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This is a press release posted alongside our usual editorial content. TIGA, the trade association representing the UK’s video games industry, has revealed the shortlist for the TIGA UK Games Education Awards 2026.  These awards recognise outstanding students, excellent education providers and best practice. The winners of the categories will …

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The full list of finalists for the Women In Games Awards 2026 has been released, with the prestigious event just weeks away. They are: Educational Impact Sally Sheppard, University of West London Anna Limpens, University of Pourtsmouth Kelkoul Houria, Ibn Tofail University Morocco Ruth Falconer, Abertay University Journalism Impact Laura …

This is a press release posted alongside our usual editorial content. Friendly Fire, the rapidly expanding international gaming café franchise and esports hub born and based in Croatia, has closed a €4 million Series A funding round with AYMO Ventures that provides funding and strategic support to technology startups and …

The MCV/Develop Women in Games Awards is thrilled to announce that games industry specialist and voice actor Stevie Ward will host this year’s upcoming ceremony on September 24th.

Entity, a new Irish gaming distribution startup, today announced it has completed a €5 million seed round for its next-generation gaming platform which is set to launch in early 2027. Entity has embraced the latest breakthrough web technology to create the home of console-quality games for the “new web” era.  Entity is effectively replacing the need for a dedicated gaming device such as the console or PC for most games: Bringing, for the first time, instant and social game play experiences to the largest global game playing audience without the friction of downloads or installs. Entity delivers a true click and play experience for games players, anytime, anywhere and on any modern browser

CodeDev Group today announced the appointment of Ben Board as CEO of its optimisation division, The Performance Guys.

Diva Agency and Fourth Floor today announce the launch of a new tech-enabled games agency partnership, to help publishers, developers and games-adjacent brands access specialist marketing expertise across international markets. 

Leading games Quality Assurance provider Testronic is strengthening its global test floor, investing in specialist talent, leadership and commercial expertise.