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| DATE | EVENT | MONTH | YEAR | STATUS | STATUS | NATURE | NATURE | TYPE | REGION | COUNTRY / STATE | CITY | LOCATION | DESCRIPTION | WEBSITE | ATTENDANCE | PRICE PASS | PRICE BOOTH | MEETING SYSTEM | DISCOUNT | ||
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| 19 - 20 Jan |  | PG Connects London 2026 FEATURED | 01 - JAN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | London, United Kingdom | The largest independent b2b conference for the UK games industry, now in its 12th year, with extra space at the nearby Barbican, and featuring additional elements such as the Pocket Gamer Awards. | https://www.pgconnects.com/london/ | N/A | £360 (Standard) / £1500 (VIP) | £540 (Indie Table) | MeetToMatch | GAMECONFLDN (10% off) | |
| 1 - 4 Dec |  | Africa Games Week | 12 - DEC | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Africa | South Africa | Cape Town | Cape Town, South Africa | Prepare for the 8th edition of Africa's premiere gaming business event. Expect 4 days celebrating African game developers, innovation, and networking with top tier industry experts and publishers. | https://gamesweek.africa/ | N/A | $80 (Standard) / $625 (VIP) | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 5 - 6 Dec |  | GDS (Game Developers Session) | 12 - DEC | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Czech Republic | Prague | Prague, Czech Republic | Game Developers Session is the oldest Central European conference dedicated to games development, game technologies, business and marketing. | https://www.gdsession.com | 3000 | 205€ | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 5 - 6 Dec |  | Playtopia | 12 - DEC | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Africa | South Africa | Cape Town | Cape Town, South Africa | It is a gathering of South African and global creators and players, where we celebrate the African “scene”. A place for people to come together to share ideas, connect across continents and disciplines, and to exhibit work. | https://playtopiafestival.co.za | N/A | R350 (Daily) / R550 (All Days) / R1300 (Business) | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 5 - 7 Dec |  | Out of Index | 12 - DEC | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Asia | South Korea | Seoul | Seoul, South Korea | OOI is an experimental game festival. The main idea of the festival is to inspire the game industry with new ideas and experimental energy. | https://www.outofindex.org/ | N/A | N/A | None | N/A | None | |
| 7 Dec |  | Boston FIG | 12 - DEC | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | North America | Massachusetts | Boston | Boston, Massachusetts | Boston Festival of Indie games is back. | https://www.bostonfig.com/fest-homepage/ | N/A | $30 | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 10 Dec |  | IndieGame Business - Deep Dive December | 12 - DEC | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | This December, we will focus on the many different aspects of production in the development of your game. Each session will feature industry experts sharing their insights on key topics, including: Scoping and Scheduling, Cross-Platform Development, QA and Testing Pipelines, Budgeting and more! | https://indiegamebusiness.com/resources/training/igb-deep-dive/ | N/A | $50 | None | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 10 - 11 Dec |  | The Game Gala | 12 - DEC | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | California | Los Angeles | Los Angeles, California | During The Game Awards week, we're transforming LA's most iconic tower into the ultimate 2-day games celebration that actually changes lives. Industry leaders & decision-makers, Hollywood celebrities, top content creators + the most exclusive after-party of The Game Awards week. | https://gamegala.maxgiving.bid/ | N/A | $199 (Virtual) / $1499 (Standard) | None | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 11 Dec |  | GamesBeat - CTRL Hollywood | 12 - DEC | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | California | Los Angeles | Los Angeles, California | Join GamesBeat as we explore the dynamic collaborations between film, music, television, and video games. Connect with industry leaders and be at the forefront of the evolving entertainment landscape. | https://insiderseries.gamesbeat.com/ | N/A | $297 | None | N/A | None | |
| 11 Dec |  | The Game Awards | 12 - DEC | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Showcase | North America | California | Los Angeles | Los Angeles, California | World premieres are back. The Game Awards will stream live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Stay tuned for more info on public ticket sales and details on our 12th annual show. Broadcast starts 4:30PM PT / 7:30PM PT / 1:30AM CET (Dec 12). | https://thegameawards.com/ | Watch the Awards | N/A | Free | None | None | None | |
| 11 - 12 Dec |  | IndieCade Creators Retreat | 12 - DEC | 2025 | TODAY | TODAY | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | California | Los Angeles | Los Angeles, California | This event will offer attendees opportunities to share work, discuss current issues and challenges affecting indie developers, and build new collaborations. The goal will be for participants to come away feeling inspired, invigorated, and connected. This year’s theme is Playing Together | https://www.indiecade.com/creators-retreat/ | N/A | Free (Membership required) | None | N/A | None | |
| 12 Dec |  | WN Summit - Abu Dhabi | 12 - DEC | 2025 | TODAY | TODAY | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | United Arab Emirates | Abu Dhabi | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | The C-Level Summit will bring together gaming executives to dive into relevant, often underexplored topics, with market leaders sharing actionable insights and strategies. It’s the go-to event for decision-makers looking to stay ahead in a rapidly changing environment. | https://wnhub.io/event-info/c-level-summit-abudhabi-25 | N/A | 1,500€ | None | WN Hub | None | |
| 12 - 13 Dec |  | Bilbao International Games Conference | 12 - DEC | 2025 | TODAY | TODAY | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Spain | Bilbao | Bilbao, Spain | The BIG Conference continues the path opened by the Fun&Serious Game Festival, held in Bilbao for the first time in 2011. The BIG Conf rebrands to become an exclusive event aimed at industry professionals. | https://www.bilbaogamesconference.com | N/A | 60€ (Standard) / 170€ (VIP) | 400€ | N/A | None | |
| 12 - 14 Dec |  | G-Eight | 12 - DEC | 2025 | TODAY | TODAY | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Asia | Taiwan | Taipei City | Taipei City, Taiwan | We are a group of passionate gamers and experienced professionals in the gaming industry, working together to create this events and to foster a vibrant vibe for gaming enthusiasts! | https://geight.io/en/category/geight-official/ | N/A | NT$300 | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 15 - 18 Dec |  | SIGGRAPH Asia | 12 - DEC | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | China | Hong Kong | Hong Kong, China | We are thrilled to bring SIGGRAPH Asia back to Hong Kong. The city’s dynamic and innovative environment, combined with its strategic location and strong support from both the government and industry, makes it the perfect venue for our 2025 conference. | https://asia.siggraph.org/2024/about-the-event/siggraph-asia-2025/ | N/A | $950 (Standard) / $20 (Expo) | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 20 - 21 Dec |  | Australian XR Festival | 12 - DEC | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Australia | Australia | Melbourne | Melbourne, Australia | Australian XR Festival celebrates local Australian & Global creative talent, with a focus on Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Digital Art, Game Development, Short Films, Creative AI and Animation. | https://australianxrfestival.com/ | N/A | A$49.95 | Via submission | None | None | |
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| 8 - 11 Jan |  | Super MAGFest 2026 | 01 - JAN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | North America | Maryland | National Harbor | National Harbor, Maryland | Join us at the Gaylord from January 8-11, 2026—plug in, suit up, and dash headfirst into a long weekend full of nonstop music, games, and maybe even a hidden upgrade or two. | https://super.magfest.org/ | N/A | $125 | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 26 Jan - 1 Feb |  | Global Game Jam 2026 | 01 - JAN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Game Jam | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | During the 2025 jam, our community of 35,371 jammers created a jaw-dropping 12,098 games (+20% than last year) across 795 participating sites from 97 countries. Global Game Jam will return in 2026. | https://globalgamejam.org/ | N/A | Free | None | None | None | |
| 27 - 29 Jan |  | Umeå Game Conference 2026 | 01 - JAN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Sweden | Umeå | Umeå, Sweden | Umeå Game Conference 2026 by Agora Gaming Partners is designed to elevate game businesses and foster cross-border collaboration, offering a platform for developers to pitch their top projects and connect with key decision-makers. | https://ugconf.se/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 29 - 30 Jan |  | Asia Pacific Game Summit (APGS) | 01 - JAN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | Taiwan | Taipei | Taipei, Taiwan | Asia Pacific Game Summit (APGS) dedicates to promoting Taiwan’s gaming industry, with the aim of expanding opportunities for international exchange among experts. Organized by Taipei Computer Association. | https://tgs.tca.org.tw/apgs/index.php?lang=e | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 29 Jan - 1 Feb |  | Taipei Game Show 2026 | 01 - JAN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | Taiwan | Taipei City | Taipei City, Taiwan | Taipei Game Show 2025 Concludes with Nearly 370,000 Visitors Over Four Days Next Edition Scheduled for January 29, 2026 | https://tgs.tca.org.tw/?p=index_e | 370000 | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 3 - 5 Feb |  | GameDev Summit 2026 | 02 - FEB | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | Philippines | Clark | Clark, Philippines | GameDev Summit (GDS) is an International Video Game Industry summit where studios, developers, and advocates come together to connect, innovate, and advance in one of the most stunning destinations in the world - Boracay, Philippines. | https://www.gamedevsummit.co | N/A | $784 | TBA | N/A | none | |
| 6 Feb |  | Game Anglia Festival 2026 NEW | 02 - FEB | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | Suffolk | Suffolk, United Kingdom | Our annual festival celebrating the East of England's video games industry returns on Friday 6 February 2026 at University of Suffolk! A day filled with inspiring talks, independent game developers and educational institutions. | https://www.gameanglia.co.uk/festival/ | N/A | £15 | Via showcase | N/A | None | |
| 10 - 11 Feb |  | GamesForum Barcelona 2026 | 02 - FEB | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Spain | Barcelona | Barcelona, Spain | Join us at Gamesforum Barcelona — the leading event for mobile gaming professionals focused on driving real growth. Our flagship conference unites the industry’s top minds to explore practical strategies in user acquisition, ad monetization, product monetization, and alternative growth. | https://www.globalgamesforum.com/barcelona/ | 600 | €350 | None | N/A | None | |
| 10 - 12 Feb |  | DICE Summit 2026 | 02 - FEB | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Nevada | Las Vegas | Las Vegas, Nevada | Our outstanding programming sets the scene for the discussions and deals that are made around the summit. The networking functions then allow our attendees an opportunity to mingle with the speakers, delegates, and companies that are driving growth in games today. | https://www.dicesummit.org/ | N/A | $3,350 (Standard) / $950 (Networking Pass) | None | Proprietary | None | |
| 10 - 12 Feb |  | MeetToMatch - The Las Vegas Edition 2026 | 02 - FEB | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Nevada | Las Vegas | Las Vegas, Nevada | Meet all relevant publishers, investors, and developers at the annual Las Vegas Edition, taking place during one of the premier networking events in the games industry. | https://www.meettomatch.com/lasvegas/ | N/A | €96 | None | MeetToMatch | GameConfGuide10 | |
| 11 - 12 Feb |  | WN Conference - Abu Dhabi 2026 | 02 - FEB | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | United Arab Emirates | Abu Dhabi | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | The WN Conference in Abu Dhabi returns in February 2026 as a premier gathering for the global games industry. Designed for decision makers, founders, and investors, the event offers a unique chance to forge new partnerships and explore business opportunities in the MENA region and beyond. | https://wnhub.io/event-info/abudhabi26 | N/A | €549 (Standard) / €999 (VIP) | N/A | WN Hub | None | |
| 11 - 22 Feb |  | Yorkshire Games Festival 2026 | 02 - FEB | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | Yorkshire | Yorkshire, United Kingdom | Next year, the festival will include the industry and careers focused Game Talks on 11–12 February, as well as family gaming fun across Half Term between 14 and 22 February. | https://www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/yorkshire-games-festival | N/A | TBA | None | None | None | |
| 12 - 14 Feb |  | Copenhagen Gaming Week 2026 | 02 - FEB | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Denmark | Copenhagen | Copenhagen, Denmark | Copenhagen Gaming Week is the new and epic international festival uniting all aspects of gaming and esports in the Danish capital: Your chance to level up on futuristic tech, current trends, and retro classics while connecting with like-minded individuals who share your passion. | https://www.copenhagengamingweek.dk | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 19 Feb |  | DevMix: London 2026 | 02 - FEB | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | London, United Kingdom | DevMix London: A pop-up mash-up for PC game developers, indies, and hardware innovators. Talks kept light, networking kept real. | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/devmix-pc-tickets-1760833112239 | 450 | £35 (Standard) | None | None | None | |
| 20 Feb |  | Guildford Games Festival | 02 - FEB | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | Guildford | Guildford, United Kingdom | We’re back for another year of celebrating the brilliant, bonkers, and downright talented games industry right here in Guildford - the UK’s biggest development hub! | https://guildford.games/ | N/A | £20 | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 23 Feb - 2 Mar |  | Steam Next Fest: February 2026 | 02 - FEB | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | North America | Virtual | Virtual | Steam | Steam Next Fest: February 2026 Edition is a multi-day celebration where fans can try out demos, chat with developers, watch live streams, and learn about upcoming games on Steam. For developers, Steam Next Fest is an opportunity to get early feedback from players and build an audience. | https://store.steampowered.com/ | N/A | Free | Via submission | None | None | |
| 24 - 26 Feb |  | gamescom dev leadership summit 2026 | 02 - FEB | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Portugal | Lisbon | Lisbon, Portugal | The leadership summit 2026 powered by Xsolla offers a confidential and collaborative space where top-level professionals can connect, share insights, and address critical industry challenges without the pressures of public scrutiny. In a secure, NDA-protected environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in candid conversations, foster strategic relationships, and gain actionable insights to drive your business forward. | https://dev.gamescom.global/leadership-summit-2026/ | 100+ | TBA | None | None | None | |
| 25 - 27 Feb |  | Enjmin Game Conference 2026 NEW | 02 - FEB | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | France | Angoulême | Angoulême, France | The Enjmin Game Conferences allow professionals to share their experience and students to benefit from their advice. The goal is to create special opportunities for interaction with French and international video game professionals. | https://enjmin.cnam.fr/evenements/enjmin-game-conferences-egc-/ | N/A | Invite Only | None | None | None | |
| 26 Feb |  | Boden Game Changer | 02 - FEB | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Sweden | Boden | Boden, Sweden | This event brings together leading voices from the games industry for knowledge-sharing, networking, and inspiration amidst the stunning Arctic backdrop. | https://www.bodengamechanger.se/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 8 Mar |  | Courage XL NEW | 03 - MAR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | California | San Francisco | San Francisco, California | Courage XL keeps things casual: think simple set ups, soft music, and lots of cool demos (no loud music, expensive expo booths or complicated badge scanners) Indie Game Showcase the night before GDC takes off. Present your game to investors, publishers, press and peers. | https://courage.events/courage-xl/ | N/A | TBA | Via showcase | None | None | |
| 9 - 13 Mar |  | GDC [Festival of Gaming] 2026 | 03 - MAR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | California | San Francisco | San Francisco, California | GDC is transforming into the [Festival of Gaming], uniting the B2B games ecosystem. Registration launches late October. | https://gdconf.com/ | 30,000 | $649 | TBA | Proprietary | None | |
| 9 - 13 Mar |  | MeetToMatch - The San Francisco Edition 2026 NEW | 03 - MAR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | California | San Francisco | San Francisco, California | Join thousands of industry professionals for five days of high-quality, pre-scheduled meetings in the heart of San Francisco. With our industry-leading matchmaking system, you stay in control. | https://www.meettomatch.com/sanfrancisco2026/ | N/A | €145 | N/A | MeetToMatch | None | |
| 13 - 16 Mar |  | Tokyo Indie Games Summit 2026 | 03 - MAR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Asia | Japan | Tokyo | Tokyo, Japan | TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT is a new indie game event launched in Kichijoji, Musashino City, in 2023 with the aim of bringing together the talents of a diverse range of creators, primarily in the indie game industry, and providing an opportunity for them to reach the top. | https://indiegamessummit.tokyo/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 16 - 19 Mar |  | NVIDIA GTC | 03 - MAR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | California | San Jose | San Jose, California | The must-attend NVIDIA GTC conference is returning in March. | https://www.nvidia.com/gtc/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 20 - 22 Mar |  | gamescom LAN 2026 | 03 - MAR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Europe | Germany | Cologne | Cologne, Germany | Europe’s biggest LAN party with esports, TCG, Fighting Games, community & creators – join 3,000+ gamers live for an amazing 3 days experience! | https://www.gamescom.global/en/lan | 3000+ | 114€ | None | N/A | None | |
| 23 - 25 Mar |  | Digital Gaming India Expo 2026 | 03 - MAR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | India | New Delhi | New Delhi, India | Digital Gaming India expo is the perfect place to discover, connect and explore this paradigm shift by hearing from, as well as networking and engaging with, the leading players in the industry. | https://www.digitalgamingindiaexpo.com/ | 1000 | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 26 Mar |  | Game Pavilion 2026 | 03 - MAR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Asia | Japan | Osaka | Osaka, Japan | This will be the fifth edition of Game Pavilion JP, and we're excited to host it in a unique venue—the 9th floor of a baseball stadium! We look forward to your home run–class game exhibits! | https://gamepavilion.jp | N/A | TBA | Via submission | N/A | None | |
| 26 - 29 Mar |  | PAX East 2026 | 03 - MAR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | North America | Massachusetts | Boston | Boston, Massachusetts | PAX East is a celebration of gaming and gaming culture featuring thought-provoking panels, a massive expo hall filled with the best publishers and studios, new game demos, musical performances, tournaments, and a community experience unlike any other. | https://east.paxsite.com/ | N/A | TBA | Per request | N/A | None | |
| 27 - 28 Mar |  | DStars Connects | 03 - MAR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual, Virtual | Since 2021, DStars has its own digital conference in partnership with WN Media. The event is focused on the Italian gaming industry with two different tracks, international guests and exclusive contents. The conference is live streamed through WN Hub and it is free for all. | https://www.dstars.it/ | N/A | Free | None | WN Hub | None | |
| 27 - 29 Mar |  | Dreamhack Birmingham 2026 | 03 - MAR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | Birmingham | Birmingham, United Kingdom | DreamHack is the ultimate fusion of digital delight and sleep-deprived excitement for all things gaming and all those who love gaming! | https://dreamhack.com/birmingham/ | N/A | £59 (All Days) / £25 (Daily) | None | None | None | |
| 28 Mar |  | Game Creators Conference 2026 | 03 - MAR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | Japan | Osaka | Osaka, Japan | The exchange of information experienced through all five senses, something you can never get online. Passionate discussions and evening social gatherings where we chat over a drink. Each of these connections has fueled our creative efforts and inspired us to take on new challenges. | https://gc-conf.com/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 28 Mar |  | GDLX26 NEW | 03 - MAR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Farnham | Farnham, United Kingdom | From the latest indie games to inspiring talks, #GDLX26 offers a unique opportunity to network and learn from industry veterans! Game Dev Local (GDL) is gearing up for its forth year of GDLX and this time, it's going to be bigger and better! | https://www.gamedevlocal.com/gdlx | N/A | £30 | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 11 - 19 Apr |  | NZ Games Festival 2026 | 04 - APR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Australia | New Zealand | Wellington | Wellington, New Zealand | NZ Games Festival is aotearoa’s own vibrant and inclusive international celebration of gaming, for developers, gamers, and families of all ages. | https://nzgamesfest.com/nz-gamesfest-events/ | N/A | Various | None | N/A | None | |
| 13 - 19 Apr |  | London Games Festival 2026 | 04 - APR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | London | London, United Kingdom | London Games Festival returns Monday 13 - Sunday 19 April 2026. | https://festival.games.london/ | N/A | Various | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 15 - 16 Apr |  | GamesForum Cyprus | 04 - APR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Cyprus | Limassol | Limassol, Cyprus | Join us at Gamesforum Cyprus in 2026 and discover the latest advancements in the industry directly from leading publishers and monetization and growth experts. | https://www.globalgamesforum.com/cyprus | 200 | TBA | None | N/A | None | |
| 15 - 16 Apr |  | The Game Assembly – Meet and Greet NEW | 04 - APR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | HR / Recruitment | Europe | Sweden | Malmö & Stockholm | Malmö & Stockholm, Sweden | At Meet and Greet we gather game companies for a fair like set up where the students can come to introduce themselves and show off their portfolios, in search for internship. Around 40 game companies from different countries participate at The Game Assembly’s Meet and Greet every year. | https://thegameassembly.com/se/meet-and-greet/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 16 Apr |  | Games meets Music 2026 | 04 - APR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | London, United Kingdom | Bringing the music & games industry together for networking, knowledge sharing and to forge partnerships! London Games Festival Side Event. | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/games-meets-music-the-b-side-tickets-1769514197599?aff=oddtdtcreator | 200 | £65 | None | Met | None | |
| 16 - 17 Apr |  | New Game Plus 2026 | 04 - APR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | London, United Kingdom | New Game Plus takes place on 16 April & Friday 17 April. The event will be open to both the public and professionals, including an industry conference alongside it, with tickets going on sale in December. | https://games.london/event/new-game-plus/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 16 - 17 Apr |  | Play by Play 2026 | 04 - APR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Australia | New Zealand | Wellington | Wellington, New Zealand | Play by Play is an open-to-the-public industry conference for game developers, hobbyists and those interested in the sector. Kicking off again in April 2026 in the country’s beating cultural heart, Wellington, Play by Play is a New Zealand games conference with a difference. | https://playbyplay.co.nz/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 20 - 22 Apr |  | Reboot Develop Blue 2026 | 04 - APR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Croatia | Dubrovnik | Dubrovnik, Croatia | Reboot Develop Blue 2026 will be 11th edition of one of the most unique and biggest game developers and games industry conferences in the world! | https://rebootdevelopblue.com | N/A | 365€ (Standard) / 995€ (VIP) | Per request | None | None | |
| 21 Apr |  | LA Games Conference 2026 | 04 - APR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | California | Los Angeles | Los Angeles, California | LA Games Conference’s Law & Finance Summit is a 1-day conference for top legal and finance professionals in the games and entertainment industry. Our mission is to curate a gathering of senior leaders to discuss current hot button legal and finance topics in the games, interactive media and tech. | https://lagamesconference.com/ | 150 | TBA | None | None | None | |
| 24 Apr |  | FÍS Games Summit 2026 | 04 - APR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Ireland | Galway | Galway, Ireland | Ardán looks forward to welcoming attendees back to the Radisson RED in Galway on Friday, April 24th, 2026, for another great FÍS Games Summit where Games industry professionals at all career stages can listen to, learn from, and connect with one another. | https://ardan.ie/events/fis-games-summit/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 27 - 30 Apr |  | iicon 2026 | 04 - APR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Nevada | Las Vegas | Las Vegas, Nevada | Advancing innovation across culture, business, and human connection. Powered by the ESA (former E3 organizer), iicon promises to bring together a broad spectrum of sectors that converge with interactive entertainment, including film, television, and music, as well as sports, healthcare, finance... | https://www.iicon.com/ | N/A | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 28 - 29 Apr |  | Live Service Gaming Conference - North America 2026 | 04 - APR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Texas | Austin | Austin, Texas | Over two days, the summit created a space for honest, in-depth conversations, uniting a passionate community around the future of live service gaming. From retention strategies to monetization models, attendees shared insights that are shaping the next generation of player experiences. | https://www.iqpc.com/events-lsg-na-summit | N/A | $1,399 | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 30 Apr - 3 May |  | gamescom LATAM 2026 | 05 - MAY | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | South America | Brazil | São Paulo | São Paulo, Brazil | The 2025 edition of gamescom latam was a resounding success, drawing 131,854 attendees over five days. | https://latam.gamescom.global/en/home/ | 130,000+ | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 13 May |  | GameIs Conference NEW | 05 - MAY | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | Israel | Airport City | Airport City, Israel | The primary event of the Israeli Digital Games Industry returns in 2026. Join us for a full day filled with insightful conversations by industry leaders and discover the future of the Israeli Games Industry. | https://www.gameisconf.com/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| 13 - 16 May |  | A Maze 2026 | 05 - MAY | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Germany | Berlin | Berlin, Germany | A MAZE. represents and celebrates the new art movement, made up of arthouse games, artistic virtual reality, and a playful media culture beyond the mainstream. | https://2025.amaze-berlin.de/ | N/A | 80€ | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 15 - 17 May |  | Dreamhack Atlanta 2026 | 05 - MAY | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | North America | Georgia | Atlanta | Atlanta, Georgia | DreamHack is where the gaming world comes to life. More than a festival, it’s a celebration of play, competition, and community — all under one roof. | https://dreamhack.com/atlanta/ | N/A | $69 (All Days) / $179 (VIP) | None | None | None | |
| 17 - 19 May |  | Digital Dragons | 05 - MAY | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Poland | Krakow | Krakow, Poland | Digital Dragons is a comprehensive ecosystem for the games industry run by Krakow Technology Park on a local, national and international level. Digital Dragons is a community where everyone can expect support, regardless of the stage of their journey in the world of gamedev. | https://digitaldragons.pl/en/ | N/A | TBA | Per request | N/A | None | |
| 20 - 21 May |  | Dubai GameExpo Summit powered by PG Connects 2026 | 05 - MAY | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | United Arab Emirates | Dubai | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | The latest two-day b2b conference in Dubai, celebrating the MENA games market as part of the GameExpo and Dubai Games Week. | https://www.pgconnects.com/dubaigameexposummit | N/A | TBA | Per request | N/A | None | |
| 20 - 24 May |  | Morocco Gaming Expo NEW | 05 - MAY | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Africa | Morocco | Rabat | Rabat, Morocco | Building upon the resounding success of its preceding editions, the Morocco Gaming Expo 2026 is firmly established as the premier, unmissable gathering for the entire spectrum of the Moroccan gaming industry, from dedicated enthusiasts to leading professionals and key stakeholders. | https://moroccogamingexpo.ma/en/home/ | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| 21 - 24 May |  | Momocon 2026 | 05 - MAY | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | North America | Georgia | Atlanta | Atlanta, Georgia | MomoCon brings together fans of Anime, American Animation, Comics, Video Games, and Tabletop Games to celebrate their passion by costuming / cosplay, browsing the huge exhibitors hall, meeting celebrity voice talent, designers, and writers behind shows, games, and comics and more. | https://www.momocon.com/ | N/A | $55 - $80 (Daily) / $65 (All Days) | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 21 - 24 May |  | PlayX4 NEW | 05 - MAY | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | South Korea | Goyang | Goyang, South Korea | PlayX4 has become one of the biggest Game show in Korea. PlayX4 was first organised to support local game developers’ expansion into overseas market. | https://www.playx4.or.kr/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 22 - 24 May |  | BitSummit 2026 | 05 - MAY | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Asia | Japan | Kyoto | Kyoto, Japan | Established in 2012, BitSummit was founded with the goal of giving Japanese independent game makers a chance to show their games to the world. | https://bitsummit.org/en/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 23 - 30 May |  | Norwich Games Festival 2026 | 05 - MAY | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | Norwich | Norwich, United Kingdom | Norwich Games Festival brings together the magic of video games, tabletop gaming and physical games and activity. Whether you are an industry professional, educator, community or charity champion, hobbyist, trader, performer or linked to games in any other way we’d love to hear from you. | https://norwichgamesfestival.co.uk/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | None | |
| 26 - 29 May |  | Nordic Game 2026 NEW | 05 - MAY | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Sweden | Malmö | Malmö, Sweden | Nordic Game is the leading games conference in Europe. Gathering thousands of industry professionals in the spring and autumn each year, Nordic Game is the one and only “home turf” meeting place for the highly successful game developers of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. | https://nordicgame.com/ | N/A | 248€ | Per Request | GiN | None | |
| 27 May |  | IndieGameBusiness Deep Dive: May 2026 Edition | 05 - MAY | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | Join IGB for a focused, one-day event unpacking the ins and outs of building strong publishing partnerships. | https://indiegamebusiness.com/resources/training/igb-deep-dive/ | N/A | Free | None | N/A | None | |
| 29 May |  | GDCy Fest | 05 - MAY | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Cyprus | Limassol | Limassol, Cyprus | For some time now, we have been hosting GameDev events, and GDCy Fests from 2023 to 2025 were a huge success. We are excited to announce a GDCy Fest 2026 – our Open-Air seaside Cyprus Game Development conference, fashioned in the beloved GDCy style. | https://gdcy.eu/fest26/ | N/A | 99€ (Standard) / 399€ (VIP) | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 29 - 30 May |  | Game Access 2026 | 05 - MAY | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Czechia | Brno | Brno, Czechia | We are Game Access. Every year, we unite thousands of creatives from all over the world. Together, under one roof, we are igniting gamedev passion and creating opportunities, together with the stars and heroes of our industry. | https://game-access.com/ | N/A | 193€ (Standard) | 950€ (B2B Booth) | Proprietary | None | |
| 30 - 31 May |  | TwitchCon Europe NEW | 05 - MAY | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Europe | Netherlands | Rotterdam | Rotterdam, Netherlands | We’re heading back to Rotterdam on May 30–31, 2026. Plan your trip now and look for tickets early next year. | https://www.twitchcon.com/ | N/A | TBA | None | N/A | None | |
| 2 - 4 Jun |  | Games Industry Law Summit 2026 | 06 - JUN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Berlin | Berlin, Germany | Games Industry Law Summit is the annual conference for lawyers who actively practice in the international games industry, with counsels from over 200 studios and law firms spending 3 days together to discuss law in the context of interactive entertainment. | https://gameslawsummit.org/summit-berlin-2026/?ref=games-industry-law-summit.ghost.io | 360 | 1,700€ | None | None | None | |
| 4 Jun |  | Games First | 06 - JUN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Finland | Helsinki | Helsinki, Finland | Games First is about sharing and learning – meeting familiar and new faces in a safe environment free of the dreadful corporate networking atmosphere and sales pitches. Games First is a space to connect with peers in a friendly, non-salesy environment. An event by Supercell. | https://gamesfirst.supercell.com/ | N/A | Invite Only | None | None | None | |
| 4 Jun |  | Games Growth Summit 2026 | 06 - JUN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | London, United Kingdom | The award-nominated Games Growth Summit 2025, returning on June 4th, offers a crucial opportunity for gaming industry players to navigate challenges and capitalize on emerging opportunities. Featuring keynotes, panels, and networking. | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/games-growth-summit-tickets-1975766889954?aff=oddtdtcreator | N/A | £75 (Standard) | None | N/A | None | |
| 4 - 5 Jun |  | Mythique Summit | 06 - JUN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Greece | Mykonos | Mykonos, Greece | Mythique Summit is bringing together 35–40 executives (70% tech, 30% business) in a unique environment that unites technical and business intellect in the radical setting of an island, creating the mind space for new ideas. | https://www.mythique-summit.com/ | 40 | Invite Only | None | None | None | |
| 8 - 9 Jun |  | Dev.Play 2026 NEW | 06 - JUN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Romania | Bucharest | Bucharest, Romania | Join us for an exciting two-day event in downtown Bucharest. Dive into specialized content tracks, including the External Development Track, network, discover indie games from the region, hear from top voices in the industry. | https://dev-play.ro/ | 500+ | 140€ (Standard) / 490€ (VIP) | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 8 - 10 Jun |  | Gotland Game Conference NEW | 06 - JUN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Sweden | Visby | Visby, Sweden | Gotland Game Conference takes place June 8th to 10th in beautiful Visby, on the island of Gotland, Sweden. This year, we celebrate our 20th Gotland Game Conference and our 25th year as a department of game education! | https://gotlandgameconference.com/2026/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 9 - 10 Jun |  | GamesForum Hamburg | 06 - JUN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Hamburg | Hamburg, Germany | Gamesforum Hamburg is the only event dedicated to exploring the intersection of game genres, user acquisition, and ad monetization. This is where top publishers, developers, and mobile gaming experts come to explore what’s working—right now—for their genre. | https://www.globalgamesforum.com/hamburg | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 10 - 12 Jun |  | Game AiCON NEW | 06 - JUN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | South Korea | Seoul | Seoul, South Korea | C2C (Connect to Code) is a networking hub for connecting, communicating, and innovating among IT professionals in Korea and beyond. In 2026, C2C hosts the ‘GAME AiCON’ conference, focusing on the growth of indie games and the future of AI solution in the gaming industry. | https://www.gameaicon.com/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 14 - 18 Jun |  | DiGRA NEW | 06 - JUN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | Europe | Ireland | Maynooth | Maynooth, Ireland | The 2026 DiGRA conference theme is Intersectional Pleasures. The theme invites a critical and celebratory exploration of how games (digital, analogue, and hybrid) enable, mediate, or restrict pleasure across lines of identity, genre, platforms, politics and more. | https://www.digraconference2026.com/ | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 15 - 19 Jun |  | Artificial Intelligence and Games NEW | 06 - JUN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | Europe | Netherlands | Leiden | Leiden, Netherlands | This summer school offers an unparalleled deep dive into AI and Machine Learning for games. Whether you’re a student, researcher, or industry professional, this is your chance to explore the future of AI in gaming with world-class experts. | https://school.gameaibook.org/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 18 - 19 Jun |  | Game Camp 2026 NEW | 06 - JUN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | France | Lille | Lille, France | During these 2 days, game developers will benefit from the feedback of notorious speakers from the industry in our 5 categories, share structuring subjects, meet their peers, schedule meetings, and access a pool of experts in different fields of activity.) | https://gamecamp.fr/en/home/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 18 - 19 Jun |  | Serious Play Europe 2026 | 06 - JUN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | Europe | Germany | Mainz | Mainz, Germany | This inaugural gathering marks an exciting new chapter for Serious Play. Expect workshops, presentations, and opportunities to network & connect with colleagues from across Europe and beyond in a setting that embodies both tradition and forward-thinking energy. | https://seriousplayconf.com/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 19 - 21 Jun |  | Game Con Canada NEW | 06 - JUN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | North America | Canada | Edmonton | Edmonton, Canada | Game Con Canada is a 3 day celebration of gaming and community, welcoming fans of all ages and backgrounds to come together under one roof. Attendees will have the opportunity to play hundreds of games from game & board Game studios. | https://gameconcanada.com/ | N/A | TBA | $37.80CAD (Daily) / $90.72CAD (All Days) | N/A | None | |
| 23 - 25 Jun |  | Immersive Tech Week 2026 | 06 - JUN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Netherlands | Rotterdam | Rotterdam, Netherlands | The ambition for ITW has grown—and so has the need for a format that gives room to that ambition. By moving to June 2026, we’re aligning with international calendars, deepening our partnerships, and giving ourselves the time and space to shape something truly new. Former VR Days Europe. | https://www.immersivetechweek.co | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 25 - 26 Jun |  | Portside Game Assembly 2026 | 06 - JUN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Hamburg | Hamburg, Germany | Portside Game Assembly is a new kind of B2B event where visionaries from the indie game scene meet in an unconventional setting on a ship to exchange on strategies, get inspiration and make contacts that really matter. | https://portsideassembly.com/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 25 - 27 Jun |  | GiC Katowice 2026 NEW | 06 - JUN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Poland | Katowice | Katowice, Poland | You asked for GIC to arrive sooner (sunnier?)… We hear you! See you in Katowice. | https://gic.gd/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 14 - 16 Jul |  | Develop Brighton 2026 | 07 - JUL | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Brighton | Brighton, United Kingdom | Develop:Brighton is the only event in the UK that brings the entire game-making industry together - from global superstars to micro indies, to learn from each other, share ideas and experiences, network and do business in a friendly and inclusive environment. | https://www.developconference.com/ | 5000+ | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 17 - 19 Jul |  | High Performance Graphics NEW | 07 - JUL | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | California | Los Angeles | Los Angeles, California | HPG 2026 will be co-located with SIGGRAPH in Los Angeles on July 17-19, 2026. | https://www.highperformancegraphics.org/2026/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 19 - 23 Jul |  | SIGGRAPH 2026 | 07 - JUL | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | California | Los Angeles | Los Angeles, California | The Premier Conference & Exhibition on Computer Graphics & Interactive Techniques. | https://s2026.siggraph.org/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 22 - 24 Jul |  | CEDEC 2026 NEW | 07 - JUL | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | Japan | Yokohama | Yokohama, Japan | CEDEC is an annual event that is held over three days and features approximately 200 sessions in seven fields: engineering, production, visual arts, business & production, sound, game design, and academic/fundamental technology. | https://cedec.cesa.or.jp/2026/en/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 30 Jul - 2 Aug |  | Gen Con 2026 | 08 - AUG | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | North America | Indiana | Indianapolis | Indianapolis, Indiana | Gen Con, the largest and longest-running tabletop gaming convention in North America, saw more than 71,000 gamers flock to downtown Indianapolis, setting an all-time attendance record for the annual event. | https://www.gencon.com/ | N/A | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 1 - 2 Aug |  | Game Sound Summit NEW | 08 - AUG | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | South America | Puerto Rico | San Juan | San Juan, Puerto Rico | During two days of seminars, panels and presentations, you’ll learn all you need to know in order to begin your career as a video game composer or sound designer. Game Sound Summit offers in-depth information valuable to professional composers, musicians and game developers. | https://www.triviumstudiospr.com/gamesoundsummit | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 10 - 13 Aug |  | Foundations of Digital Games 2026 | 08 - AUG | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Denmark | Copenhagen | Copenhagen, Denmark | Following the successful conferences FDG’24 in Worchester, MA and FDG’25 in Vienna and Graz, we are happy to announce the 21st annual Foundations of Digital Games conference FDG’26 in Copenhagen. | https://fdg2026.org/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 23 - 25 Aug |  | gamescom dev 2026 | 08 - AUG | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Cologne | Cologne, Germany | In 2026, the event will take place on August 23-25 in Cologne, Germany. Additional to two days of conference with keynotes, talks, roundtables and workshops held be internatial industry experts, gamescom dev will also feature a business expo, online and onsite matchmaking, side events, parties and activities, the indie expo and more. | https://dev.gamescom.global/ | N/A | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 26 - 30 Aug |  | gamescom 2026 | 08 - AUG | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Germany | Cologne | Cologne, Germany | Gamescom is a trade fair for video games held annually at the Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany. The destroyer of E3. | https://www.gamescom.global/en | 300.000+ | TBA | Per request | N/A | None | |
| 28 - 30 Aug |  | PokémonXP 2026 | 08 - AUG | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | Califonia | San Francisco | San Francisco, Califonia | Come join a celebration of community and all things Pokémon as you enjoy featured panels, unique workshops, special guests, exclusive merchandise, and so much more at the first event of its kind. PokémonXP will take place at the same time as the 2026 Pokémon World Championships. | https://pokemonxp.com/en-us | N/A | $120 | N/A | None | None | |
| 2 Sep |  | Seattle Indies Slice 2026 | 09 - SEP | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Washington | Seattle | Seattle, Washington | Seattle Loves Indie Creators Expo is a B2B event to celebrate and empower developers and leaders to build and grow studios. Whether you’re leading a tiny team, guiding a growing studio, or looking to level up, SLICE brings professionals for a day packed with networking, insights, and connections. | https://seattleslice.org/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | GiN | None | |
| 4 - 7 Sep |  | PAX West 2026 | 09 - SEP | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | North America | Washington | Seattle | Seattle, Washington | PAX West is a celebration of gaming and gaming culture featuring thought-provoking panels, a massive expo hall filled with the best publishers and studios, new game demos, musical performances, tournaments, and a community experience unlike any other. | https://west.paxsite.com/en-us.html | N/A | TBA | Per Request | N/A | None | |
| 7 - 8 Sep |  | GamesForum London | 09 - SEP | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | London, United Kingdom | Gamesforum London offers a focused, high-value environment for learning and connection. Whether you're scaling your game, optimizing revenue, or staying ahead of the latest market trends, Gamesforum London will enable you to successfully and sustainably scale your mobile games. | https://www.globalgamesforum.com/london | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 8 - 9 Sep |  | Live Service Gaming Summit - Europe NEW | 09 - SEP | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | London, United Kingdom | The inaugural Live Service Gaming Summit brought over 250+ gaming publishers, live ops professionals, tech innovators to dive into the future of live service gaming. This event served as a game-changer for attendees not only to network but to explore how live service gaming can deliver real value. | https://www.iqpc.com/events-live-service-gaming-summit | 250+ | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 8 - 11 Sep |  | XDS 2026 | 09 - SEP | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Canada | Vancouver | Vancouver, Canada | The only annual, international games industry event with the primary focus on advancing external development. | https://xdsummit.com/ | N/A | TBA | Per request | Proprietary | None | |
| 12 - 13 Sep |  | BlizzCon 2026 | 09 - SEP | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | California | Anaheim | Anaheim, California | BlizzCon is back! BlizzCon brings us together over our shared passion for Blizzard’s universes, but at its heart, BlizzCon has always been about so much more. | https://blizzcon.com/en-gb | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | None | |
| 17 - 21 Sep |  | Tokyo Game Show 2026 | 09 - SEP | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | Japan | Tokyo | Tokyo, Japan | Held annually in the Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan, the Tokyo Game Show focuses on Japanese games, but also welcomes international game developers. The 2026 edition will run for 5 days for the first time. | https://tgs.cesa.or.jp/en | 260000+ | TBA | N/A | Proprietary | None | |
| 22 - 25 Sep |  | Game Devs of Color Expo 2026 | 09 - SEP | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | Game Devs of Color (GDoC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to amplifying and empowering developers of color in the gaming industry. | https://www.gamedevsofcolor.org/ | 1000+ | TBA | N/A | Swapcard | None | |
| 30 Sep | | IndieGameBusiness Sessions 2026 | 09 - SEP | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | Expand your knowledge and connections at IndieGameBusiness® Sessions. The industry’s longest running video game conference for publishers and developers. | https://indiegamebusiness.com/resources/training/conference/ | N/A | TBA | None | N/A | None | |
| 6 - 8 Oct |  | Games Industry Law Summit On Tour 2026 | 10 - OCT | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Portugal | Porto | Porto, Portugal | With the previous editions of On Tour, we’ve explored Poland, Cyprus & Italy. This time, we engage with Portugal – the nascent western hub of the European games industry. Summit On Tour IV runs in Porto. | https://gameslawsummit.org/summit-on-tour-4/ | 200 | 1000€ | None | None | None | |
