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Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show announces exhibitor lineup for 2026
Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show has revealed its exhibitor lineup for 2026, featuring major companies like Capcom, Bandai Namco, and The Pokémon Company, alongside Nintendo and PlayStation represented by partners. The event will also host over 70 speakers, including John Romero, who will receive a lifetime achievement award. Separately, a Valve bug has led to the accidental leak of achievement data for numerous unreleased and unannounced Steam games, including Fable, Persona 6, and Kingdom Hearts 4.
Xsolla rolls out publishing tools to keep players 'engaged' after the first purchase
Commerce company Xsolla has launched new tools for its publishing suite designed to help PC game studios enhance player engagement after initial purchases. These tools include a community hub for direct player interaction, a no-code template for live ops events, dedicated merchandising experiences, and a centralized notification system within the Xsolla Launcher. Xsolla president Chris Hewish stated the goal is to give studios their own channel to maintain player relationships and control their monetization schedules.
NEXUS Brings Its DMCC Gaming Partnership to gamescom Following ChinaJoy Debut
NEXUS is expanding its gaming partnership with Dubai's DMCC Gaming Centre and other global partners at gamescom, following a debut at ChinaJoy. The company will showcase its acceleration program for game studios, which includes Web3 onboarding and distribution via its ONE store platform, boasting 38 million users. NEXUS also plans to demonstrate its AI agent economy on ONEchain and highlight titles like the agent battle royale ClawRoyale.
Jobs roundup: August 2026 | CodeDev Group appoints Ben Board as CEO of The Performance Guys
This article rounds up recent hires and promotions across the gaming industry. Key appointments include Ben Board as CEO of The Performance Guys, Nate Nanzer as EVP at Paramount Games, and Tracey Thompson returning to Bethesda as VP of communications. Several other companies like Epic Games, Amazon, and Microsoft also saw personnel changes.
Jobs roundup: August 2026 | Tim Coombs rejoins Amazon as head of brand marketing for Luna
This article rounds up various industry hires and transitions in August 2026. Notable appointments include Tim Coombs rejoining Amazon as head of brand marketing for Luna, Dan Lazarides becoming Chief Marketing Officer at Frontier Developments, and Tracey Thompson returning to Bethesda as VP of Communications. Several other individuals have also moved into new roles across companies like Blizzard Entertainment, Netflix Games, and Riot Games.
Jobs roundup: August 2026 | Paramount Games appoints Nate Nanzer as EVP, head of commercial & marketing
This article rounds up recent appointments and transitions within the gaming industry. Notable moves include Nate Nanzer joining Paramount Games, Julia Gutnik heading media at Amazon Gaming, and Tracey Thompson returning to Bethesda as VP of communications. Several other companies like Epic Games, Studio MDHR, Games Workshop, and Blizzard Entertainment also saw new hires or promotions.
Deloitte, DMCC and the Blockchain Game Alliance form a council to govern AI agents that control wallets
Deloitte, DMCC, and the Blockchain Game Alliance have launched the AI & Agentics Council to establish frameworks for AI agents that control digital wallets and execute transactions. Founding partners include Xsolla, SKALE, The Sandbox, and WAM. The council aims to address governed autonomy, human accountability, and economic participation for AI agents in gaming, with the goal of attracting institutional investment by creating clear and interoperable rules.
XSOLLA RELEASES NEW INDUSTRY REPORT HIGHLIGHTING THE SHIFT TOWARD DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER MODELS AS THE NEW BASELINE FOR MONETIZATION
Xsolla's latest report highlights the significant shift towards direct-to-consumer (D2C) models in the video game industry, moving from an experimental strategy to a core operating model. The report indicates that D2C revenue is growing substantially faster than overall mobile game revenue, driven by regulatory changes and publisher adoption. This shift allows studios to build direct relationships with players, optimize lifetime value, and improve margins.
XSOLLA CONNECT RETURNS TO BRIGHTON
Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, announced Xsolla Connect, an exclusive networking event for the UK game development community taking place during Develop:Brighton 2026. The event aims to foster connections and provide actionable insights for independent and mid-tier developers, publishers, and industry professionals.
XSOLLA AND SABAH.HUB SIGN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MoU) TO STRENGTHEN AZERBAIJAN’S INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM
Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Azerbaijan's innovation platform SABAH.HUB. This collaboration aims to strengthen the country's innovation ecosystem by supporting educational initiatives, talent development, and startup growth within the video game industry. The partnership seeks to position Azerbaijan as a regional hub for game development and technology.
