In-Depth

ZBD, the money layer for games, today introduces a full platform of embedded financial infrastructure that powers the money lifecycle in games: money in, money through, and money out. The pioneering technology enables money to flow into games, move through them as users earn and transact, and be paid out to players and creators in exchange for the value they create, equipping ZBD to cater fully to PC and console titles following its extensive success in mobile games. 

New independent research commissioned by Rokky, the PC game distribution platform delivering publisher-approved keys to global markets, reveals that 80% of Western game developers are targeting a China release by 2028. However, regulatory concerns and limited knowledge of local publishing methods remain major roadblocks, according to the independent study conducted among 300 senior game developers across the US and the UK.

Electric Square has been announced as the sponsor of the Outstanding Achievement Award category at the Women in Games Awards 2026. Charlotte Pook, Talent Acquisition Manager at Electric Square, said: “Electric Square is proud to sponsor the MCV Women in Games Awards in celebration of the incredible women who have …

Screen Burn Interactive has been announced as the sponsor of the Development Impact Award at the forthcoming Women in Games Awards.

The annual Women in Games Awards are back again this Autumn, and you can now nominate friends, co-workers, and those that you admire in this great industry. You can even nominate yourselves (we won’t tell anyone!). There are 11 categories to choose from this year, so please take the time to understand them …

A new study has revealed how a new generation of web games are experiencing significant growth, engaging players of every kind, driving spend across the gaming ecosystem, and even outcompeting social media when it comes to consumer attention.

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. 

Liz Prince, Business Manager at specialist games recruitment agency Amiqus, has been recognised with an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours for services to the Games Industry and Diversity. Her official citation reads: ‘Business Manager, Amiqus, Founder, G Into Gaming and Co-Founder, Empower Up. For services to the Games Industry and Diversity.’

PlanetPlay (www.planetplay.com), the award-winning not-for-profit platform that channels the power of games into real-world impact, has teamed up with UNICEF (www.unicef.org) to engage gamers worldwide in support of children.

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 …