| 7 - 8 Oct |  | Mobidictum Conference 2026 | 10 - OCT | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Turkey | Istanbul | Istanbul, Turkey | Get ready for the biggest gaming industry event in the region! Mobidictum Conference has become a must-attend event for game creators and businesses. The Mobidictum Conference connects global gaming professionals to discuss industry trends, network, and explore the latest innovations. | https://mobidictum.com/events/ | 1000+ | TBA | Per request | N/A | None | |
| 15 Oct |  | Game Republic New Horizons 2026 | 10 - OCT | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough, United Kingdom | Flagship conference & expo focused on future opportunities, markets and skills with global speakers from studios, publishers and platforms. The games industry flagship event in The North focusing on the future returns and will be supported by Tees Valley Combined Authority. | https://gamerepublic.net/ | N/A | £119 (Standard) / £299 (VIP) | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 29 Oct - 1 Nov |  | gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show 2026 | 10 - OCT | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | Thailand | Bangkok | Bangkok, Thailand | This merger brings together two powerhouse events, creating the biggest B2B2C platform for the games industry in Southeast Asia and one of the biggest in the world. Get ready for an expansive business area, an industry gaming conference, and an exciting entertainment area. | https://gamescom.asia/ | N/A | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 5 - 8 Nov |  | Games Ground 2026 | 11 - NOV | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Germany | Berlin | Berlin, Germany | Games Ground brings consumers and the industry together for a constructive exchange on an equal footing. Formerly known as Business Ground, our Business Days are back with more curated talks, panels, and workshops, diving deeper into the craft of game development. | https://www.gamesground.de/ | 6.000+ | TBA | Per request | N/A | None | |
| 13 - 15 Nov |  | Poznan Game Arena 2026 | 11 - NOV | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Poland | Poznan | Poznan, Poland | Poznań Game Arena is the largest computer, console, and multimedia entertaiment fair in Central and Eastern Europe, organized both for the industry and individual visitors. PGA has almost 20 years of history. | https://gamearena.pl/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | |
| 13 - 15 Nov | | TwitchCon San Diego NEW | 11 - NOV | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | California | San Diego | San Diego, California | Join us in San Diego on November 13-15, 2026. Mark your calendars for the biggest weekend of the year. | https://www.twitchcon.com/ | N/A | TBA | None | N/A | None | |
| 1 - 3 Dec |  | Kingdom of Gaming 2026 NEW | 12 - DEC | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | Saudi Arabia | Riyadh | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | The inaugural Kingdom of Gaming – Saudia Arabia’s first world-class game creation ecosystem – will open its doors in Riyadh from 1 - 3 December 2026. Event organized by Informa (GDC Festival) and it will happen alongside BlackHat MEA 2026 cybersecurity gathering. 20,000 guests, 300 exhibitors and sponsors and 500 participating studios and developers are expected. | https://www.einpresswire.com/article/872783372/kingdom-of-gaming-to-land-in-riyadh-in-december-2026 | 20,000 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | |
| 9 Dec | | IndieGameBusiness Deep Dive: December Edition 2026 | 12 - DEC | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | Join IGB for a focused, one-day event unpacking the ins and outs of game marketing that works. | https://indiegamebusiness.com/resources/training/igb-deep-dive/ | N/A | Free | None | N/A | None |
| DATE | EVENT | MONTH | YEAR | STATUS | STATUS | NATURE | NATURE | TYPE | REGION | COUNTRY / STATE | CITY | LOCATION | DESCRIPTION | WEBSITE | ATTENDANCE | TIMEZONE | PRICE PASS | PRICE BOOTH | MEETING SYSTEM | DISCOUNT | 10/03/2024 | 10/04/2025 | ||
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| 19 - 20 Jan | | PG Connects London 2026 FEATURED | 01 - JAN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | London, United Kingdom | The largest independent b2b conference for the UK games industry, now in its 12th year, with extra space at the nearby Barbican, and featuring additional elements such as the Pocket Gamer Awards. | https://www.pgconnects.com/london/ | N/A | £360 (Standard) / £1500 (VIP) | £540 (Indie Table) | MeetToMatch | GAMECONFLDN (10% off) | 08/05/2025 05:47:05 | 05/12/2025 15:08:10 | ||
| 1 - 4 Dec | | Africa Games Week | 12 - DEC | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Africa | South Africa | Cape Town | Cape Town, South Africa | Prepare for the 8th edition of Africa's premiere gaming business event. Expect 4 days celebrating African game developers, innovation, and networking with top tier industry experts and publishers. | https://gamesweek.africa/ | N/A | $80 (Standard) / $625 (VIP) | N/A | N/A | None | 05/08/2025 19:17:28 | 05/12/2025 09:14:57 | ||
| 5 - 6 Dec | | GDS (Game Developers Session) | 12 - DEC | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Czech Republic | Prague | Prague, Czech Republic | Game Developers Session is the oldest Central European conference dedicated to games development, game technologies, business and marketing. | https://www.gdsession.com | 3000 | 205€ | N/A | N/A | None | 02/03/2025 12:31:11 | 07/12/2025 10:36:12 | ||
| 5 - 6 Dec | | Playtopia | 12 - DEC | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Africa | South Africa | Cape Town | Cape Town, South Africa | It is a gathering of South African and global creators and players, where we celebrate the African “scene”. A place for people to come together to share ideas, connect across continents and disciplines, and to exhibit work. | https://playtopiafestival.co.za | N/A | R350 (Daily) / R550 (All Days) / R1300 (Business) | N/A | N/A | None | 02/03/2025 12:30:33 | 07/12/2025 10:36:14 | ||
| 5 - 7 Dec | | Out of Index | 12 - DEC | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Asia | South Korea | Seoul | Seoul, South Korea | OOI is an experimental game festival. The main idea of the festival is to inspire the game industry with new ideas and experimental energy. | https://www.outofindex.org/ | N/A | N/A | None | N/A | None | 14/11/2025 15:30:56 | 07/12/2025 10:36:20 | ||
| 7 Dec | | Boston FIG | 12 - DEC | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | North America | Massachusetts | Boston | Boston, Massachusetts | Boston Festival of Indie games is back. | https://www.bostonfig.com/fest-homepage/ | N/A | $30 | N/A | N/A | None | 05/08/2025 19:21:15 | 08/12/2025 08:37:03 | ||
| 10 Dec | | IndieGame Business - Deep Dive December | 12 - DEC | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | This December, we will focus on the many different aspects of production in the development of your game. Each session will feature industry experts sharing their insights on key topics, including: Scoping and Scheduling, Cross-Platform Development, QA and Testing Pipelines, Budgeting and more! | https://indiegamebusiness.com/resources/training/igb-deep-dive/ | N/A | $50 | None | MeetToMatch | None | 19/10/2025 08:47:19 | 11/12/2025 08:58:05 | ||
| 10 - 11 Dec | | The Game Gala | 12 - DEC | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | California | Los Angeles | Los Angeles, California | During The Game Awards week, we're transforming LA's most iconic tower into the ultimate 2-day games celebration that actually changes lives. Industry leaders & decision-makers, Hollywood celebrities, top content creators + the most exclusive after-party of The Game Awards week. | https://gamegala.maxgiving.bid/ | N/A | $199 (Virtual) / $1499 (Standard) | None | MeetToMatch | None | 07/11/2025 18:37:57 | 12/12/2025 08:25:48 | ||
| 11 Dec | | GamesBeat - CTRL Hollywood | 12 - DEC | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | California | Los Angeles | Los Angeles, California | Join GamesBeat as we explore the dynamic collaborations between film, music, television, and video games. Connect with industry leaders and be at the forefront of the evolving entertainment landscape. | https://insiderseries.gamesbeat.com/ | N/A | $297 | None | N/A | None | 21/08/2025 11:37:57 | 12/12/2025 08:25:50 | ||
| 11 Dec | | The Game Awards | 12 - DEC | 2025 | FINISHED | FINISHED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Showcase | North America | California | Los Angeles | Los Angeles, California | World premieres are back. The Game Awards will stream live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Stay tuned for more info on public ticket sales and details on our 12th annual show. Broadcast starts 4:30PM PT / 7:30PM PT / 1:30AM CET (Dec 12). | https://thegameawards.com/ | Watch the Awards | N/A | Free | None | None | None | 10/07/2025 09:05:05 | 12/12/2025 08:30:56 | ||
| 11 - 12 Dec | | IndieCade Creators Retreat | 12 - DEC | 2025 | TODAY | TODAY | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | California | Los Angeles | Los Angeles, California | This event will offer attendees opportunities to share work, discuss current issues and challenges affecting indie developers, and build new collaborations. The goal will be for participants to come away feeling inspired, invigorated, and connected. This year’s theme is Playing Together | https://www.indiecade.com/creators-retreat/ | N/A | Free (Membership required) | None | N/A | None | 04/11/2025 16:47:52 | 11/12/2025 08:58:09 | ||
| 12 Dec | | WN Summit - Abu Dhabi | 12 - DEC | 2025 | TODAY | TODAY | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | United Arab Emirates | Abu Dhabi | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | The C-Level Summit will bring together gaming executives to dive into relevant, often underexplored topics, with market leaders sharing actionable insights and strategies. It’s the go-to event for decision-makers looking to stay ahead in a rapidly changing environment. | https://wnhub.io/event-info/c-level-summit-abudhabi-25 | N/A | 1,500€ | None | WN Hub | None | 01/05/2025 17:47:41 | 12/12/2025 08:25:56 | ||
| 12 - 13 Dec | | Bilbao International Games Conference | 12 - DEC | 2025 | TODAY | TODAY | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Spain | Bilbao | Bilbao, Spain | The BIG Conference continues the path opened by the Fun&Serious Game Festival, held in Bilbao for the first time in 2011. The BIG Conf rebrands to become an exclusive event aimed at industry professionals. | https://www.bilbaogamesconference.com | N/A | 60€ (Standard) / 170€ (VIP) | 400€ | N/A | None | 02/03/2025 12:32:14 | 12/12/2025 08:25:57 | ||
| 12 - 14 Dec | | G-Eight | 12 - DEC | 2025 | TODAY | TODAY | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Asia | Taiwan | Taipei City | Taipei City, Taiwan | We are a group of passionate gamers and experienced professionals in the gaming industry, working together to create this events and to foster a vibrant vibe for gaming enthusiasts! | https://geight.io/en/category/geight-official/ | N/A | NT$300 | N/A | N/A | None | 09/10/2025 14:07:08 | 12/12/2025 08:25:58 | ||
| 15 - 18 Dec | | SIGGRAPH Asia | 12 - DEC | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | China | Hong Kong | Hong Kong, China | We are thrilled to bring SIGGRAPH Asia back to Hong Kong. The city’s dynamic and innovative environment, combined with its strategic location and strong support from both the government and industry, makes it the perfect venue for our 2025 conference. | https://asia.siggraph.org/2024/about-the-event/siggraph-asia-2025/ | N/A | $950 (Standard) / $20 (Expo) | N/A | N/A | None | 10/12/2024 18:07:05 | 19/10/2025 08:48:22 | ||
| 20 - 21 Dec | | Australian XR Festival | 12 - DEC | 2025 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Australia | Australia | Melbourne | Melbourne, Australia | Australian XR Festival celebrates local Australian & Global creative talent, with a focus on Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Digital Art, Game Development, Short Films, Creative AI and Animation. | https://australianxrfestival.com/ | N/A | A$49.95 | Via submission | None | None | 19/10/2025 08:48:12 | 04/12/2025 08:30:10 | ||
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| 8 - 11 Jan | | Super MAGFest 2026 | 01 - JAN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | North America | Maryland | National Harbor | National Harbor, Maryland | Join us at the Gaylord from January 8-11, 2026—plug in, suit up, and dash headfirst into a long weekend full of nonstop music, games, and maybe even a hidden upgrade or two. | https://super.magfest.org/ | N/A | $125 | N/A | N/A | None | 15/05/2025 12:51:18 | 23/09/2025 17:12:36 | ||
| 26 Jan - 1 Feb | | Global Game Jam 2026 | 01 - JAN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | HYBRID | HYBRID | Game Jam | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | During the 2025 jam, our community of 35,371 jammers created a jaw-dropping 12,098 games (+20% than last year) across 795 participating sites from 97 countries. Global Game Jam will return in 2026. | https://globalgamejam.org/ | N/A | Free | None | None | None | 06/02/2025 19:16:05 | 19/02/2025 08:18:31 | ||
| 27 - 29 Jan | | Umeå Game Conference 2026 | 01 - JAN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Sweden | Umeå | Umeå, Sweden | Umeå Game Conference 2026 by Agora Gaming Partners is designed to elevate game businesses and foster cross-border collaboration, offering a platform for developers to pitch their top projects and connect with key decision-makers. | https://ugconf.se/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | 07/11/2025 18:33:38 | 20/11/2025 08:50:17 | ||
| 29 - 30 Jan | | Asia Pacific Game Summit (APGS) | 01 - JAN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | Taiwan | Taipei | Taipei, Taiwan | Asia Pacific Game Summit (APGS) dedicates to promoting Taiwan’s gaming industry, with the aim of expanding opportunities for international exchange among experts. Organized by Taipei Computer Association. | https://tgs.tca.org.tw/apgs/index.php?lang=e | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | 07/11/2025 18:36:42 | 20/11/2025 08:50:20 | ||
| 29 Jan - 1 Feb | | Taipei Game Show 2026 | 01 - JAN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | Taiwan | Taipei City | Taipei City, Taiwan | Taipei Game Show 2025 Concludes with Nearly 370,000 Visitors Over Four Days Next Edition Scheduled for January 29, 2026 | https://tgs.tca.org.tw/?p=index_e | 370000 | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | 06/02/2025 19:16:56 | 19/02/2025 08:18:33 | ||
| 3 - 5 Feb | | GameDev Summit 2026 | 02 - FEB | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | Philippines | Clark | Clark, Philippines | GameDev Summit (GDS) is an International Video Game Industry summit where studios, developers, and advocates come together to connect, innovate, and advance in one of the most stunning destinations in the world - Boracay, Philippines. | https://www.gamedevsummit.co | N/A | $784 | TBA | N/A | none | 18/03/2025 10:30:26 | 13/08/2025 08:18:19 | ||
| 6 Feb | | Game Anglia Festival 2026 NEW | 02 - FEB | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | Suffolk | Suffolk, United Kingdom | Our annual festival celebrating the East of England's video games industry returns on Friday 6 February 2026 at University of Suffolk! A day filled with inspiring talks, independent game developers and educational institutions. | https://www.gameanglia.co.uk/festival/ | N/A | £15 | Via showcase | N/A | None | 09/12/2025 15:34:13 | 09/12/2025 15:34:57 | ||
| 10 - 11 Feb | | GamesForum Barcelona 2026 | 02 - FEB | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Spain | Barcelona | Barcelona, Spain | Join us at Gamesforum Barcelona — the leading event for mobile gaming professionals focused on driving real growth. Our flagship conference unites the industry’s top minds to explore practical strategies in user acquisition, ad monetization, product monetization, and alternative growth. | https://www.globalgamesforum.com/barcelona/ | 600 | €350 | None | N/A | None | 07/11/2025 18:29:06 | 20/11/2025 08:50:25 | ||
| 10 - 12 Feb | | DICE Summit 2026 | 02 - FEB | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Nevada | Las Vegas | Las Vegas, Nevada | Our outstanding programming sets the scene for the discussions and deals that are made around the summit. The networking functions then allow our attendees an opportunity to mingle with the speakers, delegates, and companies that are driving growth in games today. | https://www.dicesummit.org/ | N/A | $3,350 (Standard) / $950 (Networking Pass) | None | Proprietary | None | 09/09/2025 15:45:51 | 14/11/2025 13:15:05 | ||
| 10 - 12 Feb | | MeetToMatch - The Las Vegas Edition 2026 | 02 - FEB | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Nevada | Las Vegas | Las Vegas, Nevada | Meet all relevant publishers, investors, and developers at the annual Las Vegas Edition, taking place during one of the premier networking events in the games industry. | https://www.meettomatch.com/lasvegas/ | N/A | €96 | None | MeetToMatch | GameConfGuide10 | 07/11/2025 18:38:43 | 08/12/2025 15:57:18 | ||
| 11 - 12 Feb | | WN Conference - Abu Dhabi 2026 | 02 - FEB | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | United Arab Emirates | Abu Dhabi | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | The WN Conference in Abu Dhabi returns in February 2026 as a premier gathering for the global games industry. Designed for decision makers, founders, and investors, the event offers a unique chance to forge new partnerships and explore business opportunities in the MENA region and beyond. | https://wnhub.io/event-info/abudhabi26 | N/A | €549 (Standard) / €999 (VIP) | N/A | WN Hub | None | 07/11/2025 18:37:19 | 20/11/2025 08:50:30 | ||
| 11 - 22 Feb | | Yorkshire Games Festival 2026 | 02 - FEB | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | Yorkshire | Yorkshire, United Kingdom | Next year, the festival will include the industry and careers focused Game Talks on 11–12 February, as well as family gaming fun across Half Term between 14 and 22 February. | https://www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/yorkshire-games-festival | N/A | TBA | None | None | None | 07/11/2025 18:28:00 | 20/11/2025 08:50:32 | ||
| 12 - 14 Feb | | Copenhagen Gaming Week 2026 | 02 - FEB | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Denmark | Copenhagen | Copenhagen, Denmark | Copenhagen Gaming Week is the new and epic international festival uniting all aspects of gaming and esports in the Danish capital: Your chance to level up on futuristic tech, current trends, and retro classics while connecting with like-minded individuals who share your passion. | https://www.copenhagengamingweek.dk | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | 16/03/2025 13:57:38 | 22/10/2025 11:58:44 | ||
| 19 Feb | | DevMix: London 2026 | 02 - FEB | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | London, United Kingdom | DevMix London: A pop-up mash-up for PC game developers, indies, and hardware innovators. Talks kept light, networking kept real. | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/devmix-pc-tickets-1760833112239 | 450 | £35 (Standard) | None | None | None | 22/10/2025 11:58:37 | 07/11/2025 18:23:30 | ||
| 20 Feb | | Guildford Games Festival | 02 - FEB | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | Guildford | Guildford, United Kingdom | We’re back for another year of celebrating the brilliant, bonkers, and downright talented games industry right here in Guildford - the UK’s biggest development hub! | https://guildford.games/ | N/A | £20 | N/A | N/A | None | 07/11/2025 18:26:50 | 20/11/2025 08:50:36 | ||
| 23 Feb - 2 Mar | | Steam Next Fest: February 2026 | 02 - FEB | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | Festival | North America | Virtual | Virtual | Steam | Steam Next Fest: February 2026 Edition is a multi-day celebration where fans can try out demos, chat with developers, watch live streams, and learn about upcoming games on Steam. For developers, Steam Next Fest is an opportunity to get early feedback from players and build an audience. | https://store.steampowered.com/ | N/A | Free | Via submission | None | None | 14/10/2025 08:01:13 | 27/10/2025 08:57:19 | ||
| 24 - 26 Feb | | gamescom dev leadership summit 2026 | 02 - FEB | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Portugal | Lisbon | Lisbon, Portugal | The leadership summit 2026 powered by Xsolla offers a confidential and collaborative space where top-level professionals can connect, share insights, and address critical industry challenges without the pressures of public scrutiny. In a secure, NDA-protected environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in candid conversations, foster strategic relationships, and gain actionable insights to drive your business forward. | https://dev.gamescom.global/leadership-summit-2026/ | 100+ | TBA | None | None | None | 26/03/2025 16:08:31 | 26/11/2025 20:42:41 | ||
| 25 - 27 Feb | | Enjmin Game Conference 2026 NEW | 02 - FEB | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | France | Angoulême | Angoulême, France | The Enjmin Game Conferences allow professionals to share their experience and students to benefit from their advice. The goal is to create special opportunities for interaction with French and international video game professionals. | https://enjmin.cnam.fr/evenements/enjmin-game-conferences-egc-/ | N/A | Invite Only | None | None | None | 09/12/2025 15:35:15 | 09/12/2025 15:35:48 | ||
| 26 Feb | | Boden Game Changer | 02 - FEB | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Sweden | Boden | Boden, Sweden | This event brings together leading voices from the games industry for knowledge-sharing, networking, and inspiration amidst the stunning Arctic backdrop. | https://www.bodengamechanger.se/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | 07/11/2025 18:24:02 | 20/11/2025 08:50:40 | ||
| 8 Mar | | Courage XL NEW | 03 - MAR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | California | San Francisco | San Francisco, California | Courage XL keeps things casual: think simple set ups, soft music, and lots of cool demos (no loud music, expensive expo booths or complicated badge scanners) Indie Game Showcase the night before GDC takes off. Present your game to investors, publishers, press and peers. | https://courage.events/courage-xl/ | N/A | TBA | Via showcase | None | None | 09/12/2025 16:57:34 | 09/12/2025 16:58:03 | ||
| 9 - 13 Mar | | GDC [Festival of Gaming] 2026 | 03 - MAR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | California | San Francisco | San Francisco, California | GDC is transforming into the [Festival of Gaming], uniting the B2B games ecosystem. Registration launches late October. | https://gdconf.com/ | 30,000 | $649 | TBA | Proprietary | None | 22/03/2025 07:56:19 | 27/10/2025 11:13:40 | ||
| 9 - 13 Mar | | MeetToMatch - The San Francisco Edition 2026 NEW | 03 - MAR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | California | San Francisco | San Francisco, California | Join thousands of industry professionals for five days of high-quality, pre-scheduled meetings in the heart of San Francisco. With our industry-leading matchmaking system, you stay in control. | https://www.meettomatch.com/sanfrancisco2026/ | N/A | €145 | N/A | MeetToMatch | None | 08/12/2025 16:01:44 | 09/12/2025 10:44:20 | ||
| 13 - 16 Mar | | Tokyo Indie Games Summit 2026 | 03 - MAR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Asia | Japan | Tokyo | Tokyo, Japan | TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT is a new indie game event launched in Kichijoji, Musashino City, in 2023 with the aim of bringing together the talents of a diverse range of creators, primarily in the indie game industry, and providing an opportunity for them to reach the top. | https://indiegamessummit.tokyo/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | 29/09/2025 16:17:47 | 12/10/2025 09:42:34 | ||
| 16 - 19 Mar | | NVIDIA GTC | 03 - MAR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | California | San Jose | San Jose, California | The must-attend NVIDIA GTC conference is returning in March. | https://www.nvidia.com/gtc/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | 07/11/2025 18:39:16 | 20/11/2025 08:50:44 | ||
| 20 - 22 Mar | | gamescom LAN 2026 | 03 - MAR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Europe | Germany | Cologne | Cologne, Germany | Europe’s biggest LAN party with esports, TCG, Fighting Games, community & creators – join 3,000+ gamers live for an amazing 3 days experience! | https://www.gamescom.global/en/lan | 3000+ | 114€ | None | N/A | None | 22/08/2025 12:25:47 | 04/09/2025 07:10:07 | ||
| 23 - 25 Mar | | Digital Gaming India Expo 2026 | 03 - MAR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | India | New Delhi | New Delhi, India | Digital Gaming India expo is the perfect place to discover, connect and explore this paradigm shift by hearing from, as well as networking and engaging with, the leading players in the industry. | https://www.digitalgamingindiaexpo.com/ | 1000 | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | 07/11/2025 18:26:03 | 20/11/2025 08:50:48 | ||
| 26 Mar | | Game Pavilion 2026 | 03 - MAR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Asia | Japan | Osaka | Osaka, Japan | This will be the fifth edition of Game Pavilion JP, and we're excited to host it in a unique venue—the 9th floor of a baseball stadium! We look forward to your home run–class game exhibits! | https://gamepavilion.jp | N/A | TBA | Via submission | N/A | None | 27/10/2025 11:04:13 | 11/11/2025 07:53:07 | ||
| 26 - 29 Mar | | PAX East 2026 | 03 - MAR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | North America | Massachusetts | Boston | Boston, Massachusetts | PAX East is a celebration of gaming and gaming culture featuring thought-provoking panels, a massive expo hall filled with the best publishers and studios, new game demos, musical performances, tournaments, and a community experience unlike any other. | https://east.paxsite.com/ | N/A | TBA | Per request | N/A | None | 03/09/2025 19:41:23 | 17/09/2025 08:09:39 | ||
| 27 - 28 Mar | | DStars Connects | 03 - MAR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual, Virtual | Since 2021, DStars has its own digital conference in partnership with WN Media. The event is focused on the Italian gaming industry with two different tracks, international guests and exclusive contents. The conference is live streamed through WN Hub and it is free for all. | https://www.dstars.it/ | N/A | Free | None | WN Hub | None | 07/11/2025 18:24:55 | 20/11/2025 08:50:52 | ||
| 27 - 29 Mar | | Dreamhack Birmingham 2026 | 03 - MAR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | Birmingham | Birmingham, United Kingdom | DreamHack is the ultimate fusion of digital delight and sleep-deprived excitement for all things gaming and all those who love gaming! | https://dreamhack.com/birmingham/ | N/A | £59 (All Days) / £25 (Daily) | None | None | None | 17/11/2025 11:46:25 | 01/12/2025 09:36:15 | ||
| 28 Mar | | Game Creators Conference 2026 | 03 - MAR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | Japan | Osaka | Osaka, Japan | The exchange of information experienced through all five senses, something you can never get online. Passionate discussions and evening social gatherings where we chat over a drink. Each of these connections has fueled our creative efforts and inspired us to take on new challenges. | https://gc-conf.com/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | 07/11/2025 18:25:29 | 20/11/2025 08:50:59 | ||
| 28 Mar | | GDLX26 NEW | 03 - MAR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Farnham | Farnham, United Kingdom | From the latest indie games to inspiring talks, #GDLX26 offers a unique opportunity to network and learn from industry veterans! Game Dev Local (GDL) is gearing up for its forth year of GDLX and this time, it's going to be bigger and better! | https://www.gamedevlocal.com/gdlx | N/A | £30 | N/A | N/A | None | 01/12/2025 17:18:20 | 01/12/2025 17:23:18 | ||
| 11 - 19 Apr | | NZ Games Festival 2026 | 04 - APR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Australia | New Zealand | Wellington | Wellington, New Zealand | NZ Games Festival is aotearoa’s own vibrant and inclusive international celebration of gaming, for developers, gamers, and families of all ages. | https://nzgamesfest.com/nz-gamesfest-events/ | N/A | Various | None | N/A | None | 13/09/2025 08:36:25 | 26/09/2025 08:43:00 | ||
| 13 - 19 Apr | | London Games Festival 2026 | 04 - APR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | London | London, United Kingdom | London Games Festival returns Monday 13 - Sunday 19 April 2026. | https://festival.games.london/ | N/A | Various | N/A | N/A | None | 23/09/2025 18:24:04 | 06/10/2025 07:06:45 | ||
| 15 - 16 Apr | | GamesForum Cyprus | 04 - APR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Cyprus | Limassol | Limassol, Cyprus | Join us at Gamesforum Cyprus in 2026 and discover the latest advancements in the industry directly from leading publishers and monetization and growth experts. | https://www.globalgamesforum.com/cyprus | 200 | TBA | None | N/A | None | 07/11/2025 18:29:41 | 09/12/2025 15:36:02 | ||
| 15 - 16 Apr | | The Game Assembly – Meet and Greet NEW | 04 - APR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | HR / Recruitment | Europe | Sweden | Malmö & Stockholm | Malmö & Stockholm, Sweden | At Meet and Greet we gather game companies for a fair like set up where the students can come to introduce themselves and show off their portfolios, in search for internship. Around 40 game companies from different countries participate at The Game Assembly’s Meet and Greet every year. | https://thegameassembly.com/se/meet-and-greet/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | 09/12/2025 15:36:04 | 09/12/2025 15:37:16 | ||
| 16 Apr | | Games meets Music 2026 | 04 - APR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | London, United Kingdom | Bringing the music & games industry together for networking, knowledge sharing and to forge partnerships! London Games Festival Side Event. | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/games-meets-music-the-b-side-tickets-1769514197599?aff=oddtdtcreator | 200 | £65 | None | Met | None | 17/10/2025 09:07:53 | 30/10/2025 11:52:34 | ||
| 16 - 17 Apr | | New Game Plus 2026 | 04 - APR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | London, United Kingdom | New Game Plus takes place on 16 April & Friday 17 April. The event will be open to both the public and professionals, including an industry conference alongside it, with tickets going on sale in December. | https://games.london/event/new-game-plus/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | 07/11/2025 18:21:35 | 20/11/2025 08:51:04 | ||
| 16 - 17 Apr | | Play by Play 2026 | 04 - APR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Australia | New Zealand | Wellington | Wellington, New Zealand | Play by Play is an open-to-the-public industry conference for game developers, hobbyists and those interested in the sector. Kicking off again in April 2026 in the country’s beating cultural heart, Wellington, Play by Play is a New Zealand games conference with a difference. | https://playbyplay.co.nz/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | 13/09/2025 08:36:49 | 26/09/2025 08:43:04 | ||
| 20 - 22 Apr | | Reboot Develop Blue 2026 | 04 - APR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Croatia | Dubrovnik | Dubrovnik, Croatia | Reboot Develop Blue 2026 will be 11th edition of one of the most unique and biggest game developers and games industry conferences in the world! | https://rebootdevelopblue.com | N/A | 365€ (Standard) / 995€ (VIP) | Per request | None | None | 18/04/2025 07:36:56 | 01/05/2025 17:48:25 | ||
| 21 Apr | | LA Games Conference 2026 | 04 - APR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | California | Los Angeles | Los Angeles, California | LA Games Conference’s Law & Finance Summit is a 1-day conference for top legal and finance professionals in the games and entertainment industry. Our mission is to curate a gathering of senior leaders to discuss current hot button legal and finance topics in the games, interactive media and tech. | https://lagamesconference.com/ | 150 | TBA | None | None | None | 07/11/2025 18:17:38 | 20/11/2025 08:51:08 | ||
| 24 Apr | | FÍS Games Summit 2026 | 04 - APR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Ireland | Galway | Galway, Ireland | Ardán looks forward to welcoming attendees back to the Radisson RED in Galway on Friday, April 24th, 2026, for another great FÍS Games Summit where Games industry professionals at all career stages can listen to, learn from, and connect with one another. | https://ardan.ie/events/fis-games-summit/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | 04/11/2025 16:45:59 | 17/11/2025 06:30:30 | ||
| 27 - 30 Apr | | iicon 2026 | 04 - APR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Nevada | Las Vegas | Las Vegas, Nevada | Advancing innovation across culture, business, and human connection. Powered by the ESA (former E3 organizer), iicon promises to bring together a broad spectrum of sectors that converge with interactive entertainment, including film, television, and music, as well as sports, healthcare, finance... | https://www.iicon.com/ | N/A | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 06/02/2025 18:00:45 | 19/02/2025 08:18:35 | ||
| 28 - 29 Apr | | Live Service Gaming Conference - North America 2026 | 04 - APR | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Texas | Austin | Austin, Texas | Over two days, the summit created a space for honest, in-depth conversations, uniting a passionate community around the future of live service gaming. From retention strategies to monetization models, attendees shared insights that are shaping the next generation of player experiences. | https://www.iqpc.com/events-lsg-na-summit | N/A | $1,399 | N/A | N/A | None | 07/11/2025 18:20:12 | 20/11/2025 08:51:11 | ||
| 30 Apr - 3 May | | gamescom LATAM 2026 | 05 - MAY | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | South America | Brazil | São Paulo | São Paulo, Brazil | The 2025 edition of gamescom latam was a resounding success, drawing 131,854 attendees over five days. | https://latam.gamescom.global/en/home/ | 130,000+ | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 12/08/2025 15:56:16 | 25/08/2025 11:49:30 | ||
| 13 May | | GameIs Conference NEW | 05 - MAY | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | Israel | Airport City | Airport City, Israel | The primary event of the Israeli Digital Games Industry returns in 2026. Join us for a full day filled with insightful conversations by industry leaders and discover the future of the Israeli Games Industry. | https://www.gameisconf.com/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | N/A | 11/12/2025 16:53:43 | 11/12/2025 16:54:19 | ||
| 13 - 16 May | | A Maze 2026 | 05 - MAY | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Germany | Berlin | Berlin, Germany | A MAZE. represents and celebrates the new art movement, made up of arthouse games, artistic virtual reality, and a playful media culture beyond the mainstream. | https://2025.amaze-berlin.de/ | N/A | 80€ | N/A | N/A | None | 05/06/2025 09:48:41 | 18/08/2025 09:20:35 | ||
| 15 - 17 May | | Dreamhack Atlanta 2026 | 05 - MAY | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | North America | Georgia | Atlanta | Atlanta, Georgia | DreamHack is where the gaming world comes to life. More than a festival, it’s a celebration of play, competition, and community — all under one roof. | https://dreamhack.com/atlanta/ | N/A | $69 (All Days) / $179 (VIP) | None | None | None | 17/11/2025 11:47:27 | 01/12/2025 09:36:16 | ||
| 17 - 19 May | | Digital Dragons | 05 - MAY | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Poland | Krakow | Krakow, Poland | Digital Dragons is a comprehensive ecosystem for the games industry run by Krakow Technology Park on a local, national and international level. Digital Dragons is a community where everyone can expect support, regardless of the stage of their journey in the world of gamedev. | https://digitaldragons.pl/en/ | N/A | TBA | Per request | N/A | None | 22/09/2025 19:52:17 | 05/10/2025 07:58:11 | ||
| 20 - 21 May | | Dubai GameExpo Summit powered by PG Connects 2026 | 05 - MAY | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | United Arab Emirates | Dubai | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | The latest two-day b2b conference in Dubai, celebrating the MENA games market as part of the GameExpo and Dubai Games Week. | https://www.pgconnects.com/dubaigameexposummit | N/A | TBA | Per request | N/A | None | 26/09/2025 13:37:06 | 07/11/2025 18:23:23 | ||
| 20 - 24 May | | Morocco Gaming Expo NEW | 05 - MAY | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Africa | Morocco | Rabat | Rabat, Morocco | Building upon the resounding success of its preceding editions, the Morocco Gaming Expo 2026 is firmly established as the premier, unmissable gathering for the entire spectrum of the Moroccan gaming industry, from dedicated enthusiasts to leading professionals and key stakeholders. | https://moroccogamingexpo.ma/en/home/ | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 11/12/2025 16:52:53 | 11/12/2025 16:53:32 | ||
| 21 - 24 May | | Momocon 2026 | 05 - MAY | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | North America | Georgia | Atlanta | Atlanta, Georgia | MomoCon brings together fans of Anime, American Animation, Comics, Video Games, and Tabletop Games to celebrate their passion by costuming / cosplay, browsing the huge exhibitors hall, meeting celebrity voice talent, designers, and writers behind shows, games, and comics and more. | https://www.momocon.com/ | N/A | $55 - $80 (Daily) / $65 (All Days) | N/A | N/A | None | 28/05/2025 17:32:54 | 10/06/2025 09:01:56 | ||
| 21 - 24 May | | PlayX4 NEW | 05 - MAY | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | South Korea | Goyang | Goyang, South Korea | PlayX4 has become one of the biggest Game show in Korea. PlayX4 was first organised to support local game developers’ expansion into overseas market. | https://www.playx4.or.kr/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | 11/12/2025 16:56:50 | 11/12/2025 16:57:31 | ||
| 22 - 24 May | | BitSummit 2026 | 05 - MAY | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Asia | Japan | Kyoto | Kyoto, Japan | Established in 2012, BitSummit was founded with the goal of giving Japanese independent game makers a chance to show their games to the world. | https://bitsummit.org/en/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | 22/07/2025 19:16:10 | 30/10/2025 11:56:36 | ||
| 23 - 30 May | | Norwich Games Festival 2026 | 05 - MAY | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | United Kingdom | Norwich | Norwich, United Kingdom | Norwich Games Festival brings together the magic of video games, tabletop gaming and physical games and activity. Whether you are an industry professional, educator, community or charity champion, hobbyist, trader, performer or linked to games in any other way we’d love to hear from you. | https://norwichgamesfestival.co.uk/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | None | 17/10/2025 09:06:59 | 30/10/2025 11:52:27 | ||
| 26 - 29 May | | Nordic Game 2026 NEW | 05 - MAY | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Sweden | Malmö | Malmö, Sweden | Nordic Game is the leading games conference in Europe. Gathering thousands of industry professionals in the spring and autumn each year, Nordic Game is the one and only “home turf” meeting place for the highly successful game developers of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. | https://nordicgame.com/ | N/A | 248€ | Per Request | GiN | None | 31/05/2025 18:26:16 | 18/08/2025 15:54:00 | ||
| 27 May | | IndieGameBusiness Deep Dive: May 2026 Edition | 05 - MAY | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | Join IGB for a focused, one-day event unpacking the ins and outs of building strong publishing partnerships. | https://indiegamebusiness.com/resources/training/igb-deep-dive/ | N/A | Free | None | N/A | None | 27/10/2025 11:06:05 | 09/11/2025 07:19:39 | ||
| 29 May | | GDCy Fest | 05 - MAY | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Cyprus | Limassol | Limassol, Cyprus | For some time now, we have been hosting GameDev events, and GDCy Fests from 2023 to 2025 were a huge success. We are excited to announce a GDCy Fest 2026 – our Open-Air seaside Cyprus Game Development conference, fashioned in the beloved GDCy style. | https://gdcy.eu/fest26/ | N/A | 99€ (Standard) / 399€ (VIP) | N/A | N/A | None | 26/11/2025 20:33:27 | 09/12/2025 08:36:08 | ||
| 29 - 30 May | | Game Access 2026 | 05 - MAY | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Czechia | Brno | Brno, Czechia | We are Game Access. Every year, we unite thousands of creatives from all over the world. Together, under one roof, we are igniting gamedev passion and creating opportunities, together with the stars and heroes of our industry. | https://game-access.com/ | N/A | 193€ (Standard) | 950€ (B2B Booth) | Proprietary | None | 05/10/2025 10:00:13 | 18/10/2025 08:22:06 | ||
| 30 - 31 May | | TwitchCon Europe NEW | 05 - MAY | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | Europe | Netherlands | Rotterdam | Rotterdam, Netherlands | We’re heading back to Rotterdam on May 30–31, 2026. Plan your trip now and look for tickets early next year. | https://www.twitchcon.com/ | N/A | TBA | None | N/A | None | 11/12/2025 16:49:52 | 11/12/2025 16:50:39 | ||
| 2 - 4 Jun | | Games Industry Law Summit 2026 | 06 - JUN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Berlin | Berlin, Germany | Games Industry Law Summit is the annual conference for lawyers who actively practice in the international games industry, with counsels from over 200 studios and law firms spending 3 days together to discuss law in the context of interactive entertainment. | https://gameslawsummit.org/summit-berlin-2026/?ref=games-industry-law-summit.ghost.io | 360 | 1,700€ | None | None | None | 29/09/2025 16:16:45 | 12/10/2025 09:42:26 | ||
| 4 Jun | | Games First | 06 - JUN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Finland | Helsinki | Helsinki, Finland | Games First is about sharing and learning – meeting familiar and new faces in a safe environment free of the dreadful corporate networking atmosphere and sales pitches. Games First is a space to connect with peers in a friendly, non-salesy environment. An event by Supercell. | https://gamesfirst.supercell.com/ | N/A | Invite Only | None | None | None | 27/11/2025 14:17:39 | 10/12/2025 10:05:19 | ||
| 4 Jun | | Games Growth Summit 2026 | 06 - JUN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | London, United Kingdom | The award-nominated Games Growth Summit 2025, returning on June 4th, offers a crucial opportunity for gaming industry players to navigate challenges and capitalize on emerging opportunities. Featuring keynotes, panels, and networking. | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/games-growth-summit-tickets-1975766889954?aff=oddtdtcreator | N/A | £75 (Standard) | None | N/A | None | 27/11/2025 14:07:22 | 10/12/2025 10:05:16 | ||
| 4 - 5 Jun | | Mythique Summit | 06 - JUN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Greece | Mykonos | Mykonos, Greece | Mythique Summit is bringing together 35–40 executives (70% tech, 30% business) in a unique environment that unites technical and business intellect in the radical setting of an island, creating the mind space for new ideas. | https://www.mythique-summit.com/ | 40 | Invite Only | None | None | None | 05/11/2025 19:39:37 | 18/11/2025 15:12:40 | ||
| 8 - 9 Jun | | Dev.Play 2026 NEW | 06 - JUN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Romania | Bucharest | Bucharest, Romania | Join us for an exciting two-day event in downtown Bucharest. Dive into specialized content tracks, including the External Development Track, network, discover indie games from the region, hear from top voices in the industry. | https://dev-play.ro/ | 500+ | 140€ (Standard) / 490€ (VIP) | N/A | N/A | None | 18/08/2025 15:30:02 | 18/08/2025 15:30:51 | ||
| 8 - 10 Jun | | Gotland Game Conference NEW | 06 - JUN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Sweden | Visby | Visby, Sweden | Gotland Game Conference takes place June 8th to 10th in beautiful Visby, on the island of Gotland, Sweden. This year, we celebrate our 20th Gotland Game Conference and our 25th year as a department of game education! | https://gotlandgameconference.com/2026/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | 12/12/2025 16:29:06 | 12/12/2025 16:29:34 | ||
| 9 - 10 Jun | | GamesForum Hamburg | 06 - JUN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Hamburg | Hamburg, Germany | Gamesforum Hamburg is the only event dedicated to exploring the intersection of game genres, user acquisition, and ad monetization. This is where top publishers, developers, and mobile gaming experts come to explore what’s working—right now—for their genre. | https://www.globalgamesforum.com/hamburg | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | 07/11/2025 18:30:24 | 20/11/2025 08:51:17 | ||
| 10 - 12 Jun | | Game AiCON NEW | 06 - JUN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | South Korea | Seoul | Seoul, South Korea | C2C (Connect to Code) is a networking hub for connecting, communicating, and innovating among IT professionals in Korea and beyond. In 2026, C2C hosts the ‘GAME AiCON’ conference, focusing on the growth of indie games and the future of AI solution in the gaming industry. | https://www.gameaicon.com/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | 12/12/2025 16:32:04 | 12/12/2025 16:32:32 | ||
| 14 - 18 Jun | | DiGRA NEW | 06 - JUN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | Europe | Ireland | Maynooth | Maynooth, Ireland | The 2026 DiGRA conference theme is Intersectional Pleasures. The theme invites a critical and celebratory exploration of how games (digital, analogue, and hybrid) enable, mediate, or restrict pleasure across lines of identity, genre, platforms, politics and more. | https://www.digraconference2026.com/ | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | None | 11/12/2025 16:51:51 | 11/12/2025 16:52:33 | ||
| 15 - 19 Jun | | Artificial Intelligence and Games NEW | 06 - JUN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | Europe | Netherlands | Leiden | Leiden, Netherlands | This summer school offers an unparalleled deep dive into AI and Machine Learning for games. Whether you’re a student, researcher, or industry professional, this is your chance to explore the future of AI in gaming with world-class experts. | https://school.gameaibook.org/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | 12/12/2025 16:31:17 | 12/12/2025 16:31:50 | ||
| 18 - 19 Jun | | Game Camp 2026 NEW | 06 - JUN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | France | Lille | Lille, France | During these 2 days, game developers will benefit from the feedback of notorious speakers from the industry in our 5 categories, share structuring subjects, meet their peers, schedule meetings, and access a pool of experts in different fields of activity.) | https://gamecamp.fr/en/home/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | 12/12/2025 16:30:35 | 12/12/2025 16:31:06 | ||
| 18 - 19 Jun | | Serious Play Europe 2026 | 06 - JUN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Academia | Europe | Germany | Mainz | Mainz, Germany | This inaugural gathering marks an exciting new chapter for Serious Play. Expect workshops, presentations, and opportunities to network & connect with colleagues from across Europe and beyond in a setting that embodies both tradition and forward-thinking energy. | https://seriousplayconf.com/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | 09/10/2025 14:04:09 | 22/10/2025 11:45:38 | ||
| 19 - 21 Jun | | Game Con Canada NEW | 06 - JUN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | North America | Canada | Edmonton | Edmonton, Canada | Game Con Canada is a 3 day celebration of gaming and community, welcoming fans of all ages and backgrounds to come together under one roof. Attendees will have the opportunity to play hundreds of games from game & board Game studios. | https://gameconcanada.com/ | N/A | TBA | $37.80CAD (Daily) / $90.72CAD (All Days) | N/A | None | 12/12/2025 16:29:49 | 12/12/2025 16:30:20 | ||
| 23 - 25 Jun | | Immersive Tech Week 2026 | 06 - JUN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Netherlands | Rotterdam | Rotterdam, Netherlands | The ambition for ITW has grown—and so has the need for a format that gives room to that ambition. By moving to June 2026, we’re aligning with international calendars, deepening our partnerships, and giving ourselves the time and space to shape something truly new. Former VR Days Europe. | https://www.immersivetechweek.co | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | 08/04/2025 14:37:20 | 22/07/2025 19:17:41 | ||
| 25 - 26 Jun | | Portside Game Assembly 2026 | 06 - JUN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Hamburg | Hamburg, Germany | Portside Game Assembly is a new kind of B2B event where visionaries from the indie game scene meet in an unconventional setting on a ship to exchange on strategies, get inspiration and make contacts that really matter. | https://portsideassembly.com/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | 28/07/2025 15:31:29 | 10/08/2025 14:45:24 | ||
| 25 - 27 Jun | | GiC Katowice 2026 NEW | 06 - JUN | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Poland | Katowice | Katowice, Poland | You asked for GIC to arrive sooner (sunnier?)… We hear you! See you in Katowice. | https://gic.gd/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | 11/12/2025 21:10:37 | 11/12/2025 21:11:13 | ||
| 14 - 16 Jul | | Develop Brighton 2026 | 07 - JUL | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Brighton | Brighton, United Kingdom | Develop:Brighton is the only event in the UK that brings the entire game-making industry together - from global superstars to micro indies, to learn from each other, share ideas and experiences, network and do business in a friendly and inclusive environment. | https://www.developconference.com/ | 5000+ | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 22/07/2025 19:17:05 | 04/08/2025 07:26:29 | ||
| 17 - 19 Jul | | High Performance Graphics NEW | 07 - JUL | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | California | Los Angeles | Los Angeles, California | HPG 2026 will be co-located with SIGGRAPH in Los Angeles on July 17-19, 2026. | https://www.highperformancegraphics.org/2026/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | 11/12/2025 16:57:48 | 11/12/2025 16:58:22 | ||
| 19 - 23 Jul | | SIGGRAPH 2026 | 07 - JUL | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | California | Los Angeles | Los Angeles, California | The Premier Conference & Exhibition on Computer Graphics & Interactive Techniques. | https://s2026.siggraph.org/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | 22/10/2025 11:59:40 | 04/11/2025 07:04:33 | ||