XSOLLA ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO SUPPORT EMERGING DEVELOPERS
Xsolla has launched the Xsolla Developer Scholarship Program to help independent and mid-tier game developers attend gamescom 2026 by covering the costs of a business ticket and hotel accommodation. The program aims to reduce financial barriers and provide networking opportunities for developers to showcase their unreleased projects and connect with industry professionals. Applications open July 1, 2026, and will be reviewed based on project quality, development progress, and business potential.
XSOLLA EXPANDS ITS CANADIAN FOOTPRINT AT GAME CON CANADA AND THE INAUGURAL NAGIS CONFERENCE, UNITING INDUSTRY LEADERS AROUND THE FUTURE OF GAME COMMERCE AND PLAYER GROWTH
Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, announced its participation in the inaugural NAGIS conference, co-located with Game Con Canada in Edmonton. The company will exhibit and host speaking sessions on community, monetization, and sustainable studio growth, highlighting its commitment to the Canadian games market. Key executives Berkley Egenes and John Nguyen will participate in panels discussing industry partnerships and community-led growth strategies.
XSOLLA TO CO-HOST GAMESBEAT ENGAGE CHICAGO. CURATING DEBATE ON THE FUTURE OF USER-GENERATED CONTENT IN GAMES
Xsolla is co-hosting GamesBeat Engage Chicago 2026, an event focused on the future of user-generated content (UGC) in gaming. The event will feature debates and discussions on how UGC platforms are reshaping the industry and fostering a new generation of game developers. Xsolla's Chief Marketing & Growth Officer, Berkley Egenes, highlighted the growing importance of UGC as a commercial force.
XSOLLA STRENGTHENS COMMITMENT TO ATLANTIC CANADA’S GROWING GAME INDUSTRY WITH EXPANDED EVENT PRESENCE
Global video game commerce company Xsolla is strengthening its commitment to Atlantic Canada's growing game industry by participating in two major events: Game Invest East and XP Game Connect Atlantic. Xsolla representatives will engage in panels and workshops focused on game development, investment, and ecosystem growth, reinforcing the company's support for regional developers and fostering industry collaboration.
XSOLLA OPENS A DEDICATED PORTAL FOR PAYMENT PROVIDERS, UNLOCKING DIRECT ACCESS TO THOUSANDS OF VIDEO GAME TITLES WORLDWIDE
Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, has launched a dedicated portal for payment providers, offering direct access to thousands of video game titles worldwide. This new platform allows payment providers to manage onboarding, integration, and co-branded campaigns, providing them with tools for growth within Xsolla's extensive commerce network across mobile, PC, and console platforms.
XSOLLA EXPANDS ITS COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT TOOLS FOR CREATORS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND RESELLERS
Xsolla has announced significant expansions to its community management tools, catering to creators, community leaders, and emerging markets. These new features aim to provide a formal commerce layer for individuals and groups who drive game discovery, player loyalty, and sales, addressing a gap in the industry's infrastructure. The company will showcase these offerings at TwitchCon Rotterdam.
XSOLLA AND THE DUBAI FILMS AND GAMES COMMISSION CREATE A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO CONNECT DUBAI-BASED DEVELOPERS TO GLOBAL MARKETS
Xsolla and the Dubai Films and Games Commission have formed a strategic partnership to boost the video game industry in the Middle East and North Africa. This multi-year agreement aims to provide Dubai-based developers with global market access by combining Xsolla's commerce infrastructure with the commission's development initiatives. The partnership will include a joint studio accelerator program and market intelligence sharing.
XSOLLA BRINGS CREATOR STRATEGY AND GAME COMMERCE EXPERTISE TO TORONTO’S LEADING INDUSTRY EVENTS
Global video game commerce company Xsolla announced its participation in XP Game Summit Toronto and Xsolla Connect Toronto, focusing on creator strategy and game commerce. The company will showcase its Web Shop solution for direct-to-consumer storefronts, global payment infrastructure, and IP licensing services. Xsolla will also host a panel on influencer marketing and building creator pipelines.
XSOLLA LAUNCHES XSOLLA CLUB, A GLOBAL INITIATIVE DESIGNED TO EMPOWER THE GAME DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY
Xsolla has launched Xsolla Club, a global initiative combining physical hubs and a digital platform to support game developers, startups, students, and creators. The first physical hub will open in Tel Aviv on May 25, 2026, offering workspaces, event programming, and a digital app for community engagement and access.
XSOLLA AND SKICH ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO BRING MERCHANT OF RECORD PAYMENTS TO AN ALTERNATIVE MOBILE GAME MARKETPLACE
Xsolla and Skich have announced a strategic partnership where Xsolla will act as the Merchant of Record for payments on Skich's alternative mobile game marketplace. This collaboration aims to simplify monetization for developers by handling payments, tax compliance, and commerce infrastructure for games distributed through Skich on iOS in the EU and Android globally.
