Games industry events

Ann Hurley and Gina Jackson OBE are joining the lineup for the Games Growth Summit. Two highly respected leaders whose combined experience spans more than 30 years in the video games industry. Appearing on separate panels, each will bring a distinct and valuable perspective to the programme. Ann Hurley, Founder …

This is a press release posted in addition to our usual editorial content. London Games Festival is proud to announce this year’s Ensemble cohort, celebrating some of the exceptional talent shaping the future of video games. A flagship feature of the London Games Festival, Ensemble puts the spotlight on Black, …

New Game Plus, the tentpole games showcase of the London Games Festival, arrives at Exhibition White City on 16-17 April 2026 and is set to welcome thousands of industry professionals and members of the public. The event returns with a bigger line-up of games and talks and builds on the success of last year’s debut as the public-facing centrepiece of the London Games Festival. A limited number of tickets are still available to purchase.

The Indie Showcase is an opportunity for indie game developers to get their new game seen & experienced by one of the biggest game dev audiences in the UK.

MCV/DEVELOP has announced LightSpeed Studios as the sponsor of a new category at the MCV/DEVELOP Awards – the Player’s Choice award. The Player’s Choice Award is now open for voting via Vote | MCV Awards  The MCV/DEVELOP Awards have been around for over 20 years, and aim to recognise the …

BAFTA is pleased to announce a new partnership with Google Play, marking the charity's ongoing commitment to celebrate excellence in the screen arts and games industry.

Hi – Matt here. I’m very excited to let you know that MCV/DEVELOP #1007 is now available: https://tinyurl.com/mcv1007 As it’s my first issue on the magazine, I just wanted to leave a personal note thanking everyone who came up trumps content-wise for the issue, everyone who sent me nice welcome …

Develop:Brighton is delighted to reveal the first keynote for this year’s event: ustwo’s Maria Sayans (CEO), Daniel Gray (Chief Creative Officer) & Peter Pashley (Chief Development Officer) will be taking to the stage to present ustwo games: A Positively Playful Business.

The MCV/DEVELOP Awards return on Thursday, June 18, 2026, heading back to the glorious Royal Lancaster Hotel, overlooking London’s Hyde Park.  The Player’s Choice Award is now open for voting via Vote | MCV Awards  ABOUT Player’s Choice Award New for this year, the Player’s Choice Award puts the power …

Emma Smith and Jason Avent join an expanding lineup of industry leaders bringing real-world insight into scaling studios, navigating growth, and building lasting success. With over 20 years in the industry, Jason has worked with companies including Electronic Arts, Warner Bros, Zynga, and Disney. From founding Boss Alien (creators of CSR Racing) to …