| 22 - 24 Jul | | CEDEC 2026 NEW | 07 - JUL | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | Japan | Yokohama | Yokohama, Japan | CEDEC is an annual event that is held over three days and features approximately 200 sessions in seven fields: engineering, production, visual arts, business & production, sound, game design, and academic/fundamental technology. | https://cedec.cesa.or.jp/2026/en/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | 11/12/2025 16:48:47 | 11/12/2025 16:49:37 | ||
| 30 Jul - 2 Aug | | Gen Con 2026 | 08 - AUG | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | North America | Indiana | Indianapolis | Indianapolis, Indiana | Gen Con, the largest and longest-running tabletop gaming convention in North America, saw more than 71,000 gamers flock to downtown Indianapolis, setting an all-time attendance record for the annual event. | https://www.gencon.com/ | N/A | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 04/08/2025 08:57:46 | 17/08/2025 08:10:22 | ||
| 1 - 2 Aug | | Game Sound Summit NEW | 08 - AUG | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | South America | Puerto Rico | San Juan | San Juan, Puerto Rico | During two days of seminars, panels and presentations, you’ll learn all you need to know in order to begin your career as a video game composer or sound designer. Game Sound Summit offers in-depth information valuable to professional composers, musicians and game developers. | https://www.triviumstudiospr.com/gamesoundsummit | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | 11/12/2025 16:54:37 | 11/12/2025 16:56:34 | ||
| 10 - 13 Aug | | Foundations of Digital Games 2026 | 08 - AUG | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Denmark | Copenhagen | Copenhagen, Denmark | Following the successful conferences FDG’24 in Worchester, MA and FDG’25 in Vienna and Graz, we are happy to announce the 21st annual Foundations of Digital Games conference FDG’26 in Copenhagen. | https://fdg2026.org/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | 07/11/2025 18:22:47 | 20/11/2025 08:51:20 | ||
| 23 - 25 Aug | | gamescom dev 2026 | 08 - AUG | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Germany | Cologne | Cologne, Germany | In 2026, the event will take place on August 23-25 in Cologne, Germany. Additional to two days of conference with keynotes, talks, roundtables and workshops held be internatial industry experts, gamescom dev will also feature a business expo, online and onsite matchmaking, side events, parties and activities, the indie expo and more. | https://dev.gamescom.global/ | N/A | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 22/10/2025 12:19:18 | 20/11/2025 16:27:41 | ||
| 26 - 30 Aug | | gamescom 2026 | 08 - AUG | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Germany | Cologne | Cologne, Germany | Gamescom is a trade fair for video games held annually at the Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany. The destroyer of E3. | https://www.gamescom.global/en | 300.000+ | TBA | Per request | N/A | None | 22/08/2025 12:24:18 | 04/09/2025 07:10:11 | ||
| 28 - 30 Aug | | PokémonXP 2026 | 08 - AUG | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | Califonia | San Francisco | San Francisco, Califonia | Come join a celebration of community and all things Pokémon as you enjoy featured panels, unique workshops, special guests, exclusive merchandise, and so much more at the first event of its kind. PokémonXP will take place at the same time as the 2026 Pokémon World Championships. | https://pokemonxp.com/en-us | N/A | $120 | N/A | None | None | 19/08/2025 08:03:08 | 07/11/2025 18:23:40 | ||
| 2 Sep | | Seattle Indies Slice 2026 | 09 - SEP | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Washington | Seattle | Seattle, Washington | Seattle Loves Indie Creators Expo is a B2B event to celebrate and empower developers and leaders to build and grow studios. Whether you’re leading a tiny team, guiding a growing studio, or looking to level up, SLICE brings professionals for a day packed with networking, insights, and connections. | https://seattleslice.org/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | GiN | None | 03/09/2025 19:43:01 | 16/09/2025 08:28:16 | ||
| 4 - 7 Sep | | PAX West 2026 | 09 - SEP | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | North America | Washington | Seattle | Seattle, Washington | PAX West is a celebration of gaming and gaming culture featuring thought-provoking panels, a massive expo hall filled with the best publishers and studios, new game demos, musical performances, tournaments, and a community experience unlike any other. | https://west.paxsite.com/en-us.html | N/A | TBA | Per Request | N/A | None | 03/09/2025 19:40:23 | 16/09/2025 08:28:18 | ||
| 7 - 8 Sep | | GamesForum London | 09 - SEP | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | London, United Kingdom | Gamesforum London offers a focused, high-value environment for learning and connection. Whether you're scaling your game, optimizing revenue, or staying ahead of the latest market trends, Gamesforum London will enable you to successfully and sustainably scale your mobile games. | https://www.globalgamesforum.com/london | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | 07/11/2025 18:31:01 | 20/11/2025 08:51:24 | ||
| 8 - 9 Sep | | Live Service Gaming Summit - Europe NEW | 09 - SEP | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | London | London, United Kingdom | The inaugural Live Service Gaming Summit brought over 250+ gaming publishers, live ops professionals, tech innovators to dive into the future of live service gaming. This event served as a game-changer for attendees not only to network but to explore how live service gaming can deliver real value. | https://www.iqpc.com/events-live-service-gaming-summit | 250+ | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | 04/12/2025 16:48:08 | 04/12/2025 16:48:29 | ||
| 8 - 11 Sep | | XDS 2026 | 09 - SEP | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | North America | Canada | Vancouver | Vancouver, Canada | The only annual, international games industry event with the primary focus on advancing external development. | https://xdsummit.com/ | N/A | TBA | Per request | Proprietary | None | 03/09/2025 19:44:09 | 16/09/2025 08:28:20 | ||
| 12 - 13 Sep | | BlizzCon 2026 | 09 - SEP | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | California | Anaheim | Anaheim, California | BlizzCon is back! BlizzCon brings us together over our shared passion for Blizzard’s universes, but at its heart, BlizzCon has always been about so much more. | https://blizzcon.com/en-gb | N/A | TBA | N/A | None | None | 11/03/2025 17:55:39 | 24/03/2025 08:58:25 | ||
| 17 - 21 Sep | | Tokyo Game Show 2026 | 09 - SEP | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | Japan | Tokyo | Tokyo, Japan | Held annually in the Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan, the Tokyo Game Show focuses on Japanese games, but also welcomes international game developers. The 2026 edition will run for 5 days for the first time. | https://tgs.cesa.or.jp/en | 260000+ | TBA | N/A | Proprietary | None | 29/09/2025 16:18:35 | 12/10/2025 09:42:30 | ||
| 22 - 25 Sep | | Game Devs of Color Expo 2026 | 09 - SEP | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | Game Devs of Color (GDoC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to amplifying and empowering developers of color in the gaming industry. | https://www.gamedevsofcolor.org/ | 1000+ | TBA | N/A | Swapcard | None | 05/10/2025 10:01:09 | 18/10/2025 08:22:10 | ||
| 30 Sep | | IndieGameBusiness Sessions 2026 | 09 - SEP | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | Expand your knowledge and connections at IndieGameBusiness® Sessions. The industry’s longest running video game conference for publishers and developers. | https://indiegamebusiness.com/resources/training/conference/ | N/A | TBA | None | N/A | None | 27/10/2025 11:07:51 | 09/11/2025 07:19:45 | ||
| 6 - 8 Oct | | Games Industry Law Summit On Tour 2026 | 10 - OCT | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Portugal | Porto | Porto, Portugal | With the previous editions of On Tour, we’ve explored Poland, Cyprus & Italy. This time, we engage with Portugal – the nascent western hub of the European games industry. Summit On Tour IV runs in Porto. | https://gameslawsummit.org/summit-on-tour-4/ | 200 | 1000€ | None | None | None | 09/04/2025 07:17:18 | 29/09/2025 16:16:26 | ||
| 7 - 8 Oct | | Mobidictum Conference 2026 | 10 - OCT | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | Turkey | Istanbul | Istanbul, Turkey | Get ready for the biggest gaming industry event in the region! Mobidictum Conference has become a must-attend event for game creators and businesses. The Mobidictum Conference connects global gaming professionals to discuss industry trends, network, and explore the latest innovations. | https://mobidictum.com/events/ | 1000+ | TBA | Per request | N/A | None | 17/11/2025 11:45:18 | 01/12/2025 09:36:20 | ||
| 15 Oct | | Game Republic New Horizons 2026 | 10 - OCT | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Europe | United Kingdom | Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough, United Kingdom | Flagship conference & expo focused on future opportunities, markets and skills with global speakers from studios, publishers and platforms. The games industry flagship event in The North focusing on the future returns and will be supported by Tees Valley Combined Authority. | https://gamerepublic.net/ | N/A | £119 (Standard) / £299 (VIP) | N/A | N/A | None | 18/11/2025 15:12:48 | 01/12/2025 09:36:22 | ||
| 29 Oct - 1 Nov | | gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show 2026 | 10 - OCT | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Asia | Thailand | Bangkok | Bangkok, Thailand | This merger brings together two powerhouse events, creating the biggest B2B2C platform for the games industry in Southeast Asia and one of the biggest in the world. Get ready for an expansive business area, an industry gaming conference, and an exciting entertainment area. | https://gamescom.asia/ | N/A | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 20/10/2025 20:05:46 | 03/11/2025 07:14:15 | ||
| 5 - 8 Nov | | Games Ground 2026 | 11 - NOV | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | Festival | Europe | Germany | Berlin | Berlin, Germany | Games Ground brings consumers and the industry together for a constructive exchange on an equal footing. Formerly known as Business Ground, our Business Days are back with more curated talks, panels, and workshops, diving deeper into the craft of game development. | https://www.gamesground.de/ | 6.000+ | TBA | Per request | N/A | None | 22/11/2025 10:47:42 | 05/12/2025 09:15:13 | ||
| 13 - 15 Nov | | Poznan Game Arena 2026 | 11 - NOV | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B2C | Europe | Poland | Poznan | Poznan, Poland | Poznań Game Arena is the largest computer, console, and multimedia entertaiment fair in Central and Eastern Europe, organized both for the industry and individual visitors. PGA has almost 20 years of history. | https://gamearena.pl/ | N/A | TBA | N/A | N/A | None | 28/10/2025 13:23:41 | 11/11/2025 07:53:01 | ||
| 13 - 15 Nov | | TwitchCon San Diego NEW | 11 - NOV | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2C | North America | California | San Diego | San Diego, California | Join us in San Diego on November 13-15, 2026. Mark your calendars for the biggest weekend of the year. | https://www.twitchcon.com/ | N/A | TBA | None | N/A | None | 11/12/2025 16:51:05 | 11/12/2025 16:51:35 | ||
| 1 - 3 Dec | | Kingdom of Gaming 2026 NEW | 12 - DEC | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | PHYSICAL | PHYSICAL | B2B | Asia | Saudi Arabia | Riyadh | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | The inaugural Kingdom of Gaming – Saudia Arabia’s first world-class game creation ecosystem – will open its doors in Riyadh from 1 - 3 December 2026. Event organized by Informa (GDC Festival) and it will happen alongside BlackHat MEA 2026 cybersecurity gathering. 20,000 guests, 300 exhibitors and sponsors and 500 participating studios and developers are expected. | https://www.einpresswire.com/article/872783372/kingdom-of-gaming-to-land-in-riyadh-in-december-2026 | 20,000 | TBA | TBA | N/A | None | 11/12/2025 09:16:30 | 11/12/2025 09:18:25 | ||
| 9 Dec | | IndieGameBusiness Deep Dive: December Edition 2026 | 12 - DEC | 2026 | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | VIRTUAL | VIRTUAL | B2B | North America | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual | Join IGB for a focused, one-day event unpacking the ins and outs of game marketing that works. | https://indiegamebusiness.com/resources/training/igb-deep-dive/ | N/A | Free | None | N/A | None | 27/10/2025 11:06:56 | 09/11/2025 07:19:50 |
| DEADLINE | EVENT | SUBMISSION FEE | EVENT DATE | STATUS | TYPE | REGION | LOCATION | WEBSITE | DESCRIPTION | STATUS | TYPE | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A |  | Black Game Developer Fund | Free | N/A | CLOSED | Funding | North America | Worldwide | https://blackgamedevfund.com/apply/ | Once an application has been completed, the BGDF committee conducts a thorough review based on an evolving set of considerations, including existing BGDF projects, current trends, team composition and capabilities for completing the project, and likelihood of critical and commercial success. | CLOSED | Funding | |
| N/A |  | SideQuest X Creature Indie VR Fund | Free | N/A | CLOSED | Funding | North America | Worldwide | https://www.creature.page/developer-fund | The SideQuest X Creature Indie VR Fund is a collaboration built to empower indie VR developers and supplement other funding sources. If you’re interested in having your game evaluated for possible funding and access to Creature’s label services. | CLOSED | Pitching, Funding | |
| 6 Jan |  | Games Finance Market | £325 (After Acceptance) | 8 – 9 Apr | CLOSED | Funding | Europe | London, United Kingdom | https://festival.games.london/gfm/registration | The Games Finance Market is the UK’s largest curated B2B initiative, taking place every year during the London Games Festival. This event connects established games businesses and new games start-ups with investors, publishers and platforms. The 2025 Games Finance Market takes place on 8 – 9 April. | CLOSED | Pitching | |
| 6 Jan |  | New Game Plus @ London Games Festival | N/A | 2 – 13 Apr | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase | Europe | London, United Kingdom | https://festival.games.london/profile/find | Seeking the best upcoming games from around the world. Games must be unreleased but can be on any platform. Every selected game gets an exhibition slot at our new expo New Game Plus. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 15 Jan |  | BIG Festival @ gamescom | Free | 30 Apr – 4 May | CLOSED | Awards Showcase Steam Showcase | South America | São Paulo, Brazil | https://latam.gamescom.global/en/big-festival-en/ | Every year, we select the 100 best and most innovative games from around the world, making them available first-hand for the public to play. Since 2024, the BIG Festival takes place inside gamescom latam. | CLOSED | Showcase, Awards, Steam Showcase | |
| 16 Jan |  | European Game Showcase | Free | 17 Mar | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase | North America | San Francisco, California | https://europeangameshowcase.com/the-european-game-showcase-will-return-to-gdc-in-2025-in-a-new-location/ | The European Game Showcase will be back at GDC in 2025. On Wednesday (!), March 19, we will host our annual showcase with fresh games from Europe, first time at (!) the Children‘s Creativity Museum in San Francisco, right next to the GDC venue, to help developers with great connections. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 24 Jan | | Game Anglia Festival Showcase | Free | 6 Feb | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase | Europe | Ipswich, United Kingdom | https://www.gameanglia.co.uk/festival/ | This year’s event on February 6th will feature a showcase area dedicated to game developers – students and indies. There is a limited number of slots available, the more polished your game is, the higher the chance it will be showcased. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 27 Jan |  | DevGAMM Showcase + Digital Vikings Awards | Free | 27 – 28 Feb | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase Steam Showcase Awards | Europe | Gdańsk, Poland | https://devgamm.com/gdansk2025/game-activities/ | For the third time, this competition for game developers from the Baltic region is bringing together the most anticipated games from the area. Submission form covers Steam Event, Showcase and Pitching activities during DevGAMM Gdansk. | CLOSED | Awards, Pitching, Showcase | |
| 31 Jan |  | Games For Change Awards | Free | TBA Summer | CLOSED | Awards | North America | N/A | https://festival.gamesforchange.org/2025-awards | The annual G4C Awards celebrates the year’s best games and immersive experiences that transcend traditional entertainment, championing social impact, fostering learning, and pushing the boundaries of interactive media. Following an expert-led evaluation process, 3 titles will emerge as finalists in each of the 12 competitive award categories and will be highlighted at the Games for Change Festival. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 31 Jan |  | TactiCon 2025 | Free | TBA Jul | CLOSED | Steam Showcase | Europe | Steam | https://www.tacticon.games/ | TactiCon is a digital convention hosted on Steam celebrating strategy video games. TactiCon highlights the brilliant and creative minds who develop strategy games and gathers the players who love them. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 3 Feb | | Courage XL | 200€ After Acceptance | 16 Mar | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase | North America | San Francisco, California | https://courage.events/event/courage-xl-2025/ | The most informal and friendly Indie Showcase, happening just before GDC. Over 50 indie developers will present their work at the Great Northern in San Francisco on Sunday evening, right before GDC begins. It’s the perfect place to break the ice for a week full of networking, mingling, and partying. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 3 Feb |  | Day of the Devs – San Francisco Edition | Free | 15 – 16 Mar | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase Showcase | North America | San Francisco, CA | https://www.dayofthedevs.com/submit/ | Are you working on a cool new video game that will be ready to highlight at Day of the Devs: San Francisco Edition? If so, we’d love to hear from you! We will be hosting another Day of the Devs event the weekend before GDC in March, 2025. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 7 Feb |  | MIX Spring Showcase | $600 (After Acceptance) | 17 Mar | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase Steam Showcase | North America | San Francisco & Steam | https://mediaindieexchange.com/showcases/spring-game-showcases-2025 | The Spring Game Showcase for GDC week continues the partnership from last Spring. We’re working together to help raise visibility for developers and publishers from around the world through online and in person formats, including Steam event page. Online + OnSite Showcase & Live Interviews | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 7 Feb |  | StyriAn Games Awards – SAGA | Free | 7 – 8 Mar | CLOSED | Awards Onsite Showcase | Europe | Graz, Austria | https://gamedevgraz.at/saga-2025-registration/ | The StyriAn Games Awards – SAGA – give local indie game developers the opportunity to present their games and be rewarded. From all submissions, there will be six named finalists selected by a jury, that will be presenting their games at this years button Festival. Total prize pool is 1500 €. | CLOSED | Awards, Showcase | |
| 10 Feb |  | A Maze Award | 50€ | 16 May | CLOSED | Awards | Europe | Berlin, Germany | https://2025.award.amaze-berlin.de | A MAZE./ is looking for works pushing the medium of playful arts – fully finished works, demos, experiments, interactive performances, installations, immersive theater or prototypes are welcome! Submissions are 50€ (35€ early bird until Jan 31). | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 12 Feb |  | INDIE Live Expo | Free | 13 Apr | CLOSED | Showcase Steam Showcase | Asia | Virtual | https://indie.live-expo.games/en/entry/ | Show organizers will select 100 submitted titles to include in this April’s showcase. Enjoy world premieres for unrevealed titles alongside new information for highly-anticipated games with new segments and the return of INDIE Live Expo’s signature segments. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 28 Feb |  | Bitsummit | ¥2,750 | 18 – 20 Jul | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase | Asia | Kyoto, Japan | https://bitsummit.org/en/ | BitSummit the 13th Summer of Yokai will be held on 18 (Fri), 19 (Sat) and 20 (Sun) July 2025 at the Kyoto Municipal Industrial Exhibition Hall, Miyakomesse. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 28 Feb |  | International Serious Play Awards | $250 – $400 | TBA Aug | CLOSED | Awards | North America | Rochester, NY | https://www.judgify.me/SeriousPlayAwards2025 | International Serious Play Awards honor outstanding learning products that incorporate game elements to further education or training. Entries can be submitted by professional studios, in-house training teams, consultants, universities, and/or students. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 20 Mar |  | Wholesome Direct | Free | TBA Jun | CLOSED | Showcase Steam Showcase | North America | Virtual | https://wholesomegames.com/ | Register now to take part in Wholesome Direct 2025! Game developers have until March 20 to complete the submission form for a chance to be featured, and for the first time ever, we’re also inviting content creators to submit for a chance to be featured as a guest host! | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 21 Mar |  | Indie Blast & Awards @ Games Gathering Lviv | Conference Pass | 3 – 6 Apr | CLOSED | Awards Onsite Showcase | Europe | Lviv, Ukraine | https://www.ggconference.com/en/conference/games-gathering-2025-lviv/indie-blast-en/ | Are you an indie developer and do you have a game? Then Indie Blast is the best opportunity for you to showcase your game at your personalized booth! | CLOSED | Awards, Showcase | |
| 31 Mar |  | Cerebral Puzzle Showcase | Free | 29 May – 5 Jun | CLOSED | Steam Showcase | Europe | Steam | https://www.cerebralpuzzleshowcase.com | The Cerebral Puzzle Showcase is returning on May 29th – June 5th 2025. Use the form to submit your games for inclusion in the showcase. Please note that the showcase is highly curated. | CLOSED | Steam Showcase | |
| 31 Mar |  | Digital Dragons | 750€ (after acceptance) | 18 – 20 May | CLOSED | Awards Onsite Showcase | Europe | Krakow, Poland | https://digitaldragons.pl/en/ | Present your game to the world and seize the spotlight at Digital Dragons, one of the largest B2B gamedev events in Europe, by showcasing your project in Indie Zone. This is an unique opportunity to gain exposure, network with industry professionals, and compete for prestigious awards. | CLOSED | Awards, Showcase | |
| 31 Mar |  | Showcase + Awards @ Reboot Develop Blue | Conference Pass (Showcase) / Awards (Free) | 14 – 16 Apr | CLOSED | Awards Onsite Showcase | Europe | Dubrovnik, Croatia | https://rebootdevelopblue.com/indie/ | In its annual 10th edition, Reboot Develop Blue is again organizing the Indie Award competition (5 categories) and Indie Expo Area showcase (available during all conference hours) dedicated to presentations of indie games and studios in addition to meetings with them. | CLOSED | Awards, Showcase | |
| 1 Apr |  | Discover INDIGO Showcase | 350€ after acceptance | 27 – 28 May | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase Awards | Europe | Rotterdam, Netherlands | https://indigoshowcase.nl/discover/ | Are you a game developer and do you want to showcase your game at one of the iconic INDIGO arcade cabinets? A jury of game professionals will check out all game submissions. One winner will be picked to receive the prestigious INDIGO Showcase Award, which will be announced on May 28th! | CLOSED | Awards, Showcase | |
| 2 Apr |  | Women-Led Games Summer Game Fest | Free | TBA Jun | CLOSED | Showcase Steam Showcase | North America | Virtual | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtoT192xnLhBvi9VZdykOaPeVWGd8vopmQmk3HdymXf4NE-A/viewform | Thank you for expressing an interest in Women-Led Games Summer Game Fest Showcase for 2025! Women-Led Games strives to support women-led and majority women game studios from around the world. We are working on our event for June 2025 so take that in mind when filling out the application. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 4 Apr |  | Develop: Star Awards | Free | 9 Jul | CLOSED | Awards | Europe | Brighton, United Kingdom | https://www.developconference.com/awards | The Develop:Star Awards recognise the very best games and talent within the industry with categories that enable studios of every size to shine. These awards are all about the game dev community celebrating the creative excellence of the game makers behind the best games of the previous 12 months. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 4 Apr |  | Game Dev Local Expo | Free | 12 Apr | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase | Europe | London, United Kingdom | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVN4uiqMblo6opalYSdUQNa8rM2G7mQCoUTaTx7p9kkfVh3w/viewform | We are hoping to showcase a wide range of games as well as developers and studios. This is your chance to put your studio/games forward ahead of these being offered to the public! SHOWCASING WILL BE FREE FOR INDIE DEV STUDIOS! | CLOSED | On-Site Showcase | |
| 9 Apr |  | Game Maker’s Sketchbook | $25 | 6 Jun | CLOSED | Showcase | North America | Virtual | https://www.gamemakerssketchbook.com/ | Submisions for 4th edition of the Game Maker’s Sketchbook. The arts showcase will collect submissions in the categories of Storyboard, Environment Art, Character Art, Iconography, Curiosities, and Impact. The selections will be announced in June 2025 and showcased at the 2025 Summer Game Fest. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 11 Apr |  | Day of the Devs: Summer Game Fest Edition | Free | TBA Jun | CLOSED | Showcase Steam Showcase | North America | Virtual | https://www.dayofthedevs.com/submit/ | Are you working on a cool new video game that will be ready to highlight at Day of the Devs: Summer Game Fest Edition? If so, we’d love to hear from you! We will be hosting another Day of the Devs Digital Showcase during Summer Game Fest in June, 2025. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 15 Apr |  | Southeast Asian Games Showcase: Summer Game Fest Edition | Free | TBA Jun | CLOSED | Showcase Steam Showcase | Asia | Virtual | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKskD1rRnA88gZeNIH1IByHuxZzPwmNJJMEgxM_78KOHbl1g/viewform | For the first time ever, the Southeast Asian Games Showcase will be partnering with Summer Game Fest, to highlight SEA games at a global level! Southeast Asian developers, we want to see your games! Apply below to be featured | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 16 Apr |  | Indie Arena Booth @ gamescom | 3000€ – 5000€ (per booth) | 20 – 24 Aug | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase Steam Showcase | Europe | Cologne, Germany | https://indiearenabooth.de/apply | Indie Arena Booth 2025 at gamescom are officially here! And that’s not all: Indie Arena Booth is expanding to a wonderful 2,037.5 square meters, meaning we can showcase an even bigger number of projects! | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 17 Apr |  | NYX Game Awards 2025 | $320 | 9 May | CLOSED | Awards | North America | Virtual | https://nyxgameawards.com/game-awards.php | A prestigious international competition that recognizes unmatched creativity and technical excellence in the gaming industry! The NYX Game Awards recognizes and celebrates the contributions of professionals who are passionate about the gaming world. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 18 Apr |  | GameDevHeroes | Free | TBA Jul | CLOSED | Awards | Europe | Brighton, UK | https://gamedevheroes.co/nominations-2025/ | This is your chance to recognize the incredible individuals who make game development possible—from coders and designers to artists, producers, QA testers, and every unsung hero in between. Nominate your heroes and let their hard work, creativity, and dedication be celebrated. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 22 Apr |  | Black Voices In Gaming Summer Game Fest Edition | Free | TBA Jun | CLOSED | Showcase | North America | Virtual | https://form.jotform.com/251054590127957 | These streams highlight Black voices in the gaming industry, dedicated exclusively to presenting games created by Black developers, titles featuring Black protagonists, and conversations with these creators – continuing initiatives from last year. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 25 Apr |  | MIX Summer Game Showcase | $600 (After Acceptance) | 5 & 6 Jun | CLOSED | Showcase Steam Showcase | North America | Virtual / Los Angeles, CA | https://mediaindieexchange.com/showcases/summer-showcase-2025 | The MIX Showcases help raise visibility for developers and publishers from around the world through online and in person formats, including a Steam event page and Epic Games Store promotion for games in both the online and onsite showcases. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 27 Apr |  | Latin American Games Showcase: Summer Game Fest Edition | Free | TBA Jun | CLOSED | Showcase Steam Showcase | North America | Virtual | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeABgDi3xb_LkdfHT1BD8qU6k4mjNHduYeM3-1bWNvT0qThlw/viewform | LAGS strives to be a platform with great visibility for the games developed in Latin America or by Latin American teams around the world. Our next showcase will take place on June in collaboration with Summer Game Fest so please take that into consideration. LATAM devs only. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 29 Apr |  | Steam Next Fest: June | Free | 9 – 16 Jun | CLOSED | Steam Showcase | North America | Steam | https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/marketing/upcoming_events/nextfest | For developers, Steam Next Fest is an opportunity to get early feedback from players and build an audience for a future launch on Steam. Upcoming (unreleased) games with a playable demo are eligible to participate. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 30 Apr |  | XP Indie Game Showcase | Free | 12 – 13 Jun | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase | North America | Toronto, Ontario | https://xpgamesummit.com/indie-showcase/ | We’re proud to support indie talent at XP Game Summit 2025. That’s why we’re giving 15 indie studios the chance to showcase their games completely free. While this application is for 15 complimentary spots, there are also opportunities to exhibit through a paid Indie Pod. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 1 May |  | NarraScope Showcase | Free | 20 – 22 Jun | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase | North America | Philadelphia, PA | https://itch.io/jam/narrascope-showcase-2025 | Designers, developers, writers, and students of narrative games and interactive fiction are invited to submit digital game projects to the first ever NarraScope Showcase. The Showcase celebrates the best in narrative game design and interactive fiction. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 2 May |  | Indie Showcase @ Develop | Free | 8 – 10 Jul | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase | Europe | Brighton, United Kingdom | https://www.developconference.com/whats-on/indie-showcase-competition | The Showcase is totally free to enter and all 10 finalists will get the opportunity to show off their games to over 5,000 developers, publishers and media at Develop:Brighton. They’ll also receive a free 3 day conference pass, pre-event publicity plus a profile on the event website. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 11 May |  | Game Discovery Exhibition @ K Days | Free | 18 – 27 Jul | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase Steam Showcase | North America | Edmonton, Canada | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJYFBjnRjhN-Ef4h-508Bwkrs7A8YHng8eUL1widoCuf_Evw/viewform | The Game Discovery Exhibition (GDX) is Canada’s largest indie games festival; it celebrates games culture and game development from around the world, with a particular emphasis on indies. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 11 May |  | Pixel Heaven Awards | Free | 7 Jun | CLOSED | Awards | Europe | Warsaw, Poland | https://pixelheavenfest.com/pae/ | 13th Edition of the Largest Indie Game Development Competition in Poland and CEE. Any game released after June 9, 2024, is eligible for submission. Games that have not yet premiered can also be submitted in demo or prototype versions. The awards ceremony will take place on June 7 during the Festival afterparty. The entire Festival will be held from June 6–8 in Warsaw, Poland. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 16 May |  | Selected Indie 80 @ TGS | Free | 25 – 28 Sep | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase | Asia | Tokyo, Japan | https://posting.nikkeibp.co.jp/form-cgi/formhtml.cgi?form=tgs_indie/index.html | In order to provide a platform where indies (individuals and corporations) can thrive, and to contribute to the growth of the global game industry, we are accepting applications for the SELECTED INDIE 80 slot, where indies can exhibit for free with the support of our sponsoring companies. | CLOSED | On-Site Showcase | |
| 26 May |  | Brilliant Indie Treasures | Free | 9 Jul | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase | Europe | Brighton, United Kingdom | https://brilliantindietreasures.com | After last year’s amazing show, where over 500 of you joined us to play 50 largely undiscovered games and meet their developers, we’re overjoyed to announce that Brilliant Indie Treasures is returning as Brilliant Indie Treasures ’25. You are likely here because you want to showcase your game at our free event on Wednesday, July 9th in Brighton! | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 31 May |  | ChinaJoy x Game Connection GAME Awards | Free | 2 Aug | CLOSED | Awards | Asia | Shanghai, China | https://www.game-connection.com/indie-game-development-awards-chinajoy/ | The contest is for console, mobile, social, casual, and online games with no restriction on genre, platform, or distribution method. All submissions are assessed by the Judging Committee of international experts. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 31 May |  | Game Development World Championship | Free | TBA | CLOSED | Awards | Europe | Virtual | https://thegdwc.com/ | GDWC is an annual global competition for game developers of all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds. You’re welcome to submit your game whether you’re a professional developer, a hobbyist, a student, or just interested in game development in general. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 31 May |  | Indie Showcase @ devcom | Free / 1,499€ | 17 – 19 Aug | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase | Europe | Cologne, Germany | https://www.devcom.global/ddc-2025/indies-ddc2025/ | The Indie Showcase is a key element at the devcom Developer Conference each year. Apply now and present your projects to the global games industry right before gamescom in Cologne! Apply for one of 20 free spots or book an Indie Exhibition Package. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 2 Jun |  | IndieCade Festival | $75 – $125 | TBA Fall | CLOSED | Showcase | North America | Virtual | https://www.indiecade.com/submissions/ | Submissions for our 2025 season include our online Festival – IndieCade Anywhere and Everywhere (happening in the Fall), as well as consideration for any and all in-person events, as well as our ongoing streaming features and activities for the year. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 4 Jun |  | Courage Cologne @ devcom | 200€ after acceptance | 19 Aug | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase | Europe | Cologne, Germany | https://courage.events/game-submission-courage-cologne-2025/ | This time, we’re teaming up with devcom Developer Night — one of the biggest meetups of gamescom week, where 2000–3000 game professionals gather to mingle, play and party. And we’re putting you right in the middle of it! | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 6 Jun |  | PitchYaGame | Free | 6 Jun | CLOSED | Pitching Showcase | Europe | Twitter / X | https://pitchyagame.com | #PitchYaGame is a voluntary movement showcasing independent video games all across the world; pitched live twice a year, in June and November. | CLOSED | Pitching, Showcase | |
| 13 Jun |  | Game Devs of Color Expo Direct & Steam Event | Free | 16 – 19 Sep | CLOSED | Showcase Steam Showcase | Virtual | Virtual | https://www.gamedevsofcolor.org/apply | GDoCExpo has multiple game showcases, and this application form is for either/both of them: GDoCExpo Steam Sale (our Steam event with games on sale, demos, and wishlist) + GDoCExpo Direct (our Direct with new and exclusive video updates from devs). | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 14 Jun |  | A MAZE Digital PlayGround #2 | Free | 20 – 24 Aug | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase | Europe | Cologne, Germany | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKaFfNHdj2WAUrIPrzIHY_1oMpzI5HzXyT0AFt_X9KshqITQ/viewform | A MAZE. Digital PlayGround is an amazing opportunity for game creators from Berlin-Brandenburg to showcase their games or WIP. We will take all selected games on 2 seperate machines and the visitors can flip through the catalog. | CLOSED | On-Site Showcase | |
| 15 Jun |  | Australian Game Developer Awards | $30 AUD | TBA Oct | CLOSED | Awards | Australia | Melbourne, Australia | https://agdas.com.au/submit-your-game/ | Submissions for the 2025 Australian Game Developer Awards are officially here! If you or your studio have launched—or are about to launch—a game between 1 July 2024 and 31 December 2025, we want to hear from you. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 16 Jun |  | PAX Rising Showcase | $50 | 29 Aug – 1 Sep | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase Steam Showcase | North America | Seattle, WA | https://west.paxsite.com/en-us/features/pax-rising-showcase.html | The PAX Rising Showcase is an intensely curated collection of games selected by the PAX Team and highlighted on the show floor. If a game is part of the Rising Showcase, it’s because we believe the title stands out from the crowd in gameplay, entertainment, or inventiveness. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 22 Jun |  | Play Creative Festival | Free | 12 – 15 Nov | CLOSED | Awards Onsite Showcase | Europe | Hamburg, Germany | https://www.playfestival.de/en/ | Submit your talk, workshop, propose your game or your playful media work (including alt.ctrl, interactive theatre and performances) for the awards, the core exhibition «Take Care» or «Focus Hamburg» if you are local. | CLOSED | Awards, Showcase | |
| 23 Jun |  | Wholesome Games Steam Celebration NEW | Free | 7 – 14 Aug | CLOSED | Steam Showcase | Virtual | Steam | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFTcqvl-IStFJsjRmnqgXyrBYugnvlovTj7BFUIRpPnGU3FQ/viewform | The event will highlight upcoming games, new releases, new demos, world premieres, and previously released games with discounts. It will be featured on Steam as a Weekend Deal, which includes front page visibility. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 30 Jun |  | Best Indie Games Fall Showcase | Free | TBA Sep | CLOSED | Showcase Steam Showcase | Virtual | Virtual | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHngJPEBNre5_CSjS4VjCrZItGqPpZB5aWlDK9SgxpJwNIzA/viewform | For the first time ever, the Best Indie Games Fall Showcase 2025 will go live in September (dates to be confirmed), and is a curated event hosted on the Best Indie Games YouTube channel (180K+ subscribers). | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 30 Jun |  | ChinaJoy x Game Connection GAME Festival | Free | TBA Jul | CLOSED | Steam Showcase | Virtual | Steam | https://www.game-connection.com/chinajoy-x-game-connection-indie-game-festival-2025/ | ChinaJoy x Game Connection GAME Festival aims to promote new, entertaining, creative, and high-quality games having market potential to players and media worldwide, and will be presented online on Steam & Steam China. The event is expected to take place on Steam and Steam China from August. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 30 Jun |  | Games Festival Showcase @ SXSW Sydney | Free | 13 – 19 Oct | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase Steam Showcase | Australia | Sydney, Australia | https://www.sxswsydney.com/participate/games-submissions | Each year, the SXSW Sydney Games Festival curates new and upcoming games from exceptional, independent developers from all over the world. The selected games will be highlighted through in-person showcases, social media promotion and our Steam event page. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 14 Jul |  | AdventureX | Free | 22 – 23 Nov | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase | Europe | London, United Kingdom | https://www.adventurexpo.org/apply-to-exhibit-2025 | AdventureX is back as a physical event taking place in London on the weekend of 22 – 23 November 2025, and we are now accepting submissions for exhibitors! Do you have game or narrative software tool/other project you’d like to exhibit at AdventureX? | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 15 Jul |  | GWB Game Awards | Free | TBA Nov | CLOSED | Awards | Asia | TBA | https://gameinstitute.tencent.com/awards2025 | Run by the Tencent Institute of Games, the GWB (Games Without Borders) Game Awards is an international indie and student game competition designed to help discover the best new and in-development games from around the world. If your game was released in 2025, this is your moment to shine. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 17 Jul |  | Playing for the Planet Awards | Free | TBA Oct | CLOSED | Awards | Europe | London, United Kingdom | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJv6MNVIDPZv0OdMQeeriHcrf01KwkxLI4U4rHGk2H2yWYQg/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawLCHEVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHmby7zxPBHxSLfsY-Gsv78hwGgUUwMUfxdWVSmfVfjLj41TnS7PfW7jKu8dT_aem_EUJaHbOFKDoSq4BdADG-hA | The Playing for the Planet Awards celebrate work across the video games sustainability landscape focusing on: emissions reduction in the areas of both developing and distributing games; efforts to integrate and promote green storytelling within the games & leadership. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 17 Jul |  | Play Now Melbourne | Free | 9 Oct | CLOSED | Networking | Australia | Melbourne, Australia | https://vicscreen.vic.gov.au/playnow | Connect with leading international publishers, platform holders and investors to help take your project to the next level. Australian developers ONLY. | CLOSED | Networking | |
| 18 Jul |  | indiePlay China indie Game Awards | Free | 23 Nov | CLOSED | Awards | Asia | Shanghai, China | https://gmhub.com/special/indieplay2025 | The indiePlay China indie Game Awards is the highest-quality independent game competition in China. The competition’s call for entries covers multiple platforms including PC, console, mobile, VR, etc., and lasts for about 2 months from its launch. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 18 Jul |  | Indie Fan Fest | $600 | TBA Oct | CLOSED | Showcase Steam Showcase | Virtual | Steam | https://mediaindieexchange.com/showcases/indie-fan-fest-fall-2025 | The MIX and Digital Bandidos are teaming up to create a new showcase that will highlight unreleased games, with specific focus on games planning for the upcoming October Steam Next Fest demo releases. A Steam event page is planned for Indie Fan Fest. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 18 Jul |  | MIX Fall Game Showcase | $600 | 29 Aug | CLOSED | Showcase Steam ShowcaseOnsite Showcase | North America | YouTube / Twitch, Seattle | https://mediaindieexchange.com/showcases/the-mix-fall-game-showcase-2025 | The MIX will help spotlight amazing new and upcoming games releasing for the holidays and beyond from teams around the world! through online and in person formats, including a Steam event page for games in both the online and onsite showcases. The onsite showcase will present an in person destination for folks in the Seattle area for PAX West and otherwise to play games and meet up with developers, including complimentary food and drinks. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 20 Jul |  | EVA – Awards + Showcase | Free | 7 – 8 Nov | CLOSED | Awards Onsite Showcase | South America | Buenos Aires City, Argentina | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14KsTK03nOMMVJS_9bGur7lT5fKbYlybVgoR0zwq9Txo/viewform?edit_requested=true | Call for game developers from all over the world to exhibit at EVA Play. Games with the highest quality and innovation will be eligible to participate in the awards ceremony on November 8. Applying to the EVA AWARDS is not mandatory for those participating in EVA PLAY. | CLOSED | Awards, Showcase | |
| 25 Jul |  | Vancouver Game Garden EXTENDED | Free | 27 – 28 Sep | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase | North America | Vancouver, Canada | https://vangamegarden.com/submit | It’s free to submit your game to the Game Garden. Our showcase will be curated by the Game Garden team and a selection of trusted local developers. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 25 Jul |  | TIGA Awards | Free | 4 Nov | CLOSED | Awards | Europe | London, United Kingdom | https://tiga.org/awards | TIGA Games Industry Awards are divided into two groups: the Games Awards, covering entire industry, and the Business Of Games Awards, reserved for TIGA members. There are also three special Awards: Outstanding Employer and Outstanding Individual Of The Year, and Game Of The Year. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 9 Aug |  | Super FESTival | Free | 1 – 7 Nov | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase | North America | Toronto, Canada | https://www.handeyesociety.com/news/ | Whether you’re a developer, designer, panellist, workshop host, alt-hardware wizard, or just creatively game-curious, this is your chance to get involved. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 10 Aug |  | GamingOnPhone Awards | Free | 17 Oct | CLOSED | Awards | Asia | Bangkok, Thailand | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSkEUtxKxP5hDzqwf2pTa9HjRCXi5TMVdURzmeV9RxrHHwgQ/viewform | This year, we have a total of 30 categories divided into B2B and B2C. Based on the number of nominations, we’ll shortlist the finalists, and the winners will be chosen after the voting process by the Jury, the Public, and the GamingonPhone editorial team. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 12 Aug |  | Brutal Indies Unleashed | Free | 12 Sep | CLOSED | Showcase Steam Showcase | Virtual | Virtual | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxqdQn8IH0Xlfr66KugReW6gZec7Q1gyuUPYq0Z3IGllDYgQ/viewform | Brutal Indies Unleashed is a LIVE showcase happening on September 12th on the ZlimBratSki YouTube channel, alongside a Steam event. This event is all about showcasing brutal indie games—whether they’re first-person, third-person, or top-down, as long as they feature combat or video game violence. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 15 Aug |  | Pitch Competition @ gamescom asia | Thailand Game Show | Free | 17 Oct | CLOSED | Pitching | Asia | Bangkok, Thailand | https://gamescom.asia/conference/pitch-competition | The gamescom asia Pitch Competition is a platform for game developers like you to showcase your talent, elevate your project, and compete for a substantial cash prize! A total of 12 to 15 studios (chosen by Agora Partners) will be chosen as finalists to pitch their games in-person. | CLOSED | Pitching | |
| 19 Aug |  | Indie Game Award @ Taipei Game Show | Free | 28 Jan | CLOSED | Awards | Asia | Taipei, Taiwan | https://tgs.tca.org.tw/indie_award_e.php | The Indie Game Award, hosted by Taipei Game Show, is dedicated to discovering outstanding indie game developers from around the world. In 2025, the award drew entrants from 52 countries, with over 340 games competing. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 25 Aug | | Steam Next Fest: October | Free | 13 – 20 Oct | CLOSED | Steam Showcase | Virtual | Steam | https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/marketing/upcoming_events/nextfest | For developers, Steam Next Fest is an opportunity to get early feedback from players and build an audience for a future launch on Steam. Upcoming (unreleased) games with a playable demo are eligible to participate. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 30 Aug |  | WINGS Elevate | Free | 1 Oct | CLOSED | Funding | Europe | Virtual | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyGa7JSH98sDgX10uhrfdiLjBLjFIXGFxYx_jaGjPXmpJIiA/viewform | WINGS Elevate is a $50k USD prototype fund for indie teams led by women and other gender marginalized developers, providing them with $10K USD funding and peer-to-peer sessions to finalize a prototype and pitch deck. 5 teams will be selected ⭐🎮 | CLOSED | Funding | |
| 31 Aug |  | Indie X | Free | TBA | CLOSED | Awards Steam Showcase Showcase | Europe | Virtual | https://indiex.online/ | The biggest indie game showcase in Portugal is back for another edition. We are holding an Event + Sale on Steam for the fifth year in a row. We’re also holding a digital edition of our event that includes at least: live-streamed showcase, Indie X’s Award Ceremony + Steam Event and Sale. | CLOSED | Awards, Showcase | |
