BAFTA has announces the nominations for the 22nd BAFTA Games Awards 2026, highlighting an outstanding level of creative excellence from a broad range of UK and international development teams. A total of 42 games across 17 categories were nominated today. View the full list of nominated games here. The 22nd BAFTA Games Awards will take place at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, London on Friday 17 April 2026. The Awards will be available to watch on BAFTA YouTube here.
Read More »[Industry news] Tencent Cloud Unveils AI-Powered Gaming Solutions at GDC 2026
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.
Read More »Games Meets Music Returns After Breakthrough Debut, Connecting Developers with Major Music Industry Power Players
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 …
Read More »NEW categories for the MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026 (and nominations are now open!)
The MCV/DEVELOP Awards return on Thursday, June 18, 2026, heading back to the glorious Royal Lancaster Hotel, overlooking London’s Hyde Park. The 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 …
Read More »Issue #1005 of MCV/DEVELOP is online now! Inside: Ryosuke Hara on Digimon Story Time Stranger, Paul Sulyok on the disappearing public gaming sector, The Game Kitchen on NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound and more!
There’s a new issue of MCV/DEVELOP out now – and you can read it here for free
Read More »[Industry news] Here are the winners of the TIGA Games Industry Awards 2025
The 2025 TIGA Games Industry Awards have once again showcased the extraordinary creativity, innovation, and talent within the sector
Read More »[From the industry] “Hello World!”: Scottish Students Startup Summit Aims To Ignite The Next Generation of Games and Tech Entrepreneurs
The Scottish Games Network Ltd is thrilled to announce the inaugural Hello World! Scottish Students Startup Summit
Read More »[From the industry] Playing for the Planet and Green Game Jam 2025 winners revealed
The 15 awards were given out last night at the BFI Southbank, to studios and individuals
Read More »[From the industry] Voting Is Now Open for the 43rd Golden Joystick Awards
The world's longest-running public-voted games awards show has revealed it shortlist, with voting open now until October 31
Read More »Code Coven has announced the first cohort for its Aurora Accelerator and Agency
Code Coven has revealed the studios in the first cohort of the new Aurora Accelerator and Agency
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