Game development news

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. Paschalis Gkortsilas, Head of Digital and Business Development at PQube, said: “Over the last 17 years we have built …

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 …

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.

Snail Games and its indie publishing imprint, Wandering Wizard, have made the strategic decision to partner with and publish three titles from Polish development teams to highlight emerging talent from the region. Studios included in this initiative are Above The Desk, creators of Above the Snow; Donkey Crew, the team behind Bellwright; and Frozen Way Games, who are currently developing Honeycomb: The World Beyond.

Arctic Game is introducing a new incubation model designed to help indie game studios move more efficiently from prototype to release and investment readiness in just six months.

As part of the agreement, Automobili Lamborghini becomes the Official Automotive Partner for DreamHack festivals in the US and EU, expanding its presence across EFG’s global events through high-visibility brand integration across the festival floor and premium physical car displays.