| 31 Aug |  | Student Games Festival Award | Free | 10 Sep | CLOSED | Awards | Europe | Warsaw, Poland | https://www.studentgamesfestival.com/ | A new prestigious, international award supported by educational institutions and the game industry. Recognition and promotion of the best student-made games. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 1 Sep |  | DevGAMM Awards | Free | 7 Nov | CLOSED | Awards | Europe | Lisbon, Portugal | https://devgamm.com/awards2025/ | DevGAMM Awards is a prestigious competition for indie developers and small studios. With a prize pool of $100,000 in real cash and additional nominations and prizes from sponsors, it offers a remarkable opportunity for emerging talent. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 2 Sep |  | Super MAGFest Indie Videogame Showcase | N/A | 8 – 11 Jan, 2026 | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase | North America | National Harbor, MD | https://super2026.reg.magfest.org/showcase/apply | MAGFest Indie Videogame Showcase’ (MIVS) mission is to give small indies a platform and connect developers to players. Your game doesn’t need to be perfect to be a part of MIVS. In fact, we find the showcase floor to be one of the best grounds for feedback and player interaction there is! | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 10 Sep |  | LAGS Creator Fest | Free | 3 – 5 Oct | CLOSED | Showcase Steam Showcase | South America | Virtual | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5aR9O5vJAKQj6kYeGsiahJG9a8hYI64SeLlOJgVZU4zjAJQ/viewform | Submissions are now here for the first-ever LAGS Creator Fest! The event will feature over 120 creators worldwide and from Latin America, streaming exclusively Latin American games on Twitch, plus a special Steam event. | CLOSED | Showcase, Steam | |
| 23 Sep |  | Wholesome Snack | Free | TBA Dec | CLOSED | Showcase Steam Showcase | Virtual | Virtual | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5CHrADWv_ZVXPTI8DE9p48-MT-wF_WElJ4W7rbyyF7cx6TQ/viewform | Every year since 2020, we’ve hosted two annual showcases: the Wholesome Direct in June and the Wholesome Snack in December. Wholesome Direct is packed with more than 50 games, while the Wholesome Snack is a more focused look at an exclusive roster of about two dozen titles. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 28 Sep |  | Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant | Free | 14 Dec | CLOSED | Funding | Worldwide | Worldwide | https://grants.draknek.org/ | The Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant is a grant opportunity for game developers from traditionally underrepresented groups and backgrounds who are interested in designing and developing puzzle games. The Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant is offering 5 grants of $15,000 USD each. | CLOSED | Funding | |
| 29 Sep |  | Day of the Devs The Game Awards Showcase | Free | 10 Dec | CLOSED | Showcase | North America | Virtual | https://www.dayofthedevs.org/submit | We are once again on the hunt for the most delightful, surprising, and downright cooooooool games to feature in our winter showcase. Developers interested in submitting their games can apply through the form below, from now until September 29. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 30 Sep |  | Indie Game Awards | Free | TBA Dec | CLOSED | Awards | North America | Virtual | https://www.indiegameawards.gg/ | The Indie Games Awards (The IGAs) is an annual awards-only ceremony dedicated to honoring excellence in indie gaming. Featuring categories that celebrate innovation, storytelling, artistry, and more, The IGAs spotlight compelling and groundbreaking titles from around the world. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 30 Sep | | INDIE Live Expo Winter Showcase & Awards | Free | 29 Nov | CLOSED | Showcase Steam Showcase Awards | Worldwide | Virtual | https://indie.live-expo.games/en/entry/ | INDIE Live Expo, the live digital showcase connecting indie game fans all over the world returns for its annual winter edition and awards show on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. | CLOSED | Awards, Showcase | |
| 1 Oct |  | PLAYCON Indie Initiative | Free | 9 Oct | CLOSED | Pitching | Europe | Ta’ Qali, Malta | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfN-mspJvaVdjU6WgHP271Nlsf9bTsWgU-jhFhjkmmPyEFshw/viewform | The PLAYCON Indie Initiative, hosted by Agora Gaming Partners, is an event for passionate game developers like you to showcase your talent, elevate your project, and compete for a substantial prize! | CLOSED | Pitching | |
| 8 Oct |  | Independent Games Festival (IGF) Awards | $75 | 11 Mar | CLOSED | Awards | North America | San Francisco, CA | https://igf.com/submission-info/ | The Independent Games Festival (IGF) Awards is the biggest annual celebration of indie talent – encouraging innovation within game development as a medium and recognizing the best independent developers from around the world. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 12 Oct |  | India Game Awards | Free | 6 Nov | CLOSED | Awards | Asia | Chennai, India | https://indiagdc.com/awards/ | India Game Awards, presented by the Game Developer Association of India (GDAI), honors exceptional game developers and studios across multiple categories. Nominations are rigorously evaluated by an international and national jury comprising leaders from various sectors of the gaming industry. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 24 Oct |  | Latin American Games Showcase – Game Awards Edition | Free | TBA Dec | CLOSED | Showcase Steam Showcase | South America | Virtual | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYuKHGvCMESchWwB04l-fyRTP9-VIxMyzW7ghTSQj7hFVECQ/viewform | This special edition, presented in collaboration with The Game Awards, will celebrate the best that the Latin American indie scene accomplished throughout 2025 and a look ahead into 2026 and beyond! | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 27 Oct |  | Women-Led Games: The Game Awards Edition Showcase | Free | TBA Dec | CLOSED | Showcase | North America | Virtual | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8BvkUe8WoIwGOueLYb1RiaSwDMhTk28mcqveQ6FjZfCHG5A/viewform | This year’s edition of the TGA partnered showcase will be a review of the amazing titles released by women-led studios in 2025 and games that are releasing early 2026. Please keep this in mind when filling out the form. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 28 Oct |  | NYX Game Awards | $320 | 30 Oct | CLOSED | Awards | Virtual | Virtual | https://nyxgameawards.com/ | Calling all game developers, publishers, marketers, agencies, and all parties contributing to game creation internationally. With hundreds of available categories built to reflect modern game development and creativity, NYX is here to titles at every stage — from early access to full release. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 6 Nov |  | BAFTA Games Awards | £264 / £528 (per entry) | 17 Apr | CLOSED | Awards | Europe | London, UK | https://www.bafta.org/awards/awards-information/games/ | Entries for the 2026 Awards are here. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 7 Nov | | PitchYaGame | Free | 7 Nov | CLOSED | Pitching Showcase | Virtual | Twitter / X | https://pitchyagame.com | #PitchYaGame is a voluntary movement showcasing independent video games all across the world; pitched live twice a year, in June and November. | CLOSED | Pitching, Showcase | |
| 9 Nov |  | Women’s Day Sale on Steam | Free | 27 Feb – 8 Mar | CLOSED | Steam Showcase | North America | Steam | https://bit.ly/WDS2026Apply | The Women’s Day Sale on Steam celebrates incredible work of women and gender marginalised in games, featuring a broad selection of must-play games, demos and special discounts—plus an exciting week of streams and showcases. Are you a team led by women or other gender-marginalised dev? Submit a game. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 14 Nov |  | DIGY Awards | Free | TBA 2026 | CLOSED | Awards | North America | Virtual | https://digyawards.com/ | The DIGY (Dope Indie Games of the Year) Awards focus on indies, celebrating the games and the talented people behind the craft of game development. Game has full release by December 31, 2025. Game developed by team independent of resources / control / ownership of large corporation. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 16 Nov | | Tokyo Indie Games Summit 2026 | Free | 13 – 14 Mar | CLOSED | Awards Onsite Showcase | Asia | Tokyo, Japan | https://forms.gle/XYmsyzH8AhgsiZXNA | We are now accepting applications from creators to exhibit at “TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2026.” There are no fees associated with exhibiting. Let’s make “TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2026” a success together with all the game fans who attend! | CLOSED | Awards, Showcase | |
| 21 Nov | | GDS Indie Expo | Free | 5 – 6 Dec | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase Steam Showcase | Europe | Prague, Czechia | https://gdsprague.com/index.php?action=indieregistration | Indie Expo is accessible for any indie game developers and provides an opportunity to showcase their game and get feedback from visitors. You can be a team or an individual, your game may be still work-in-progress or published already. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 5 Dec |  | DICE Awards | $1000 | TBA Feb | CLOSED | Awards | North America | Las Vegas, Nevada | https://www.interactive.org/awards/ | The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS), the video game industry’s professional trade organization submissions for the 29th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards (#DICEAwards) are here, serving to recognize excellence among peers currently working in games. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 31 Dec | | BitSummit | ¥2,750 | 22 – 24 May | OPEN | Onsite Showcase Steam Showcase | Asia | Kyoto, Japan | https://bs-entry-system.com/en/ | The Japan Independent Games Association (JIGA) announces the holding of “BitSummit PUNCH,” Japan’s largest indie game festival, to be held at Miyako Messe. This form is for developers considering exhibiting their games at the event. | OPEN | Showcase | |
| 31 Dec |  | Pégases Awards Ceremony NEW | 240€ | 5 Mar | OPEN | Awards | Europe | Paris, France | https://soumission-pegases.academiejeuvideo.org/connexion | A highlight of the year for the Academy of Video Game Arts and Techniques, this prestigious ceremony allows creators and their creations to be recognized by their peers, promoting French creativity and talent beyond the sector’s usual ecosystem. | OPEN | Awards | |
| 5 Jan | | Courage XL NEW | €200 after acceptance | 8 Mar | OPEN | Onsite Showcase | North America | San Francisco, CA | https://courage.events/apply-for-courage-xl/ | We bring game professionals together: over a drink, over a demo build, over a shared love for games. Courage keeps it casual. Think more ‘chill bar energy’ and less ‘hectic expo chaos’. | OPEN | Showcase | |
| 5 Jan |  | Dames 4 Games 2026 Spring Showcase NEW | Free | TBA Mar | OPEN | Showcase Steam Showcase | North America | Virtual | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclj2OWdSWrpEJJYaASUnu9SBfESFx2T5QWY623BnWW-jNUHw/viewform | We’re getting ready for something special this March at Dames 4 Games! In partnership with WINGS and Women-Led Games, we’re hosting a showcase dedicated to celebrating women and femmes across the games industry. | OPEN | Showcase | |
| 5 Jan |  | Games Finance Market | £349 (After Acceptance) | 14 – 15 Apr | OPEN | Networking Funding | Europe | London, UK | https://festival.games.london/gfm/registration | The Games Finance Market is the UK’s largest curated B2B initiative, taking place every year during the London Games Festival. This event connects established games businesses and new games start-ups with investors, publishers and platforms. | OPEN | Networking | |
| 5 Jan | | Steam Next Fest: February 2026 | Free | 23 Feb – 2 Mar | OPEN | Steam Showcase | North America | Steam | https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/marketing/upcoming_events/nextfest/2026february | Steam Next Fest: February 2026 Edition is a multi-day celebration where fans can try out demos, chat with developers, watch live streams, and learn about upcoming games on Steam. For developers, Steam Next Fest is an opportunity to get early feedback from players and build an audience. | OPEN | Showcase | |
| 9 Jan |  | gamescom LATAM BIG Festival | Free | 30 Apr – 3 May, 2026 | OPEN | Onsite Showcase Steam Showcase Awards | South America | São Paulo, Brazil | https://latam.gamescom.global/en/big-festival-en/ | We select the 90 best and most innovative games from around the world, making them available first-hand for the public to play. Furthermore, we are the main platform for the release of new games from Latin America to the world. Since 2024, the BIG Festival takes place inside gamescom latam. | OPEN | Awards, Showcase | |
| 9 Jan |  | Indie Fan Fest | $600 (After Acceptance) | TBA Feb | OPEN | Showcase Steam Showcase | Europe | Virtual | https://indiefanfest.com/ | Indie Fan Fest is a new curated showcase from The MIX and Digital Bandidos, presenting new game reveals, world premiere trailers, and more for unreleased indie games launching with demos in the upcoming Steam Next Fest. The next edition is planned to air prior to February 2026 Steam Next Fest. | OPEN | Showcase | |
| 12 Jan |  | London Games Festival Official Selection | £349 (After Acceptance) | 16 – 17 Apr | OPEN | Onsite Showcase Steam Showcase | Europe | London, UK | https://festival.games.london/official-selection/registration | Every year, the Games London team curates a list of upcoming games, from all types of developers across all formats, representing the most exciting titles to come. These selected games are highlighted through in-person showcases, a social media presence, and a prominent Steam campaign. | OPEN | Showcase | |
| 12 Mar |  | NYX Game Awards 2026 | $250 (Early) – $310 (Late) | 8 May | OPEN | Awards | Europe | Virtual | https://nyxgameawards.com/ | Calling game developers, publishers, marketers, agencies, and all parties contributing to game creation worldwide. The 2026 NYX Game Awards is now open for submissions. | OPEN | Awards | |
| 31 May | | ChinaJoy x Game Connection Game Development Awards | Free | 31 Jul – 2 Aug | OPEN | Awards | Asia | Shanghai, China | https://www.game-connection.com/submit-your-projects-gcxcj2026/ | We partnered with ChinaJoy to bring the awards to China’s largest video game event. More than 240 developers participated in the competition, and 7 games were selected by our international jury. | OPEN | Awards | |
| 30 Jun | | ChinaJoy x Game Connection GAME Festival | Free | 31 Jul – 2 Aug | OPEN | Steam Showcase | Asia | Steam | https://www.game-connection.com/chinajoy-x-game-connection-indie-game-festival-2026/ | The ChinaJoy x Game Connection GAME Festival aims to promote new, entertaining, creative, and high-quality games with market potential to players and media, and will be presented online on Steam and Steam China. The event is expected to take place on Steam and Steam China starting in August | OPEN | Showcase | |
| N/A |  | Future Game Show 2026 | Free | N/A | OPEN | Showcase Steam Showcase | Virtual | Virtual | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfR7HvxarWjVXSq3J8Khbp1ZQRpRu5MExQoSjM7tnQtnHjr6w/viewform | Submissions for the 2026 edition of FGS. Each show will feature exclusive trailers, announcements, and deep dives. If you’ve got (or know about) an exciting game on console, PC, mobile or streaming platforms that deserves to be showcased, we’d love to hear about it. | OPEN | Showcase | |
| N/A |  | Outersloth Funding | Free | N/A | OPEN | Funding | Worldwide | Worldwide | https://www.innersloth.com/outersloth/ | Outersloth is for indie developers looking for funds to get their game off the ground or some extra money to finish it. This is a recoup and revshare model, and we’ve consulted with others to ensure it’s at a competitive rate that keeps your sustainability in mind. | OPEN | Funding | |
| N/A |  | MENA Hero Project | Free | N/A | OPEN | Funding | Asia | MENA | https://www.playstation.com/en-sk/mena-hero-project/?country-selector=true | The MENA Hero Project is fueled by this commitment and our belief in the MENA gaming market. The MENA Hero Project will support game developers based in the following countries: Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Jordan, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia. | OPEN | Funding | |
| N/A |  | India Hero Project (IHP) | Free | N/A | OPEN | Funding | Asia | India | https://www.playstation.com/en-in/local/india-hero-project/ | “India Hero Project (IHP)” is a new incubator program focused on identifying and supporting emerging talent from the region. This India-centric program was launched by Sony Interactive Entertainment for Indian game developers. Applicants can apply for a minimum of 100,000 US dollars. | OPEN | Funding |
| DEADLINE | EVENT | SUBMISSION FEE | EVENT DATE | STATUS | TYPE | REGION | LOCATION | WEBSITE | DESCRIPTION | STATUS | TYPE | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | | Black Game Developer Fund | Free | N/A | CLOSED | Funding | North America | Worldwide | https://blackgamedevfund.com/apply/ | Once an application has been completed, the BGDF committee conducts a thorough review based on an evolving set of considerations, including existing BGDF projects, current trends, team composition and capabilities for completing the project, and likelihood of critical and commercial success. | CLOSED | Funding | |
| N/A | | SideQuest X Creature Indie VR Fund | Free | N/A | CLOSED | Funding | North America | Worldwide | https://www.creature.page/developer-fund | The SideQuest X Creature Indie VR Fund is a collaboration built to empower indie VR developers and supplement other funding sources. If you’re interested in having your game evaluated for possible funding and access to Creature’s label services. | CLOSED | Pitching, Funding | |
| 6 Jan | | Games Finance Market | £325 (After Acceptance) | 8 – 9 Apr | CLOSED | Funding | Europe | London, United Kingdom | https://festival.games.london/gfm/registration | The Games Finance Market is the UK’s largest curated B2B initiative, taking place every year during the London Games Festival. This event connects established games businesses and new games start-ups with investors, publishers and platforms. The 2025 Games Finance Market takes place on 8 – 9 April. | CLOSED | Pitching | |
| 6 Jan | | New Game Plus @ London Games Festival | N/A | 2 – 13 Apr | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase | Europe | London, United Kingdom | https://festival.games.london/profile/find | Seeking the best upcoming games from around the world. Games must be unreleased but can be on any platform. Every selected game gets an exhibition slot at our new expo New Game Plus. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 15 Jan | | BIG Festival @ gamescom | Free | 30 Apr – 4 May | CLOSED | Awards Showcase Steam Showcase | South America | São Paulo, Brazil | https://latam.gamescom.global/en/big-festival-en/ | Every year, we select the 100 best and most innovative games from around the world, making them available first-hand for the public to play. Since 2024, the BIG Festival takes place inside gamescom latam. | CLOSED | Showcase, Awards, Steam Showcase | |
| 16 Jan | | European Game Showcase | Free | 17 Mar | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase | North America | San Francisco, California | https://europeangameshowcase.com/the-european-game-showcase-will-return-to-gdc-in-2025-in-a-new-location/ | The European Game Showcase will be back at GDC in 2025. On Wednesday (!), March 19, we will host our annual showcase with fresh games from Europe, first time at (!) the Children‘s Creativity Museum in San Francisco, right next to the GDC venue, to help developers with great connections. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 24 Jan | | Game Anglia Festival Showcase | Free | 6 Feb | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase | Europe | Ipswich, United Kingdom | https://www.gameanglia.co.uk/festival/ | This year’s event on February 6th will feature a showcase area dedicated to game developers – students and indies. There is a limited number of slots available, the more polished your game is, the higher the chance it will be showcased. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 27 Jan | | DevGAMM Showcase + Digital Vikings Awards | Free | 27 – 28 Feb | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase Steam Showcase Awards | Europe | Gdańsk, Poland | https://devgamm.com/gdansk2025/game-activities/ | For the third time, this competition for game developers from the Baltic region is bringing together the most anticipated games from the area. Submission form covers Steam Event, Showcase and Pitching activities during DevGAMM Gdansk. | CLOSED | Awards, Pitching, Showcase | |
| 31 Jan | | Games For Change Awards | Free | TBA Summer | CLOSED | Awards | North America | N/A | https://festival.gamesforchange.org/2025-awards | The annual G4C Awards celebrates the year’s best games and immersive experiences that transcend traditional entertainment, championing social impact, fostering learning, and pushing the boundaries of interactive media. Following an expert-led evaluation process, 3 titles will emerge as finalists in each of the 12 competitive award categories and will be highlighted at the Games for Change Festival. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 31 Jan | | TactiCon 2025 | Free | TBA Jul | CLOSED | Steam Showcase | Europe | Steam | https://www.tacticon.games/ | TactiCon is a digital convention hosted on Steam celebrating strategy video games. TactiCon highlights the brilliant and creative minds who develop strategy games and gathers the players who love them. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 3 Feb | | Courage XL | 200€ After Acceptance | 16 Mar | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase | North America | San Francisco, California | https://courage.events/event/courage-xl-2025/ | The most informal and friendly Indie Showcase, happening just before GDC. Over 50 indie developers will present their work at the Great Northern in San Francisco on Sunday evening, right before GDC begins. It’s the perfect place to break the ice for a week full of networking, mingling, and partying. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 3 Feb | | Day of the Devs – San Francisco Edition | Free | 15 – 16 Mar | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase Showcase | North America | San Francisco, CA | https://www.dayofthedevs.com/submit/ | Are you working on a cool new video game that will be ready to highlight at Day of the Devs: San Francisco Edition? If so, we’d love to hear from you! We will be hosting another Day of the Devs event the weekend before GDC in March, 2025. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 7 Feb | | MIX Spring Showcase | $600 (After Acceptance) | 17 Mar | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase Steam Showcase | North America | San Francisco & Steam | https://mediaindieexchange.com/showcases/spring-game-showcases-2025 | The Spring Game Showcase for GDC week continues the partnership from last Spring. We’re working together to help raise visibility for developers and publishers from around the world through online and in person formats, including Steam event page. Online + OnSite Showcase & Live Interviews | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 7 Feb | | StyriAn Games Awards – SAGA | Free | 7 – 8 Mar | CLOSED | Awards Onsite Showcase | Europe | Graz, Austria | https://gamedevgraz.at/saga-2025-registration/ | The StyriAn Games Awards – SAGA – give local indie game developers the opportunity to present their games and be rewarded. From all submissions, there will be six named finalists selected by a jury, that will be presenting their games at this years button Festival. Total prize pool is 1500 €. | CLOSED | Awards, Showcase | |
| 10 Feb | | A Maze Award | 50€ | 16 May | CLOSED | Awards | Europe | Berlin, Germany | https://2025.award.amaze-berlin.de | A MAZE./ is looking for works pushing the medium of playful arts – fully finished works, demos, experiments, interactive performances, installations, immersive theater or prototypes are welcome! Submissions are 50€ (35€ early bird until Jan 31). | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 12 Feb | | INDIE Live Expo | Free | 13 Apr | CLOSED | Showcase Steam Showcase | Asia | Virtual | https://indie.live-expo.games/en/entry/ | Show organizers will select 100 submitted titles to include in this April’s showcase. Enjoy world premieres for unrevealed titles alongside new information for highly-anticipated games with new segments and the return of INDIE Live Expo’s signature segments. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 28 Feb | | Bitsummit | ¥2,750 | 18 – 20 Jul | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase | Asia | Kyoto, Japan | https://bitsummit.org/en/ | BitSummit the 13th Summer of Yokai will be held on 18 (Fri), 19 (Sat) and 20 (Sun) July 2025 at the Kyoto Municipal Industrial Exhibition Hall, Miyakomesse. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 28 Feb | | International Serious Play Awards | $250 – $400 | TBA Aug | CLOSED | Awards | North America | Rochester, NY | https://www.judgify.me/SeriousPlayAwards2025 | International Serious Play Awards honor outstanding learning products that incorporate game elements to further education or training. Entries can be submitted by professional studios, in-house training teams, consultants, universities, and/or students. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 20 Mar | | Wholesome Direct | Free | TBA Jun | CLOSED | Showcase Steam Showcase | North America | Virtual | https://wholesomegames.com/ | Register now to take part in Wholesome Direct 2025! Game developers have until March 20 to complete the submission form for a chance to be featured, and for the first time ever, we’re also inviting content creators to submit for a chance to be featured as a guest host! | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 21 Mar | | Indie Blast & Awards @ Games Gathering Lviv | Conference Pass | 3 – 6 Apr | CLOSED | Awards Onsite Showcase | Europe | Lviv, Ukraine | https://www.ggconference.com/en/conference/games-gathering-2025-lviv/indie-blast-en/ | Are you an indie developer and do you have a game? Then Indie Blast is the best opportunity for you to showcase your game at your personalized booth! | CLOSED | Awards, Showcase | |
| 31 Mar | | Cerebral Puzzle Showcase | Free | 29 May – 5 Jun | CLOSED | Steam Showcase | Europe | Steam | https://www.cerebralpuzzleshowcase.com | The Cerebral Puzzle Showcase is returning on May 29th – June 5th 2025. Use the form to submit your games for inclusion in the showcase. Please note that the showcase is highly curated. | CLOSED | Steam Showcase | |
| 31 Mar | | Digital Dragons | 750€ (after acceptance) | 18 – 20 May | CLOSED | Awards Onsite Showcase | Europe | Krakow, Poland | https://digitaldragons.pl/en/ | Present your game to the world and seize the spotlight at Digital Dragons, one of the largest B2B gamedev events in Europe, by showcasing your project in Indie Zone. This is an unique opportunity to gain exposure, network with industry professionals, and compete for prestigious awards. | CLOSED | Awards, Showcase | |
| 31 Mar | | Showcase + Awards @ Reboot Develop Blue | Conference Pass (Showcase) / Awards (Free) | 14 – 16 Apr | CLOSED | Awards Onsite Showcase | Europe | Dubrovnik, Croatia | https://rebootdevelopblue.com/indie/ | In its annual 10th edition, Reboot Develop Blue is again organizing the Indie Award competition (5 categories) and Indie Expo Area showcase (available during all conference hours) dedicated to presentations of indie games and studios in addition to meetings with them. | CLOSED | Awards, Showcase | |
| 1 Apr | | Discover INDIGO Showcase | 350€ after acceptance | 27 – 28 May | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase Awards | Europe | Rotterdam, Netherlands | https://indigoshowcase.nl/discover/ | Are you a game developer and do you want to showcase your game at one of the iconic INDIGO arcade cabinets? A jury of game professionals will check out all game submissions. One winner will be picked to receive the prestigious INDIGO Showcase Award, which will be announced on May 28th! | CLOSED | Awards, Showcase | |
| 2 Apr | | Women-Led Games Summer Game Fest | Free | TBA Jun | CLOSED | Showcase Steam Showcase | North America | Virtual | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtoT192xnLhBvi9VZdykOaPeVWGd8vopmQmk3HdymXf4NE-A/viewform | Thank you for expressing an interest in Women-Led Games Summer Game Fest Showcase for 2025! Women-Led Games strives to support women-led and majority women game studios from around the world. We are working on our event for June 2025 so take that in mind when filling out the application. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 4 Apr | | Develop: Star Awards | Free | 9 Jul | CLOSED | Awards | Europe | Brighton, United Kingdom | https://www.developconference.com/awards | The Develop:Star Awards recognise the very best games and talent within the industry with categories that enable studios of every size to shine. These awards are all about the game dev community celebrating the creative excellence of the game makers behind the best games of the previous 12 months. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 4 Apr | | Game Dev Local Expo | Free | 12 Apr | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase | Europe | London, United Kingdom | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVN4uiqMblo6opalYSdUQNa8rM2G7mQCoUTaTx7p9kkfVh3w/viewform | We are hoping to showcase a wide range of games as well as developers and studios. This is your chance to put your studio/games forward ahead of these being offered to the public! SHOWCASING WILL BE FREE FOR INDIE DEV STUDIOS! | CLOSED | On-Site Showcase | |
| 9 Apr | | Game Maker’s Sketchbook | $25 | 6 Jun | CLOSED | Showcase | North America | Virtual | https://www.gamemakerssketchbook.com/ | Submisions for 4th edition of the Game Maker’s Sketchbook. The arts showcase will collect submissions in the categories of Storyboard, Environment Art, Character Art, Iconography, Curiosities, and Impact. The selections will be announced in June 2025 and showcased at the 2025 Summer Game Fest. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 11 Apr | | Day of the Devs: Summer Game Fest Edition | Free | TBA Jun | CLOSED | Showcase Steam Showcase | North America | Virtual | https://www.dayofthedevs.com/submit/ | Are you working on a cool new video game that will be ready to highlight at Day of the Devs: Summer Game Fest Edition? If so, we’d love to hear from you! We will be hosting another Day of the Devs Digital Showcase during Summer Game Fest in June, 2025. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 15 Apr | | Southeast Asian Games Showcase: Summer Game Fest Edition | Free | TBA Jun | CLOSED | Showcase Steam Showcase | Asia | Virtual | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKskD1rRnA88gZeNIH1IByHuxZzPwmNJJMEgxM_78KOHbl1g/viewform | For the first time ever, the Southeast Asian Games Showcase will be partnering with Summer Game Fest, to highlight SEA games at a global level! Southeast Asian developers, we want to see your games! Apply below to be featured | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 16 Apr | | Indie Arena Booth @ gamescom | 3000€ – 5000€ (per booth) | 20 – 24 Aug | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase Steam Showcase | Europe | Cologne, Germany | https://indiearenabooth.de/apply | Indie Arena Booth 2025 at gamescom are officially here! And that’s not all: Indie Arena Booth is expanding to a wonderful 2,037.5 square meters, meaning we can showcase an even bigger number of projects! | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 17 Apr | | NYX Game Awards 2025 | $320 | 9 May | CLOSED | Awards | North America | Virtual | https://nyxgameawards.com/game-awards.php | A prestigious international competition that recognizes unmatched creativity and technical excellence in the gaming industry! The NYX Game Awards recognizes and celebrates the contributions of professionals who are passionate about the gaming world. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 18 Apr | | GameDevHeroes | Free | TBA Jul | CLOSED | Awards | Europe | Brighton, UK | https://gamedevheroes.co/nominations-2025/ | This is your chance to recognize the incredible individuals who make game development possible—from coders and designers to artists, producers, QA testers, and every unsung hero in between. Nominate your heroes and let their hard work, creativity, and dedication be celebrated. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 22 Apr | | Black Voices In Gaming Summer Game Fest Edition | Free | TBA Jun | CLOSED | Showcase | North America | Virtual | https://form.jotform.com/251054590127957 | These streams highlight Black voices in the gaming industry, dedicated exclusively to presenting games created by Black developers, titles featuring Black protagonists, and conversations with these creators – continuing initiatives from last year. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 25 Apr | | MIX Summer Game Showcase | $600 (After Acceptance) | 5 & 6 Jun | CLOSED | Showcase Steam Showcase | North America | Virtual / Los Angeles, CA | https://mediaindieexchange.com/showcases/summer-showcase-2025 | The MIX Showcases help raise visibility for developers and publishers from around the world through online and in person formats, including a Steam event page and Epic Games Store promotion for games in both the online and onsite showcases. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 27 Apr | | Latin American Games Showcase: Summer Game Fest Edition | Free | TBA Jun | CLOSED | Showcase Steam Showcase | North America | Virtual | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeABgDi3xb_LkdfHT1BD8qU6k4mjNHduYeM3-1bWNvT0qThlw/viewform | LAGS strives to be a platform with great visibility for the games developed in Latin America or by Latin American teams around the world. Our next showcase will take place on June in collaboration with Summer Game Fest so please take that into consideration. LATAM devs only. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 29 Apr | | Steam Next Fest: June | Free | 9 – 16 Jun | CLOSED | Steam Showcase | North America | Steam | https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/marketing/upcoming_events/nextfest | For developers, Steam Next Fest is an opportunity to get early feedback from players and build an audience for a future launch on Steam. Upcoming (unreleased) games with a playable demo are eligible to participate. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 30 Apr | | XP Indie Game Showcase | Free | 12 – 13 Jun | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase | North America | Toronto, Ontario | https://xpgamesummit.com/indie-showcase/ | We’re proud to support indie talent at XP Game Summit 2025. That’s why we’re giving 15 indie studios the chance to showcase their games completely free. While this application is for 15 complimentary spots, there are also opportunities to exhibit through a paid Indie Pod. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 1 May | | NarraScope Showcase | Free | 20 – 22 Jun | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase | North America | Philadelphia, PA | https://itch.io/jam/narrascope-showcase-2025 | Designers, developers, writers, and students of narrative games and interactive fiction are invited to submit digital game projects to the first ever NarraScope Showcase. The Showcase celebrates the best in narrative game design and interactive fiction. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 2 May | | Indie Showcase @ Develop | Free | 8 – 10 Jul | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase | Europe | Brighton, United Kingdom | https://www.developconference.com/whats-on/indie-showcase-competition | The Showcase is totally free to enter and all 10 finalists will get the opportunity to show off their games to over 5,000 developers, publishers and media at Develop:Brighton. They’ll also receive a free 3 day conference pass, pre-event publicity plus a profile on the event website. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 11 May | | Game Discovery Exhibition @ K Days | Free | 18 – 27 Jul | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase Steam Showcase | North America | Edmonton, Canada | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJYFBjnRjhN-Ef4h-508Bwkrs7A8YHng8eUL1widoCuf_Evw/viewform | The Game Discovery Exhibition (GDX) is Canada’s largest indie games festival; it celebrates games culture and game development from around the world, with a particular emphasis on indies. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 11 May | | Pixel Heaven Awards | Free | 7 Jun | CLOSED | Awards | Europe | Warsaw, Poland | https://pixelheavenfest.com/pae/ | 13th Edition of the Largest Indie Game Development Competition in Poland and CEE. Any game released after June 9, 2024, is eligible for submission. Games that have not yet premiered can also be submitted in demo or prototype versions. The awards ceremony will take place on June 7 during the Festival afterparty. The entire Festival will be held from June 6–8 in Warsaw, Poland. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 16 May | | Selected Indie 80 @ TGS | Free | 25 – 28 Sep | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase | Asia | Tokyo, Japan | https://posting.nikkeibp.co.jp/form-cgi/formhtml.cgi?form=tgs_indie/index.html | In order to provide a platform where indies (individuals and corporations) can thrive, and to contribute to the growth of the global game industry, we are accepting applications for the SELECTED INDIE 80 slot, where indies can exhibit for free with the support of our sponsoring companies. | CLOSED | On-Site Showcase | |
| 26 May | | Brilliant Indie Treasures | Free | 9 Jul | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase | Europe | Brighton, United Kingdom | https://brilliantindietreasures.com | After last year’s amazing show, where over 500 of you joined us to play 50 largely undiscovered games and meet their developers, we’re overjoyed to announce that Brilliant Indie Treasures is returning as Brilliant Indie Treasures ’25. You are likely here because you want to showcase your game at our free event on Wednesday, July 9th in Brighton! | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 31 May | | ChinaJoy x Game Connection GAME Awards | Free | 2 Aug | CLOSED | Awards | Asia | Shanghai, China | https://www.game-connection.com/indie-game-development-awards-chinajoy/ | The contest is for console, mobile, social, casual, and online games with no restriction on genre, platform, or distribution method. All submissions are assessed by the Judging Committee of international experts. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 31 May | | Game Development World Championship | Free | TBA | CLOSED | Awards | Europe | Virtual | https://thegdwc.com/ | GDWC is an annual global competition for game developers of all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds. You’re welcome to submit your game whether you’re a professional developer, a hobbyist, a student, or just interested in game development in general. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 31 May | | Indie Showcase @ devcom | Free / 1,499€ | 17 – 19 Aug | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase | Europe | Cologne, Germany | https://www.devcom.global/ddc-2025/indies-ddc2025/ | The Indie Showcase is a key element at the devcom Developer Conference each year. Apply now and present your projects to the global games industry right before gamescom in Cologne! Apply for one of 20 free spots or book an Indie Exhibition Package. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 2 Jun | | IndieCade Festival | $75 – $125 | TBA Fall | CLOSED | Showcase | North America | Virtual | https://www.indiecade.com/submissions/ | Submissions for our 2025 season include our online Festival – IndieCade Anywhere and Everywhere (happening in the Fall), as well as consideration for any and all in-person events, as well as our ongoing streaming features and activities for the year. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 4 Jun | | Courage Cologne @ devcom | 200€ after acceptance | 19 Aug | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase | Europe | Cologne, Germany | https://courage.events/game-submission-courage-cologne-2025/ | This time, we’re teaming up with devcom Developer Night — one of the biggest meetups of gamescom week, where 2000–3000 game professionals gather to mingle, play and party. And we’re putting you right in the middle of it! | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 6 Jun | | PitchYaGame | Free | 6 Jun | CLOSED | Pitching Showcase | Europe | Twitter / X | https://pitchyagame.com | #PitchYaGame is a voluntary movement showcasing independent video games all across the world; pitched live twice a year, in June and November. | CLOSED | Pitching, Showcase | |
| 13 Jun | | Game Devs of Color Expo Direct & Steam Event | Free | 16 – 19 Sep | CLOSED | Showcase Steam Showcase | Virtual | Virtual | https://www.gamedevsofcolor.org/apply | GDoCExpo has multiple game showcases, and this application form is for either/both of them: GDoCExpo Steam Sale (our Steam event with games on sale, demos, and wishlist) + GDoCExpo Direct (our Direct with new and exclusive video updates from devs). | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 14 Jun | | A MAZE Digital PlayGround #2 | Free | 20 – 24 Aug | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase | Europe | Cologne, Germany | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKaFfNHdj2WAUrIPrzIHY_1oMpzI5HzXyT0AFt_X9KshqITQ/viewform | A MAZE. Digital PlayGround is an amazing opportunity for game creators from Berlin-Brandenburg to showcase their games or WIP. We will take all selected games on 2 seperate machines and the visitors can flip through the catalog. | CLOSED | On-Site Showcase | |
| 15 Jun | | Australian Game Developer Awards | $30 AUD | TBA Oct | CLOSED | Awards | Australia | Melbourne, Australia | https://agdas.com.au/submit-your-game/ | Submissions for the 2025 Australian Game Developer Awards are officially here! If you or your studio have launched—or are about to launch—a game between 1 July 2024 and 31 December 2025, we want to hear from you. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 16 Jun | | PAX Rising Showcase | $50 | 29 Aug – 1 Sep | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase Steam Showcase | North America | Seattle, WA | https://west.paxsite.com/en-us/features/pax-rising-showcase.html | The PAX Rising Showcase is an intensely curated collection of games selected by the PAX Team and highlighted on the show floor. If a game is part of the Rising Showcase, it’s because we believe the title stands out from the crowd in gameplay, entertainment, or inventiveness. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 22 Jun | | Play Creative Festival | Free | 12 – 15 Nov | CLOSED | Awards Onsite Showcase | Europe | Hamburg, Germany | https://www.playfestival.de/en/ | Submit your talk, workshop, propose your game or your playful media work (including alt.ctrl, interactive theatre and performances) for the awards, the core exhibition «Take Care» or «Focus Hamburg» if you are local. | CLOSED | Awards, Showcase | |
| 23 Jun | | Wholesome Games Steam Celebration NEW | Free | 7 – 14 Aug | CLOSED | Steam Showcase | Virtual | Steam | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFTcqvl-IStFJsjRmnqgXyrBYugnvlovTj7BFUIRpPnGU3FQ/viewform | The event will highlight upcoming games, new releases, new demos, world premieres, and previously released games with discounts. It will be featured on Steam as a Weekend Deal, which includes front page visibility. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 30 Jun | | Best Indie Games Fall Showcase | Free | TBA Sep | CLOSED | Showcase Steam Showcase | Virtual | Virtual | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHngJPEBNre5_CSjS4VjCrZItGqPpZB5aWlDK9SgxpJwNIzA/viewform | For the first time ever, the Best Indie Games Fall Showcase 2025 will go live in September (dates to be confirmed), and is a curated event hosted on the Best Indie Games YouTube channel (180K+ subscribers). | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 30 Jun | | ChinaJoy x Game Connection GAME Festival | Free | TBA Jul | CLOSED | Steam Showcase | Virtual | Steam | https://www.game-connection.com/chinajoy-x-game-connection-indie-game-festival-2025/ | ChinaJoy x Game Connection GAME Festival aims to promote new, entertaining, creative, and high-quality games having market potential to players and media worldwide, and will be presented online on Steam & Steam China. The event is expected to take place on Steam and Steam China from August. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 30 Jun | | Games Festival Showcase @ SXSW Sydney | Free | 13 – 19 Oct | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase Steam Showcase | Australia | Sydney, Australia | https://www.sxswsydney.com/participate/games-submissions | Each year, the SXSW Sydney Games Festival curates new and upcoming games from exceptional, independent developers from all over the world. The selected games will be highlighted through in-person showcases, social media promotion and our Steam event page. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 14 Jul | | AdventureX | Free | 22 – 23 Nov | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase | Europe | London, United Kingdom | https://www.adventurexpo.org/apply-to-exhibit-2025 | AdventureX is back as a physical event taking place in London on the weekend of 22 – 23 November 2025, and we are now accepting submissions for exhibitors! Do you have game or narrative software tool/other project you’d like to exhibit at AdventureX? | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 15 Jul | | GWB Game Awards | Free | TBA Nov | CLOSED | Awards | Asia | TBA | https://gameinstitute.tencent.com/awards2025 | Run by the Tencent Institute of Games, the GWB (Games Without Borders) Game Awards is an international indie and student game competition designed to help discover the best new and in-development games from around the world. If your game was released in 2025, this is your moment to shine. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 17 Jul | | Playing for the Planet Awards | Free | TBA Oct | CLOSED | Awards | Europe | London, United Kingdom | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJv6MNVIDPZv0OdMQeeriHcrf01KwkxLI4U4rHGk2H2yWYQg/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawLCHEVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHmby7zxPBHxSLfsY-Gsv78hwGgUUwMUfxdWVSmfVfjLj41TnS7PfW7jKu8dT_aem_EUJaHbOFKDoSq4BdADG-hA | The Playing for the Planet Awards celebrate work across the video games sustainability landscape focusing on: emissions reduction in the areas of both developing and distributing games; efforts to integrate and promote green storytelling within the games & leadership. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 17 Jul | | Play Now Melbourne | Free | 9 Oct | CLOSED | Networking | Australia | Melbourne, Australia | https://vicscreen.vic.gov.au/playnow | Connect with leading international publishers, platform holders and investors to help take your project to the next level. Australian developers ONLY. | CLOSED | Networking | |
| 18 Jul | | indiePlay China indie Game Awards | Free | 23 Nov | CLOSED | Awards | Asia | Shanghai, China | https://gmhub.com/special/indieplay2025 | The indiePlay China indie Game Awards is the highest-quality independent game competition in China. The competition’s call for entries covers multiple platforms including PC, console, mobile, VR, etc., and lasts for about 2 months from its launch. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 18 Jul | | Indie Fan Fest | $600 | TBA Oct | CLOSED | Showcase Steam Showcase | Virtual | Steam | https://mediaindieexchange.com/showcases/indie-fan-fest-fall-2025 | The MIX and Digital Bandidos are teaming up to create a new showcase that will highlight unreleased games, with specific focus on games planning for the upcoming October Steam Next Fest demo releases. A Steam event page is planned for Indie Fan Fest. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 18 Jul | | MIX Fall Game Showcase | $600 | 29 Aug | CLOSED | Showcase Steam ShowcaseOnsite Showcase | North America | YouTube / Twitch, Seattle | https://mediaindieexchange.com/showcases/the-mix-fall-game-showcase-2025 | The MIX will help spotlight amazing new and upcoming games releasing for the holidays and beyond from teams around the world! through online and in person formats, including a Steam event page for games in both the online and onsite showcases. The onsite showcase will present an in person destination for folks in the Seattle area for PAX West and otherwise to play games and meet up with developers, including complimentary food and drinks. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 20 Jul | | EVA – Awards + Showcase | Free | 7 – 8 Nov | CLOSED | Awards Onsite Showcase | South America | Buenos Aires City, Argentina | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14KsTK03nOMMVJS_9bGur7lT5fKbYlybVgoR0zwq9Txo/viewform?edit_requested=true | Call for game developers from all over the world to exhibit at EVA Play. Games with the highest quality and innovation will be eligible to participate in the awards ceremony on November 8. Applying to the EVA AWARDS is not mandatory for those participating in EVA PLAY. | CLOSED | Awards, Showcase | |
| 25 Jul | | Vancouver Game Garden EXTENDED | Free | 27 – 28 Sep | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase | North America | Vancouver, Canada | https://vangamegarden.com/submit | It’s free to submit your game to the Game Garden. Our showcase will be curated by the Game Garden team and a selection of trusted local developers. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 25 Jul | | TIGA Awards | Free | 4 Nov | CLOSED | Awards | Europe | London, United Kingdom | https://tiga.org/awards | TIGA Games Industry Awards are divided into two groups: the Games Awards, covering entire industry, and the Business Of Games Awards, reserved for TIGA members. There are also three special Awards: Outstanding Employer and Outstanding Individual Of The Year, and Game Of The Year. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 9 Aug | | Super FESTival | Free | 1 – 7 Nov | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase | North America | Toronto, Canada | https://www.handeyesociety.com/news/ | Whether you’re a developer, designer, panellist, workshop host, alt-hardware wizard, or just creatively game-curious, this is your chance to get involved. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 10 Aug | | GamingOnPhone Awards | Free | 17 Oct | CLOSED | Awards | Asia | Bangkok, Thailand | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSkEUtxKxP5hDzqwf2pTa9HjRCXi5TMVdURzmeV9RxrHHwgQ/viewform | This year, we have a total of 30 categories divided into B2B and B2C. Based on the number of nominations, we’ll shortlist the finalists, and the winners will be chosen after the voting process by the Jury, the Public, and the GamingonPhone editorial team. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 12 Aug | | Brutal Indies Unleashed | Free | 12 Sep | CLOSED | Showcase Steam Showcase | Virtual | Virtual | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxqdQn8IH0Xlfr66KugReW6gZec7Q1gyuUPYq0Z3IGllDYgQ/viewform | Brutal Indies Unleashed is a LIVE showcase happening on September 12th on the ZlimBratSki YouTube channel, alongside a Steam event. This event is all about showcasing brutal indie games—whether they’re first-person, third-person, or top-down, as long as they feature combat or video game violence. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 15 Aug | | Pitch Competition @ gamescom asia | Thailand Game Show | Free | 17 Oct | CLOSED | Pitching | Asia | Bangkok, Thailand | https://gamescom.asia/conference/pitch-competition | The gamescom asia Pitch Competition is a platform for game developers like you to showcase your talent, elevate your project, and compete for a substantial cash prize! A total of 12 to 15 studios (chosen by Agora Partners) will be chosen as finalists to pitch their games in-person. | CLOSED | Pitching | |
