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Warhorse Studios and Deep Silver are proud to announce that the critically acclaimed Kingdom Come: Deliverance II has sold more than 6 million copies worldwide. 

An estimated 400 million (20%) Gen Z regularly engage with esports, according to a new multi country study released in collaboration by ESL FACEIT Group (EFG), a global leader in esports and gaming entertainment, Hero Esports, Asia's leading esports company, and Niko Partners, the leading market research and consulting firm specializing in video games, esports, and livestreaming across Asia and MENA. 

MY.GAMES, a leading international video game developer and publisher, announces that its hit title Rush Royale has earned $500 million dollars in lifetime revenue. Since its launch in 2020, the captivating strategy tower defense game has been growing steadily, surpassing 105 million downloads. 

Jagex: The RuneScape Company, the iconic British games studio and creator of the legendary RuneScape franchise, today announced two major publishing partnerships that will bring RuneScape: Dragonwilds to Japan, South Korea and South East Asia. This represents the first time in Jagex’s 25-year history that a Jagex-developed game has been published in partnership with third-party regional publishers and is another milestone in the company’s transformational RS25 anniversary year.

The beloved fantasy franchise Guild Wars expands into new territory with the announcement of a brand new free-to-play digital collectible card game (CCG), Mistbound. Officially licensed by ArenaNet, developed by NC, and globally published by bilibili, Mistbound marks the first CCG spin-off set within the Guild Wars universe. Designed around new multi-directional card movement mechanics, Mistbound aims to bring new energy to the traditional CCG universe and honor the legacy of Guild Wars for players. 

This is a press release posted in addition to our usual editorial content. Ulysses Graphics, a long-established provider of videogame art services for the games industry, today announces the appointment of Claas Grimm, who joins the company to support its continued evolution as a best-in-class partner for AAA development. With …

TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry, has announced the appointment of new members to its Board of Directors, strengthening the organisation's ability to advocate for and support games businesses across the country.

Today, G2, one of the world’s leading entertainment and esports brands, and PUBG MOBILE Esports, are excited to announce their partnership to develop the mobile esports scene in Western Europe. Combining G2's award-winning industry expertise with PUBG MOBILE Esports' global competitive ecosystem, the partnership will drive growth across the region through the 2026 PUBG MOBILE Club Open (PMCO) Western Europe Wildcard, alongside the launch of a dedicated ambassador programme.

As football fans around the world prepare for the biggest tournament in the sport, Antstream Arcade is turning back the clock to celebrate the games that helped define football gaming before the rise of modern franchises.

Electronic Arts Inc. has announced the launch of EA Advertising, a new platform transforming how brands connect with audiences through digital and real-world experiences across its global portfolio of games.