Home ••• Newswires by Industry • Countries • U.S. States • World Media Directory

Video Games News ••• Topics • Countries • U.S. States

Europe Video Games News ••• Topics • Europe Media Directory

Europe Video Games Newswire

Get by Email • RSS

Published on Aug 28, 2026

This European country’s migration drive has stark lessons for the UK

Immigration is always a hot-button issue in Europe and this summer has been no exception, with a border crisis in Spain prompting panic among governments at the prospect of huge numbers pouring into the continent. However, one country is establishing a …

Source: The i paper - Neutral
Published on Aug 27, 2026

Gamescom: Germany is Europe’s largest video game market

By&nbspKirsten Ripper&nbsp&&nbspEuronews&nbspwith&nbspAP Published on 27/08/2026 - 10:35 GMT+2 Packed exhibition halls in Cologne are a given at Gamescom these days. People's leisure habits in Germany have changed …

Source: Euronews - Neutral
Published on Aug 26, 2026

VIDEO GAMES INDUSTRY ANNUAL KEY FACTS PUBLISHED TODAY WITH NEW MARKETS, NEW RULES AND HUGE AMBITION

Presenting the annual key facts report today, Video Games Europe and EGDF have ramped up the extent of their GameTrack data collection[1] from what was already a significant tracking of the five main markets[2] to 16 countries, making it the most …

Source: Great Reporter - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 26, 2026

EU Commission highlights support for video games industry at gamescom in Cologne

Cologne, 26 August 2026 On Wednesday, Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy, Henna Virkkunen, was participating in gamescom, the world’s biggest gaming event. She took part in the opening ceremony of the event, alongside …

Source: Insight EU Monitoring - Neutral
Published on Aug 29, 2026

For immigrants, home is where the paperwork is

Get the best of Vancouver in your inbox, every Tuesday and Thursday. Sign up for our free newsletter. You expect big news to come with some fanfare: a ceremony, a uniformed worker appearing at your door, an express-delivered envelope with some kind of …

Source: The Georgia Straight - Neutral
Published on Aug 27, 2026

European Games Market Hits 29.7 Billion Euros Revenue in 2025, 91% Digital

©Video Games EuropeVideo game revenue across 16 European markets in 2025 was recorded at 29.7 billion euros (approx. 47.7 trillion won). Digital accounted for 91% of total revenue, while physical accounted for 9%. Video Games Europe and the European Games …

Source: InvenGlobal - Neutral
Published on Aug 27, 2026

European games industry revenue reached €30bn in 2025

The European games industry generated €30 billion in 2025, with digital purchases accounting for 91% of total revenue, according to Video Games Europe (VGE). This year, VGE expanded its All About Games report from five to 16 countries. The original markets …

Source: Gamesindustry.biz - Neutral
Published on Aug 27, 2026

Gamescom 2026 Makes History with Sold-Out Floor and GDQ European Debut

Gamescom 2026 has opened its doors at Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany — and it is already unlike any edition that came before it. For the first time in the show's history, every square meter of the 233,000-square-meter exhibition floor is booked solid, …

Source: Tech Times - Neutral
Published on Aug 27, 2026

European Games Developer Federation announces 2026-28 board, Hendrik Lesser re-elected as president

Hendrik Lesser has been re-elected president of the European Games Developer Federation (EGDF) as the organisation announces its 2026-2028 board. Homo Ludens CEO David Rabineau and No Brakes Games studio director Gediminas Tarasevicius have stepped down …

Source: Gamesindustry.biz - Neutral
Published on Aug 27, 2026

Xbox Series X25: Price and date of the anniversary console leaked

The new Xbox Series X25 attracts fans with a chic green case in the style of the first Microsoft console. Technically, everything inside the expensive special edition remains the same. The surcharge for the pure optics is around 100 euros. Xbox Series X25 …

Source: RS News - Neutral
Published on Aug 27, 2026

Chinese American Bear Shares 'Dance Dance Dance' Single, Video Ahead Of EU Tour

New York, NY (Top40 Charts) Chinese American Bear, the duo of Anne Tong and Bryce Barsten, have shared their new single 'Dance Dance Dance (跳舞跳舞跳舞),' a previously unheard track from their new album Dim Sum & Then Some, released in May of this …

