuring players worldwide can dive into the next evolution of the iconic shoot-’em-up franchise without delay.
Read More »[Industry news] TORN Surpasses 100,000 Daily Active Players After 22 Years At The Top
TORN has announced that, as of Monday, April 27, their text-based crime RPG has officially surpassed 100,000 daily active players for the first time in the game's history.
Read More »[Industry news] Tropic QA Enters Next Stage of Growth as Female-Led Gaming QA Company Rebrands
Tropic QA, a female-founded gaming quality assurance company, has officially rebranded as it moves into its next phase of growth. Founded by Viktorya Hollings and Rebecca Gilray, the company is proud to be one of the first gaming QA service providers in the Caribbean to be led by two women.
Read More »[Industry news] Treeplanter is out now on Steam & for every copy sold, one real tree gets planted
ICYMI Indie developer / sixth-generation farmer Henry Driver and publisher Future Friends Games (SUMMERHOUSE, Tiny Aquarium and Gourdlets) launched the interactive woodland toybox game Treeplanter on Steam, where for every copy sold, Henry will personally plant a tree on farms and schools!
Read More »[Industry news] Ubisoft backs IG50 Awards as Into Games opens applications for 2026 cohort
UK games charity Into Games has today opened applications for IG50 2026, its annual programme that recognises 50 of the most talented yet-to-be-hired people in UK games from working-class and low-income backgrounds. The announcement comes as Ubisoft joins as the headline sponsor and as Into Games confirms that 11 winners from the previous 2025 cohort have been placed in paid roles in the UK games industry through its Boost placement programme.
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