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Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show announces exhibitor lineup for 2026

GamesIndustry.biz says Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show 2026 is stacking its business floor with Capcom, Bandai Namco, Nintendo and PlayStation partners, plus AMD, Lenovo, Razer and more. The Bangkok …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 weeks ago
PAX Unplugged Houston to debut in June 2027: "It's a chance to bring PAX back to the PAX South fans that missed us"

GamesIndustry.biz reports ReedPop and Penny Arcade will launch PAX Unplugged Houston in June 2027, bringing the tabletop-focused PAX brand back to Texas. The show lands at Houston’s George R. Brown …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 weeks, 5 days ago
BlizzCon 2026 Preview: We’re So Back! | Official XBOX Podcast

BlizzCon returns to Anaheim on September 12-13, 2026, with in-person attendance back at the center of the show. Blizzard says the main stage moves to Hall D, adding more than …

Official XBox Wire · 3 weeks ago
Gamescom 2026 attendance rose 6% to 368,000 visitors

GamesIndustry.biz says Gamescom 2026 drew 368,000 visitors from 131 countries, up 6% year over year. For developers, the bigger signal is on the business side: 1,743 exhibitors, 72% international participation, …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 3 weeks, 1 day ago
GDC Festival of Gaming announces changes to 2027 event, including new Business Hall at Moscone West

GDC Festival of Gaming 2027 is adding a dedicated Business Hall at Moscone West, aimed at meetings, deals, and relationship-building. The show is also splitting access into more focused passes, …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 4 weeks, 1 day ago
'Each event has to feel local and relevant to its market:' Gamescom wants responsible expansion after record-breaking year

Gamescom is heading into 2026 after its biggest year yet, and organizers are already talking about growth with guardrails. The focus is on making each regional event feel local and …

News Game Developer · 4 weeks, 2 days ago
Gamescom 2026 sets new record as number of country pavilions increases by 25%

Gamescom 2026 is heading into its final stretch with nearly 50 country pavilions from 40 nations, a 25% jump over last year. The show floor is sold out, exhibitor registrations …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 month ago
GodotFest 2026 returns to Munich this November

GodotFest is coming back to Munich on November 3-4, 2026, after drawing nearly 500 attendees to its first edition. This year’s theme shifts toward the business side of Godot, with …

Official Godot Engine · 1 month, 1 week ago
The GamesIndustry.biz Summer Party 2026 in photos

GamesIndustry.biz drew a sold-out crowd to its annual Summer Party on Brighton Pier during Develop: Brighton 2026, with the England-Argentina World Cup semi-final playing on-site. Sponsored by Renaissance PR and …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 months ago
Gamescom 2026's exhibition area is fully booked for the first time

Gamescom 2026 has already sold out its exhibition floor for the first time, a sign that exhibitor demand is still climbing. Organizers say they’re planning to expand the show to …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 months ago
London Games Festival moves to central venue for 2027 showcase

London Games Festival will shift to a central London venue in 2027, a move that should make the event easier to access for studios, publishers, and attendees. For developers, a …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 months ago
NEW: The Steam sales and events scheduled so far for 2027

Steam has locked in a dense first-half 2027 event calendar, including themed fests, two Next Fests, and the Spring and Summer sales. For studios planning launches, demos, or discount beats, …

Official Steamworks Development · 2 months, 1 week ago
Interview: While GDC falters, Gamescom goes from strength to strength

Gamescom is leaning harder into its role as a year-round business platform, with exhibitor numbers up more than 15% and Gamescom Dev now folded directly into the Cologne show week. …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Save the date: the GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit returns in October

GamesIndustry.biz is bringing its HR Summit back to London on October 1, with early-bird tickets already on sale for £130 plus VAT. The one-day event will again run at the …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 2 months, 3 weeks ago
BitSummit 2026 attendance breaks records, increases 17% to 68,208

BitSummit 2026 drew 68,208 visitors in Kyoto, up 17% year over year and the event’s biggest turnout yet. For indies and publishers, that kind of growth signals a stronger floor …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 3 months, 4 weeks ago
Resurrection of the Insomnia Gaming Festival cancelled due to lack of industry support

The Insomnia Gaming Festival, set for April 2026, has been cancelled due to insufficient industry sponsorship. This decision impacts developers who rely on such events for networking and showcasing their …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 6 months, 2 weeks ago