September 2, 2026 Game Jam Global Game Jam and Zoud launch financial literacy jam with $140K prize pool The virtual jam will run from October 15th to November 15th, 2026
September 2, 2026 New Offerings Dubai and Xsolla to launch new game accelerator in October The Good Game Club podcast is also relocating to Dubai
September 2, 2026 New Partnerships Ukie and Discord launch Go To Market Academy for UK indies The academy will focus on marketing, audience development and community building
September 1, 2026 New Partnerships Savvy Games Group and MCIT sign MoU to support Saudi games talent and startups The agreement will expand access to Savvy Academy programmes through the Saudi Digital Academy
August 27, 2026 Albion Online Integrates Ace Sandbox Interactive Working with Tencent Cloud and Tencent ACE to strengthen Android security for Albion Online Sandbox Interactive's Albion Online will integrate the ACE Anti-Cheat Standard solution for Android to create a fairer and more secure competitive environment for players
August 24, 2026 New Offerings Rocket Fuel Games and ZeptoLab bring Cut the Rope to Roblox Cut the Rope Tower Defense will use physics-based combat instead of traditional stat-based towers
August 24, 2026 New Partnerships Diva Agency and Fourth Floor launch tech-enabled games agency partnership The agencies plan to build a wider global network of independent specialist partners
August 20, 2026 Crossovers Subway Surfers revives Among Us collab with Cosmic Crossroads update The update will add new themed characters, outfits, hoverboards and profile icons
August 5, 2026 Broadening The Brand Sega and Black White Orange partner to expand Angry Birds’ presence in India The brand is expected to get new merchandise, collaborations and even food in India
August 3, 2026 Kitten Collab FarmVille 3 launches kitten rescue event with real-world animal welfare impact Dots.eco will distribute 5,000 participation certificates during the campaign
July 31, 2026 New Partnerships Esports Foundation partners with adidas for Esports Nations Cup More than 2,000 athletes and coaches will receive bespoke competition apparel
July 30, 2026 New Partnerships Monopoly Go teams up with Looney Tunes for Happy Harvest Season The collaboration introduces Infinite Harvest and Porky's Cafe
July 30, 2026 New Partnerships AppQuantum partners with Skazka Games to scale midcore Tower Defense games AppQuantum will provide publishing, UA, analytics, monetisation, and liveops support
July 28, 2026 Adaptations Atari signs movie deal with Universal for 10 classic game franchises The agreement covers 10 classic Atari game franchises
July 15, 2026 New Partnerships Savvy Games Group partners with King Salman Science Oasis to expand games education The partnership focuses on education, innovation and game development
July 13, 2026 New Partnerships Xsolla partners with Sabah.hub to support Azerbaijan's games ecosystem The partnership focuses on education, talent development and startup growth
July 10, 2026 New Partnerships PubMatic and Zynga partner to expand advertiser access to premium mobile games audiences The collaboration combines agentic advertising, commerce-enabled creative, and AI-powered media buying
July 6, 2026 New Partnerships Scopely invests in ex-Umamusume Pretty Derby director's startup Studio AuKnow The studio is led by former Uma Musume Pretty Derby content director Takuma Akitsu
July 2, 2026 Pley Partnership Xsolla partners with Pley to expand browser game monetisation for mobile studios The partnership targets monetisation gaps in markets with limited app store payment support
June 30, 2026 New Partnerships Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha signs deal with UFL mobile game after World Cup heroics The deal follows Vozinha's rapid rise in global popularity
June 16, 2026 Data And Drones Report: Niantic Spatial says Pokémon Go data isn't training military drones, but player scans helped build AI models Pokémon Go’s terms of service permit Niantic to use AR content in perpetuity
June 16, 2026 Pubg Partnership G2 partners with PUBG Mobile Esports to grow Western Europe competitive scene The collaboration will support the 2026 PUBG Mobile Club Open Western Europe Wildcard
June 12, 2026 Indie Support Codfish Academy to host Playstack-led Game Clinic for indie studios in Portugal Selected indie studios will receive direct feedback from Playstack's Aaron Ludlow
