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.
Read More »[Event news] Jingle Jam announces charity partners for 2026 and presents 2025 awards
Annual charity event, Jingle Jam, last night formally announced its eight charity partners for December 2026 while celebrating the achievements of Jingle Jam 2025.
Read More »[Event news] Indie Showcase 2026 Finalists Announced
With just one month until we open the doors to Develop:Brighton 2026, we’re really excited to announce this year’s shortlisted games for our ever-popular Indie Showcase. We had a record number of entries this year, and the competition was tough, so huge congratulations to everyone who entered and especially to those …
Read More »[Industry news] Ulysses Graphics appoints Chief Business Officer Claas Grimm
This is a press release posted in addition to our usual editorial content. Ulysses Graphics, a long-established provider of videogame art services for the games industry, today announces the appointment of Claas Grimm, who joins the company to support its continued evolution as a best-in-class partner for AAA development. With …
Read More »[Industry news] New TIGA Board Reinforces Commitment to Championing the UK Games Industry
TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry, has announced the appointment of new members to its Board of Directors, strengthening the organisation's ability to advocate for and support games businesses across the country.
Read More »[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.
Read More »[Industry news] Before FIFA: Antstream Brings Four Decades of Football Gaming History Back to Life
As football fans around the world prepare for the biggest tournament in the sport, Antstream Arcade is turning back the clock to celebrate the games that helped define football gaming before the rise of modern franchises.
Read More »[Industry news] Electronic Arts Introduces EA Advertising
Electronic Arts Inc. has announced the launch of EA Advertising, a new platform transforming how brands connect with audiences through digital and real-world experiences across its global portfolio of games.
Read More »[Industry news] Games Industry Fatigue: 80% of Mobile Developers say engagement strategies lack innovation for growth
80% of mobile game developers believe that the industry’s engagement and retention strategies are going stale, according to a new, in-depth survey of 195 mobile gaming industry leaders.
Read More »[Industry news] CodeDev Launches ‘The Performance Guys’ and Announces Hunt for Senior Optimisation Talent
CodeDev (fondly known as ‘The Unreal Guys’), the UK-based co-development studio has today officially announced the launch of The Performance Guys. Operating as a highly specialised division, this elite team is debuting as the world’s only dedicated group of bespoke Performance Engineers and Technical Artists explicitly built to tackle project-critical optimisation challenges.
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