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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.

This is a press release posted in addition to our usual editorial content. Partnership marks digital game store’s latest expansion into football culture Digital game store Loaded has been announced as the new front-of-shirt sponsor for Championship football team Derby County. Loaded’s distinctive logo will appear on the front of the Men’s and …

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.

Now open to submissions worldwide, the awards have a number of categories that recognise the vital contribution audio makes to video games. Anyone involved in crafting outstanding sonic experiences is invited to enter.

The fully digital gaming expo returns May 23–24, 2026, with confirmed exhibitors, a first look at the booths built inside the event and a brand-new Alienware partnership inside the ENDIX world. ENDIX, the free interactive digital gaming expo on Steam and Epic Games Store, today revealed its full exhibitor lineup for the May 23–24 edition, alongside the first preview of in-event booths and a new collaboration with Alienware.

Alan Boswell Group is to sponsor the branded guest wristbands at the forthcoming MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026. GOLD AND PLATINUM TABLES NOW SOLD OUT! But we still have tickets for sale, so book here. Kate Walker, Account Director at Alan Boswell Group, said: “We’re thrilled to be sponsoring the MCV Develop Awards …