June 8, 2026 In-game Event Angry Birds 2 kicks off football-themed season with new events and rewards The limited-time update introduces football-themed challenges, rewards and events
June 8, 2026 In-game Event FIFA and Gamefam launch FIFA World Cup 2026 event across Roblox The event includes live score updates and tournament standings tied to real-world matches
June 5, 2026 Online Safety SuperAwesome partners with Roblox as under-13 advertising partner The partnership focuses on delivering brand-safe and COPPA-compliant advertising experiences
June 3, 2026 Pokemon Partnership LEGO stores to partner with Pokémon Go this summer, with exclusive rewards and LEGO Smart Play sets ahead Participating stores will span the US, UK, Germany, France, Poland and Australia
May 28, 2026 Back Of The Net Canada national football team partners with Roblox’s FIFA Super Soccer Deal is part of Canada Soccer's 'Our Game Now' marketing campaign that aims to generate excitement for the team
May 26, 2026 Turned Up To Eleven TyrAds announces exclusive strategic partnership with Nordeus The partnership will power 'player-first' rewarded engagement in Top Eleven
May 22, 2026 New Partnerships Xsolla partners with Dubai Films and Games Commission to expand global opportunities for MENA developers The partnership will create a Dubai-based studio accelerator program for game developers
May 20, 2026 New Offerings Dubai Films & Games Commission partners with Good Game Club to promote games as a force for good Dubai is targeting 30,000 gaming jobs and $1bn GDP contribution by 2033
May 18, 2026 New Partnerships Xsolla partners with Skich to support alternative mobile game distribution Xsolla becomes merchant of record for Skich mobile marketplace
May 15, 2026 India On The Rise Tencent commits over $1m to support India’s Orange economy The publisher also signed three-year partnerships with SEPC and GDAI
May 14, 2026 Deal Analysis Why the Savvy-Roblox deal lands differently in Saudi Arabia A look at why Savvy Games Group has cut a deal with popular UGC platform Roblox despite local restrictions and global allegations around child safety
May 11, 2026 New Partnerships Spin Master and Supercell partner on global toy line for Clash and Brawl Stars franchises The global toy line is scheduled to launch in summer 2027
May 8, 2026 New Partnerships Gamefam teams up with Borussia Dortmund for FIFA Super Soccer on Roblox The event introduces exclusive Borussia Dortmund-themed quests and rewards for players
May 6, 2026 New Partnerships Savvy Games Group and Roblox sign MoU to grow Saudi Arabia’s game development ecosystem Partnership focuses on game development training and education initiatives
May 6, 2026 Done Deal EA signs multi-year licensing and partnership deal with Brazilian Football Confederation Deal includes licensing rights and plans for joint marketing activities.
May 5, 2026 New Partnerships Starbreeze partners with Gamefam for new Payday game on Roblox The title is scheduled to launch later this year
May 1, 2026 Partnership Extension Star Wars expands in Fortnite with official creator tools and new experiences Fortnite players can access new Star Wars PvP, co-op and tycoon games
April 30, 2026 Pokemon Partnership Pokémon Go teams up with LEGO for Go Fest 2026 in Copenhagen The partnership ties into Pokémon Go’s 10-year anniversary celebrations
April 23, 2026 New Partnerships Amanotes partners with Balancy to scale live ops across music game portfolio Amanotes' 4bn downloads portfolio now managed through unified system
April 23, 2026 New Partnerships Playtika expands into microdrama with Bingo Blitz and Shortical collaboration An original short-form drama series will integrate Bingo Blitz directly into its narrative
April 21, 2026 New Partnerships Sega and Rovio expand Angry Birds licensing with WildBrain The expansion comes ahead of The Angry Birds Movie 3, set to drive a new wave of consumer products
April 20, 2026 New Partnerships SayGames expands into Vietnam with BagMaster Isekai The partnership signals SayGames’ push into Southeast Asia
April 17, 2026 New Partnerships Highrise partners with Neopets for a limited-time mobile crossover Weekly free Neopet giveaways will run throughout the event
April 15, 2026 Partnership Extension Games for Change and Tencent expand Raising Good Gamers initiative to support families The programme focuses on promoting healthy play, respectful behaviour and positive gaming communities