AWS Marketplace Partners with Forrester to Publish Industry Research; Governed Agentic AI Addresses Core Pain Points in the Gaming Sector

Global game developers and publishers are currently confronted with widespread industry challenges: while racing to launch high-quality, diversified player experiences at speed, studios are constrained by spiralling development costs, mounting operational risks and rising organisational complexity across teams. Commissioned by AWS Marketplace and conducted by Forrester Consulting, a new targeted research report on agentic AI[…..] […]

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Launch New Initiative “GGJ Micro-Missions: Small Projects, Big Impact” – Empowering Indie Studios and Emerging Talent

*Applications for the first cohort of indie studios open now. The program aims to provide paid hands-on opportunities for emerging talent, supporting over 25 indie studios and engaging more than 500 participants globally in its first year.* June 2026 – Global Game Jam (GGJ) and the Endless Foundation today announced the launch of a brand-new industry[…..] […]

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Experience Chess Like Never Before in this Asymmetric RoguelikeOnce A Pawn A King Will Release on June 15th!

Developer Clover Bite, alongside publishing platform indie.io, are thrilled to announce the full release date of Once A Pawn A King, a turn-based strategy roguelike that reimagines the classic game of chess. Releasing into 1.0 on June 15th, players can immerse themselves in a world where chess meets chaos, challenging them to adapt and strategize[…..] […]

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Scaling Up in a Big Way! AI Creative Summit 2026 Makes a Powerful Return to London’s BFI Southbank This November

The highly anticipated AI Creative Summit, a leading event in the global media and entertainment industry, has officially announced its 2026 edition. The Summit will take place on November 11 at the iconic BFI Southbank in London, UK. This year’s event features a major upgrade: a larger scale, broader dimensions, and deeper immersion, focusing on[…..] […]

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GIST 2026 Makes Grand Return: Gaming Istanbul Unveils Upgraded Global Gaming Hub for Eurasia

One of Eurasia’s premier gaming industry events,Gaming Istanbul 2026 (GIST 2026), has officially confirmed its return, scheduled to take place from October 18 to 20, 2026 at the Istanbul Congress Center. Boasting a renewed management team and comprehensively upgraded event framework, the landmark show kicks off a new chapter with a global vision. Leveraging Istanbul’s unique[…..] […]

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Market Stability Meets Regulatory Overhaul: Italy’s €2.4B Gaming Sector Enters New Reform Era in 2026

\ Backed by steady console sales growth, Italy’s gaming market maintains solid stability, recording a consistent market volume of €2.4 billion, according to the latest industry report released by Italian gaming association IIDEA. Defying global industry fluctuations, the Italian gaming sector demonstrates strong market resilience, with clear performance highlights across console and PC game segments[…..] […]

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XSOLLA EXPANDS ITS COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT TOOLS FOR CREATORS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND RESELLERS

Xsolla Adds New Features For Creators, Community Leader Experience, And Distinct Channels For Emerging Markets Xsolla, a leading global video game commerce company, today announced three simultaneous expansions of its community management tools and products. As the creator economy continues to reshape how games are discovered and the industry accelerates its shift toward direct-to-consumer commerce,[…..] […]

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Five Years of Progress: XP Game Summit 2026 Concludes Successfully, Empowering Canada’s Global Gaming Industry

The XP Game Summit 2026 has drawn to a successful close. Marking the event’s fifth anniversary, this influential B2B gaming summit in North America gathered developers, publishers, investors and industry leaders from over 350 gaming enterprises across 18 countries worldwide. Featuring professional forums, targeted business networking, indie game incubation and industrial linkage initiatives, the summit injected[…..] […]

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