| 19 Aug | | Indie Game Award @ Taipei Game Show | Free | 28 Jan | CLOSED | Awards | Asia | Taipei, Taiwan | https://tgs.tca.org.tw/indie_award_e.php | The Indie Game Award, hosted by Taipei Game Show, is dedicated to discovering outstanding indie game developers from around the world. In 2025, the award drew entrants from 52 countries, with over 340 games competing. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 25 Aug | | Steam Next Fest: October | Free | 13 – 20 Oct | CLOSED | Steam Showcase | Virtual | Steam | https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/marketing/upcoming_events/nextfest | For developers, Steam Next Fest is an opportunity to get early feedback from players and build an audience for a future launch on Steam. Upcoming (unreleased) games with a playable demo are eligible to participate. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 30 Aug | | WINGS Elevate | Free | 1 Oct | CLOSED | Funding | Europe | Virtual | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyGa7JSH98sDgX10uhrfdiLjBLjFIXGFxYx_jaGjPXmpJIiA/viewform | WINGS Elevate is a $50k USD prototype fund for indie teams led by women and other gender marginalized developers, providing them with $10K USD funding and peer-to-peer sessions to finalize a prototype and pitch deck. 5 teams will be selected ⭐🎮 | CLOSED | Funding | |
| 31 Aug | | Indie X | Free | TBA | CLOSED | Awards Steam Showcase Showcase | Europe | Virtual | https://indiex.online/ | The biggest indie game showcase in Portugal is back for another edition. We are holding an Event + Sale on Steam for the fifth year in a row. We’re also holding a digital edition of our event that includes at least: live-streamed showcase, Indie X’s Award Ceremony + Steam Event and Sale. | CLOSED | Awards, Showcase | |
| 31 Aug | | Student Games Festival Award | Free | 10 Sep | CLOSED | Awards | Europe | Warsaw, Poland | https://www.studentgamesfestival.com/ | A new prestigious, international award supported by educational institutions and the game industry. Recognition and promotion of the best student-made games. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 1 Sep | | DevGAMM Awards | Free | 7 Nov | CLOSED | Awards | Europe | Lisbon, Portugal | https://devgamm.com/awards2025/ | DevGAMM Awards is a prestigious competition for indie developers and small studios. With a prize pool of $100,000 in real cash and additional nominations and prizes from sponsors, it offers a remarkable opportunity for emerging talent. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 2 Sep | | Super MAGFest Indie Videogame Showcase | N/A | 8 – 11 Jan, 2026 | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase | North America | National Harbor, MD | https://super2026.reg.magfest.org/showcase/apply | MAGFest Indie Videogame Showcase’ (MIVS) mission is to give small indies a platform and connect developers to players. Your game doesn’t need to be perfect to be a part of MIVS. In fact, we find the showcase floor to be one of the best grounds for feedback and player interaction there is! | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 10 Sep | | LAGS Creator Fest | Free | 3 – 5 Oct | CLOSED | Showcase Steam Showcase | South America | Virtual | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5aR9O5vJAKQj6kYeGsiahJG9a8hYI64SeLlOJgVZU4zjAJQ/viewform | Submissions are now here for the first-ever LAGS Creator Fest! The event will feature over 120 creators worldwide and from Latin America, streaming exclusively Latin American games on Twitch, plus a special Steam event. | CLOSED | Showcase, Steam | |
| 23 Sep | | Wholesome Snack | Free | TBA Dec | CLOSED | Showcase Steam Showcase | Virtual | Virtual | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5CHrADWv_ZVXPTI8DE9p48-MT-wF_WElJ4W7rbyyF7cx6TQ/viewform | Every year since 2020, we’ve hosted two annual showcases: the Wholesome Direct in June and the Wholesome Snack in December. Wholesome Direct is packed with more than 50 games, while the Wholesome Snack is a more focused look at an exclusive roster of about two dozen titles. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 28 Sep | | Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant | Free | 14 Dec | CLOSED | Funding | Worldwide | Worldwide | https://grants.draknek.org/ | The Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant is a grant opportunity for game developers from traditionally underrepresented groups and backgrounds who are interested in designing and developing puzzle games. The Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant is offering 5 grants of $15,000 USD each. | CLOSED | Funding | |
| 29 Sep | | Day of the Devs The Game Awards Showcase | Free | 10 Dec | CLOSED | Showcase | North America | Virtual | https://www.dayofthedevs.org/submit | We are once again on the hunt for the most delightful, surprising, and downright cooooooool games to feature in our winter showcase. Developers interested in submitting their games can apply through the form below, from now until September 29. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 30 Sep | | Indie Game Awards | Free | TBA Dec | CLOSED | Awards | North America | Virtual | https://www.indiegameawards.gg/ | The Indie Games Awards (The IGAs) is an annual awards-only ceremony dedicated to honoring excellence in indie gaming. Featuring categories that celebrate innovation, storytelling, artistry, and more, The IGAs spotlight compelling and groundbreaking titles from around the world. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 30 Sep | | INDIE Live Expo Winter Showcase & Awards | Free | 29 Nov | CLOSED | Showcase Steam Showcase Awards | Worldwide | Virtual | https://indie.live-expo.games/en/entry/ | INDIE Live Expo, the live digital showcase connecting indie game fans all over the world returns for its annual winter edition and awards show on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. | CLOSED | Awards, Showcase | |
| 1 Oct | | PLAYCON Indie Initiative | Free | 9 Oct | CLOSED | Pitching | Europe | Ta’ Qali, Malta | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfN-mspJvaVdjU6WgHP271Nlsf9bTsWgU-jhFhjkmmPyEFshw/viewform | The PLAYCON Indie Initiative, hosted by Agora Gaming Partners, is an event for passionate game developers like you to showcase your talent, elevate your project, and compete for a substantial prize! | CLOSED | Pitching | |
| 8 Oct | | Independent Games Festival (IGF) Awards | $75 | 11 Mar | CLOSED | Awards | North America | San Francisco, CA | https://igf.com/submission-info/ | The Independent Games Festival (IGF) Awards is the biggest annual celebration of indie talent – encouraging innovation within game development as a medium and recognizing the best independent developers from around the world. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 12 Oct | | India Game Awards | Free | 6 Nov | CLOSED | Awards | Asia | Chennai, India | https://indiagdc.com/awards/ | India Game Awards, presented by the Game Developer Association of India (GDAI), honors exceptional game developers and studios across multiple categories. Nominations are rigorously evaluated by an international and national jury comprising leaders from various sectors of the gaming industry. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 24 Oct | | Latin American Games Showcase – Game Awards Edition | Free | TBA Dec | CLOSED | Showcase Steam Showcase | South America | Virtual | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYuKHGvCMESchWwB04l-fyRTP9-VIxMyzW7ghTSQj7hFVECQ/viewform | This special edition, presented in collaboration with The Game Awards, will celebrate the best that the Latin American indie scene accomplished throughout 2025 and a look ahead into 2026 and beyond! | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 27 Oct | | Women-Led Games: The Game Awards Edition Showcase | Free | TBA Dec | CLOSED | Showcase | North America | Virtual | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8BvkUe8WoIwGOueLYb1RiaSwDMhTk28mcqveQ6FjZfCHG5A/viewform | This year’s edition of the TGA partnered showcase will be a review of the amazing titles released by women-led studios in 2025 and games that are releasing early 2026. Please keep this in mind when filling out the form. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 28 Oct | | NYX Game Awards | $320 | 30 Oct | CLOSED | Awards | Virtual | Virtual | https://nyxgameawards.com/ | Calling all game developers, publishers, marketers, agencies, and all parties contributing to game creation internationally. With hundreds of available categories built to reflect modern game development and creativity, NYX is here to titles at every stage — from early access to full release. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 6 Nov | | BAFTA Games Awards | £264 / £528 (per entry) | 17 Apr | CLOSED | Awards | Europe | London, UK | https://www.bafta.org/awards/awards-information/games/ | Entries for the 2026 Awards are here. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 7 Nov | | PitchYaGame | Free | 7 Nov | CLOSED | Pitching Showcase | Virtual | Twitter / X | https://pitchyagame.com | #PitchYaGame is a voluntary movement showcasing independent video games all across the world; pitched live twice a year, in June and November. | CLOSED | Pitching, Showcase | |
| 9 Nov | | Women’s Day Sale on Steam | Free | 27 Feb – 8 Mar | CLOSED | Steam Showcase | North America | Steam | https://bit.ly/WDS2026Apply | The Women’s Day Sale on Steam celebrates incredible work of women and gender marginalised in games, featuring a broad selection of must-play games, demos and special discounts—plus an exciting week of streams and showcases. Are you a team led by women or other gender-marginalised dev? Submit a game. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 14 Nov | | DIGY Awards | Free | TBA 2026 | CLOSED | Awards | North America | Virtual | https://digyawards.com/ | The DIGY (Dope Indie Games of the Year) Awards focus on indies, celebrating the games and the talented people behind the craft of game development. Game has full release by December 31, 2025. Game developed by team independent of resources / control / ownership of large corporation. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 16 Nov | | Tokyo Indie Games Summit 2026 | Free | 13 – 14 Mar | CLOSED | Awards Onsite Showcase | Asia | Tokyo, Japan | https://forms.gle/XYmsyzH8AhgsiZXNA | We are now accepting applications from creators to exhibit at “TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2026.” There are no fees associated with exhibiting. Let’s make “TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT 2026” a success together with all the game fans who attend! | CLOSED | Awards, Showcase | |
| 21 Nov | | GDS Indie Expo | Free | 5 – 6 Dec | CLOSED | Onsite Showcase Steam Showcase | Europe | Prague, Czechia | https://gdsprague.com/index.php?action=indieregistration | Indie Expo is accessible for any indie game developers and provides an opportunity to showcase their game and get feedback from visitors. You can be a team or an individual, your game may be still work-in-progress or published already. | CLOSED | Showcase | |
| 5 Dec | | DICE Awards | $1000 | TBA Feb | CLOSED | Awards | North America | Las Vegas, Nevada | https://www.interactive.org/awards/ | The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS), the video game industry’s professional trade organization submissions for the 29th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards (#DICEAwards) are here, serving to recognize excellence among peers currently working in games. | CLOSED | Awards | |
| 31 Dec | | BitSummit | ¥2,750 | 22 – 24 May | OPEN | Onsite Showcase Steam Showcase | Asia | Kyoto, Japan | https://bs-entry-system.com/en/ | The Japan Independent Games Association (JIGA) announces the holding of “BitSummit PUNCH,” Japan’s largest indie game festival, to be held at Miyako Messe. This form is for developers considering exhibiting their games at the event. | OPEN | Showcase | |
| 31 Dec | | Pégases Awards Ceremony NEW | 240€ | 5 Mar | OPEN | Awards | Europe | Paris, France | https://soumission-pegases.academiejeuvideo.org/connexion | A highlight of the year for the Academy of Video Game Arts and Techniques, this prestigious ceremony allows creators and their creations to be recognized by their peers, promoting French creativity and talent beyond the sector’s usual ecosystem. | OPEN | Awards | |
| 5 Jan | | Courage XL NEW | €200 after acceptance | 8 Mar | OPEN | Onsite Showcase | North America | San Francisco, CA | https://courage.events/apply-for-courage-xl/ | We bring game professionals together: over a drink, over a demo build, over a shared love for games. Courage keeps it casual. Think more ‘chill bar energy’ and less ‘hectic expo chaos’. | OPEN | Showcase | |
| 5 Jan | | Dames 4 Games 2026 Spring Showcase NEW | Free | TBA Mar | OPEN | Showcase Steam Showcase | North America | Virtual | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclj2OWdSWrpEJJYaASUnu9SBfESFx2T5QWY623BnWW-jNUHw/viewform | We’re getting ready for something special this March at Dames 4 Games! In partnership with WINGS and Women-Led Games, we’re hosting a showcase dedicated to celebrating women and femmes across the games industry. | OPEN | Showcase | |
| 5 Jan | | Games Finance Market | £349 (After Acceptance) | 14 – 15 Apr | OPEN | Networking Funding | Europe | London, UK | https://festival.games.london/gfm/registration | The Games Finance Market is the UK’s largest curated B2B initiative, taking place every year during the London Games Festival. This event connects established games businesses and new games start-ups with investors, publishers and platforms. | OPEN | Networking | |
| 5 Jan | | Steam Next Fest: February 2026 | Free | 23 Feb – 2 Mar | OPEN | Steam Showcase | North America | Steam | https://partner.steamgames.com/doc/marketing/upcoming_events/nextfest/2026february | Steam Next Fest: February 2026 Edition is a multi-day celebration where fans can try out demos, chat with developers, watch live streams, and learn about upcoming games on Steam. For developers, Steam Next Fest is an opportunity to get early feedback from players and build an audience. | OPEN | Showcase | |
| 9 Jan | | gamescom LATAM BIG Festival | Free | 30 Apr – 3 May, 2026 | OPEN | Onsite Showcase Steam Showcase Awards | South America | São Paulo, Brazil | https://latam.gamescom.global/en/big-festival-en/ | We select the 90 best and most innovative games from around the world, making them available first-hand for the public to play. Furthermore, we are the main platform for the release of new games from Latin America to the world. Since 2024, the BIG Festival takes place inside gamescom latam. | OPEN | Awards, Showcase | |
| 9 Jan | | Indie Fan Fest | $600 (After Acceptance) | TBA Feb | OPEN | Showcase Steam Showcase | Europe | Virtual | https://indiefanfest.com/ | Indie Fan Fest is a new curated showcase from The MIX and Digital Bandidos, presenting new game reveals, world premiere trailers, and more for unreleased indie games launching with demos in the upcoming Steam Next Fest. The next edition is planned to air prior to February 2026 Steam Next Fest. | OPEN | Showcase | |
| 12 Jan | | London Games Festival Official Selection | £349 (After Acceptance) | 16 – 17 Apr | OPEN | Onsite Showcase Steam Showcase | Europe | London, UK | https://festival.games.london/official-selection/registration | Every year, the Games London team curates a list of upcoming games, from all types of developers across all formats, representing the most exciting titles to come. These selected games are highlighted through in-person showcases, a social media presence, and a prominent Steam campaign. | OPEN | Showcase | |
| 12 Mar | | NYX Game Awards 2026 | $250 (Early) – $310 (Late) | 8 May | OPEN | Awards | Europe | Virtual | https://nyxgameawards.com/ | Calling game developers, publishers, marketers, agencies, and all parties contributing to game creation worldwide. The 2026 NYX Game Awards is now open for submissions. | OPEN | Awards | |
| 31 May | | ChinaJoy x Game Connection Game Development Awards | Free | 31 Jul – 2 Aug | OPEN | Awards | Asia | Shanghai, China | https://www.game-connection.com/submit-your-projects-gcxcj2026/ | We partnered with ChinaJoy to bring the awards to China’s largest video game event. More than 240 developers participated in the competition, and 7 games were selected by our international jury. | OPEN | Awards | |
| 30 Jun | | ChinaJoy x Game Connection GAME Festival | Free | 31 Jul – 2 Aug | OPEN | Steam Showcase | Asia | Steam | https://www.game-connection.com/chinajoy-x-game-connection-indie-game-festival-2026/ | The ChinaJoy x Game Connection GAME Festival aims to promote new, entertaining, creative, and high-quality games with market potential to players and media, and will be presented online on Steam and Steam China. The event is expected to take place on Steam and Steam China starting in August | OPEN | Showcase | |
| N/A | | Future Game Show 2026 | Free | N/A | OPEN | Showcase Steam Showcase | Virtual | Virtual | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfR7HvxarWjVXSq3J8Khbp1ZQRpRu5MExQoSjM7tnQtnHjr6w/viewform | Submissions for the 2026 edition of FGS. Each show will feature exclusive trailers, announcements, and deep dives. If you’ve got (or know about) an exciting game on console, PC, mobile or streaming platforms that deserves to be showcased, we’d love to hear about it. | OPEN | Showcase | |
| N/A | | Outersloth Funding | Free | N/A | OPEN | Funding | Worldwide | Worldwide | https://www.innersloth.com/outersloth/ | Outersloth is for indie developers looking for funds to get their game off the ground or some extra money to finish it. This is a recoup and revshare model, and we’ve consulted with others to ensure it’s at a competitive rate that keeps your sustainability in mind. | OPEN | Funding | |
| N/A | | MENA Hero Project | Free | N/A | OPEN | Funding | Asia | MENA | https://www.playstation.com/en-sk/mena-hero-project/?country-selector=true | The MENA Hero Project is fueled by this commitment and our belief in the MENA gaming market. The MENA Hero Project will support game developers based in the following countries: Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Jordan, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia. | OPEN | Funding | |
| N/A | | India Hero Project (IHP) | Free | N/A | OPEN | Funding | Asia | India | https://www.playstation.com/en-in/local/india-hero-project/ | “India Hero Project (IHP)” is a new incubator program focused on identifying and supporting emerging talent from the region. This India-centric program was launched by Sony Interactive Entertainment for Indian game developers. Applicants can apply for a minimum of 100,000 US dollars. | OPEN | Funding |
| DATE | LOGO | SHOWCASE | MONTH | TYPE | TYPE | STATUS | STATUS | START | WEBSITE | INFO | LOCATION | DURATION | |
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| 4 Dec |  | Total War: 25th Anniversary Showcase | 12 – DEC | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 8AM PT / 11AM ET / 5PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Alongside the release of our next DLC, we’ll also unveil the future of Total War; new historical and fantasy titles, introduced by the people bringing these new games to life. The 25th Anniversary Showcase will air on December 4th, with all the details about how and where to watch coming on December 1st. | YouTube / Twitch | 62 min | |
| 4 Dec |  | PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted | 12 – DEC | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CET | Watch the Showcase | The PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted Powered by Xbox Game Pass, PC Gamer’s annual countdown of the 25 most anticipated PC games in development returns on Thursday, 4 December 2025, hosted by Frankie Ward, with co-host Midas and narration from Amelia Tyler (Baldur’s Gate 3, Hades II, Warframe). In addition to the Most Wanted countdown the show will feature new trailers, announcements and behind the scenes looks at over 50 games. | YouTube / Twitch | 141 min | |
| 5 Dec |  | Grasshopper Direct NEW | 12 – DEC | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 5PM PT / 8PM ET (Dec 4) / 2AM CET | Watch the Direct | NEW GRASSHOPPER DIRECT DROPPING NEXT WEEK! Tune into the Grasshopper Archives on Friday, December 5th, 10am JST (2AM CET; Thursday December 4th, 5PM PST, 8PM EST)! We’ll have updates on #RomeoIsADeadMan, new footage, and more! WITNESS IT! | YouTube | 5 min | |
| 8 Dec |  | 11bit studios Digital Showcase NEW | 12 – DEC | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Join us for the first-ever 11 bit studios Digital Showcase! We’re bringing you a closer look at what’s coming across our worlds, from the frozen streets of 2 to the distant planet in , the spirit-torn realms of , the endless runs of 2, and more surprises along the way. Hosted by Gabriela Siemienkowicz, our Communications Lead, and @alexjordanvo the voice actor behind all of the voices of Jan Dolski in The Alters. | YouTube | 35 min | |
| 9 Dec |  | Unity Awards Showcase | 12 – DEC | Awards | Awards | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CET | Watch the Awards | Celebrate the creativity of the Unity community and explore this year’s nominees across the Games, Asset Store, Education, and Community categories. Vote for your favorites today—and be sure to join us for the Unity Awards Showcase on December 2, 2025, to see which creators take home the top honors. | YouTube | 62 min | |
| 9 Dec |  | Slitherine Next NEW | 12 – DEC | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Our biggest annual showcase returns to bring you exclusive news, gameplay reveals, and updates from some of our most anticipated titles. Whether you’re a long-time commander or new to the battlefield, this is your chance to see what’s next in the world of strategy gaming. This year’s edition will be different from anything we’ve done before. Expect a fresh format, new surprises, and a closer look at some truly exciting projects: trust us, you’ll want to be there live. This special Slitherine Next will feature updates and announcements for some of our key projects. | YouTube | 134 min | |
| 9 Dec |  | Frosty Mini NEW | 12 – DEC | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 1PM PT / 4PM ET / 10PM CET | Watch the Showcase | The Frosty Mini will premiere on December 10 AEDT / December 9 PT, with exclusive announcements and updates from 20+ games made in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand! | YouTube | 30 min | |
| 9 Dec |  | Wholesome Snack | 12 – DEC | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Get ready for the latest Wholesome Snack this December 9, 2025 starting at 12PM PT / 3PM ET! Tune in for 20+ exclusive and world premiere announcements from games that inspire optimism, hope, and introspection. | YouTube / Twitch | 33 min | |
| 9 Dec |  | Latin American Games Showcase The Game Awards Edition | 12 – DEC | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 4PM PT / 7PM ET / 1AM CET (Dec 10) | Watch the Showcase | The Latin American Games Showcase The Game Awards edition goes LIVE on Dec 9! Tune in early for our special pre-show starting at 3:30PM PT. Expect world premieres, exclusive reveals, big announcements & our biggest celebration of Latin American games yet! | YouTube / Twitch | 60 min | |
| 10 Dec | | Day of the Devs: The Game Awards Digital Showcase | 12 – DEC | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Day of the Devs: The Game Awards Digital Showcase RETURNS for 2025! It’s that time of year again! Join us online the day before the Game Awards for our latest Day of the Devs Digital Showcase, featuring a freshly curated batch of upcoming indie titles! | YouTube / Twitch | 80 min | |
| 10 Dec |  | Women-Led Games Showcase – The Game Awards Edition NEW | 12 – DEC | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 4PM PT / 7PM ET / 1AM CET (Dec 11) | Watch the Showcase | Hosted by gaming influencer couple Aliya Will and Philip Hartshorn (@philipandaliya), the Women-Led Games showcase will spotlight some of the most anticipated upcoming games developed by women-led and majority-women teams. Viewers can expect major announcements from titles such as A Heavy Morning, Kristala, Drywall Eating Simulator, Ledgerbound, and Wish Upon a Llama. In addition, the showcase will feature an exclusive deep dive interview with Warframe’s Rebecca Ford and her journey from Community Manager to Creative Director. | YouTube / Twitch | 40 min | |
| 11 Dec | | The Game Awards | 12 – DEC | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 4:30PM PT / 7:30PM ET / 1:30AM (Dec 12) | Watch the Showcase | World premieres are back. The Game Awards will stream live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Stay tuned for more info on public ticket sales and details on our 12th annual show. | YouTube / Twitch / LA | 185 min | |
| 13 Dec |  | The Horror Game Awards | 12 – DEC | Awards | Awards | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 11AM PT / 2PM ET / 8PM CET | Watch the Awards | The Horror Game Awards is back for its fourth year running, and this year will mark its first live, in-person awards ceremony! Thanks to our partnership with Lost in Cult, the Kensington Conference and Events Centre in London will play host to an evening in celebration of the best, darkest, and most macabre in the past year of horror gaming. Games will compete in 16 categories, including the coveted Game of the Year | YouTube / Twitch / London | N/A | |
| 15 Dec |  | Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven’s ‘Mid-Winter Showcase’ NEW | 12 – DEC | Game Update | Game Update | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CET | Watch the Broadcast | Announcing the Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven’s ‘Mid-Winter Showcase’ on YouTube! Release date announcement, gameplay overview, developer hijinks. | YouTube | N/A | |
| 18 Dec |  | The Indie Game Awards | 12 – DEC | Awards | Awards | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 3:30PM PT / 6:30PM ET / 12:30AM CET (Dec 19) | https://www.youtube.com/sixoneindie | The Indie Games Awards (The IGAs) is an annual awards-only ceremony dedicated to honoring excellence in indie gaming. Featuring categories that celebrate innovation, storytelling, artistry, and more, The IGAs spotlight compelling and groundbreaking titles from around the world. The ceremony is developer-focused, with game creators taking center stage to present awards, recognize their peers, and openly speak without the pressure of time constraints. | YouTube / Twitch | N/A | |
| 10 Mar |  | Games [4Diversity] Showcase NEW | 03 – MAR | On-site Showcase | On-site Showcase | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 8PM PT / 11PM ET / 5AM CET (Mar 11) | https://courage.events/games-4diversity-showcase/ | Games [4Diversity] Showcase is back during GDC week! Join us for a night filled with playful perspectives, unexpected stories, and bold experiments in inclusion, representation, and identity. Expect a colourful crowd, games that make you think (and feel), and a space that’s open, relaxed, and inclusive! This year, we’re officially a GDC side event! | San Francisco, CA | N/A | |
| 12 Mar |  | Future Games Show: Spring Showcase 2026 | 03 – MAR | Showcase | Showcase | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | TBA | https://www.futuregamesshow.com/ | The Future Games Show will return in 2026 with three exciting shows: FGS Spring Showcase (March). The showcase will be followed up by FGS Live from GDC, featuring: more EXCLUSIVE trailers, Live GDC show updates & in-depth dev interviews. | YouTube / Twitch | N/A | |
| 16 Apr |  | Galaxies Spring 2026 | 04 – APR | Showcase | Showcase | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | TBA | https://www.galaxiesshow.com/ | Celebrate the future of gaming with Galaxies. Watch our tentpole showcase events live on Twitch and YouTube for exciting game reveals, first-look premieres, and new gameplay moments | YouTube / Twitch | N/A | |
| 5 Jun |  | Summer Game Fest 2026 | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | TBA | https://www.summergamefest.com/ | Summer Game Fest streams LIVE on Friday, June 5, 2026. A spectacular, cross-platform showcase of what’s next in video games. Public tickets available Spring 2026. | Los Angeles, CA / YouTube / Twitch | N/A | |
| 6 Jun |  | Future Games Show: Summer Showcase 2026 | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | TBA | https://www.futuregamesshow.com/ | Mark your calendars, friends – the Future Games Show Summer Showcase returns on June 6! Featuring: World premieres, Exclusive trailers + Game demos. In addition, FGS Live From Los Angeles returns for its third show this year. | YouTube / Twitch | N/A | |
| 26 Aug |  | Future Games Show at Gamescom 2026 | 08 – AUG | Showcase | Showcase | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | TBA | https://www.futuregamesshow.com/ | Future Games Show will broadcast three shows in 2026. March (GDC / PAX) June (SGF), and August (Gamescom). The Future Games Show is celebrating a record year, averaging over 16 million Live and Opening Weekend Views per show, and with over 500 million lifetime total views across all shows and platforms. FGS Live From Gamescom will be broadcasted immediately after the main programme. | YouTube / Twitch | N/A | |
| PREVIOUS SHOWCASES 2025 | |||||||||||||
| 9 Jan |  | Like a Dragon Direct | 01 – JAN | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CET | Watch the Broadcast | Take a deeper dive into Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii with first-looks at new features for the upcoming modern-day pirate adventure. | YouTube | 13 min | |
| 13 Jan |  | The Blood of Dawnwalker – Game Reveal | 01 – JAN | Game Premiere | Game Premiere | FINISHED | FINISHED | 1PM PT / 4PM ET / 10PM CET | https://www.twitch.tv/DawnwalkerGame | Watch the Trailer Premiere | On January 13th, under the next full moon… Gather round at /DawnwalkerGame Twitch channel to hear about Vale Sangora – its turbulent history, natural landscapes, and secret inhabitants. Witness the premiere of a CGI trailer serving as the game’s opening, learn about the game’s pillars and main concepts, have a tiny first glimpse into its gameplay… and much more. | YouTube / Twitch | 4 min | |
| 14 Jan |  | Behind The Sims – Celebrating 25 Years | 01 – JAN | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CET | Watch the Broadcast | A very special Behind The Sims is coming! Tune in on January 14th, 9 AM PT, as we kick off the celebration of 25 years of The Sims! | 7 min | ||
| 23 Jan |  | Xbox Developer Direct | 01 – JAN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CET | Watch the Broadcast | It’s time to get a look at what’s next – Developer_Direct is back. On Thursday, January 23 at 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CET, fans will get an inside look at a selection of highly anticipated games coming to Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass this year: South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, DOOM: The Dark Ages, plus brand new game. | YouTube / Twitch / Xbox | 50 min | |
| 23 Jan |  | Amplified 25 | 01 – JAN | Game Premiere | Game Premiere | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10:30AM PT / 1:30PM ET / 7:30PM CET | Watch the Broadcast | Amplitude Studios, the studio behind Humankind, is hosting two-day event Amplitude, during the first one a new game will be revelead. | Twitch | 127 min | |
| 30 Jan |  | PLAYISM Game Show mini | 01 – JAN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12AM PT / 3AM ET / 8AM CET | Watch the Showcase | Welcome to PLAYISM Game Show mini! The show will go live at 5:00 PM JST on January 30th. In this presentation, we’ll be giving you a sneak peek of our upcoming titles along with a brand new release announcement. We hope you enjoy the show! | YouTube | 6 min | |
| 4 Feb |  | Capcom Spotlight + Monster Hunter Wild Showcase | 02 – FEB | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 2PM PT / 5PM ET / 11PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Tune in live on Feb. 4 at 2pm PT for Capcom doubleheader! Join us for a 20-minute Capcom Spotlight followed immediately by a 15-minute Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase! In Capcom Showcase, get the latest info on Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Street Fighter 6, Capcom Fighting Collection 2, and MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics! Then, Producer Ryozo Tsujimoto delivers the latest #MHWilds info to you, including a new trailer and more info about the second Open Beta Test. | YouTube | 33 min | |
| 9 Feb |  | Indie Pearls | 02 – FEB | Awards | Awards | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CET | Watch the Awards | Indie Pearls are awards given to the most intriguing, the most interesting and the best indie games from all around the globe. We’re a team of gaming journalists, influencers and enthusiasts. Our mission is to promote the work of independent developers and create a space for discussion about indie gaming. In February (09.02.204), we’ll award the best indie games in 6 categories. | YouTube | 27 min | |
| 12 Feb |  | State of Play | 02 – FEB | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 2PM PT / 5PM ET / 11PM CET | Watch the Showcase | State of Play is back! Tune in live for news and updates on great games coming to PS5. The show celebrates a creative and unique selection of exciting games from studios around the world. The 40+ minute show begins February 12 at 2pm PT / 5pm ET | 11pm CET / on YouTube and Twitch, and will be broadcast in English and Japanese. | YouTube / Twitch | 46 min | |
| 13 Feb |  | DICE Awards | 02 – FEB | Awards | Awards | FINISHED | FINISHED | 8PM PT / 11PM ET / 5AM CET (Feb 14) | Watch the Awards | Tune into the 28th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards livestream, the video game industry’s premier, peer-juried awards show co-hosted by Greg Miller and Stella Chung. The winners will be revealed at the 28th edition of the D.I.C.E. Awards ceremony, and livestreamed by the official media partner, IGN, on Feb. 13 from Las Vegas as the culmination of the week-long industry gathering at the 2025 D.I.C.E. Summit (#DICE2025). | YouTube | 149 min | |
| 15 Feb |  | Canadian Games Awards | 02 – FEB | Awards | Awards | FINISHED | FINISHED | 5PM PT / 8PM ET / 2AM CET (Feb 16) | https://cgameawards.com | Watch the Awards | The Canadian Game Awards (CGA) are a celebration of Canada’s growing gaming industry, one of the largest in the world. This award show highlights Canada’s position on the global stage as a leader in interactive entertainment. Designed “by the industry, for the industry,” the CGA also strives to engage the public and fans in celebrating this thriving sector. Awards wont be broadcasted, tickets are needed to participate. | Toronto, Ontario | 100 min | |
| 21 Feb |  | Black Voices in Gaming Showcase | 02 – FEB | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12AM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CET | Watch the Broadcast | Who’s ready for the Black Voices in Gaming Showcase?! I know we are! Get comfy and join us for an unforgettable celebration of talent, culture, and community in gaming this Friday, Feb 21st, @ 12pm PT! | Twitch | N/A | |
| 21 Feb |  | Debug Indie Game Awards 2025 | 02 – FEB | Awards | Awards | FINISHED | FINISHED | TBA | https://www.debugawards.com/ | An IRL awards show dedicated to indie games and the people who make them, spotlighting the best and the brightest globally. | London, UK | TBA | |
| 24 Feb |  | Annapurna Interactive Showcase | 02 – FEB | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Annapurna Interactive Showcase 2025 airs on February 24 at 9AM PT/ 6PM CET. Includes updates on Wanderstop, Skin Deep, Wheel World, Faraway, Lushfoil, To a T, Morsels, and a few surprises. | YouTube | 23 min | |
| 24 Feb |  | ID@Xbox Showcase | 02 – FEB | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CET | Watch the Showcase | ID@Xbox is kicking off IGN Fan Fest this year with an exciting new showcase on February 24. Get ready to see trailers, gameplay, and reveals from indie studios including Raw Fury, Team 17, Akapura, 11 Bit, and many others. Highlights include the next big collaboration for Balatro, and much, much more. | YouTube / Twitch | 43 min | |
| 27 Feb |  | Pokemon Presents | 02 – FEB | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 6AM PT / 9AM ET / 3PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Pokémon’s first game software “Pokémon Red and Green” was released on Tuesday, February 27, 1996. February 27, the day of the beginning of Pokémon, is “Pokémon Day”! To commemorate “Pokémon Day”, “Pokémon Presents” will be broadcasted on Thursday, February 27! | YouTube | 19 min | |
| 4 Mar |  | Ukie Video Game Awards 2025 | 03 – MAR | Awards | Awards | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9:30AM PT / 12:30PM ET / 6:30PM CET | https://ukie.org.uk/news/2024/11/ukie-video-game-awards-2025-nominations | The Ukie Video Game Awards 2025 are presented to UK games companies and individuals in recognition of their outstanding contribution, creative and commercial, to the UK games industry in 2024. The award winners will be announced at a sparkling industry dinner taking place at the Museum of London on Tuesday 4th March. | London, UK | TBA | |
| 5 Mar |  | Dames 4 Games Spring Showcase | 03 – MAR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12AM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CET | Watch the Showcase | The flowers are in full bloom, and so is Dames4Games. Are you ready for a brand new showcase full of NEW, EXCITING, TRAILERS, INTERVIEWS AND SPOTLIGHTS? Dames 4 Games Spring Showcase is here to DELIVER! Over 25 games will be showcased. | YouTube / Twitch | 87 min | |
| 6 Mar |  | Tesura Games Connect | 03 – MAR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Introducing the Tesura Games Connect 2025! The online event where we’ll be presenting the latest news, physical announcements and surprises! 20 games, 12 BRAND-NEW exclusive announcements! | YouTube / Twitch / TikTok | 15 min | |
| 6 Mar |  | Nacon Connect | 03 – MAR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Nacon Connect returns on March 6 at 7 PM CET / 10 AM PT! New reveals, fresh updates, and surprises that will keep you guessing. | YouTube / Twitch / TikTok | 39 min | |
| 12 Mar |  | Humble Games Showcase | 03 – MAR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 5PM CET | Watch the Showcase | The Humble Games Showcase 2025 debuts on March 12th! We’re thrilled to unveil two never-before-seen world premieres, share updates on the most anticipated Humble titles, and help our amazing third-party friends like Akupara Games and Alawar drop exclusive news during our pre-show countdown. Don’t miss out! | YouTube | 20 min | |
| 13 Mar |  | Rainbow Six Siege X Showcase | 03 – MAR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CET | Watch the Broadcast | The Rainbow Six Siege X Showcase will be taking place in Atlanta, Georgia on March 13th, 2025 at 5pm GMT / 6pm CET and will be broadcasted live. This event promises to be an immersive and one-of-a-kind Siege experience, where players, creators and developers come together as we unveil all the evolutions coming with Siege X, and many more surprises! | Georgia, Atlanta / Twitch | 132 min | |
| 13 Mar |  | DIGY Awards | 03 – MAR | Awards | Awards | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CET | https://mediaindieexchange.com | Watch the Awards | The DIGY (Dope Indie Games of the Year) Awards is a new annual awards event that focuses on indies, celebrating the games and the talented people behind the craft of game development. | YouTube / Twitch | 107 min | |
| 13 Mar |  | Silent Hill Transmission | 03 – MAR | Game Premiere | Game Premiere | FINISHED | FINISHED | 3PM PT / 6PM ET / 11PM CET | Watch the Unveil | Join us for the SILENT HILL Transmission, where we’ll share the latest news streaming March 13 at 3:00pm PDT. This Transmission will uncover SILENT HILL f. | YouTube | 36 min | |
| 14 Mar |  | Game Development World Championship – Winder Awards | 03 – MAR | Awards | Awards | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 5PM CET | Watch the Awards | GDWC is an annual global competition for game developers of all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds. You’re welcome to submit your game whether you’re a professional developer, a hobbyist, a student, or just interested in game development in general. Winners will be announced in the Awards Ceremony which will be streamed on our YouTube channel on March 14th. Schedule coming soon. | YouTube | 39 min | |
| 16 Mar | | Day of the Devs – San Francisco Edition | 03 – MAR | Onsite Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | N/A | https://www.dayofthedevs.com/ | We will be hosting another Day of the Devs event the weekend before GDC in March, 2025. | San Francisco, California + Stream | TBA | |
| 16 Mar | | Courage XL | 03 – MAR | Onsite Showcase | Onsite Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 7PM PT / 10PM ET / 4AM (17 Mar) | https://courage.events/event/courage-xl-2025/ | The most informal and friendly Indie Showcase, happening just before GDC. Over 50 indie developers will present their work at the Great Northern in San Francisco on Sunday evening, right before GDC begins. It’s the perfect place to break the ice for a week full of networking, mingling, and partying. | San Francisco, California | N/A | |
| 17 Mar | | MIX Spring Showcase | 03 – MAR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 5PM CET | https://mediaindieexchange.com/showcases/spring-game-showcases-2025 | Watch the Showcase | The Spring Game Showcase for GDC week continues the partnership from last Spring. We’re working together to help raise visibility for developers and publishers from around the world through online and in person formats, including Steam event page. Online + OnSite Showcase & Live Interviews | San Francisco, California + Steam | 482 min | |
| 18 Mar | | Games [4Diversity] Showcase | 03 – MAR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 8PM PT / 11PM ET / 5AM (19 Mar) | https://courage.events/event/g4div2025/ | We’re excited to announce the very first Games [4Diversity] Showcase, taking place on Tuesday, March 18, during GDC. The Games [4Diversity] Showcase highlights games that contribute to improved representation and inclusion of socio-cultural minorities in the gaming industry. We are looking for games that make a meaningful impact: whether through a unique protagonist, underrepresented themes, or a diverse and inclusive development team. | San Francisco, California | 180 min | |
| 19 Mar |  | GDC Main Stage: The Developer’s Concert | 03 – MAR | Concert | Concert | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12:30PM PT / 3:30PM ET / 9:30PM CET | https://www.twitch.tv/gdc | Following the success of last year’s inaugural GDC concert, we’ve invited Austin back for 2025’s GDC Main Stage: The Developer’s Concert, an all-new show featuring a diverse slate of classics and deep cuts. Inspired by our 2025 theme of “Connecting the World Through Games,” this year’s concert will include music from international games and creators. Austin will be joined by the esteemed San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM), with lots of surprises and special guests. All attendees of every pass level are invited to attend the event on Wednesday, March 19th from 12:30-1:30pm PT at the GDC Main Stage, located on Lobby Level of West Hall in Moscone Convention Center (doors open at 12:00pm). The concert will also be available to watch live for free on GDC Twitch. | Twitch | TBA | |
| 19 Mar |  | IGF Awards & GDC Awards | 03 – MAR | Awards | Awards | FINISHED | FINISHED | 6:30PM PT / 9:30PM ET / 2:30AM (20 Mar) | https://www.twitch.tv/gdc | Two awards shows. Once unforgettable night. The 2025 Independent Games Festival Awards and Game Developers Choice Awards start at 6:30pm PT on Wednesday, March 19. | Twitch | TBA | |
| 20 Mar | | Future Games Show Spring Edition | 03 – MAR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 1PM PT / 4PM ET / 9PM CET | Watch the Showcase | The Future Games Show will return in 2025 with three exciting shows: FGS Spring Showcase (March). The showcase will be followed up by FGS Live from GDC, featuring: more EXCLUSIVE trailers, Live GDC show updates & in-depth dev interviews. | YouTube / Twitch | 96 min | |
| 25 Mar |  | Dreamhaven Showcase | 03 – MAR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 11AM PT / 2PM ET / 7PM CET | https://www.twitch.tv/thegameawards | Watch the Showcase | Tune in Tuesday for this special event hosted by Geoff Keighley and Mike Morhaime to discover what’s new from Dreamhaven —with announcements and a worldwide game reveal! | YouTube / Twitch | 22 min | |
| 27 Mar |  | Nintendo Direct: March | 03 – MAR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 7AM PT / 10AM ET / 3PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Watch this Nintendo Direct featuring around 30 minutes of upcoming games for Nintendo Switch. There will be no updates about Nintendo Switch 2 during this presentation. | YouTube | 37 min | |
| 27 Mar |  | SUGOI Showcase | 03 – MAR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 6PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Welcome to SUGOI 2025! A celebration of Indie Games that defy expectations and aim to bring an amazingly terrible experience to players around the world. Live from the comfort of your (and our) home this short and explosive showcase features more than thirty titles that deserve your attention. | YouTube | 49 min | |
| 31 Mar |  | Evercade Showcase Vol. 3 | 03 – MAR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CET | Watch the Showcase | The Evercade Showcase returns! Cartridge, Super Pocket and NEOGEO Announcements. Catch up with the show right here! | YouTube | 11 min | |
| 1 Apr |  | Goat Direct 25 | 04 – APR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 7AM PT / 10AM ET / 4PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Coffee Stain North announced the inaugural ‘Goat Direct’, a brand new showcase set to reveal a plethora of exciting announcements from the Goat Simulator franchise for 2025! Taking place on April 1st, the anniversary of the original Goat Simulator game’s launch, the ‘Goat Direct’ will feature World Premiere reveals for the likes of Goat Simulator 3, alongside a number of announcements from Coffee Stain North’s partners. | YouTube | 11 min | |
| 2 Apr |  | Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 | 04 – APR | Hardware Update | Hardware Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 6AM PT / 9AM ET / 3PM CEST | Watch the Broadcast | Stay tuned for a closer look at #NintendoSwitch2 in #NintendoDirect: Nintendo Switch 2 – 4.2.2025, airing on April 2nd. The broadcast time will be shared at a later date. | YouTube | 64 min | |
| 3 & 4 Apr |  | Nintendo Treehouse: Live | Nintendo Switch 2 | 04 – APR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 7AM PT / 10AM ET / 4PM CEST | Watch the Day 1 Broadcast | Watch the Day 2 Broadcast | Join us on April 3rd and April 4th at 7AM PT / 4PM CEST each day for a Nintendo Treehouse: Live | Nintendo Switch 2 presentation featuring hands-on gameplay of Nintendo Switch2 games! | YouTube | 256 min + N/A | |
| 7 Apr |  | Jackbox Games Direct | 04 – APR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | N/A | Watch the Direct | Wow! Jackbox Games had their first Direct and not only did we tease five new party games coming to Party Pack 11 and a stand-alone Trivia Murder Party sequel, we also got to know the employees of Jackbox on a new, intimate level! <3 | YouTube | 4 min | |
| 8 Apr |  | BAFTA Games Awards 2025 | 04 – APR | Awards | Awards | FINISHED | FINISHED | 11AM PT / 2PM ET / 8PM CEST | Watch the Broadcast | Get ready to celebrate the very best of games from the last year at the BAFTA Games Awards 2025; from the smallest single digit teams to massive AAA juggernauts, and everything in-between. Join Phil Wang as he and a host of famous faces reveal the ultimate winners across 17 amazing categories. All the winners, full speeches, an unbridled celebration of creativity; you won’t want to miss out. | YouTube | 123 min | |
| 10 Apr |  | The Triple-i Initiative | 04 – APR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CET | Watch the Showcase | The Triple-i Initiative is back with a heady mix of 30+ announcements in 45 minutes. We’re talking world premieres, gameplay reveals, launch dates & more. No hosts, no ads, just games. Come and see reveals from the studios behind games such as Deep Rock Galactic, V Rising, Sifu, Frostpunk, Vampire Survivors and more. | YouTube / Twitch / Steam | 45 min | |
| 12 Apr |  | Marathon Gameplay Reveal Showcase | 04 – APR | Game Premiere | Game Premiere | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CEST | https://www.twitch.tv/marathonthegame | Watch the Broadcast | Become a Runner in Bungie’s new sci-fi PvP extraction shooter coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Join us on Saturday, April 12 @ 10AM PT for the Marathon Gameplay Reveal Showcase. | YouTube / Twitch | 68 min | |
| 13 Apr | | INDIE Live Expo | 04 – APR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 2AM PT / 5AM ET / 11AM CEST | Watch the Showcase | The INDIE Live Expo for 2025 is scheduled to take place in April and December. It will be broadcasted in Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean. The games will be showcased in format featuring “INDIE Waves” and “INDIE Spotlight.” | YouTube / Twitch / X / bilibili / Steam | 193 min | |
| 16 Apr |  | Cronos: The New Dawn – Gameplay Reveal | 04 – APR | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 7AM PT / 10AM ET / 4PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Check out the exclusive gameplay trailer for Cronos: The New Dawn, an upcoming sci-fi survival horror game from developer Bloober Team. Cronos: The New Dawn is a twisted time travel story set in an unforgiving post-apocalyptic future in 1980s Poland. Cronos: The New Dawn will be available on PC (Steam), PS5 (PlayStation 5), and Xbox Series X/S. | YouTube | 2 min | |
| 17 Apr |  | Mario Kart World Direct | 04 – APR | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 6AM PT / 9AM ET / 3PM CEST | Watch the Direct | More details about the game will be shared in an upcoming Mario Kart World Direct on April 17 at 6am PT. | YouTube | 17 miin | |
