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The 6th annual Games Growth Summit returns on 4th June at RSM Global in Farringdon, bringing together industry leaders to explore growth, resilience, and the evolving future of the games sector. Organisers are pleased to announce the first speakers confirmed for this year’s event, with two compelling sessions set to …

MCV/DEVELOP has announced Into Games as the charity being supported for the MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026. The MCV/DEVELOP 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 game creation, to accomplishments in …

The Insomnia Gaming Festival team and their partners confirmed, after much consideration, the difficult decision to cancel i74, which was scheduled to take place from 30 April to 3 May 2026 at the Staffordshire County Showground. All ticket holders and booked exhibitors will receive a full refund, which has already …

ESL FACEIT Group (EFG), the global leader in esports and video game entertainment, and ZOWIE, the renowned gaming brand by BenQ, have today announced the expansion of their partnership in key global Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) competitions.

KRAFTON, Inc. has unveiled a new corporate vision and set of core values designed to guide the company’s long-term strategy and global growth. The announcement was made during the company’s town hall event, KRAFTON LIVE TALK (KLT).

Data from digital entertainment marketplace G2A.com shows the significant effect the Fallout TV show has had on the franchise's PC game sales across both seasons. This analysis covers individual SKUs and cumulative sales over two years.

As the gaming ecosystem is breaking boundaries across consoles, PCs, mobile devices, and cloud platforms, demand for versatile and ergonomic wireless gamepads continues to surge. This article from electronics engineer Aashi Mishra explores how these devices work, the explosive market trends validating their dominance, and their real-world applications across industries. …

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 …

A free platform that matches developers, publishers and creators with charity initiatives and causes they care about – Cause+Select, a new web platform built to connect people and studios in games with charity campaigns has been announced and is now officially live in beta stage. The platform is completely free …

San Francisco, CA, The Games [4Diversity] Showcase returns on March 10, 2026, celebrating games that reflect diverse voices, perspectives, and lived experiences. The event takes place during GDC week at the PawnShop, a central showcase venue in San Francisco. Games [4Diversity] brings together creators, publishers, educators, players, and advocates for a day of play, discussion, and community connection.