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CodeDev (fondly known as ‘The Unreal Guys’), the UK-based co-development studio has today officially announced the launch of The Performance Guys. Operating as a highly specialised division, this elite team is debuting as the world’s only dedicated group of bespoke Performance Engineers and Technical Artists explicitly built to tackle project-critical optimisation challenges.

PlanetPlay (www.planetplay.com), the award-winning not-for-profit platform that channels the power of games into real-world impact, has teamed up with UNICEF (www.unicef.org) to engage gamers worldwide in support of children.

Global livestreaming service Twitch unveiled a wave of new product, creator and community updates during the TwitchCon Europe 2026 Opening Ceremony in Rotterdam last week.

Three exciting new game trailers have debuted during the PC Gaming Show and Future Games Show showcases as part of Summer Game Fest 2026: the PlayStation platform announce of painted afterlife Soulslike Prison of Husks, demo launch of dice-crafting RPG Spellsided, and new gameplay reveal for magical co-op adventure Witchspire.

Mintrocket, the award-winning developer behind DAVE THE DIVER, formally unveiled its next genre-blending title: BANCHO THE CHEF. This all-new adventure follows the enigmatic Bancho through his early formative years as an aspiring cook, travelling across Asia to study regional cuisines, refine his craft, and ultimately become the master chef fans know and love. 

IO Interactive, the independent video game developer and publisher behind the HITMAN franchise, and Amazon MGM Studios are thrilled to announce that 007 First Light, has reached 1.5 million units sold within the first 24 hours, making it the fastest-selling title in IO Interactive's history. 007 First Light is available now on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, on Amazon.com, on PC, on Steam and Epic Games Store, as well as at key retailers.

OPATIJA, Croatia (May 29–30) — The third annual Expo Gamers conference and expo has published the full schedule, connecting international studio executives, investors, and technical pioneers to drive global industry growth. The program features keynotes and panels from global market leaders including Larian Studios, Electronic Arts (EA), Supercell, and Housemarque, …

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 …

Games Growth Summit, the games industry’s essential commercial conference, takes place in 3 weeks, with a packed agenda featuring some of the most respected voices in games development, publishing, investment, and strategy. Hosted by Will Freeman, the day kicks off with a data-led fireside chat from Omdia’s George Jijiashvili and …

Indie developer Bugbyte Ltd has celebrated the full V1.0 launch of Space Haven, the deep spaceship colony simulation developed over the past decade by a three-person team based in Finland. After years of development, community feedback, and continuous expansion throughout Steam Early Access, Space Haven is now available in its complete form on PC via Steam.