| 17 Apr |  | Playdate Update | 04 – APR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CEST | https://live.panic.com/ | Watch the Showcase | Join us for our next Playdate Update, diving deep into everything you need to know about Season Two! | YouTube | 18 min | |
| 17 Apr |  | Galaxies Gaming Showcase | 04 – APR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12PM PT /3PM ET / 9PM CEST | https://www.galaxiesshow.com | Watch the Showcae | The Galaxies games showcase is a vibrant new event that leans in to everything that makes Twitch a great place to discover exciting new games! See you in chat on April 17th at 9pm CEST / 12pm Pacific /3pm Eastern. | YouTube / Twitch | 60 min | |
| 19 Apr |  | Star Wars Zero Company – Game Premiere | 04 – APR | Game Premiere | Game Premiere | FINISHED | FINISHED | 0:30AM PT / 3:30AM ET / 8:30AM CET | https://www.starwarscelebration.com/en-us.html | Watch the Reveal | Join Bit Reactor, along with Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games, for a first look at a new Star Wars turn-based tactics game. Stream is part of multi-day Star Wars Celebration LIVE (18- 20 April) event in Tokyo, Japan. | Tokyo, Japan / YouTube | 60 min | |
| 22 Apr |  | The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered – Premiere | 04 – APR | Game Premiere | Game Premiere | FINISHED | FINISHED | 8AM PT / 11AM ET / 5PM CEST | Watch the Reveal | All will be revealed… The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is coming. | YouTube / Twitch | 68 min | |
| 22 Apr |  | Top Hat Studios Publisher Showcase | 04 – APR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Top Hat Studios, Inc. presents the Top Hat Studios Publisher Showcase: 20+ games in a dedicated showcase co-hosted by The Media Indie Exchange (The MIX), revealing a slate of blowout titles signed to the US East-coast publisher, as well as numerous updates to current highly anticipated titles. | YouTube | 28 min | |
| 23 Apr |  | The Division 2 Showcase – Battle for Brooklyn DLC Reveal | 04 – APR | Game Update | Game Premiere | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CEST | Watch the Reveal | Join The Division 2 Showcase on April 23rd to learn more about the Battle for Brooklyn DLC. | YouTube | 11 min | |
| 25 Apr |  | PLAYISM Game Show 2025 | 04 – APR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 3AM PT / 6AM ET / 12PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | PLAYISM Game Show 2025.4.25 will showcase 13 upcoming titles to be released from Spring 2025 onwards, as well as announce news about our participation in PAX East, the game event to be hosted at Boston, USA from May 8 to May 13, 2025. | YouTube | 130 min | |
| 29 Apr |  | The Crew Motorfest – DLC Reveal | 04 – APR | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CEST | Watch the Trailer | Get ready for take-off. Jets are coming. Full reveal on April 29th, 6PM CEST/12PM EDT | YouTube | 1 min | |
| 30 Apr |  | State of Play – Borderlands 4 | 04 – APR | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 2PM PT / 5PM ET / 11PM CEST | Watch the Deep Dive | Get ready for a deep dive on Borderlands 4! During this special State of Play, I’ll be joined by other members of the Gearbox team to share the nitty-gritty details of how you’ll wreak havoc across Kairos and take down the Timekeeper. In this upcoming State of Play, strap in with me and Anthony Nicholson, Senior Project Producer, for over 20 minutes of developer-guided gameplay, including missions, killer weapons, exciting Action Skills, new and returning characters, and more. | YouTube / Twitch | N/A | |
| 1 – 5 May |  | LudoNarraCon | 05 – MAY | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | N/A | https://www.ludonarracon.com/ | A digital convention celebrating narrative video games, hosted on Steam. It aims to create a platform to showcase and celebrate interesting and innovative narrative games, replicating as many of the aspects and benefits of the physical convention experience as possible within a digital format. | Steam | N/A | |
| 2 May |  | Elden Ring Nightreign – Overview Trailer | 05 – MAY | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 7AM PT / 10AM ET / 4PM CEST | Watch the Presentation | The Overview Trailer of #ELDENRING #NIGHTREIGN will be revealed. This presentation will be 10 minutes long. Language subtitles will be available in English and 14 other languages. | YouTube | 10 min | |
| 2 May |  | FGS Live @ gamescom LATAM | 05 – MAY | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Tune in on May 2, 2025 to watch FGS Live From gamescom latam, a digital broadcast showcasing the most exciting game trailers, developer interviews and show floor demos from one of the biggest gaming events in the world. +20 news trailers, world premieres, industry interviews… You dont’ want to miss it! | YouTube | 68 min | |
| 8 May |  | Mafia the Old Country – Official Gameplay Trailer | 05 – MAY | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 8AM PT / 11AM ET / 5PM CET | Watch the Trailer | The silence is nearly over. Get ready – May 8 marks the next chapter. Official Gameplay Trailer drops at 11AM ET / 4PM BST. | YouTube / Twitch | 2 min | |
| 8 May |  | Project Caesar (Europa Universalis V) – Reveal | 05 – MAY | Game Premiere | Game Premiere | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CEST | Watch the Premiere | A New Era for Grand Strategy Begins. Paradox Interactive is announcing new strategy game codenamed Project Caesar – Europa Universalis V. | YouTube | 34 min | |
| 11 May |  | Virtua Fighter 2025 Spring Direct | 05 – MAY | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 7AM PT / 9AM ET / 4PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Broadcast worldwide to reveal new developments in the “Virtua Fighter” series. | YouTube | 12 min | |
| 15 May |  | Persona 5 Phantom X – Release Date Special | 05 – MAY | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 7AM PT / 10AM ET / 4PM CEST | Watch the Broadcast | We are pleased to bring you “P5X News vol.2 – Special release date announcement! We Phantom Thieves will take your heart!” As the broadcast will be pre-recorded, the content may be subject to change. | YouTube | 104 min | |
| 15 – 18 May |  | Games Made in France 2025 | 05 – MAY | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9:30AM PT / 12:30PM ET / 6:30 PM CEST | https://www.jeuxmadeinfrance.fr | Games Made in France is a four-day livestream showcase celebrating the best of French indie video games. For its 2025 edition, a team of top-tier French-speaking influencers will host a unique program highlighting the most exciting indie titles of the year, through: Exclusive gameplay sessions, Developer interviews, Live discussions and roundtables (including success stories from French studios), A dedicated Steam page. Over 40 games from 32 studios and 10 publishers will be featured, with content designed to engage a wide audience and spotlight the richness of the French game development scene. | Twitch | N/A | |
| 19 May |  | Creature Feature | 05 – MAY | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | The first ever Creature Feature will include updates, announcements, and shenanigans from all Creature label studios. You will see brand new game announcements, new content for some of your favorite games, and a few surprises along the way. 9AM PST on May 19th on IGN. | YouTube | 35 min | |
| 22 May |  | Warhammer Skulls | 05 – MAY | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Warhammer Skulls is a celebration of incredible video games set in the worlds of Warhammer, with new updates and exclusive reveals covering all corners of our glamorous showcase. This year, there are more than a few announcements to be had from your favourite games, including (but not limited to) Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, Total War: Warhammer, Blood Bowl 3, Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus, Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector, Warhammer 40,000: Warpforge, and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide – and not to mention several top-secret new titles. | YouTube / Twitch | 40 min | |
| 22 May |  | Six One Indie Showcase | 05 – MAY | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Each Showcase features never-before-seen world premieres, digital showcase debuts, and exclusive news from indie developers and publishers from across the globe. Once the Showcase ends, audiences are able to delve deeper with developer interviews, hands-on previews, and the Six One Indie Showcase Steam Event featuring discounts and demos from participants. | YouTube / Twitch / Steam | 67 min | |
| 25 May |  | OTK Game Expo | 05 – MAY | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | The OTK Games Expo has quickly established itself as a premier platform for showcasing the latest in gaming, with a strong focus on independent and community-generated games. Our event offers viewers the opportunity to be among the first to experience world premieres and major announcements in the gaming industry. It’s the perfect place to explore and find your next favorite game! | YouTube / Twitch / Steam | 185 min | |
| 27 May |  | tinyBuild Connect | 05 – MAY | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | The tinyBuild Connect showcase is back! Building on the success of last year’s Connect, the 2025 edition provides a no-fluff, no-talking-heads look at tinyBuild’s upcoming games in under 30 minutes. Expect brand new game reveals, a new look at highly-anticipated titles like Hello Neighbor 3 and FEROCIOUS, and the Steam Early Access release announcement for Kingmakers. Some of the presented titles will be available to try out via playtests and demos after the showcase ends! | YouTube | 26 min | |
| 28 May |  | Dune Awakening: Beyond the Beta | 05 – MAY | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CEST | Watch the Update | Join us on May 28 at 12PM ET/18:00 CEST for our Beyond the Beta: A Glimpse of Mid-to-Endgame livestream! We’ll be deep diving into advanced gameplay in Hagga Basin, Deep Desert, the Landsraad, and more to show you that Dune: Awakening’s endgame offers plenty to do whether you prefer PvE or PvP. | YouTube / Twitch | 117 min | |
| 28 May |  | AG French Direct | 05 – MAY | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | More than 40 games will be showcased for this AG French Direct Spring 2025 broadcast (fully subtitled in English). World Premiere announcements on PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox with brand new trailers, release dates and exclusive gameplay this Wednesday, May 28, 2025 , 6pm CEST (5pm BST, 12pm EDT, 9am PDT). | YouTube | 92 min | |
| 29 May |  | Thinky Direct | 05 – MAY | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Join our hosts Rachel and Joe for the very first Thinky Direct, showcasing some of the most highly anticipated games you’ll love to solve. Be the first to see upcoming thinky game titles from acclaimed and emerging studios, including Draknek & Friends, Akupara Games, Wholesome Games, and more! Right after the Direct, keep watching for an exclusive look at some of the featured games. | YouTube / Twitch / Steam | N/A | |
| 29 May |  | Evercade Showcase Vol. 4 | 05 – MAY | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 7PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | It’s our 5th Anniversary! Join us next week as we share more great Evercade announcements in the Evercade Showcase! | YouTube | N/A | |
| 29 May |  | Indie Quest | 05 – MAY | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 4PM PT / 7PM ET / 1AM (May 30) | Watch the Showcase | Indie Quest is a brand-new digital showcase spotlighting the best and brightest in independently developed JRPGs. Curated by Taylor Hoyt of The Gaming Shelf, the premiere event debuts May 29 at 4PM PDT / 7PM EDT with over 40 exclusive game trailers, a must-see world premiere from a critically-acclaimed studio, and a unique twist: popular YouTube creators will introduce each game, bringing their personality, passion, and insights to every reveal. | YouTube | 84 min | |
| 31 May |  | Horror Game Awards Summer Showcase | 05 – MAY | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 11AM PT / 2PM ET / 8PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Founded in 2022, The Horror Game Awards celebrates the best games to scare your pants off, and its summer showcase provides a platform for upcoming scary titles, specifically from smaller/independent creators. 102 trailers, 5é world premieres. | YouTube / Twitch | 118 min | |
| 3 Jun |  | BIG Summer Showcase (INDIE3) | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 8AM PT / 11AM ET / 5PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Indie Games big and small will be showcased, spanning the entire range of genres. The 2025 Showcase will go live on YouTube on June 3rd, at 8AM PT / 11AM ET / 5PM CEST and it leads the way for a week-long celebration on Steam with a dedicated Steam sale page for participating games. | YouTube | 245 min | |
| 3 Jun |  | The Witcher 4 — Unreal Engine 5 Tech Demo | 06 – JUN | Game Premiere | Game Premiere | FINISHED | FINISHED | 6:30AM PT / 9:30AM ET / 3:30PM CEST | Watch the Premiere | CD PROJEKT RED and Epic Games come together at the State of Unreal to show an early development Unreal Engine 5 tech demo for The Witcher 4 — showcasing some of the innovative technology and features that will help bring the game’s open world to life. Keep in mind this isn’t gameplay of The Witcher 4 itself, but a deep dive into the technological foundation of the new Witcher saga. | YouTube | 14 min | |
| 3 & 6 Jun | | MIX Summer Game Showcase | 06 – JUN | Showcase Onsite Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Celebrate games online and in person with some of the very best developers and publishers in gaming! The online showcase on June 3, starting at 9 am Pacific time, will share big new game announcement reveals, trailer premieres, fresh gameplay and more. The onsite showcase on June 6, starting at 5 pm Pacific time, will present an amazing in person destination for folks in the area to play games and meet up with developers, including complimentary food and drinks. | YouTube / Twitch + LA, CA | 103 min | |
| 4 Jun |  | Madden 26 – Official Reveal Trailer | 06 – JUN | Game Premiere | Game Premiere | FINISHED | FINISHED | 8AM PT / 11AM ET / 5PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | New look. New feel. Your first-look at Madden 26. So real it’s unreal. Madden 26 leverages a new AI-powered machine learning system trained on thousands of plays from nearly a decade of real NFL data to deliver more explosive gameplay – with new player-specific traits, authentic play-styles, and adaptive counters that match on-field tendencies and strategies of NFL quarterbacks and coaches. | YouTube | 2 min | |
| 4 Jun |  | Shacknews E4 Indie Showcase | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 11AM PT / 2PM ET / 8PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Tune in to our livestream hosted by Mr. Indie-licious, TJ Denzer on June 4th at 2:00 PM EDT for a look at over 15 indie games featuring exclusive trailers & announcements! | YouTube / Twitch | 55 min | |
| 4 Jun |  | PlayStation’s State of Play | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 2PM PT / 5PM ET / 11PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | State of Play returns June 4! Watch live for news and updates on must-play games coming to PS5. The show highlights a selection of great games from creators across the globe. | YouTube / Twitch | 55 min | |
| 5 Jun |  | The Unearthed Treasure Room | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 4PM PT / 7PM ET / 1AM CEST (Jun 6) | Watch the Showcase | Featuring a curation of recent overlooked games we want YOU to play! The Unearthed Treasure Room is a curated showcase of recent overlooked games we want you to play. We reached out to some of our friends around the world of games and had them talk for a bit about a favorite recent game they want you to know more about! | YouTube | 44 min | |
| 6 Jun |  | Access-Ability Summer Showcase | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 8AM PT / 11AM ET / 5PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Access-Ability’s third annual showcase gives disabled game developers the spotlight to share their games and feature accessibility settings and design. The broadcast is among the first of the summer gaming season, with streams from years prior lasting around 45 minutes. | YouTube / Twitch | 52 min | |
| 6 Jun |  | Summer Game Fest | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 2PM PT / 5PM ET / 11PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | SUMMER GAME FEST airs live on June 2025, featuring world premieres, special guests and a look at what’s next in video games. The show is immediately followed by Day of the Devs. | Los Angeles, CA / YouTube / Twitch | 120 min | |
| 6 Jun |  | Day of the Devs – Summer Game Fest Edition | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 4PM PT / 7PM ET / 1AM CEST (Jun 7) | Watch the Showcase | A look at upcoming indie games from the non-profit Day of the Devs. | YouTube / Twitch | 73 min | |
| 6 Jun |  | Devolver Direct – BALL x PIT: The Kenny Sun Story | 06 – JUN | Game Premiere | Game Premiere | FINISHED | FINISHED | 5PM PT / 8PM ET / 2AM (Jun 7) | Watch the Showcase | Please join us for a special Devolver Direct this year, a showcase for one small developer making a tremendous little game called BALL x PIT. | YouTube / Twitch | 10 min | |
| 6 Jun |  | IOI Showcase | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 6PM PT / 9PM ET / 3AM CEST (Jun 7) | Watch the Showcase | Join us for the first ever IOI SHOWCASE. Discover more about our game line up including HITMAN, 007 First Light, Build a Rocket Boy’s MindsEye, and more. | YouTube | 117 min | |
| 7 Jun |  | Wholesome Direct | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | A vibrant lineup of artistic, uplifting, and emotionally resonant games from developers of all sizes from around the world! | YouTube / Twitch | 58 min | |
| 7 Jun |  | Women-led Games Summer Showcase | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Women-Led Games returns this June in partnership with Summer Game Fest for our second year in a row! Showing off 39 games with release dates, world premieres and so much more. | YouTube / Twitch | 49 min | |
| 7 Jun |  | Latin American Games Showcase | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 11AM PT / 2PM ET / 8PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | The Latin American Games Showcase is back in collaboration with Summer Game Fest. Join us on June 7 at 11AM PT for an amazing lineup of 50+ games from across Latin America! Expect world premieres, exciting fresh updates, and much more. | YouTube / Twitch | 56 min | |
| 7 Jun |  | Southeast Asian Games Showcase: Summer Game Fest Edition | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | The Southeast Asian Games Showcase: Summer Game Fest Edition premiers on Saturday June 7th! Exclusive reveals, new trailers, and updates from 45+ Southeast Asian games. | YouTube / Twitch | 44 min | |
| 7 Jun | Future Games Show Summer Edition | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 1PM PT / 4PM ET / 10PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Mark your calendars, friends – the Future Games Show Summer Showcase returns on Saturday, June 7! Featuring: World premieres, Exclusive trailers + Game demos. In addition, FGS Live From Los Angeles returns for its third show this year. Airing straight after the Summer Showcase, FGS Live From will be hosted by the channels own Jules and Amy and will feature more exclusive trailers, news and interviews from the summer showcase season. | YouTube / Twitch | 98 min | ||
| 7 Jun |  | Green Games Showcase | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 1PM PT / 4PM ET / 10PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Join the Green Games Showcase at Summer Game Fest and discover how the world’s most exciting games are driving real-world change. Tune in June 7th @ 1pm PT to see trailers and in-game activations supporting certified green projects from a variety of PC, Console and mobile games🌳 | YouTube / Twitch | 57 min | |
| 7 Jun |  | Frosty Games Fest Showcase | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 4PM PT / 7PM ET / 1AM CEST (8 Jun) | Watch the Showcase | A new showcase of games made in ANZ, premiering in June 2025. With 50+ games set to be featured, the lineup is chocka-block with some of ANZ’s finest. We can’t wait to share our first ever showcase with you! | YouTube / Twitch | 40 min | |
| 7 – 8 Jun |  | IGN Live | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CEST | https://www.ign.com/live/ | Watch Day 1 Stream | Watch Day 2 Stream | IGN Live will feature playable games, plus gameplay and trailer reveals, celebrity panels, merch giveaways, a live DJ and more. It’s not just video games, either, with the show aiming to be a celebration of games, movies, TV, comics, collectables and more. The event will be streamed. | YouTube / Twitch / LA | N/A | |
| 8 Jun |  | Ñ3 Summer Showcase | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 8AM PT / 11AM ET / 5PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | The Ñ3 2025 almost ready, +60 genuine gems showcased from Spanish-speaking studios in about 75 minutes. | YouTube / Twitch / LA | 91 min | |
| 8 Jun |  | Xbox Games Showcase + The Outer Worlds 2 Direct | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | It all begins with our annual Xbox Games Showcase, this year, the show will be digital-only – our livestream will bring you everything you’ll need to know about what’s next for Xbox, no matter where in the world you’re watching. Immediately following Showcase, The Outer Worlds 2 Direct will bring you inside the walls of Obsidian Entertainment, revealing new gameplay, details, and developer insights. | YouTube / Twitch / Xbox | 119 min | |
| 8 Jun |  | PC Gaming Show | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | The PC Gaming Show will return this year with another blockbuster broadcast. The first of two shows planned for 2025 – with Most Wanted also set to return later this year – June’s showcase will spotlight over 50 games on PC, Steam Deck, Linux and MacOS while celebrating all things PC gaming. | YouTube / Twitch / Steam | 130 min | |
| 8 Jun |  | RPG Direct | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | You encountered an indie RPG celebration: RPG Direct! Embark on new quests with sales on the latest releases and discover the future of indie RPGs delivered directly to you on June 8 at 12PM PT/3PM ET/8PM BST! RPG Direct is an annual event hosted by NOKOGODO to help bring all kinds of RPGs directly to players trying to find more to play! The event includes a video showcase, a Steam event, and an Itch.io collection! | YouTube | 39 min | |
| 8 Jun |  | Death Stranding 2: On The Beach – Game Premiere | 06 – JUN | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 7PM PT / 10PM ET / 4AM CEST (Jun 9) | Watch the Broadcast | Step inside the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, where Hideo Kojima will join host Geoff Keighley to celebrate the game’s upcoming launch with special guests and an exclusive live demonstration of DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH. Spots are limited. Register now and join us in person! | YouTube / LA | 122 min | |
| 9 Jun |  | Black Voices in Gaming Summer Showcase | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Spotlighting an electrifying mix of games and music from talented Black creators worldwide. | YouTube / Twitch | 72 min | |
| 11 – 15 Jun |  | Tribeca Games | 06 – JUN | Onsite Showcase | Onsite Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | N/A | https://tribecafilm.com/festival/games | Tribeca Games offers players a one-of-a-kind experience to explore the overlap of entertainment, culture, storytelling, art, and innovation. Our game selections and events celebrate the convergence of games, entertainment, and culture, highlighting storytelling, art, and game innovation. The games gallery will host free playable demos of this year’s selections exclusively at Pier 57, which will be open to the public from June 11-15. | New York City, NY | N/A | |
| 12 Jun |  | Konami Press Start | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 6AM PT / 9AM ET / 3PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Join KONAMI for a broadcast of the latest information on new, upcoming titles like SILENT HILL f and METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER and MORE! Stream duration is planned to be 37 minutes. | YouTube / Twitch | 37 min | |
| 12 Jun |  | The Sims 4 Enchanted by Nature – Official Reveal | 06 – JUN | Game Premiere | Game Premiere | FINISHED | FINISHED | 8AM PT / 11AM ET / 5PM CEST | Watch the Reveal Trailer | Embrace nature’s wonders in a new expansion pack! Get your first look at what’s coming. | YouTube | 3 min | |
| 15 Jun |  | Games to Get Excited About Fest | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 2PM PT / 5PM ET / 11PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Announcing the Games to Get Excited About Fest 2025! 100+ upcoming indie games. No CGI trailers. No Filler. Just awesome upcoming indie games to get excited about. | YouTube | 64 min | |
| 18 Jun |  | Donkey Kong Bananza Direct | 06 – JUN | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 6AM PT / 9AM ET / 3PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Join us for a deep dive into the underground world of Donkey Kong Bananza, coming exclusively to Nintendo Switch 2. Expect rougly 15 minutes of deep dive. | YouTube | 18 min | |
| 24 Jun |  | Little Nightmares Showcase | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Something unsettling is coming. It’s closer than you think. Updates to the Little Nightmares IP. | YouTube | 40 min | |
| 26 Jun |  | Capcom Spotlight | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 3PM PT / 6PM ET / 12AM CEST (27 Jun) | Watch the Showcase | The Capcom Spotlight is a digital event that brings you the latest news from Capcom! We will be presenting the latest news on highly anticipated upcoming Capcom titles along with developer interviews. Please look forward to information regarding the newest update for Monster Hunter Wilds as well. This broadcast will have subtitles available in 13 languages. | YouTube | 42 min | |
| 27 Jun |  | Arc System Works Showcase | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 6PM PT (26 Jun) / 3PM ET (26 Jun) / 3AM CEST | Watch the Showcase | ARC SYSTEM WORKS Showcase will be broadcast, delivering the latest information on Arc System Works, including the announcement of new titles! In addition to the latest information on various game titles, including completely new titles developed and published by Arc System Works, we will also be announcing a new project that Ishiwatari Taisuke is working on. | YouTube | 24 min | |
| 2 Jul |  | Bandai Namco Summer Showcase | 07 – JUL | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | The Bandai Namco Summer Showcase is back. Brand new game reveal from MY HERO ACADEMIA, new trailers, and more! Featuring: CODE VEIN II, Death Note Killer Within, Digimon Story Time Stranger, EVERYBODY’S GOLF Hot Shots, MY HERO ACADEMIA, Little Nightmares III, PATAPON 1 + 2 Replay, Shadow Labyrinth, Super Robot Wars Y, TEKKEN 8, The Blood of Dawnwalker, Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree. | YouTube / Twitch | 66 min | |
| 10 Jul |  | Sea of Thieves – Community Direct | 07 – JUL | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 7AM PT / 10AM ET / 4PM CEST | Watch the Update | Join core crew members for the first ever Sea of Thieves Community Direct, where they’ll talk about upcoming Seasons, big Insider Programme changes and a much-requested feature that’s recently been ticking away in development… | YouTube | 51 min | |
| 10 Jul |  | State of Play – Ghost of Yōtei | 07 – JUL | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 2PM PT / 5PM ET / 11PM CEST | Watch the Deep Dive | Our State of Play features nearly 20 minutes of Ghost of Yōtei gameplay hosted by Sucker Punch’s Creative Directors, Jason Connell and Nate Fox. Beyond sharing more about Atsu’s quest for vengeance, we’re excited to show off her new weapons, new ways to personalize your journey at the edge of Japan, new special modes, and much more. | YouTube / Twitch | 19 min | |
| 11 Jul |  | Upload VR Summer Showcase | 07 – JUL | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Over 50 dev’s gave us their announcement and update trailers, you’ll see them first at The UploadVR Showcase – Summer 2025! Sponsored by Elsewhere Electric. Every trailer will contain exclusive content or news. For more info on releases, go to uploadvr.com after the show. | YouTube | 71 min | |
| 17 Jul |  | TactiCon Showcase | 07 – JUL | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10:30AM PT / 1:30PM ET / 7:30PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | TactiCon is a digital convention hosted on Steam celebrating strategy video games (from 17th – 21st of July, 2025. On Thursday, 17th, TactiCon hosts a showcase with ton of strategy game exclusives. | YouTube | 31 min | |
| 17 Jul |  | Dames 4 Games Slumber Party Showcase | 07 – JUL | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | The Dames 4 Games Slumber Party Showcase is here! We’re highlighting incredible games from women and femme devs with exclusive reveals, spotlights, and more. It’s a celebration of the creators and teams pushing this industry forward and you’re invited! Come through, co-stream it, or just hang out and support the work. It’s a whole vibe! | YouTube | 95 min | |
| 19 Jul |  | Secret Sauce Showcase | 07 – JUL | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 11AM PT / 2PM ET / 8PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Welcome to the SECRET SAUCE SHOWCASE! Expect 40+ brand new trailers for some of the coolest, cutest, weirdest, and [redacted] games ever. Plus, tune in to see exclusive behind-the-scenes dev diaries sharing some extra info on the talented devs behind some of the featured games. | YouTube | 65 min | |
| 18 – 19 Jul |  | TennoCon | 07 – JUL | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | N/A | https://www.warframe.com/tennocon | TennoCon will take place across two days, the first of which will allow fans to collect their badge, shop for merch, and attend an opening night event. The second day will consist of the traditional TennoCon events and panels. 10th anniversary edition. | Twitch / London, Canada | N/A | |
| 22 Jul | | Pokemon Presents – July | 07 – JUL | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 6AM PT / 9AM ET / 3PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | On Tuesday, July 22, “Pokémon Presents” will be streamed! It will be broadcast on the official Pokémon YouTube channel and other SNS platforms. Stay tuned! | YouTube | 24 min | |
| 24 Jul |  | Battlefield 6 – Reveal Trailer | 07 – JUL | Game Premiere | Game Premiere | FINISHED | FINISHED | 8AM PT / 11AM ET / 5PM CEST | Watch the Trailer | Prepare for the ultimate all-out warfare experience in Battlefield 6. | YouTube | 2 min | |
| 31 Jul |  | Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase | 07 – JUL | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 6AM PT / 9AM ET / 3PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Join us for a Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase on July 31 at 6am PT! Tune in for roughly 25 minutes of information on upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch games from our publishing partners. | YouTube | 28 min | |
| 31 Jul |  | Battlefield 6 – Multiplayer Reveal | 07 – JUL | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 11:30 AM PT / 2:30PM ET / 8:30 PM CEST | Watch the Event | Lock in for the Battlefield 6 multiplayer gameplay world reveal on July 31 at 11:30 AM PT/ 8:30 PM CEST. | YouTube | 250 min | |
| 1 Aug |  | THQ Nordic – Digital Showcase | 08 – AUG | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | This year’s showcase promises a feast of world premiere announcements, fresh updates on previously announced titles, and a few surprises we didn’t hint at already… or did we? | YouTube / Twitch | 28 min | |
| 5 Aug |  | Suikoden Live | 08 – AUG | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 4AM PT / 7AM ET / 1PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | A new Suikoden Live broadcast, which will run for one hour and 30 minutes, will be streamed Aug 5 @ 4AM PT / 7AM ET / 1PM CEST. Premiering on the KONAMI official YouTube channel bringing you a variety of topics and the latest information! | YouTube | 93 min | |
| 7 Aug |  | Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase | 08 – AUG | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 6AM PT / 9AM ET / 3PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Join us this Thursday, August 7 at 6am PT for a new Indie World Showcase! Tune in for roughly 15 minutes of new announcements and updates on indie games coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. | YouTube | 15 min | |
| 19 Aug |  | Kirby Air Riders Direct | 08 – AUG | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 6AM PT / 9AM ET / 3PM CEST | Watch the Direct | Join us August 19th at 15:00 CEST for a Kirby Air Riders Direct with director Masahiro Sakurai. The livestreamed presentation will last roughly 45 minutes and offers an in-depth look at the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 game. | YouTube | 45 min | |
| 19 Aug |  | Next Tales of… Remastered | 08 – AUG | Game Premiere | Game Premiere | FINISHED | FINISHED | 7AM PT / 10AM ET / 4PM CEST | Watch the Premiere | What is the next Tales of Remastered ? Title information will be premiered here on YouTube! Stay tuned! | YouTube | 4 min | |
| 19 Aug |  | Opening Night Live | 08 – AUG | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 11AM PT / 2PM ET / 8PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Welcome to gamescom Opening Night Live (gamescom ONL), the big opening show of gamescom! Once again, you will be able to be there live as host Geoff Keighley leads you through an outstanding show. With thousands of fans on site in Cologne and millions of digital viewers. | YouTube / Twitch / On-Site | 126 min | |
| 20 & 21 Aug |  | Xbox @ gamescom | 08 – AUG | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 6AM PT / 9AM ET / 3PM CEST | Watch Day 1 Stream | Watch Day 2 Stream | Join Xbox and friends for a deeper dive into some of the highly anticipated games at gamescom 2025 from our first party studio teams and partners around the world. We’re bringing you first-look gameplay, developer interviews, new trailers, updates, and more. On Wednesday expect: ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, Grounded 2, Keeper, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, and more. Thursday will feature: Ninja Gaiden 4, Overwatch 2, The Outer Worlds 2, and more. | YouTube / Twitch | 214 min + 255 min | |
| 20 Aug |  | Into the Infinite | 08 – AUG | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | This year will see the return of the Into the Infinite Showcase and a host of exclusive content and updates from Level Infinite and Tencent’s Global Partner Studios, including updates to Den of Wolves, Exoborne, Dying Light Franchise Director, Dune: Awakening, plus more exclusives to be revealed on the night. | YouTube / Twitch | 42 min | |
| 20 Aug |  | The Witcher in Concert | 08 – AUG | Concert | Concert | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CEST | https://www.thewitcher.com/de/en/concert | On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, you can expect a unique live event: The Witcher in Concert! Experience the soundtrack celebrated by millions live – with a big orchestra, the most modern visual effects and spectacular gameplay sequences. The European tour is starting in the context of gamescom – and you can be there. | Cologne, Germany | N/A | |
| 20 Aug | | Future Game Show @ gamescom | 08 – AUG | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 11AM PT / 2PM ET / 8PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | The Future Games Show at gamescom starts at 11am PDT / 2pm EDT / 7pm BST / 8pm CEST on Wednesday, August 20. The digital showcase will be broadcast on Twitch, YouTube, X, TikTok, GamesRadar, BiliBili, ESR and more. But that’s not all – for the first time ever, three shows will air as part of our gamescom event schedule. This year’s Future Games Show at gamescom is immediately followed by FGS Live from gamescom. This expansion showcase is hosted by FGS channel presenters Jules and Nathan, and will provide even more wishlist-expanding gaming news and world premiere trailers. | YouTube / Twitch | 150 min | |
| 21 Aug |  | Hollow Knight: Silksong – Special Announcement | 08 – AUG | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 7:30AM PT / 10:30AM ET / 4:30PM CEST | Watch the Announcement | Join us for a special announcement about Hollow Knight: Silksong! | YouTube | 2 min | |
| 21 Aug | | Awesome Indies @ gamescom | 08 – AUG | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 8:30AM PT / 11:30PM ET / 5:30PM CET | https://www.twitch.tv/indiearenabooth | An hour long showcase putting spotlight on selected games exhibiting in Indie Arena Booth during gamescom. | Twitch | 60 min | |
| 22 – 24 Aug |  | Bethesda @ gamescom | 08 – AUG | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 4AM PT / 7AM ET / 1PM CEST | https://www.twitch.tv/bethesda_de | Building on a successful tradition, Bethesda will once again bring gamescom directly to its global fanbase. The team will deliver three days of live broadcasts from the Xbox show floor in Cologne, beginning on Friday, August 22. Each daily show on Twitch will feature developer interviews, game showcases, community segments, crafting highlights, and live IRL tours from the event. | Twitch | N/A | |
| 29 Aug |  | Sokpop Direct | 08 – AUG | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 7AM PT / 10AM ET / 4PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Tune in this Friday at 16:00 PM CEST for a video full of new trailers, game announcements and more… See you there! ❤️🧦 | YouTube | 12 min | |
| 29 Aug |  | MIX Fall Game Showcase | 08 – AUG | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CET | Watch the Showcase | The MIX will help spotlight amazing new and upcoming games releasing for the holidays and beyond from teams around the world! The online showcase will share big new game announcement reveals, trailer premieres, fresh gameplay and more. The onsite showcase will present an in person destination for folks in the Seattle area for PAX West and otherwise to play games and meet up with developers. | YouTube / Twitch / Seattle | 95 min | |
| 2 Sep | | BIG Fall Showcase (INDIE3) | 09 – SEP | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 8AM PT / 11AM ET / 5PM CET | Watch the Showcase | For the first time ever, the Best Indie Games Fall Showcase 2025 will go live in September (dates to be confirmed), and is a curated event hosted on the Best Indie Games YouTube channel (180K+ subscribers). | YouTube | N/A | |
| 3 Sep |  | State of Play: 007 First Light | 09 – SEP | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 11AM PT / 2PM ET / 8PM CEST | Watch the Deep Dive | Prepare for a deep dive on 007 First Light! During this special State of Play, the development team at IO Interactive declassifies new gameplay on James Bond’s upcoming espionage action-adventure thrill ride. Catch the show live on PlayStation’s Twitch and YouTube channels on September 3 at 11am PT / 7pm BST / 8pm CEST. | YouTube / Twitch / Seattle | 36 min | |
| 10 Sep |  | Play Acclaim Showcase | 09 – SEP | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 11:30AM PT / 2:30PM ET / 8:30PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Tune into the Play Acclaim Showcase on September 10th, where we will begin this exciting new chapter for Acclaim. Join us as we showcase the titles that will mark the beginning of a bold new era. We’re not just back, we’re levelling up. | YouTube | 12 min | |
| 10 Sep |  | devINITIVE Showcase | 09 – SEP | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | This September marks the launch of devINITIVE, a brand-new digital showcase focused on independent game development within the Spanish-speaking community. An online event where trailers, special announcements, and world premieres of video games created by studios from the region will take center stage. +70 trailers of indie video games from Spain and Latin America. With an official Steam page to discover them and add them to your wishlist! | YouTube / Twitch | 100 min | |
| 12 Sep |  | Nintendo Direct – September | 09 – SEP | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 6AM PT / 9AM ET / 3PM CEST | Watch the Direct | Join us on Sept 12 at 6am PT for a Nintendo Direct! Tune in for roughly 60 minutes of information on upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch games. | YouTube | 66 min | |
| 12 Sep | | Brutal Indies Unleashed | 09 – SEP | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Brutal Indies Unleashed is a LIVE showcase happening on September 12th on the ZlimBratSki YouTube channel, alongside a Steam event running from September 12th – September 23rd in collaboration with Retrovibe Games. This event is all about showcasing brutal indie games—whether they’re first-person, third-person, or top-down, as long as they feature combat or video game violence. | YouTube | 100 min | |
| 15 Sep |  | Critical Reflex Time | 09 – SEP | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Eat our games. Buy our games. Drink our games. A completely unhinged 30-minute showcase featuring new trailers and other surprises from across the studio’s diverse lineup, debuting on September 15! | YouTube | 27 min | |
| 16 Sep |  | Playism Game Show – September | 09 – SEP | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 4AM PT / 7AM ET / 1PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | PLAYISM is excited to reveal the second PLAYISM GAME SHOW of the year! This time around, we’ll be revealing the latest updates on 12 titles as well as its TGS 2025 lineup. | YouTube | 13 min | |
| 16 Sep |  | Game Devs of Color Expo Direct | 09 – SEP | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 1PM PT / 4PM ET / 10PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | The sixth annual GDoCExpo Direct is packed with new announcements from dozens of amazing games by creators of color. Tune in for exclusive reveals, the latest launches, and more updates. We’re so excited for you to see what our community has been working on! | YouTube | 50 min | |
| 18 Sep |  | Six One Indie Showcase | 09 – SEP | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Join us on September 18th starting at 8:50AM PT / 11:50AM ET for the Six One Indie Showcase, featuring never-before-seen world premieres, digital showcase debuts, and exclusive news from 47 indie developers and publishers. Expect the first look at the brand-new game from ORIGAME DIGITAL, the gameplay reveal for Lil Gator Game: In the Dark, and much more. Once the Showcase wraps up, explore the Six One Indie Showcase Steam Event all weekend long for exclusive demos, discounts, and even more wishlist-worthy indies: bit.ly/sixonefall | YouTube | 72 min | |
| 18 Sep |  | Convergence Games Showcase | 09 – SEP | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | The first Convergence showcase was a big hit, featuring 43 games and reaching over two million gamers – but we want to do more. For our second edition we’re working more closely with creators, communities and Steam, creating a truly unique showcase that brings together the most exciting indie games and the audiences that will cherish them the most. | YouTube / Twitch | 120 min | |
| 23 Sep |  | Beyond the Strand Livestream | 09 – SEP | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9PM PT (Sep 22) / 12AM ET / 6AM CEST | Watch the Broadcast | Hideo Kojima to ‘Offer a Glimpse Into Future Projects’ With Beyond the Strand Livestream, that is being broadcasted in celebration of Kojima Production’s 10th anniversary. Kojima himself will be hosting the event, and fans will be waiting to see if we’ll get updates on his horror project with Microsoft called OD or the action espionage game for PlayStation called Physint. Beyond the Strand will take place at TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Hills, Tokyo, Japan and IGN is the official stream partner. | YouTube | 152 min | |
| 23 Sep |  | Boomstock Showcase | 09 – SEP | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | The second Boomstock 2025 Steam showcase promises a lot of fun and gibs for fans of classic first-person shooters + huge Steam sale discounts! Kicking off with an adrenaline-fuelled showcase 10am PST / 7pm CEST on September 23, you will be able to experience a brain (and possibly limb) melting array of adrenaline-pumping games in the form of demos, new title reveals and trailers, insane Steam sale discounts of up to 85%, competitions and giveaways, and even in-game events for some titles. The Boomstock 2025 will continue on Steam until September 27. | YouTube | 74 min | |
| 23 Sep |  | Annapurna Direct from Tokyo | 09 – SEP | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 5PM PT / 8PM ET / 2AM CEST (Sep 24) | Watch the Showcase | A new Annapurna Interactive Direct will air on September 23. Three new games from Yarn Owl, Iridium Studios and Marumittu Games will be showcased. | YouTube | 10 min | |
| 24 Sep |  | RGG SUMMIT + DIRECT | 09 – SEP | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 8PM PT / 11PM ET (Sep 23) / 5AM CEST | Watch the Showcase | RGG SUMMIT 2025 will go live September 24, bringing you the latest info directly from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio.RGG DIRECT will immediately follow the SUMMIT, giving you a closer look at some of the studio’s latest announcements. Keep an eye out on the latest from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio as they continue to push boundaries and evolve! | YouTube | 80 min | |
| 24 Sep |  | TGS2025 Capcom Online Program | 09 – SEP | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 7AM PT / 10AM ET / 4PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Tune in on Sept 24, 7am PT for a roughly 40-minute TGS2025 Capcom Online Program, featuring news and updates on upcoming Capcom games and content. Featured games: Onimusha: Way of the Sword, PRAGMATA, Monster Hunter Wilds, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, Street Fighter 6. This program will not include new info on Resident Evil Requiem. | YouTube | 41 min | |
| 24 Sep |  | Indie Fan Fest | 09 – SEP | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Building wishlist momentum on Steam can be hard, even for great games. Steam Next Fest is a huge opportunity, but standing out among a sea of demos is a serious challenge. The most successful games go into Next Fest with wishlist traction already in place, not just hoping to gain it during the event. That’s why The MIX and Digital Bandidos have teamed up to create Indie Fan Fest — a curated digital showcase built specifically to help developers build visibility, drive wishlists, and generate excitement ahead of the Steam Next Fest October 2025 edition. | YouTube / Twitch | 78 min | |
| 24 Sep |  | State of Play – September | 09 – SEP | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 2PM PT / 5PM ET / 11PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Tune in live this Wednesday for more than 35 minutes of reveals and news from developers around the world. We’ll share new looks at anticipated third-party and indie titles, plus updates from some of our teams at PlayStation Studios – including an extended look at Saros, Housemarque’s mysterious new title arriving next year. Look forward to nearly five minutes of gameplay captured on PS5. | YouTube / Twitch | 41 min | |
| 25 Sep |  | Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025 Broadcast | 09 – SEP | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 3AM PT / 6AM ET / 12PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | This year’s show will feature titles from our creative teams, alongside exciting updates from our partners in Japan, across Asia and around the world. We know players around the world delight in Japan-inspired content and games developed in Asia, and we can’t wait to connect with players across the globe to show off the incredible talent and creativity behind upcoming games coming to Xbox. | YouTube / Twitch | 53 min | |
| 28 Sep |  | PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct | 09 – SEP | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CET | Watch the Showcase | We have a new show – PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct is coming later this month! Presented by Elle Osili Wood and PC Gamer’s Midas. First partners announced SEGA, Devolver Digital, Night Dive Studio. | YouTube / Twitch | 77 min | |
| 30 Sep |  | Call of Duty Next | 09 – SEP | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CEST | Watch the Broadcast | Tune in for all of the latest Call of Duty news and gameplay reveals including: Black Ops 7 Multiplayer and Zombies Live Gameplay premieres, New Warzone Content and Live Gameplay, Call of Duty Mobile 6 Year Celebration and Live Gameplay, All of your favorite COD Streamers live from Las Vegas. Plus more. | YouTube / Twitch | 224 min | |
| 30 Sep |  | Horror Game Awards Halloween Showcase | 09 – SEP | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 11AM PDT / 2PM ET / 8PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Get ready for a spine-chilling time at The Horror Game Awards Halloween Showcase! Your hosts Phil Dickens, Ash Millman and Will Penkeyman will be taking you by the hand to explore a dark forest filled with thrilling new titles, exclusive trailers, and heart-pounding gameplay reveals. Expect special announcements, developer insights, and a few surprises that’ll keep you up at night. Whether you’re a fan of psychological terrors, survival horror, or supernatural scares, this showcase is your gateway to the most terrifying games of 2025 and beyond. | YouTube / Twitch | 132 min | |
| 3 – 5 Oct | | LAGS Creator Fest | 09 – SEP | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 7AM PT / 10AM ET / 4PM CEST | https://www.lagshowcase.com/ | Excited to announce the first ever LAGS Creator Fest! A 3-day Twitch event where streamers showcase Latin American indie games LIVE — with game keys for giveaways & chances to interview devs! | Twitch | N/A | |
| 6 Oct |  | Assassin’s Creed Mirage: Valley of Memory Reveal | 10 – OCT | Game Premiere | Game Premiere | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CEST | Watch the Reveal | It’s been two years and Basim is back!!! And he’s bringing something new. Valley of Memory is coming. Tune in for the full reveal of Assassin’s Creed Mirage Valley of Memory! | YouTube / Twitch | 21 min | |
| 7 Oct |  | STARSEEKER Direct | 10 – OCT | Game Premiere | Game Premiere | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CEST | Watch the Reveal | Learn all about what it takes to be a member of the crew during the STARSEEKER Direct gameplay reveal livestream. | YouTube / Twitch | 17 min | |
