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Here are the first finalists for the 2026 GamesIndustry.biz Best Places To Work Awards UK
The finalists for the 2026 GamesIndustry.biz Best Places To Work Awards UK have been announced, recognizing excellence in workplace culture and specific areas like CSR, Diversity, Education, Environment, Health & Wellbeing, and Training & Development. NaturalMotion Games leads with five special award nominations, followed by Rocksteady Studios, Jagex, Playground Games, and Rare. The winners will be celebrated at a ceremony in London on October 1, 2026, following the GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit.
London Games Festival moves to central venue for 2027 showcase
The London Games Festival will relocate its main program to the Business Design Centre starting in 2027 to enhance accessibility for international visitors and expand its professional offerings. Key events like the New Game Plus showcase and B2B Games Finance Market will be hosted there, while other cultural events will remain spread across the city. This move aims to solidify London's position as a global gaming capital.
Tencent, Xbox, Game Angels, Ansible and Flick to speak on Game Republic New Horizons investor stage
The Game Republic New Horizons conference will feature speakers from Tencent, Xbox, The Game Angels, Ansible, and Flick Games on its investor stage. The event, co-hosted by Games London, aims to connect game studios with investors and funders. Separately, Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra discussed the ongoing global chip shortage, predicting gradual improvement in 2028 due to increased demand from data centers powering AI.
UK government begins rollout of £30m Games Growth Package
The UK government has launched a £30 million Games Growth Package to support the domestic video game industry. The funding includes £28.5 million for the UK Games Fund, aimed at early-stage developers and studio growth, and £1.5 million for the London Games Festival over three years. The package is divided into tracks for new studios, prototyping, and expansion, with an additional £20 million designated for the Tay Cities region.
Sara Veal's framework for a more sustainable and supportive games industry
Sara Veal, chair of GamesAid and founder of Huhbub, outlines a framework for improving studio culture and supporting game developers. She emphasizes the importance of addressing the tension between passion and exploitation, actively listening to employee needs, and fostering leadership behaviors that prioritize wellbeing and sustainable practices. Veal also highlights GamesAid's significant charitable contributions despite industry turbulence, underscoring the sector's generosity.
LONDON GAMES FESTIVAL 2026 OPENS FOR BUSINESS WITH RECORD-HIGH UK MARKET VALUATION REVEALED
The London Games Festival 2026 has commenced, highlighting a record-high UK video games market valuation of £8.7bn in 2025, according to Ukie. The festival features numerous consumer and business events, including the Games Finance Market, and aims to bolster London's position as a global gaming capital with support from the Mayor of London and government initiatives.
Games London reveals Ensemble 2026 cohort
Games London has announced its Ensemble 2026 cohort, featuring eight underrepresented games creatives. The program aims to showcase their achievements and personal journeys within the UK games industry.
NEW GAME PLUS RETURNS NEXT WEEK WITH 100 PLAYABLE GAMES, INDUSTRY TALKS, INTERNATIONAL SHOWCASES, AND MUCH MORE
New Game Plus, a major games showcase and industry event, will take place on April 16-17, 2026, at Exhibition White City in London. The event will feature 100 playable games from independent developers and publishers, alongside talks from industry leaders like King, CCP Games, and Larian Studios. It also includes international showcases from Japan and Italy, and educational programming for students.
LONDON GAMES FESTIVAL UNVEILS ITS 2026 ENSEMBLE COHORT
The London Games Festival has announced its 2026 Ensemble cohort, highlighting Black, Asian, and underrepresented ethnic creatives in the UK games industry. The program, curated by Sharna Jackson, features eight individuals in roles ranging from game directors to audio designers, with an installation at Trafalgar Square and features at New Game Plus.
Games London reveals Ensemble 2026 cohort
Games London has announced the eight creatives selected for the 2026 Ensemble initiative, which highlights Black, Asian, and other underrepresented ethnic talent in the UK games industry. Curated by Sharna Jackson, the program aims to amplify new voices and inspire future diverse talent. The exhibition will be displayed in Trafalgar Square and tour nationally.
PONCLE KEYNOTE LEADS EXPANDED B2B PROGRAMME AT LONDON GAMES FESTIVAL
The London Games Festival has expanded its B2B program, featuring a keynote from Poncle, the studio behind Vampire Survivors. The event includes a two-day Games Finance Market with £247 million in potential investment, a Self-Publishing Toolkit live session, and the first Games For Change London Summit focused on social impact through games. A 'Games meets film' convergence event, Screen Play, will also explore collaborations between creative industries.