| 9 Oct |  | Heroes of Might and Magic: 30th Anniversary Showcase | 10 – OCT | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CEST | Watch the Broadcast | Celebrate 30 years of Heroes with new reveals, partnerships and surprises, honoring the franchise’s legacy and the community that keeps it alive. | YouTube / Twitch | 42 min | |
| 15 Oct |  | IGN Fan Fest: Fall Edition | 10 – OCT | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CET | Watch the Broadcast | IGN Fan Fest is THE virtual event for fans of Gaming, Movies, TV and Comics. This event featured a curated slate of panels spotlighting the biggest and most exciting upcoming titles for the IGN audience with exclusive first-looks, reveals and conversations distributed everywhere our viewers like to watch. | YouTube / Twitch | 152 min | |
| 23 Oct |  | Kirby Air Riders Direct #2 | 10 – OCT | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 6AM PT / 9AM ET / 3PM CET | https://www.youtube.com/live/_ZHYjYHHiBM | Join us on Oct. 23 at 6 a.m. PT for a second Kirby Air Riders Direct with director Mr. Sakurai. The livestreamed presentation will last roughly 60 minutes and feature more info on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 game. | YouTube | 62 min | |
| 23 Oct |  | The Indie Horror Showcase | 10 – OCT | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CET | Watch the Showcase | The Indie Horror Showcase, presented by DreadXP and Media Indie Exhange, premieres on October 23rd. | YouTube | 93 min | |
| 23 Oct |  | FallOut Day Broadcast | 10 – OCT | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CET | Watch the Broadcast | Save the date! Our annual FalloutDay Broadcast will be streaming live on October 23, with the FalloutforHope post-show immediately following. Tune in for the latest news about our existing Fallout games, community celebrations, and upcoming fan events! | YouTube / Twitch | 28 min | |
| 23 Oct |  | Galaxies Fall Gaming Showcase | 10 – OCT | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Galaxies brings you world premieres, game announcements and exclusive new trailers from AAA publishers and ambitious indie developers. Tune in to the live show every Spring and every Autumn. | YouTube / Twitch | 59 min | |
| 24 Oct |  | Ghoul 4 Games | 10 – OCT | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Don’t lose your head just yet, you should better save the date ‘cuz Ghouls4Games is just around the corner! Expect 23 games showcased. We’ll be having a Steam event with it that runs from October 23rd to October 24th. | YouTube / Twitch | 104 min | |
| 28 Oct |  | Simogo 15th Anniversary Special | 10 – OCT | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 6AM PT / 9AM ET / 3PM CET | Watch the Broadcast | Please join us for a celebration full of news and surprises. See you! | YouTube | 6 min | |
| 28 Oct |  | ID@Xbox Showcase – October Edition | 10 – OCT | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 6PM CET | Watch the Showcase | IGN is thrilled to partner with ID@Xbox for another exciting showcase, this time right before Halloween! The event will be packed with exclusive trailers, new looks, and gameplay for games from indie publishers including Serenity Forge, Thunder Lotus, Raw Fury, Skybound, and many more. The show will consist of about 50 minutes of brand new content across various genres. | YouTube / Twitch | 50 min | |
| 28 Oct |  | Awesome Console Showcase by Sugoi | 10 – OCT | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 11AM PT / 2PM ET / 7PM CET | Watch the Showcase | We’ve been working on something we can finally share. The first showcase for awesome indie games coming to awesome consoles. If you love finding hidden gems and support indies, this for you. | YouTube | 26 min | |
| 29 Oct |  | Limited Run Games – 10-Year Anniversary | 10 – OCT | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 5PM CET | Watch the Showcase | We sincerely appreciate all of our fans and being part of every moment over the past 10 years. This is all for you, and we’re looking forward to many more! | YouTube / Twitch | 43 min | |
| 5 Nov |  | Game Anglia Direct | 11 – NOV | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | N/A | Watch the Showcase | Game Anglia Direct is a celebration of games made in the East of England. Discover over a dozen new games you can play now or wishlist! | YouTube | N/A | |
| 6 Nov |  | Playdate Fall Update | 11 – NOV | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Game publisher and console maker Panic has announced a dedicated Playdate game showcase, set to air on 6 November. It will reveal what’s next for the Playdate console, including details about upcoming game sales and new releases in development. | YouTube | 11 min | |
| 11 Nov |  | State of Play Japan | 11 – NOV | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 2PM PT / 5PM ET / 11PM CET | Watch the Showcase | This Tuesday, we’re bringing you a special episode of State of Play running for more than 40 minutes, focusing on games created in Japan and across Asia, alongside a few other exciting updates. From beloved series to distinctive indie creations, the show, hosted by voice actor Yuki Kaji, will be packed with great games, interviews, and new looks at anticipated titles. | YouTube | 42 min | |
| 12 Nov |  | Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct | 11 – NOV | Movie Premiere | Movie Premiere | FINISHED | FINISHED | 6AM PT / 9AM ET / 2PM CET | Watch the Movie Trailer | Join us on Wednesday, Nov 12 for the Nintendo Direct featuring the world premiere of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie official trailer. Please note that no game information will be included in this presentation. | YouTube | 7 min | |
| 20 Nov |  | Golden Joystick Awards | 11 – NOV | Awards | Awards | FINISHED | FINISHED | 8AM PT / 11AM ET / 5PM CET | Watch the Awards | The Golden Joystick Awards attract millions of votes every year, with players from all over the world deciding the winners. Known as the ‘People’s Gaming Awards’, last year’s show saw over 12 million votes cast across more than 20 categories. The winners will be revealed in a star studded award ceremony in central London and live-streamed globally on Thursday, November 20, 2025. | YouTube / London | 147 min | |
| 20 Nov |  | Xbox Partner Preview | 11 – NOV | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Xbox Partner Preview – our broadcast that shines a light on upcoming games from our talented third-party partners – is coming this Thursday, November 20. This show will include news on upcoming games from partners including IO Interactive, Tencent and THQ Nordic, plus some brand-new reveals and Game Pass announcements. During Xbox Partner Preview, we’ll show you an exciting first look at content coming to 007 First Light, an electrifying extended gameplay trailer for the upcoming dark fantasy epic Tides of Annihilation, and a fresh look at Reanimal, the new horror adventure from the creator of Little Nightmares, among other great games heading to Xbox consoles, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Game Pass. | YouTube / Twitch | 28 min | |
| 22 Nov |  | OTK Winter Games Expo | 11 – NOV | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CET | Watch the Showcase | The OTK Winter Games Expo is back which means more world premieres, game releases, and more! Discover your next gaming obsession with the #OTKGamesExpo. | YouTube / Twitch | 102 min | |
| 29 Nov | | INDIE Live Expo Winter Showcase & Awards | 11 – NOV | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 1AM PT / 4AM ET / 10AM CET | Watch the Showcase | INDIE Live Expo, the live digital showcase connecting indie game fans all over the world with more than 100 million total views since its 2020 debut, returns for its annual winter edition and awards show on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. Tune into the extravaganza on YouTube Live, X Live, Twitch, Niconico, Billibilli, and Steam. More than 100 games to be introduced. | YouTube / Twitch / Steam | 172 min | |
| 29 – 30 Nov |  | Endix Indie Showcase | 11 – NOV | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 2AM PT / 5AM ET / 11AM CET | https://endix-expo.com/ | Endix is a fully digital, global gaming showcase offering developers and publishers a new way to connect with fans, creators, and the industry. This November, Endix will host its largest indie presence to date, with over 1,900 games submitted for a chance to be featured in a free digital booth inside the Endix Expo hall. The initiative continues Endix’s mission to lower barriers for developers worldwide, giving studios unprecedented opportunities to connect with players, publishers, and press. | Virtual | N/A | |
| 2 Dec |  | BIG Winter Showcase | 12 – DEC | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 8AM PT / 11AM ET / 5PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Clemmy’s Best Indie Games Winter Showcase has been scheduled to happen on December 2. Indie Games big and small will be showcased, spanning the entire range of genres. | YouTube | 140 min | |
| 3 Dec |  | DOSMan Direct | 12 – DEC | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CET | Watch the Showcase | DOSMan Games is a micro-studio developing and publishing budget retro indie games. New reveals are coming. | YouTube | 52 min | |
| 3 Dec |  | Dutch Game Awards | 12 – DEC | Awards | Awards | FINISHED | FINISHED | N/A | https://dutchgameawards.nl/ | The Dutch Game Awards 2025 will take place on December 3rd at Chassé Theater in Breda, and will feature an evening filled with networking opportunities. This 2025 edition has a total of 9 regular awards + 4 special awards (by nomination only). Nominees and winners will be chosen by a dedicated jury of experts from the game industry. | Breda, Netherlands | N/A |
| DATE | LOGO | SHOWCASE | MONTH | TYPE | TYPE | STATUS | STATUS | START | WEBSITE | INFO | LOCATION | DURATION | |
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| 4 Dec | | Total War: 25th Anniversary Showcase | 12 – DEC | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 8AM PT / 11AM ET / 5PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Alongside the release of our next DLC, we’ll also unveil the future of Total War; new historical and fantasy titles, introduced by the people bringing these new games to life. The 25th Anniversary Showcase will air on December 4th, with all the details about how and where to watch coming on December 1st. | YouTube / Twitch | 62 min | |
| 4 Dec | | PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted | 12 – DEC | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CET | Watch the Showcase | The PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted Powered by Xbox Game Pass, PC Gamer’s annual countdown of the 25 most anticipated PC games in development returns on Thursday, 4 December 2025, hosted by Frankie Ward, with co-host Midas and narration from Amelia Tyler (Baldur’s Gate 3, Hades II, Warframe). In addition to the Most Wanted countdown the show will feature new trailers, announcements and behind the scenes looks at over 50 games. | YouTube / Twitch | 141 min | |
| 5 Dec | | Grasshopper Direct NEW | 12 – DEC | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 5PM PT / 8PM ET (Dec 4) / 2AM CET | Watch the Direct | NEW GRASSHOPPER DIRECT DROPPING NEXT WEEK! Tune into the Grasshopper Archives on Friday, December 5th, 10am JST (2AM CET; Thursday December 4th, 5PM PST, 8PM EST)! We’ll have updates on #RomeoIsADeadMan, new footage, and more! WITNESS IT! | YouTube | 5 min | |
| 8 Dec | | 11bit studios Digital Showcase NEW | 12 – DEC | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Join us for the first-ever 11 bit studios Digital Showcase! We’re bringing you a closer look at what’s coming across our worlds, from the frozen streets of 2 to the distant planet in , the spirit-torn realms of , the endless runs of 2, and more surprises along the way. Hosted by Gabriela Siemienkowicz, our Communications Lead, and @alexjordanvo the voice actor behind all of the voices of Jan Dolski in The Alters. | YouTube | 35 min | |
| 9 Dec | | Unity Awards Showcase | 12 – DEC | Awards | Awards | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CET | Watch the Awards | Celebrate the creativity of the Unity community and explore this year’s nominees across the Games, Asset Store, Education, and Community categories. Vote for your favorites today—and be sure to join us for the Unity Awards Showcase on December 2, 2025, to see which creators take home the top honors. | YouTube | 62 min | |
| 9 Dec | | Slitherine Next NEW | 12 – DEC | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Our biggest annual showcase returns to bring you exclusive news, gameplay reveals, and updates from some of our most anticipated titles. Whether you’re a long-time commander or new to the battlefield, this is your chance to see what’s next in the world of strategy gaming. This year’s edition will be different from anything we’ve done before. Expect a fresh format, new surprises, and a closer look at some truly exciting projects: trust us, you’ll want to be there live. This special Slitherine Next will feature updates and announcements for some of our key projects. | YouTube | 134 min | |
| 9 Dec | | Frosty Mini NEW | 12 – DEC | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 1PM PT / 4PM ET / 10PM CET | Watch the Showcase | The Frosty Mini will premiere on December 10 AEDT / December 9 PT, with exclusive announcements and updates from 20+ games made in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand! | YouTube | 30 min | |
| 9 Dec | | Wholesome Snack | 12 – DEC | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Get ready for the latest Wholesome Snack this December 9, 2025 starting at 12PM PT / 3PM ET! Tune in for 20+ exclusive and world premiere announcements from games that inspire optimism, hope, and introspection. | YouTube / Twitch | 33 min | |
| 9 Dec | | Latin American Games Showcase The Game Awards Edition | 12 – DEC | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 4PM PT / 7PM ET / 1AM CET (Dec 10) | Watch the Showcase | The Latin American Games Showcase The Game Awards edition goes LIVE on Dec 9! Tune in early for our special pre-show starting at 3:30PM PT. Expect world premieres, exclusive reveals, big announcements & our biggest celebration of Latin American games yet! | YouTube / Twitch | 60 min | |
| 10 Dec | | Day of the Devs: The Game Awards Digital Showcase | 12 – DEC | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Day of the Devs: The Game Awards Digital Showcase RETURNS for 2025! It’s that time of year again! Join us online the day before the Game Awards for our latest Day of the Devs Digital Showcase, featuring a freshly curated batch of upcoming indie titles! | YouTube / Twitch | 80 min | |
| 10 Dec | | Women-Led Games Showcase – The Game Awards Edition NEW | 12 – DEC | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 4PM PT / 7PM ET / 1AM CET (Dec 11) | Watch the Showcase | Hosted by gaming influencer couple Aliya Will and Philip Hartshorn (@philipandaliya), the Women-Led Games showcase will spotlight some of the most anticipated upcoming games developed by women-led and majority-women teams. Viewers can expect major announcements from titles such as A Heavy Morning, Kristala, Drywall Eating Simulator, Ledgerbound, and Wish Upon a Llama. In addition, the showcase will feature an exclusive deep dive interview with Warframe’s Rebecca Ford and her journey from Community Manager to Creative Director. | YouTube / Twitch | 40 min | |
| 11 Dec | | The Game Awards | 12 – DEC | Showcase | Showcase | TODAY | TODAY | 4:30PM PT / 7:30PM ET / 1:30AM (Dec 12) | Watch the Showcase | World premieres are back. The Game Awards will stream live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Stay tuned for more info on public ticket sales and details on our 12th annual show. | YouTube / Twitch / LA | N/A | |
| 13 Dec | | The Horror Game Awards | 12 – DEC | Awards | Awards | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 11AM PT / 2PM ET / 8PM CET | Watch the Awards | The Horror Game Awards is back for its fourth year running, and this year will mark its first live, in-person awards ceremony! Thanks to our partnership with Lost in Cult, the Kensington Conference and Events Centre in London will play host to an evening in celebration of the best, darkest, and most macabre in the past year of horror gaming. Games will compete in 16 categories, including the coveted Game of the Year | YouTube / Twitch / London | N/A | |
| 15 Dec | | Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven’s ‘Mid-Winter Showcase’ NEW | 12 – DEC | Game Update | Game Update | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CET | Watch the Broadcast | Announcing the Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven’s ‘Mid-Winter Showcase’ on YouTube! Release date announcement, gameplay overview, developer hijinks. | YouTube | N/A | |
| 18 Dec | | The Indie Game Awards | 12 – DEC | Awards | Awards | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 3:30PM PT / 6:30PM ET / 12:30AM CET (Dec 19) | https://www.youtube.com/sixoneindie | The Indie Games Awards (The IGAs) is an annual awards-only ceremony dedicated to honoring excellence in indie gaming. Featuring categories that celebrate innovation, storytelling, artistry, and more, The IGAs spotlight compelling and groundbreaking titles from around the world. The ceremony is developer-focused, with game creators taking center stage to present awards, recognize their peers, and openly speak without the pressure of time constraints. | YouTube / Twitch | N/A | |
| 10 Mar | | Games [4Diversity] Showcase NEW | 03 – MAR | On-site Showcase | On-site Showcase | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | 8PM PT / 11PM ET / 5AM CET (Mar 11) | https://courage.events/games-4diversity-showcase/ | Games [4Diversity] Showcase is back during GDC week! Join us for a night filled with playful perspectives, unexpected stories, and bold experiments in inclusion, representation, and identity. Expect a colourful crowd, games that make you think (and feel), and a space that’s open, relaxed, and inclusive! This year, we’re officially a GDC side event! | San Francisco, CA | N/A | |
| 12 Mar | | Future Games Show: Spring Showcase 2026 | 03 – MAR | Showcase | Showcase | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | TBA | https://www.futuregamesshow.com/ | The Future Games Show will return in 2026 with three exciting shows: FGS Spring Showcase (March). The showcase will be followed up by FGS Live from GDC, featuring: more EXCLUSIVE trailers, Live GDC show updates & in-depth dev interviews. | YouTube / Twitch | N/A | |
| 16 Apr | | Galaxies Spring 2026 | 04 – APR | Showcase | Showcase | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | TBA | https://www.galaxiesshow.com/ | Celebrate the future of gaming with Galaxies. Watch our tentpole showcase events live on Twitch and YouTube for exciting game reveals, first-look premieres, and new gameplay moments | YouTube / Twitch | N/A | |
| 5 Jun | | Summer Game Fest 2026 | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | TBA | https://www.summergamefest.com/ | Summer Game Fest streams LIVE on Friday, June 5, 2026. A spectacular, cross-platform showcase of what’s next in video games. Public tickets available Spring 2026. | Los Angeles, CA / YouTube / Twitch | N/A | |
| 6 Jun | | Future Games Show: Summer Showcase 2026 | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | TBA | https://www.futuregamesshow.com/ | Mark your calendars, friends – the Future Games Show Summer Showcase returns on June 6! Featuring: World premieres, Exclusive trailers + Game demos. In addition, FGS Live From Los Angeles returns for its third show this year. | YouTube / Twitch | N/A | |
| 26 Aug | | Future Games Show at Gamescom 2026 | 08 – AUG | Showcase | Showcase | SCHEDULED | SCHEDULED | TBA | https://www.futuregamesshow.com/ | Future Games Show will broadcast three shows in 2026. March (GDC / PAX) June (SGF), and August (Gamescom). The Future Games Show is celebrating a record year, averaging over 16 million Live and Opening Weekend Views per show, and with over 500 million lifetime total views across all shows and platforms. FGS Live From Gamescom will be broadcasted immediately after the main programme. | YouTube / Twitch | N/A | |
| PREVIOUS SHOWCASES 2025 | |||||||||||||
| 9 Jan | | Like a Dragon Direct | 01 – JAN | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CET | Watch the Broadcast | Take a deeper dive into Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii with first-looks at new features for the upcoming modern-day pirate adventure. | YouTube | 13 min | |
| 13 Jan | | The Blood of Dawnwalker – Game Reveal | 01 – JAN | Game Premiere | Game Premiere | FINISHED | FINISHED | 1PM PT / 4PM ET / 10PM CET | https://www.twitch.tv/DawnwalkerGame | Watch the Trailer Premiere | On January 13th, under the next full moon… Gather round at /DawnwalkerGame Twitch channel to hear about Vale Sangora – its turbulent history, natural landscapes, and secret inhabitants. Witness the premiere of a CGI trailer serving as the game’s opening, learn about the game’s pillars and main concepts, have a tiny first glimpse into its gameplay… and much more. | YouTube / Twitch | 4 min | |
| 14 Jan | | Behind The Sims – Celebrating 25 Years | 01 – JAN | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CET | Watch the Broadcast | A very special Behind The Sims is coming! Tune in on January 14th, 9 AM PT, as we kick off the celebration of 25 years of The Sims! | 7 min | ||
| 23 Jan | | Xbox Developer Direct | 01 – JAN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CET | Watch the Broadcast | It’s time to get a look at what’s next – Developer_Direct is back. On Thursday, January 23 at 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CET, fans will get an inside look at a selection of highly anticipated games coming to Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass this year: South of Midnight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, DOOM: The Dark Ages, plus brand new game. | YouTube / Twitch / Xbox | 50 min | |
| 23 Jan | | Amplified 25 | 01 – JAN | Game Premiere | Game Premiere | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10:30AM PT / 1:30PM ET / 7:30PM CET | Watch the Broadcast | Amplitude Studios, the studio behind Humankind, is hosting two-day event Amplitude, during the first one a new game will be revelead. | Twitch | 127 min | |
| 30 Jan | | PLAYISM Game Show mini | 01 – JAN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12AM PT / 3AM ET / 8AM CET | Watch the Showcase | Welcome to PLAYISM Game Show mini! The show will go live at 5:00 PM JST on January 30th. In this presentation, we’ll be giving you a sneak peek of our upcoming titles along with a brand new release announcement. We hope you enjoy the show! | YouTube | 6 min | |
| 4 Feb | | Capcom Spotlight + Monster Hunter Wild Showcase | 02 – FEB | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 2PM PT / 5PM ET / 11PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Tune in live on Feb. 4 at 2pm PT for Capcom doubleheader! Join us for a 20-minute Capcom Spotlight followed immediately by a 15-minute Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase! In Capcom Showcase, get the latest info on Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Street Fighter 6, Capcom Fighting Collection 2, and MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics! Then, Producer Ryozo Tsujimoto delivers the latest #MHWilds info to you, including a new trailer and more info about the second Open Beta Test. | YouTube | 33 min | |
| 9 Feb | | Indie Pearls | 02 – FEB | Awards | Awards | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CET | Watch the Awards | Indie Pearls are awards given to the most intriguing, the most interesting and the best indie games from all around the globe. We’re a team of gaming journalists, influencers and enthusiasts. Our mission is to promote the work of independent developers and create a space for discussion about indie gaming. In February (09.02.204), we’ll award the best indie games in 6 categories. | YouTube | 27 min | |
| 12 Feb | | State of Play | 02 – FEB | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 2PM PT / 5PM ET / 11PM CET | Watch the Showcase | State of Play is back! Tune in live for news and updates on great games coming to PS5. The show celebrates a creative and unique selection of exciting games from studios around the world. The 40+ minute show begins February 12 at 2pm PT / 5pm ET | 11pm CET / on YouTube and Twitch, and will be broadcast in English and Japanese. | YouTube / Twitch | 46 min | |
| 13 Feb | | DICE Awards | 02 – FEB | Awards | Awards | FINISHED | FINISHED | 8PM PT / 11PM ET / 5AM CET (Feb 14) | Watch the Awards | Tune into the 28th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards livestream, the video game industry’s premier, peer-juried awards show co-hosted by Greg Miller and Stella Chung. The winners will be revealed at the 28th edition of the D.I.C.E. Awards ceremony, and livestreamed by the official media partner, IGN, on Feb. 13 from Las Vegas as the culmination of the week-long industry gathering at the 2025 D.I.C.E. Summit (#DICE2025). | YouTube | 149 min | |
| 15 Feb | | Canadian Games Awards | 02 – FEB | Awards | Awards | FINISHED | FINISHED | 5PM PT / 8PM ET / 2AM CET (Feb 16) | https://cgameawards.com | Watch the Awards | The Canadian Game Awards (CGA) are a celebration of Canada’s growing gaming industry, one of the largest in the world. This award show highlights Canada’s position on the global stage as a leader in interactive entertainment. Designed “by the industry, for the industry,” the CGA also strives to engage the public and fans in celebrating this thriving sector. Awards wont be broadcasted, tickets are needed to participate. | Toronto, Ontario | 100 min | |
| 21 Feb | | Black Voices in Gaming Showcase | 02 – FEB | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12AM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CET | Watch the Broadcast | Who’s ready for the Black Voices in Gaming Showcase?! I know we are! Get comfy and join us for an unforgettable celebration of talent, culture, and community in gaming this Friday, Feb 21st, @ 12pm PT! | Twitch | N/A | |
| 21 Feb | | Debug Indie Game Awards 2025 | 02 – FEB | Awards | Awards | FINISHED | FINISHED | TBA | https://www.debugawards.com/ | An IRL awards show dedicated to indie games and the people who make them, spotlighting the best and the brightest globally. | London, UK | TBA | |
| 24 Feb | | Annapurna Interactive Showcase | 02 – FEB | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Annapurna Interactive Showcase 2025 airs on February 24 at 9AM PT/ 6PM CET. Includes updates on Wanderstop, Skin Deep, Wheel World, Faraway, Lushfoil, To a T, Morsels, and a few surprises. | YouTube | 23 min | |
| 24 Feb | | ID@Xbox Showcase | 02 – FEB | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CET | Watch the Showcase | ID@Xbox is kicking off IGN Fan Fest this year with an exciting new showcase on February 24. Get ready to see trailers, gameplay, and reveals from indie studios including Raw Fury, Team 17, Akapura, 11 Bit, and many others. Highlights include the next big collaboration for Balatro, and much, much more. | YouTube / Twitch | 43 min | |
| 27 Feb | | Pokemon Presents | 02 – FEB | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 6AM PT / 9AM ET / 3PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Pokémon’s first game software “Pokémon Red and Green” was released on Tuesday, February 27, 1996. February 27, the day of the beginning of Pokémon, is “Pokémon Day”! To commemorate “Pokémon Day”, “Pokémon Presents” will be broadcasted on Thursday, February 27! | YouTube | 19 min | |
| 4 Mar | | Ukie Video Game Awards 2025 | 03 – MAR | Awards | Awards | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9:30AM PT / 12:30PM ET / 6:30PM CET | https://ukie.org.uk/news/2024/11/ukie-video-game-awards-2025-nominations | The Ukie Video Game Awards 2025 are presented to UK games companies and individuals in recognition of their outstanding contribution, creative and commercial, to the UK games industry in 2024. The award winners will be announced at a sparkling industry dinner taking place at the Museum of London on Tuesday 4th March. | London, UK | TBA | |
| 5 Mar | | Dames 4 Games Spring Showcase | 03 – MAR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12AM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CET | Watch the Showcase | The flowers are in full bloom, and so is Dames4Games. Are you ready for a brand new showcase full of NEW, EXCITING, TRAILERS, INTERVIEWS AND SPOTLIGHTS? Dames 4 Games Spring Showcase is here to DELIVER! Over 25 games will be showcased. | YouTube / Twitch | 87 min | |
| 6 Mar | | Tesura Games Connect | 03 – MAR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Introducing the Tesura Games Connect 2025! The online event where we’ll be presenting the latest news, physical announcements and surprises! 20 games, 12 BRAND-NEW exclusive announcements! | YouTube / Twitch / TikTok | 15 min | |
| 6 Mar | | Nacon Connect | 03 – MAR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Nacon Connect returns on March 6 at 7 PM CET / 10 AM PT! New reveals, fresh updates, and surprises that will keep you guessing. | YouTube / Twitch / TikTok | 39 min | |
| 12 Mar | | Humble Games Showcase | 03 – MAR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 5PM CET | Watch the Showcase | The Humble Games Showcase 2025 debuts on March 12th! We’re thrilled to unveil two never-before-seen world premieres, share updates on the most anticipated Humble titles, and help our amazing third-party friends like Akupara Games and Alawar drop exclusive news during our pre-show countdown. Don’t miss out! | YouTube | 20 min | |
| 13 Mar | | Rainbow Six Siege X Showcase | 03 – MAR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CET | Watch the Broadcast | The Rainbow Six Siege X Showcase will be taking place in Atlanta, Georgia on March 13th, 2025 at 5pm GMT / 6pm CET and will be broadcasted live. This event promises to be an immersive and one-of-a-kind Siege experience, where players, creators and developers come together as we unveil all the evolutions coming with Siege X, and many more surprises! | Georgia, Atlanta / Twitch | 132 min | |
| 13 Mar | | DIGY Awards | 03 – MAR | Awards | Awards | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CET | https://mediaindieexchange.com | Watch the Awards | The DIGY (Dope Indie Games of the Year) Awards is a new annual awards event that focuses on indies, celebrating the games and the talented people behind the craft of game development. | YouTube / Twitch | 107 min | |
| 13 Mar | | Silent Hill Transmission | 03 – MAR | Game Premiere | Game Premiere | FINISHED | FINISHED | 3PM PT / 6PM ET / 11PM CET | Watch the Unveil | Join us for the SILENT HILL Transmission, where we’ll share the latest news streaming March 13 at 3:00pm PDT. This Transmission will uncover SILENT HILL f. | YouTube | 36 min | |
| 14 Mar | | Game Development World Championship – Winder Awards | 03 – MAR | Awards | Awards | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 5PM CET | Watch the Awards | GDWC is an annual global competition for game developers of all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds. You’re welcome to submit your game whether you’re a professional developer, a hobbyist, a student, or just interested in game development in general. Winners will be announced in the Awards Ceremony which will be streamed on our YouTube channel on March 14th. Schedule coming soon. | YouTube | 39 min | |
| 16 Mar | | Day of the Devs – San Francisco Edition | 03 – MAR | Onsite Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | N/A | https://www.dayofthedevs.com/ | We will be hosting another Day of the Devs event the weekend before GDC in March, 2025. | San Francisco, California + Stream | TBA | |
| 16 Mar | | Courage XL | 03 – MAR | Onsite Showcase | Onsite Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 7PM PT / 10PM ET / 4AM (17 Mar) | https://courage.events/event/courage-xl-2025/ | The most informal and friendly Indie Showcase, happening just before GDC. Over 50 indie developers will present their work at the Great Northern in San Francisco on Sunday evening, right before GDC begins. It’s the perfect place to break the ice for a week full of networking, mingling, and partying. | San Francisco, California | N/A | |
| 17 Mar | | MIX Spring Showcase | 03 – MAR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 5PM CET | https://mediaindieexchange.com/showcases/spring-game-showcases-2025 | Watch the Showcase | The Spring Game Showcase for GDC week continues the partnership from last Spring. We’re working together to help raise visibility for developers and publishers from around the world through online and in person formats, including Steam event page. Online + OnSite Showcase & Live Interviews | San Francisco, California + Steam | 482 min | |
| 18 Mar | | Games [4Diversity] Showcase | 03 – MAR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 8PM PT / 11PM ET / 5AM (19 Mar) | https://courage.events/event/g4div2025/ | We’re excited to announce the very first Games [4Diversity] Showcase, taking place on Tuesday, March 18, during GDC. The Games [4Diversity] Showcase highlights games that contribute to improved representation and inclusion of socio-cultural minorities in the gaming industry. We are looking for games that make a meaningful impact: whether through a unique protagonist, underrepresented themes, or a diverse and inclusive development team. | San Francisco, California | 180 min | |
| 19 Mar | | GDC Main Stage: The Developer’s Concert | 03 – MAR | Concert | Concert | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12:30PM PT / 3:30PM ET / 9:30PM CET | https://www.twitch.tv/gdc | Following the success of last year’s inaugural GDC concert, we’ve invited Austin back for 2025’s GDC Main Stage: The Developer’s Concert, an all-new show featuring a diverse slate of classics and deep cuts. Inspired by our 2025 theme of “Connecting the World Through Games,” this year’s concert will include music from international games and creators. Austin will be joined by the esteemed San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM), with lots of surprises and special guests. All attendees of every pass level are invited to attend the event on Wednesday, March 19th from 12:30-1:30pm PT at the GDC Main Stage, located on Lobby Level of West Hall in Moscone Convention Center (doors open at 12:00pm). The concert will also be available to watch live for free on GDC Twitch. | Twitch | TBA | |
| 19 Mar | | IGF Awards & GDC Awards | 03 – MAR | Awards | Awards | FINISHED | FINISHED | 6:30PM PT / 9:30PM ET / 2:30AM (20 Mar) | https://www.twitch.tv/gdc | Two awards shows. Once unforgettable night. The 2025 Independent Games Festival Awards and Game Developers Choice Awards start at 6:30pm PT on Wednesday, March 19. | Twitch | TBA | |
| 20 Mar | | Future Games Show Spring Edition | 03 – MAR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 1PM PT / 4PM ET / 9PM CET | Watch the Showcase | The Future Games Show will return in 2025 with three exciting shows: FGS Spring Showcase (March). The showcase will be followed up by FGS Live from GDC, featuring: more EXCLUSIVE trailers, Live GDC show updates & in-depth dev interviews. | YouTube / Twitch | 96 min | |
| 25 Mar | | Dreamhaven Showcase | 03 – MAR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 11AM PT / 2PM ET / 7PM CET | https://www.twitch.tv/thegameawards | Watch the Showcase | Tune in Tuesday for this special event hosted by Geoff Keighley and Mike Morhaime to discover what’s new from Dreamhaven —with announcements and a worldwide game reveal! | YouTube / Twitch | 22 min | |
| 27 Mar | | Nintendo Direct: March | 03 – MAR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 7AM PT / 10AM ET / 3PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Watch this Nintendo Direct featuring around 30 minutes of upcoming games for Nintendo Switch. There will be no updates about Nintendo Switch 2 during this presentation. | YouTube | 37 min | |
| 27 Mar | | SUGOI Showcase | 03 – MAR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 6PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Welcome to SUGOI 2025! A celebration of Indie Games that defy expectations and aim to bring an amazingly terrible experience to players around the world. Live from the comfort of your (and our) home this short and explosive showcase features more than thirty titles that deserve your attention. | YouTube | 49 min | |
| 31 Mar | | Evercade Showcase Vol. 3 | 03 – MAR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CET | Watch the Showcase | The Evercade Showcase returns! Cartridge, Super Pocket and NEOGEO Announcements. Catch up with the show right here! | YouTube | 11 min | |
| 1 Apr | | Goat Direct 25 | 04 – APR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 7AM PT / 10AM ET / 4PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Coffee Stain North announced the inaugural ‘Goat Direct’, a brand new showcase set to reveal a plethora of exciting announcements from the Goat Simulator franchise for 2025! Taking place on April 1st, the anniversary of the original Goat Simulator game’s launch, the ‘Goat Direct’ will feature World Premiere reveals for the likes of Goat Simulator 3, alongside a number of announcements from Coffee Stain North’s partners. | YouTube | 11 min | |
| 2 Apr | | Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 | 04 – APR | Hardware Update | Hardware Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 6AM PT / 9AM ET / 3PM CEST | Watch the Broadcast | Stay tuned for a closer look at #NintendoSwitch2 in #NintendoDirect: Nintendo Switch 2 – 4.2.2025, airing on April 2nd. The broadcast time will be shared at a later date. | YouTube | 64 min | |
| 3 & 4 Apr | | Nintendo Treehouse: Live | Nintendo Switch 2 | 04 – APR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 7AM PT / 10AM ET / 4PM CEST | Watch the Day 1 Broadcast | Watch the Day 2 Broadcast | Join us on April 3rd and April 4th at 7AM PT / 4PM CEST each day for a Nintendo Treehouse: Live | Nintendo Switch 2 presentation featuring hands-on gameplay of Nintendo Switch2 games! | YouTube | 256 min + N/A | |
| 7 Apr | | Jackbox Games Direct | 04 – APR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | N/A | Watch the Direct | Wow! Jackbox Games had their first Direct and not only did we tease five new party games coming to Party Pack 11 and a stand-alone Trivia Murder Party sequel, we also got to know the employees of Jackbox on a new, intimate level! <3 | YouTube | 4 min | |
| 8 Apr | | BAFTA Games Awards 2025 | 04 – APR | Awards | Awards | FINISHED | FINISHED | 11AM PT / 2PM ET / 8PM CEST | Watch the Broadcast | Get ready to celebrate the very best of games from the last year at the BAFTA Games Awards 2025; from the smallest single digit teams to massive AAA juggernauts, and everything in-between. Join Phil Wang as he and a host of famous faces reveal the ultimate winners across 17 amazing categories. All the winners, full speeches, an unbridled celebration of creativity; you won’t want to miss out. | YouTube | 123 min | |
| 10 Apr | | The Triple-i Initiative | 04 – APR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CET | Watch the Showcase | The Triple-i Initiative is back with a heady mix of 30+ announcements in 45 minutes. We’re talking world premieres, gameplay reveals, launch dates & more. No hosts, no ads, just games. Come and see reveals from the studios behind games such as Deep Rock Galactic, V Rising, Sifu, Frostpunk, Vampire Survivors and more. | YouTube / Twitch / Steam | 45 min | |
| 12 Apr | | Marathon Gameplay Reveal Showcase | 04 – APR | Game Premiere | Game Premiere | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CEST | https://www.twitch.tv/marathonthegame | Watch the Broadcast | Become a Runner in Bungie’s new sci-fi PvP extraction shooter coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Join us on Saturday, April 12 @ 10AM PT for the Marathon Gameplay Reveal Showcase. | YouTube / Twitch | 68 min | |
| 13 Apr | | INDIE Live Expo | 04 – APR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 2AM PT / 5AM ET / 11AM CEST | Watch the Showcase | The INDIE Live Expo for 2025 is scheduled to take place in April and December. It will be broadcasted in Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean. The games will be showcased in format featuring “INDIE Waves” and “INDIE Spotlight.” | YouTube / Twitch / X / bilibili / Steam | 193 min | |
| 16 Apr | | Cronos: The New Dawn – Gameplay Reveal | 04 – APR | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 7AM PT / 10AM ET / 4PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Check out the exclusive gameplay trailer for Cronos: The New Dawn, an upcoming sci-fi survival horror game from developer Bloober Team. Cronos: The New Dawn is a twisted time travel story set in an unforgiving post-apocalyptic future in 1980s Poland. Cronos: The New Dawn will be available on PC (Steam), PS5 (PlayStation 5), and Xbox Series X/S. | YouTube | 2 min | |
| 17 Apr | | Mario Kart World Direct | 04 – APR | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 6AM PT / 9AM ET / 3PM CEST | Watch the Direct | More details about the game will be shared in an upcoming Mario Kart World Direct on April 17 at 6am PT. | YouTube | 17 miin | |
| 17 Apr | | Playdate Update | 04 – APR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CEST | https://live.panic.com/ | Watch the Showcase | Join us for our next Playdate Update, diving deep into everything you need to know about Season Two! | YouTube | 18 min | |
| 17 Apr | | Galaxies Gaming Showcase | 04 – APR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12PM PT /3PM ET / 9PM CEST | https://www.galaxiesshow.com | Watch the Showcae | The Galaxies games showcase is a vibrant new event that leans in to everything that makes Twitch a great place to discover exciting new games! See you in chat on April 17th at 9pm CEST / 12pm Pacific /3pm Eastern. | YouTube / Twitch | 60 min | |
| 19 Apr | | Star Wars Zero Company – Game Premiere | 04 – APR | Game Premiere | Game Premiere | FINISHED | FINISHED | 0:30AM PT / 3:30AM ET / 8:30AM CET | https://www.starwarscelebration.com/en-us.html | Watch the Reveal | Join Bit Reactor, along with Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games, for a first look at a new Star Wars turn-based tactics game. Stream is part of multi-day Star Wars Celebration LIVE (18- 20 April) event in Tokyo, Japan. | Tokyo, Japan / YouTube | 60 min | |
| 22 Apr | | The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered – Premiere | 04 – APR | Game Premiere | Game Premiere | FINISHED | FINISHED | 8AM PT / 11AM ET / 5PM CEST | Watch the Reveal | All will be revealed… The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is coming. | YouTube / Twitch | 68 min | |
| 22 Apr | | Top Hat Studios Publisher Showcase | 04 – APR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Top Hat Studios, Inc. presents the Top Hat Studios Publisher Showcase: 20+ games in a dedicated showcase co-hosted by The Media Indie Exchange (The MIX), revealing a slate of blowout titles signed to the US East-coast publisher, as well as numerous updates to current highly anticipated titles. | YouTube | 28 min | |
| 23 Apr | | The Division 2 Showcase – Battle for Brooklyn DLC Reveal | 04 – APR | Game Update | Game Premiere | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CEST | Watch the Reveal | Join The Division 2 Showcase on April 23rd to learn more about the Battle for Brooklyn DLC. | YouTube | 11 min | |
| 25 Apr | | PLAYISM Game Show 2025 | 04 – APR | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 3AM PT / 6AM ET / 12PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | PLAYISM Game Show 2025.4.25 will showcase 13 upcoming titles to be released from Spring 2025 onwards, as well as announce news about our participation in PAX East, the game event to be hosted at Boston, USA from May 8 to May 13, 2025. | YouTube | 130 min | |
| 29 Apr | | The Crew Motorfest – DLC Reveal | 04 – APR | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CEST | Watch the Trailer | Get ready for take-off. Jets are coming. Full reveal on April 29th, 6PM CEST/12PM EDT | YouTube | 1 min | |
| 30 Apr | | State of Play – Borderlands 4 | 04 – APR | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 2PM PT / 5PM ET / 11PM CEST | Watch the Deep Dive | Get ready for a deep dive on Borderlands 4! During this special State of Play, I’ll be joined by other members of the Gearbox team to share the nitty-gritty details of how you’ll wreak havoc across Kairos and take down the Timekeeper. In this upcoming State of Play, strap in with me and Anthony Nicholson, Senior Project Producer, for over 20 minutes of developer-guided gameplay, including missions, killer weapons, exciting Action Skills, new and returning characters, and more. | YouTube / Twitch | N/A | |
| 1 – 5 May | | LudoNarraCon | 05 – MAY | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | N/A | https://www.ludonarracon.com/ | A digital convention celebrating narrative video games, hosted on Steam. It aims to create a platform to showcase and celebrate interesting and innovative narrative games, replicating as many of the aspects and benefits of the physical convention experience as possible within a digital format. | Steam | N/A | |
| 2 May | | Elden Ring Nightreign – Overview Trailer | 05 – MAY | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 7AM PT / 10AM ET / 4PM CEST | Watch the Presentation | The Overview Trailer of #ELDENRING #NIGHTREIGN will be revealed. This presentation will be 10 minutes long. Language subtitles will be available in English and 14 other languages. | YouTube | 10 min | |
| 2 May | | FGS Live @ gamescom LATAM | 05 – MAY | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Tune in on May 2, 2025 to watch FGS Live From gamescom latam, a digital broadcast showcasing the most exciting game trailers, developer interviews and show floor demos from one of the biggest gaming events in the world. +20 news trailers, world premieres, industry interviews… You dont’ want to miss it! | YouTube | 68 min | |
| 8 May | | Mafia the Old Country – Official Gameplay Trailer | 05 – MAY | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 8AM PT / 11AM ET / 5PM CET | Watch the Trailer | The silence is nearly over. Get ready – May 8 marks the next chapter. Official Gameplay Trailer drops at 11AM ET / 4PM BST. | YouTube / Twitch | 2 min | |
| 8 May | | Project Caesar (Europa Universalis V) – Reveal | 05 – MAY | Game Premiere | Game Premiere | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CEST | Watch the Premiere | A New Era for Grand Strategy Begins. Paradox Interactive is announcing new strategy game codenamed Project Caesar – Europa Universalis V. | YouTube | 34 min | |
| 11 May | | Virtua Fighter 2025 Spring Direct | 05 – MAY | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 7AM PT / 9AM ET / 4PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Broadcast worldwide to reveal new developments in the “Virtua Fighter” series. | YouTube | 12 min | |
| 15 May | | Persona 5 Phantom X – Release Date Special | 05 – MAY | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 7AM PT / 10AM ET / 4PM CEST | Watch the Broadcast | We are pleased to bring you “P5X News vol.2 – Special release date announcement! We Phantom Thieves will take your heart!” As the broadcast will be pre-recorded, the content may be subject to change. | YouTube | 104 min | |
| 15 – 18 May | | Games Made in France 2025 | 05 – MAY | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9:30AM PT / 12:30PM ET / 6:30 PM CEST | https://www.jeuxmadeinfrance.fr | Games Made in France is a four-day livestream showcase celebrating the best of French indie video games. For its 2025 edition, a team of top-tier French-speaking influencers will host a unique program highlighting the most exciting indie titles of the year, through: Exclusive gameplay sessions, Developer interviews, Live discussions and roundtables (including success stories from French studios), A dedicated Steam page. Over 40 games from 32 studios and 10 publishers will be featured, with content designed to engage a wide audience and spotlight the richness of the French game development scene. | Twitch | N/A | |
| 19 May | | Creature Feature | 05 – MAY | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | The first ever Creature Feature will include updates, announcements, and shenanigans from all Creature label studios. You will see brand new game announcements, new content for some of your favorite games, and a few surprises along the way. 9AM PST on May 19th on IGN. | YouTube | 35 min | |
| 22 May | | Warhammer Skulls | 05 – MAY | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Warhammer Skulls is a celebration of incredible video games set in the worlds of Warhammer, with new updates and exclusive reveals covering all corners of our glamorous showcase. This year, there are more than a few announcements to be had from your favourite games, including (but not limited to) Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, Total War: Warhammer, Blood Bowl 3, Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus, Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector, Warhammer 40,000: Warpforge, and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide – and not to mention several top-secret new titles. | YouTube / Twitch | 40 min | |
| 22 May | | Six One Indie Showcase | 05 – MAY | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Each Showcase features never-before-seen world premieres, digital showcase debuts, and exclusive news from indie developers and publishers from across the globe. Once the Showcase ends, audiences are able to delve deeper with developer interviews, hands-on previews, and the Six One Indie Showcase Steam Event featuring discounts and demos from participants. | YouTube / Twitch / Steam | 67 min | |
| 25 May | | OTK Game Expo | 05 – MAY | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | The OTK Games Expo has quickly established itself as a premier platform for showcasing the latest in gaming, with a strong focus on independent and community-generated games. Our event offers viewers the opportunity to be among the first to experience world premieres and major announcements in the gaming industry. It’s the perfect place to explore and find your next favorite game! | YouTube / Twitch / Steam | 185 min | |
| 27 May | | tinyBuild Connect | 05 – MAY | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | The tinyBuild Connect showcase is back! Building on the success of last year’s Connect, the 2025 edition provides a no-fluff, no-talking-heads look at tinyBuild’s upcoming games in under 30 minutes. Expect brand new game reveals, a new look at highly-anticipated titles like Hello Neighbor 3 and FEROCIOUS, and the Steam Early Access release announcement for Kingmakers. Some of the presented titles will be available to try out via playtests and demos after the showcase ends! | YouTube | 26 min | |
| 28 May | | Dune Awakening: Beyond the Beta | 05 – MAY | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CEST | Watch the Update | Join us on May 28 at 12PM ET/18:00 CEST for our Beyond the Beta: A Glimpse of Mid-to-Endgame livestream! We’ll be deep diving into advanced gameplay in Hagga Basin, Deep Desert, the Landsraad, and more to show you that Dune: Awakening’s endgame offers plenty to do whether you prefer PvE or PvP. | YouTube / Twitch | 117 min | |
| 28 May | | AG French Direct | 05 – MAY | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | More than 40 games will be showcased for this AG French Direct Spring 2025 broadcast (fully subtitled in English). World Premiere announcements on PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox with brand new trailers, release dates and exclusive gameplay this Wednesday, May 28, 2025 , 6pm CEST (5pm BST, 12pm EDT, 9am PDT). | YouTube | 92 min | |
| 29 May | | Thinky Direct | 05 – MAY | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Join our hosts Rachel and Joe for the very first Thinky Direct, showcasing some of the most highly anticipated games you’ll love to solve. Be the first to see upcoming thinky game titles from acclaimed and emerging studios, including Draknek & Friends, Akupara Games, Wholesome Games, and more! Right after the Direct, keep watching for an exclusive look at some of the featured games. | YouTube / Twitch / Steam | N/A | |
| 29 May | | Evercade Showcase Vol. 4 | 05 – MAY | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 7PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | It’s our 5th Anniversary! Join us next week as we share more great Evercade announcements in the Evercade Showcase! | YouTube | N/A | |
| 29 May | | Indie Quest | 05 – MAY | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 4PM PT / 7PM ET / 1AM (May 30) | Watch the Showcase | Indie Quest is a brand-new digital showcase spotlighting the best and brightest in independently developed JRPGs. Curated by Taylor Hoyt of The Gaming Shelf, the premiere event debuts May 29 at 4PM PDT / 7PM EDT with over 40 exclusive game trailers, a must-see world premiere from a critically-acclaimed studio, and a unique twist: popular YouTube creators will introduce each game, bringing their personality, passion, and insights to every reveal. | YouTube | 84 min | |
| 31 May | | Horror Game Awards Summer Showcase | 05 – MAY | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 11AM PT / 2PM ET / 8PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Founded in 2022, The Horror Game Awards celebrates the best games to scare your pants off, and its summer showcase provides a platform for upcoming scary titles, specifically from smaller/independent creators. 102 trailers, 5é world premieres. | YouTube / Twitch | 118 min | |
| 3 Jun | | BIG Summer Showcase (INDIE3) | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 8AM PT / 11AM ET / 5PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Indie Games big and small will be showcased, spanning the entire range of genres. The 2025 Showcase will go live on YouTube on June 3rd, at 8AM PT / 11AM ET / 5PM CEST and it leads the way for a week-long celebration on Steam with a dedicated Steam sale page for participating games. | YouTube | 245 min | |
| 3 Jun | | The Witcher 4 — Unreal Engine 5 Tech Demo | 06 – JUN | Game Premiere | Game Premiere | FINISHED | FINISHED | 6:30AM PT / 9:30AM ET / 3:30PM CEST | Watch the Premiere | CD PROJEKT RED and Epic Games come together at the State of Unreal to show an early development Unreal Engine 5 tech demo for The Witcher 4 — showcasing some of the innovative technology and features that will help bring the game’s open world to life. Keep in mind this isn’t gameplay of The Witcher 4 itself, but a deep dive into the technological foundation of the new Witcher saga. | YouTube | 14 min | |
| 3 & 6 Jun | | MIX Summer Game Showcase | 06 – JUN | Showcase Onsite Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Celebrate games online and in person with some of the very best developers and publishers in gaming! The online showcase on June 3, starting at 9 am Pacific time, will share big new game announcement reveals, trailer premieres, fresh gameplay and more. The onsite showcase on June 6, starting at 5 pm Pacific time, will present an amazing in person destination for folks in the area to play games and meet up with developers, including complimentary food and drinks. | YouTube / Twitch + LA, CA | 103 min | |
| 4 Jun | | Madden 26 – Official Reveal Trailer | 06 – JUN | Game Premiere | Game Premiere | FINISHED | FINISHED | 8AM PT / 11AM ET / 5PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | New look. New feel. Your first-look at Madden 26. So real it’s unreal. Madden 26 leverages a new AI-powered machine learning system trained on thousands of plays from nearly a decade of real NFL data to deliver more explosive gameplay – with new player-specific traits, authentic play-styles, and adaptive counters that match on-field tendencies and strategies of NFL quarterbacks and coaches. | YouTube | 2 min | |
| 4 Jun | | Shacknews E4 Indie Showcase | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 11AM PT / 2PM ET / 8PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Tune in to our livestream hosted by Mr. Indie-licious, TJ Denzer on June 4th at 2:00 PM EDT for a look at over 15 indie games featuring exclusive trailers & announcements! | YouTube / Twitch | 55 min | |
| 4 Jun | | PlayStation’s State of Play | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 2PM PT / 5PM ET / 11PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | State of Play returns June 4! Watch live for news and updates on must-play games coming to PS5. The show highlights a selection of great games from creators across the globe. | YouTube / Twitch | 55 min | |
| 5 Jun | | The Unearthed Treasure Room | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 4PM PT / 7PM ET / 1AM CEST (Jun 6) | Watch the Showcase | Featuring a curation of recent overlooked games we want YOU to play! The Unearthed Treasure Room is a curated showcase of recent overlooked games we want you to play. We reached out to some of our friends around the world of games and had them talk for a bit about a favorite recent game they want you to know more about! | YouTube | 44 min | |
| 6 Jun | | Access-Ability Summer Showcase | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 8AM PT / 11AM ET / 5PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Access-Ability’s third annual showcase gives disabled game developers the spotlight to share their games and feature accessibility settings and design. The broadcast is among the first of the summer gaming season, with streams from years prior lasting around 45 minutes. | YouTube / Twitch | 52 min | |
| 6 Jun | | Summer Game Fest | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 2PM PT / 5PM ET / 11PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | SUMMER GAME FEST airs live on June 2025, featuring world premieres, special guests and a look at what’s next in video games. The show is immediately followed by Day of the Devs. | Los Angeles, CA / YouTube / Twitch | 120 min | |
| 6 Jun | | Day of the Devs – Summer Game Fest Edition | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 4PM PT / 7PM ET / 1AM CEST (Jun 7) | Watch the Showcase | A look at upcoming indie games from the non-profit Day of the Devs. | YouTube / Twitch | 73 min | |
| 6 Jun | | Devolver Direct – BALL x PIT: The Kenny Sun Story | 06 – JUN | Game Premiere | Game Premiere | FINISHED | FINISHED | 5PM PT / 8PM ET / 2AM (Jun 7) | Watch the Showcase | Please join us for a special Devolver Direct this year, a showcase for one small developer making a tremendous little game called BALL x PIT. | YouTube / Twitch | 10 min | |
| 6 Jun | | IOI Showcase | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 6PM PT / 9PM ET / 3AM CEST (Jun 7) | Watch the Showcase | Join us for the first ever IOI SHOWCASE. Discover more about our game line up including HITMAN, 007 First Light, Build a Rocket Boy’s MindsEye, and more. | YouTube | 117 min | |
| 7 Jun | | Wholesome Direct | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | A vibrant lineup of artistic, uplifting, and emotionally resonant games from developers of all sizes from around the world! | YouTube / Twitch | 58 min | |
| 7 Jun | | Women-led Games Summer Showcase | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Women-Led Games returns this June in partnership with Summer Game Fest for our second year in a row! Showing off 39 games with release dates, world premieres and so much more. | YouTube / Twitch | 49 min | |
| 7 Jun | | Latin American Games Showcase | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 11AM PT / 2PM ET / 8PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | The Latin American Games Showcase is back in collaboration with Summer Game Fest. Join us on June 7 at 11AM PT for an amazing lineup of 50+ games from across Latin America! Expect world premieres, exciting fresh updates, and much more. | YouTube / Twitch | 56 min | |
| 7 Jun | | Southeast Asian Games Showcase: Summer Game Fest Edition | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | The Southeast Asian Games Showcase: Summer Game Fest Edition premiers on Saturday June 7th! Exclusive reveals, new trailers, and updates from 45+ Southeast Asian games. | YouTube / Twitch | 44 min | |
| 7 Jun | Future Games Show Summer Edition | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 1PM PT / 4PM ET / 10PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Mark your calendars, friends – the Future Games Show Summer Showcase returns on Saturday, June 7! Featuring: World premieres, Exclusive trailers + Game demos. In addition, FGS Live From Los Angeles returns for its third show this year. Airing straight after the Summer Showcase, FGS Live From will be hosted by the channels own Jules and Amy and will feature more exclusive trailers, news and interviews from the summer showcase season. | YouTube / Twitch | 98 min | ||
| 7 Jun | | Green Games Showcase | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 1PM PT / 4PM ET / 10PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Join the Green Games Showcase at Summer Game Fest and discover how the world’s most exciting games are driving real-world change. Tune in June 7th @ 1pm PT to see trailers and in-game activations supporting certified green projects from a variety of PC, Console and mobile games🌳 | YouTube / Twitch | 57 min | |
| 7 Jun | | Frosty Games Fest Showcase | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 4PM PT / 7PM ET / 1AM CEST (8 Jun) | Watch the Showcase | A new showcase of games made in ANZ, premiering in June 2025. With 50+ games set to be featured, the lineup is chocka-block with some of ANZ’s finest. We can’t wait to share our first ever showcase with you! | YouTube / Twitch | 40 min | |
| 7 – 8 Jun | | IGN Live | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CEST | https://www.ign.com/live/ | Watch Day 1 Stream | Watch Day 2 Stream | IGN Live will feature playable games, plus gameplay and trailer reveals, celebrity panels, merch giveaways, a live DJ and more. It’s not just video games, either, with the show aiming to be a celebration of games, movies, TV, comics, collectables and more. The event will be streamed. | YouTube / Twitch / LA | N/A | |
| 8 Jun | | Ñ3 Summer Showcase | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 8AM PT / 11AM ET / 5PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | The Ñ3 2025 almost ready, +60 genuine gems showcased from Spanish-speaking studios in about 75 minutes. | YouTube / Twitch / LA | 91 min | |
| 8 Jun | | Xbox Games Showcase + The Outer Worlds 2 Direct | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | It all begins with our annual Xbox Games Showcase, this year, the show will be digital-only – our livestream will bring you everything you’ll need to know about what’s next for Xbox, no matter where in the world you’re watching. Immediately following Showcase, The Outer Worlds 2 Direct will bring you inside the walls of Obsidian Entertainment, revealing new gameplay, details, and developer insights. | YouTube / Twitch / Xbox | 119 min | |
| 8 Jun | | PC Gaming Show | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | The PC Gaming Show will return this year with another blockbuster broadcast. The first of two shows planned for 2025 – with Most Wanted also set to return later this year – June’s showcase will spotlight over 50 games on PC, Steam Deck, Linux and MacOS while celebrating all things PC gaming. | YouTube / Twitch / Steam | 130 min | |
| 8 Jun | | RPG Direct | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | You encountered an indie RPG celebration: RPG Direct! Embark on new quests with sales on the latest releases and discover the future of indie RPGs delivered directly to you on June 8 at 12PM PT/3PM ET/8PM BST! RPG Direct is an annual event hosted by NOKOGODO to help bring all kinds of RPGs directly to players trying to find more to play! The event includes a video showcase, a Steam event, and an Itch.io collection! | YouTube | 39 min | |
| 8 Jun | | Death Stranding 2: On The Beach – Game Premiere | 06 – JUN | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 7PM PT / 10PM ET / 4AM CEST (Jun 9) | Watch the Broadcast | Step inside the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, where Hideo Kojima will join host Geoff Keighley to celebrate the game’s upcoming launch with special guests and an exclusive live demonstration of DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH. Spots are limited. Register now and join us in person! | YouTube / LA | 122 min | |
| 9 Jun | | Black Voices in Gaming Summer Showcase | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Spotlighting an electrifying mix of games and music from talented Black creators worldwide. | YouTube / Twitch | 72 min | |
| 11 – 15 Jun | | Tribeca Games | 06 – JUN | Onsite Showcase | Onsite Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | N/A | https://tribecafilm.com/festival/games | Tribeca Games offers players a one-of-a-kind experience to explore the overlap of entertainment, culture, storytelling, art, and innovation. Our game selections and events celebrate the convergence of games, entertainment, and culture, highlighting storytelling, art, and game innovation. The games gallery will host free playable demos of this year’s selections exclusively at Pier 57, which will be open to the public from June 11-15. | New York City, NY | N/A | |
| 12 Jun | | Konami Press Start | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 6AM PT / 9AM ET / 3PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Join KONAMI for a broadcast of the latest information on new, upcoming titles like SILENT HILL f and METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER and MORE! Stream duration is planned to be 37 minutes. | YouTube / Twitch | 37 min | |
| 12 Jun | | The Sims 4 Enchanted by Nature – Official Reveal | 06 – JUN | Game Premiere | Game Premiere | FINISHED | FINISHED | 8AM PT / 11AM ET / 5PM CEST | Watch the Reveal Trailer | Embrace nature’s wonders in a new expansion pack! Get your first look at what’s coming. | YouTube | 3 min | |
| 15 Jun | | Games to Get Excited About Fest | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 2PM PT / 5PM ET / 11PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Announcing the Games to Get Excited About Fest 2025! 100+ upcoming indie games. No CGI trailers. No Filler. Just awesome upcoming indie games to get excited about. | YouTube | 64 min | |
| 18 Jun | | Donkey Kong Bananza Direct | 06 – JUN | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 6AM PT / 9AM ET / 3PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Join us for a deep dive into the underground world of Donkey Kong Bananza, coming exclusively to Nintendo Switch 2. Expect rougly 15 minutes of deep dive. | YouTube | 18 min | |
| 24 Jun | | Little Nightmares Showcase | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Something unsettling is coming. It’s closer than you think. Updates to the Little Nightmares IP. | YouTube | 40 min | |
| 26 Jun | | Capcom Spotlight | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 3PM PT / 6PM ET / 12AM CEST (27 Jun) | Watch the Showcase | The Capcom Spotlight is a digital event that brings you the latest news from Capcom! We will be presenting the latest news on highly anticipated upcoming Capcom titles along with developer interviews. Please look forward to information regarding the newest update for Monster Hunter Wilds as well. This broadcast will have subtitles available in 13 languages. | YouTube | 42 min | |
| 27 Jun | | Arc System Works Showcase | 06 – JUN | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 6PM PT (26 Jun) / 3PM ET (26 Jun) / 3AM CEST | Watch the Showcase | ARC SYSTEM WORKS Showcase will be broadcast, delivering the latest information on Arc System Works, including the announcement of new titles! In addition to the latest information on various game titles, including completely new titles developed and published by Arc System Works, we will also be announcing a new project that Ishiwatari Taisuke is working on. | YouTube | 24 min | |
| 2 Jul | | Bandai Namco Summer Showcase | 07 – JUL | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | The Bandai Namco Summer Showcase is back. Brand new game reveal from MY HERO ACADEMIA, new trailers, and more! Featuring: CODE VEIN II, Death Note Killer Within, Digimon Story Time Stranger, EVERYBODY’S GOLF Hot Shots, MY HERO ACADEMIA, Little Nightmares III, PATAPON 1 + 2 Replay, Shadow Labyrinth, Super Robot Wars Y, TEKKEN 8, The Blood of Dawnwalker, Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree. | YouTube / Twitch | 66 min | |
| 10 Jul | | Sea of Thieves – Community Direct | 07 – JUL | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 7AM PT / 10AM ET / 4PM CEST | Watch the Update | Join core crew members for the first ever Sea of Thieves Community Direct, where they’ll talk about upcoming Seasons, big Insider Programme changes and a much-requested feature that’s recently been ticking away in development… | YouTube | 51 min | |
| 10 Jul | | State of Play – Ghost of Yōtei | 07 – JUL | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 2PM PT / 5PM ET / 11PM CEST | Watch the Deep Dive | Our State of Play features nearly 20 minutes of Ghost of Yōtei gameplay hosted by Sucker Punch’s Creative Directors, Jason Connell and Nate Fox. Beyond sharing more about Atsu’s quest for vengeance, we’re excited to show off her new weapons, new ways to personalize your journey at the edge of Japan, new special modes, and much more. | YouTube / Twitch | 19 min | |
| 11 Jul | | Upload VR Summer Showcase | 07 – JUL | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Over 50 dev’s gave us their announcement and update trailers, you’ll see them first at The UploadVR Showcase – Summer 2025! Sponsored by Elsewhere Electric. Every trailer will contain exclusive content or news. For more info on releases, go to uploadvr.com after the show. | YouTube | 71 min | |
| 17 Jul | | TactiCon Showcase | 07 – JUL | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10:30AM PT / 1:30PM ET / 7:30PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | TactiCon is a digital convention hosted on Steam celebrating strategy video games (from 17th – 21st of July, 2025. On Thursday, 17th, TactiCon hosts a showcase with ton of strategy game exclusives. | YouTube | 31 min | |
| 17 Jul | | Dames 4 Games Slumber Party Showcase | 07 – JUL | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | The Dames 4 Games Slumber Party Showcase is here! We’re highlighting incredible games from women and femme devs with exclusive reveals, spotlights, and more. It’s a celebration of the creators and teams pushing this industry forward and you’re invited! Come through, co-stream it, or just hang out and support the work. It’s a whole vibe! | YouTube | 95 min | |
| 19 Jul | | Secret Sauce Showcase | 07 – JUL | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 11AM PT / 2PM ET / 8PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Welcome to the SECRET SAUCE SHOWCASE! Expect 40+ brand new trailers for some of the coolest, cutest, weirdest, and [redacted] games ever. Plus, tune in to see exclusive behind-the-scenes dev diaries sharing some extra info on the talented devs behind some of the featured games. | YouTube | 65 min | |
| 18 – 19 Jul | | TennoCon | 07 – JUL | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | N/A | https://www.warframe.com/tennocon | TennoCon will take place across two days, the first of which will allow fans to collect their badge, shop for merch, and attend an opening night event. The second day will consist of the traditional TennoCon events and panels. 10th anniversary edition. | Twitch / London, Canada | N/A | |
| 22 Jul | | Pokemon Presents – July | 07 – JUL | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 6AM PT / 9AM ET / 3PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | On Tuesday, July 22, “Pokémon Presents” will be streamed! It will be broadcast on the official Pokémon YouTube channel and other SNS platforms. Stay tuned! | YouTube | 24 min | |
| 24 Jul | | Battlefield 6 – Reveal Trailer | 07 – JUL | Game Premiere | Game Premiere | FINISHED | FINISHED | 8AM PT / 11AM ET / 5PM CEST | Watch the Trailer | Prepare for the ultimate all-out warfare experience in Battlefield 6. | YouTube | 2 min | |
| 31 Jul | | Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase | 07 – JUL | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 6AM PT / 9AM ET / 3PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Join us for a Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase on July 31 at 6am PT! Tune in for roughly 25 minutes of information on upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch games from our publishing partners. | YouTube | 28 min | |
| 31 Jul | | Battlefield 6 – Multiplayer Reveal | 07 – JUL | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 11:30 AM PT / 2:30PM ET / 8:30 PM CEST | Watch the Event | Lock in for the Battlefield 6 multiplayer gameplay world reveal on July 31 at 11:30 AM PT/ 8:30 PM CEST. | YouTube | 250 min | |
| 1 Aug | | THQ Nordic – Digital Showcase | 08 – AUG | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | This year’s showcase promises a feast of world premiere announcements, fresh updates on previously announced titles, and a few surprises we didn’t hint at already… or did we? | YouTube / Twitch | 28 min | |
| 5 Aug | | Suikoden Live | 08 – AUG | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 4AM PT / 7AM ET / 1PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | A new Suikoden Live broadcast, which will run for one hour and 30 minutes, will be streamed Aug 5 @ 4AM PT / 7AM ET / 1PM CEST. Premiering on the KONAMI official YouTube channel bringing you a variety of topics and the latest information! | YouTube | 93 min | |
| 7 Aug | | Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase | 08 – AUG | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 6AM PT / 9AM ET / 3PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Join us this Thursday, August 7 at 6am PT for a new Indie World Showcase! Tune in for roughly 15 minutes of new announcements and updates on indie games coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. | YouTube | 15 min | |
| 19 Aug | | Kirby Air Riders Direct | 08 – AUG | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 6AM PT / 9AM ET / 3PM CEST | Watch the Direct | Join us August 19th at 15:00 CEST for a Kirby Air Riders Direct with director Masahiro Sakurai. The livestreamed presentation will last roughly 45 minutes and offers an in-depth look at the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 game. | YouTube | 45 min | |
| 19 Aug | | Next Tales of… Remastered | 08 – AUG | Game Premiere | Game Premiere | FINISHED | FINISHED | 7AM PT / 10AM ET / 4PM CEST | Watch the Premiere | What is the next Tales of Remastered ? Title information will be premiered here on YouTube! Stay tuned! | YouTube | 4 min | |
| 19 Aug | | Opening Night Live | 08 – AUG | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 11AM PT / 2PM ET / 8PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Welcome to gamescom Opening Night Live (gamescom ONL), the big opening show of gamescom! Once again, you will be able to be there live as host Geoff Keighley leads you through an outstanding show. With thousands of fans on site in Cologne and millions of digital viewers. | YouTube / Twitch / On-Site | 126 min | |
| 20 & 21 Aug | | Xbox @ gamescom | 08 – AUG | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 6AM PT / 9AM ET / 3PM CEST | Watch Day 1 Stream | Watch Day 2 Stream | Join Xbox and friends for a deeper dive into some of the highly anticipated games at gamescom 2025 from our first party studio teams and partners around the world. We’re bringing you first-look gameplay, developer interviews, new trailers, updates, and more. On Wednesday expect: ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, Grounded 2, Keeper, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, and more. Thursday will feature: Ninja Gaiden 4, Overwatch 2, The Outer Worlds 2, and more. | YouTube / Twitch | 214 min + 255 min | |
| 20 Aug | | Into the Infinite | 08 – AUG | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | This year will see the return of the Into the Infinite Showcase and a host of exclusive content and updates from Level Infinite and Tencent’s Global Partner Studios, including updates to Den of Wolves, Exoborne, Dying Light Franchise Director, Dune: Awakening, plus more exclusives to be revealed on the night. | YouTube / Twitch | 42 min | |
| 20 Aug | | The Witcher in Concert | 08 – AUG | Concert | Concert | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CEST | https://www.thewitcher.com/de/en/concert | On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, you can expect a unique live event: The Witcher in Concert! Experience the soundtrack celebrated by millions live – with a big orchestra, the most modern visual effects and spectacular gameplay sequences. The European tour is starting in the context of gamescom – and you can be there. | Cologne, Germany | N/A | |
| 20 Aug | | Future Game Show @ gamescom | 08 – AUG | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 11AM PT / 2PM ET / 8PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | The Future Games Show at gamescom starts at 11am PDT / 2pm EDT / 7pm BST / 8pm CEST on Wednesday, August 20. The digital showcase will be broadcast on Twitch, YouTube, X, TikTok, GamesRadar, BiliBili, ESR and more. But that’s not all – for the first time ever, three shows will air as part of our gamescom event schedule. This year’s Future Games Show at gamescom is immediately followed by FGS Live from gamescom. This expansion showcase is hosted by FGS channel presenters Jules and Nathan, and will provide even more wishlist-expanding gaming news and world premiere trailers. | YouTube / Twitch | 150 min | |
| 21 Aug | | Hollow Knight: Silksong – Special Announcement | 08 – AUG | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 7:30AM PT / 10:30AM ET / 4:30PM CEST | Watch the Announcement | Join us for a special announcement about Hollow Knight: Silksong! | YouTube | 2 min | |
| 21 Aug | | Awesome Indies @ gamescom | 08 – AUG | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 8:30AM PT / 11:30PM ET / 5:30PM CET | https://www.twitch.tv/indiearenabooth | An hour long showcase putting spotlight on selected games exhibiting in Indie Arena Booth during gamescom. | Twitch | 60 min | |
| 22 – 24 Aug | | Bethesda @ gamescom | 08 – AUG | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 4AM PT / 7AM ET / 1PM CEST | https://www.twitch.tv/bethesda_de | Building on a successful tradition, Bethesda will once again bring gamescom directly to its global fanbase. The team will deliver three days of live broadcasts from the Xbox show floor in Cologne, beginning on Friday, August 22. Each daily show on Twitch will feature developer interviews, game showcases, community segments, crafting highlights, and live IRL tours from the event. | Twitch | N/A | |
| 29 Aug | | Sokpop Direct | 08 – AUG | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 7AM PT / 10AM ET / 4PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Tune in this Friday at 16:00 PM CEST for a video full of new trailers, game announcements and more… See you there! ❤️🧦 | YouTube | 12 min | |
| 29 Aug | | MIX Fall Game Showcase | 08 – AUG | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CET | Watch the Showcase | The MIX will help spotlight amazing new and upcoming games releasing for the holidays and beyond from teams around the world! The online showcase will share big new game announcement reveals, trailer premieres, fresh gameplay and more. The onsite showcase will present an in person destination for folks in the Seattle area for PAX West and otherwise to play games and meet up with developers. | YouTube / Twitch / Seattle | 95 min | |
| 2 Sep | | BIG Fall Showcase (INDIE3) | 09 – SEP | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 8AM PT / 11AM ET / 5PM CET | Watch the Showcase | For the first time ever, the Best Indie Games Fall Showcase 2025 will go live in September (dates to be confirmed), and is a curated event hosted on the Best Indie Games YouTube channel (180K+ subscribers). | YouTube | N/A | |
| 3 Sep | | State of Play: 007 First Light | 09 – SEP | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 11AM PT / 2PM ET / 8PM CEST | Watch the Deep Dive | Prepare for a deep dive on 007 First Light! During this special State of Play, the development team at IO Interactive declassifies new gameplay on James Bond’s upcoming espionage action-adventure thrill ride. Catch the show live on PlayStation’s Twitch and YouTube channels on September 3 at 11am PT / 7pm BST / 8pm CEST. | YouTube / Twitch / Seattle | 36 min | |
| 10 Sep | | Play Acclaim Showcase | 09 – SEP | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 11:30AM PT / 2:30PM ET / 8:30PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Tune into the Play Acclaim Showcase on September 10th, where we will begin this exciting new chapter for Acclaim. Join us as we showcase the titles that will mark the beginning of a bold new era. We’re not just back, we’re levelling up. | YouTube | 12 min | |
| 10 Sep | | devINITIVE Showcase | 09 – SEP | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | This September marks the launch of devINITIVE, a brand-new digital showcase focused on independent game development within the Spanish-speaking community. An online event where trailers, special announcements, and world premieres of video games created by studios from the region will take center stage. +70 trailers of indie video games from Spain and Latin America. With an official Steam page to discover them and add them to your wishlist! | YouTube / Twitch | 100 min | |
| 12 Sep | | Nintendo Direct – September | 09 – SEP | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 6AM PT / 9AM ET / 3PM CEST | Watch the Direct | Join us on Sept 12 at 6am PT for a Nintendo Direct! Tune in for roughly 60 minutes of information on upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch games. | YouTube | 66 min | |
| 12 Sep | | Brutal Indies Unleashed | 09 – SEP | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Brutal Indies Unleashed is a LIVE showcase happening on September 12th on the ZlimBratSki YouTube channel, alongside a Steam event running from September 12th – September 23rd in collaboration with Retrovibe Games. This event is all about showcasing brutal indie games—whether they’re first-person, third-person, or top-down, as long as they feature combat or video game violence. | YouTube | 100 min | |
| 15 Sep | | Critical Reflex Time | 09 – SEP | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Eat our games. Buy our games. Drink our games. A completely unhinged 30-minute showcase featuring new trailers and other surprises from across the studio’s diverse lineup, debuting on September 15! | YouTube | 27 min | |
| 16 Sep | | Playism Game Show – September | 09 – SEP | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 4AM PT / 7AM ET / 1PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | PLAYISM is excited to reveal the second PLAYISM GAME SHOW of the year! This time around, we’ll be revealing the latest updates on 12 titles as well as its TGS 2025 lineup. | YouTube | 13 min | |
| 16 Sep | | Game Devs of Color Expo Direct | 09 – SEP | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 1PM PT / 4PM ET / 10PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | The sixth annual GDoCExpo Direct is packed with new announcements from dozens of amazing games by creators of color. Tune in for exclusive reveals, the latest launches, and more updates. We’re so excited for you to see what our community has been working on! | YouTube | 50 min | |
| 18 Sep | | Six One Indie Showcase | 09 – SEP | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Join us on September 18th starting at 8:50AM PT / 11:50AM ET for the Six One Indie Showcase, featuring never-before-seen world premieres, digital showcase debuts, and exclusive news from 47 indie developers and publishers. Expect the first look at the brand-new game from ORIGAME DIGITAL, the gameplay reveal for Lil Gator Game: In the Dark, and much more. Once the Showcase wraps up, explore the Six One Indie Showcase Steam Event all weekend long for exclusive demos, discounts, and even more wishlist-worthy indies: bit.ly/sixonefall | YouTube | 72 min | |
| 18 Sep | | Convergence Games Showcase | 09 – SEP | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | The first Convergence showcase was a big hit, featuring 43 games and reaching over two million gamers – but we want to do more. For our second edition we’re working more closely with creators, communities and Steam, creating a truly unique showcase that brings together the most exciting indie games and the audiences that will cherish them the most. | YouTube / Twitch | 120 min | |
| 23 Sep | | Beyond the Strand Livestream | 09 – SEP | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9PM PT (Sep 22) / 12AM ET / 6AM CEST | Watch the Broadcast | Hideo Kojima to ‘Offer a Glimpse Into Future Projects’ With Beyond the Strand Livestream, that is being broadcasted in celebration of Kojima Production’s 10th anniversary. Kojima himself will be hosting the event, and fans will be waiting to see if we’ll get updates on his horror project with Microsoft called OD or the action espionage game for PlayStation called Physint. Beyond the Strand will take place at TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Hills, Tokyo, Japan and IGN is the official stream partner. | YouTube | 152 min | |
| 23 Sep | | Boomstock Showcase | 09 – SEP | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | The second Boomstock 2025 Steam showcase promises a lot of fun and gibs for fans of classic first-person shooters + huge Steam sale discounts! Kicking off with an adrenaline-fuelled showcase 10am PST / 7pm CEST on September 23, you will be able to experience a brain (and possibly limb) melting array of adrenaline-pumping games in the form of demos, new title reveals and trailers, insane Steam sale discounts of up to 85%, competitions and giveaways, and even in-game events for some titles. The Boomstock 2025 will continue on Steam until September 27. | YouTube | 74 min | |
| 23 Sep | | Annapurna Direct from Tokyo | 09 – SEP | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 5PM PT / 8PM ET / 2AM CEST (Sep 24) | Watch the Showcase | A new Annapurna Interactive Direct will air on September 23. Three new games from Yarn Owl, Iridium Studios and Marumittu Games will be showcased. | YouTube | 10 min | |
| 24 Sep | | RGG SUMMIT + DIRECT | 09 – SEP | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 8PM PT / 11PM ET (Sep 23) / 5AM CEST | Watch the Showcase | RGG SUMMIT 2025 will go live September 24, bringing you the latest info directly from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio.RGG DIRECT will immediately follow the SUMMIT, giving you a closer look at some of the studio’s latest announcements. Keep an eye out on the latest from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio as they continue to push boundaries and evolve! | YouTube | 80 min | |
| 24 Sep | | TGS2025 Capcom Online Program | 09 – SEP | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 7AM PT / 10AM ET / 4PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Tune in on Sept 24, 7am PT for a roughly 40-minute TGS2025 Capcom Online Program, featuring news and updates on upcoming Capcom games and content. Featured games: Onimusha: Way of the Sword, PRAGMATA, Monster Hunter Wilds, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, Street Fighter 6. This program will not include new info on Resident Evil Requiem. | YouTube | 41 min | |
| 24 Sep | | Indie Fan Fest | 09 – SEP | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Building wishlist momentum on Steam can be hard, even for great games. Steam Next Fest is a huge opportunity, but standing out among a sea of demos is a serious challenge. The most successful games go into Next Fest with wishlist traction already in place, not just hoping to gain it during the event. That’s why The MIX and Digital Bandidos have teamed up to create Indie Fan Fest — a curated digital showcase built specifically to help developers build visibility, drive wishlists, and generate excitement ahead of the Steam Next Fest October 2025 edition. | YouTube / Twitch | 78 min | |
| 24 Sep | | State of Play – September | 09 – SEP | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 2PM PT / 5PM ET / 11PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Tune in live this Wednesday for more than 35 minutes of reveals and news from developers around the world. We’ll share new looks at anticipated third-party and indie titles, plus updates from some of our teams at PlayStation Studios – including an extended look at Saros, Housemarque’s mysterious new title arriving next year. Look forward to nearly five minutes of gameplay captured on PS5. | YouTube / Twitch | 41 min | |
| 25 Sep | | Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025 Broadcast | 09 – SEP | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 3AM PT / 6AM ET / 12PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | This year’s show will feature titles from our creative teams, alongside exciting updates from our partners in Japan, across Asia and around the world. We know players around the world delight in Japan-inspired content and games developed in Asia, and we can’t wait to connect with players across the globe to show off the incredible talent and creativity behind upcoming games coming to Xbox. | YouTube / Twitch | 53 min | |
| 28 Sep | | PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct | 09 – SEP | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CET | Watch the Showcase | We have a new show – PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct is coming later this month! Presented by Elle Osili Wood and PC Gamer’s Midas. First partners announced SEGA, Devolver Digital, Night Dive Studio. | YouTube / Twitch | 77 min | |
| 30 Sep | | Call of Duty Next | 09 – SEP | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CEST | Watch the Broadcast | Tune in for all of the latest Call of Duty news and gameplay reveals including: Black Ops 7 Multiplayer and Zombies Live Gameplay premieres, New Warzone Content and Live Gameplay, Call of Duty Mobile 6 Year Celebration and Live Gameplay, All of your favorite COD Streamers live from Las Vegas. Plus more. | YouTube / Twitch | 224 min | |
| 30 Sep | | Horror Game Awards Halloween Showcase | 09 – SEP | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 11AM PDT / 2PM ET / 8PM CEST | Watch the Showcase | Get ready for a spine-chilling time at The Horror Game Awards Halloween Showcase! Your hosts Phil Dickens, Ash Millman and Will Penkeyman will be taking you by the hand to explore a dark forest filled with thrilling new titles, exclusive trailers, and heart-pounding gameplay reveals. Expect special announcements, developer insights, and a few surprises that’ll keep you up at night. Whether you’re a fan of psychological terrors, survival horror, or supernatural scares, this showcase is your gateway to the most terrifying games of 2025 and beyond. | YouTube / Twitch | 132 min | |
| 3 – 5 Oct | | LAGS Creator Fest | 09 – SEP | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 7AM PT / 10AM ET / 4PM CEST | https://www.lagshowcase.com/ | Excited to announce the first ever LAGS Creator Fest! A 3-day Twitch event where streamers showcase Latin American indie games LIVE — with game keys for giveaways & chances to interview devs! | Twitch | N/A | |
| 6 Oct | | Assassin’s Creed Mirage: Valley of Memory Reveal | 10 – OCT | Game Premiere | Game Premiere | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CEST | Watch the Reveal | It’s been two years and Basim is back!!! And he’s bringing something new. Valley of Memory is coming. Tune in for the full reveal of Assassin’s Creed Mirage Valley of Memory! | YouTube / Twitch | 21 min | |
| 7 Oct | | STARSEEKER Direct | 10 – OCT | Game Premiere | Game Premiere | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CEST | Watch the Reveal | Learn all about what it takes to be a member of the crew during the STARSEEKER Direct gameplay reveal livestream. | YouTube / Twitch | 17 min | |
| 9 Oct | | Heroes of Might and Magic: 30th Anniversary Showcase | 10 – OCT | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 6PM CEST | Watch the Broadcast | Celebrate 30 years of Heroes with new reveals, partnerships and surprises, honoring the franchise’s legacy and the community that keeps it alive. | YouTube / Twitch | 42 min | |
| 15 Oct | | IGN Fan Fest: Fall Edition | 10 – OCT | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CET | Watch the Broadcast | IGN Fan Fest is THE virtual event for fans of Gaming, Movies, TV and Comics. This event featured a curated slate of panels spotlighting the biggest and most exciting upcoming titles for the IGN audience with exclusive first-looks, reveals and conversations distributed everywhere our viewers like to watch. | YouTube / Twitch | 152 min | |
| 23 Oct | | Kirby Air Riders Direct #2 | 10 – OCT | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 6AM PT / 9AM ET / 3PM CET | https://www.youtube.com/live/_ZHYjYHHiBM | Join us on Oct. 23 at 6 a.m. PT for a second Kirby Air Riders Direct with director Mr. Sakurai. The livestreamed presentation will last roughly 60 minutes and feature more info on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 game. | YouTube | 62 min | |
| 23 Oct | | The Indie Horror Showcase | 10 – OCT | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CET | Watch the Showcase | The Indie Horror Showcase, presented by DreadXP and Media Indie Exhange, premieres on October 23rd. | YouTube | 93 min | |
| 23 Oct | | FallOut Day Broadcast | 10 – OCT | Game Update | Game Update | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CET | Watch the Broadcast | Save the date! Our annual FalloutDay Broadcast will be streaming live on October 23, with the FalloutforHope post-show immediately following. Tune in for the latest news about our existing Fallout games, community celebrations, and upcoming fan events! | YouTube / Twitch | 28 min | |
| 23 Oct | | Galaxies Fall Gaming Showcase | 10 – OCT | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Galaxies brings you world premieres, game announcements and exclusive new trailers from AAA publishers and ambitious indie developers. Tune in to the live show every Spring and every Autumn. | YouTube / Twitch | 59 min | |
| 24 Oct | | Ghoul 4 Games | 10 – OCT | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Don’t lose your head just yet, you should better save the date ‘cuz Ghouls4Games is just around the corner! Expect 23 games showcased. We’ll be having a Steam event with it that runs from October 23rd to October 24th. | YouTube / Twitch | 104 min | |
| 28 Oct | | Simogo 15th Anniversary Special | 10 – OCT | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 6AM PT / 9AM ET / 3PM CET | Watch the Broadcast | Please join us for a celebration full of news and surprises. See you! | YouTube | 6 min | |
| 28 Oct | | ID@Xbox Showcase – October Edition | 10 – OCT | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 6PM CET | Watch the Showcase | IGN is thrilled to partner with ID@Xbox for another exciting showcase, this time right before Halloween! The event will be packed with exclusive trailers, new looks, and gameplay for games from indie publishers including Serenity Forge, Thunder Lotus, Raw Fury, Skybound, and many more. The show will consist of about 50 minutes of brand new content across various genres. | YouTube / Twitch | 50 min | |
| 28 Oct | | Awesome Console Showcase by Sugoi | 10 – OCT | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 11AM PT / 2PM ET / 7PM CET | Watch the Showcase | We’ve been working on something we can finally share. The first showcase for awesome indie games coming to awesome consoles. If you love finding hidden gems and support indies, this for you. | YouTube | 26 min | |
| 29 Oct | | Limited Run Games – 10-Year Anniversary | 10 – OCT | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 9AM PT / 12PM ET / 5PM CET | Watch the Showcase | We sincerely appreciate all of our fans and being part of every moment over the past 10 years. This is all for you, and we’re looking forward to many more! | YouTube / Twitch | 43 min | |
| 5 Nov | | Game Anglia Direct | 11 – NOV | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | N/A | Watch the Showcase | Game Anglia Direct is a celebration of games made in the East of England. Discover over a dozen new games you can play now or wishlist! | YouTube | N/A | |
| 6 Nov | | Playdate Fall Update | 11 – NOV | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Game publisher and console maker Panic has announced a dedicated Playdate game showcase, set to air on 6 November. It will reveal what’s next for the Playdate console, including details about upcoming game sales and new releases in development. | YouTube | 11 min | |
| 11 Nov | | State of Play Japan | 11 – NOV | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 2PM PT / 5PM ET / 11PM CET | Watch the Showcase | This Tuesday, we’re bringing you a special episode of State of Play running for more than 40 minutes, focusing on games created in Japan and across Asia, alongside a few other exciting updates. From beloved series to distinctive indie creations, the show, hosted by voice actor Yuki Kaji, will be packed with great games, interviews, and new looks at anticipated titles. | YouTube | 42 min | |
| 12 Nov | | Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct | 11 – NOV | Movie Premiere | Movie Premiere | FINISHED | FINISHED | 6AM PT / 9AM ET / 2PM CET | Watch the Movie Trailer | Join us on Wednesday, Nov 12 for the Nintendo Direct featuring the world premiere of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie official trailer. Please note that no game information will be included in this presentation. | YouTube | 7 min | |
| 20 Nov | | Golden Joystick Awards | 11 – NOV | Awards | Awards | FINISHED | FINISHED | 8AM PT / 11AM ET / 5PM CET | Watch the Awards | The Golden Joystick Awards attract millions of votes every year, with players from all over the world deciding the winners. Known as the ‘People’s Gaming Awards’, last year’s show saw over 12 million votes cast across more than 20 categories. The winners will be revealed in a star studded award ceremony in central London and live-streamed globally on Thursday, November 20, 2025. | YouTube / London | 147 min | |
| 20 Nov | | Xbox Partner Preview | 11 – NOV | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Xbox Partner Preview – our broadcast that shines a light on upcoming games from our talented third-party partners – is coming this Thursday, November 20. This show will include news on upcoming games from partners including IO Interactive, Tencent and THQ Nordic, plus some brand-new reveals and Game Pass announcements. During Xbox Partner Preview, we’ll show you an exciting first look at content coming to 007 First Light, an electrifying extended gameplay trailer for the upcoming dark fantasy epic Tides of Annihilation, and a fresh look at Reanimal, the new horror adventure from the creator of Little Nightmares, among other great games heading to Xbox consoles, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Game Pass. | YouTube / Twitch | 28 min | |
| 22 Nov | | OTK Winter Games Expo | 11 – NOV | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 12PM PT / 3PM ET / 9PM CET | Watch the Showcase | The OTK Winter Games Expo is back which means more world premieres, game releases, and more! Discover your next gaming obsession with the #OTKGamesExpo. | YouTube / Twitch | 102 min | |
| 29 Nov | | INDIE Live Expo Winter Showcase & Awards | 11 – NOV | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 1AM PT / 4AM ET / 10AM CET | Watch the Showcase | INDIE Live Expo, the live digital showcase connecting indie game fans all over the world with more than 100 million total views since its 2020 debut, returns for its annual winter edition and awards show on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. Tune into the extravaganza on YouTube Live, X Live, Twitch, Niconico, Billibilli, and Steam. More than 100 games to be introduced. | YouTube / Twitch / Steam | 172 min | |
| 29 – 30 Nov | | Endix Indie Showcase | 11 – NOV | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 2AM PT / 5AM ET / 11AM CET | https://endix-expo.com/ | Endix is a fully digital, global gaming showcase offering developers and publishers a new way to connect with fans, creators, and the industry. This November, Endix will host its largest indie presence to date, with over 1,900 games submitted for a chance to be featured in a free digital booth inside the Endix Expo hall. The initiative continues Endix’s mission to lower barriers for developers worldwide, giving studios unprecedented opportunities to connect with players, publishers, and press. | Virtual | N/A | |
| 2 Dec | | BIG Winter Showcase | 12 – DEC | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 8AM PT / 11AM ET / 5PM CET | Watch the Showcase | Clemmy’s Best Indie Games Winter Showcase has been scheduled to happen on December 2. Indie Games big and small will be showcased, spanning the entire range of genres. | YouTube | 140 min | |
| 3 Dec | | DOSMan Direct | 12 – DEC | Showcase | Showcase | FINISHED | FINISHED | 10AM PT / 1PM ET / 7PM CET | Watch the Showcase | DOSMan Games is a micro-studio developing and publishing budget retro indie games. New reveals are coming. | YouTube | 52 min | |
| 3 Dec | | Dutch Game Awards | 12 – DEC | Awards | Awards | FINISHED | FINISHED | N/A | https://dutchgameawards.nl/ | The Dutch Game Awards 2025 will take place on December 3rd at Chassé Theater in Breda, and will feature an evening filled with networking opportunities. This 2025 edition has a total of 9 regular awards + 4 special awards (by nomination only). Nominees and winners will be chosen by a dedicated jury of experts from the game industry. | Breda, Netherlands | N/A |