Source: Top40-Charts - Neutral
Published on Aug 26, 2026

Virkkunen at Gamescom: “Europe is at the forefront of the gaming sector”

Brussels – The European Commission views video games as a “strategic sector for the Union’s competitiveness and digital innovation.” Underscoring their importance today (26 August) is Executive Vice‑President for Technological Sovereignty, Security and …

Source: Eunews - Neutral
Published on Aug 26, 2026

Hyundai plots 41 new cars for Europe by 2030

► Hyundai’s massive product expansion revealed ► Announced at brand’s Investor Day 2026 ► Battery developments to increase EV range Hyundai has announced a massive new product roadmap to see it to 2030, targeting more than 100 product launches and updates …

Source: Car Magazine - Pending
Published on Aug 25, 2026

EU games industry generated €24bn in 2024, studios reached 6,600 and workforce exceeded 95,000

The European games industry generated a combined turnover of €24 billion in 2024, with over 6,600 studios employing more than 95,000 people. That's according to the European Video Game Industry Insights Report, published by the European Games …

Source: Gamesindustry.biz - Neutral
Published on Aug 28, 2026

Let Them Eat Whale (Pills)

Recently Hilmar Veigar Pétursson, the CEO of the video game company Fenris Creations, creator of EVE Online, made headlines as he came out as an anti-EU spokesperson. The formerly outspoken supporter of Iceland’s EU membership claimed the country had no …

Source: Reykjavik Grapevine - Neutral
Published on Aug 28, 2026

CD Projekt RED and SEGA Tie at Gamescom Awards as Metro 2039 Leaves Empty-Handed

The Gamescom Award 2026 ceremony wrapped Friday afternoon at the gamescom studio powered by IGN inside Koelnmesse's Hall 7, closing a two-hour broadcast that ran from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM CEST (7:00–9:00 AM ET). Across 19 categories, CD Projekt RED and …

Source: Tech Times - Neutral
Published on Aug 28, 2026

Putin’s threats leave Nato at breaking point

European Nato allies fear Article 5 may effectively no longer exist, leaving the Continent vulnerable to attacks from Russia, diplomatic and military insiders have warned. The key Nato guarantee of collective defence, under which an attack on one member …

Source: The i paper - Neutral
Published on Aug 27, 2026

German President Steinmeier: "Games Are Already at the Center of Society, Meaningful for Democracy Too"

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier stated during his opening address at the gamescom congress in Cologne on August 27 that video games are "culturally meaningful as a whole, and therefore meaningful—for better or worse—to our democracy as well.…

Source: InvenGlobal - Neutral
Published on Aug 28, 2026

New rail farce as technology to end delays won’t be ready until 2060

New technology that could improve rail signalling and cut delays won’t be fully installed in Britain until at least 2060. Infrastructure problems – including signal failures – are the biggest cause of train delays on the network, accounting for around a …

Source: The i paper - Neutral

01 days 20:56:30

Featured Releases

Got News to Share? · Submit · See All

Published on August 25, 2026 - 12:05 GMT

Video gaming is the fastest-growing e-commerce vertical and is set to nearly triple in the U.S. by 2035

CURITIBA, Brazil, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Americans will nearly triple what they spend on video gaming by 2035, going from USD 37.1 billion to USD 107.6 billion. That is a compound annual growth rate of 12.6%, the fastest of any e-commerce …

Distribution channels: Science, Technology ...
Published on August 20, 2026 - 06:44 GMT

A' Electronic and Video Game Design Awards 2026 Call for Entries Announced

A' Electronic and Video Game Design Awards 2026 celebrates innovative games, interactive experiences and immersive digital entertainment worldwide. COMO, CO, ITALY, August 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, A' Design Award & Competition …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...

Published on August 27, 2026 - 04:53 GMT

BarnBot Bionics Partners With Brand Consulting UK

London based agency to lead licensing efforts for Farmanoids, a sci-fi cartoon, toy and video game property from California. SANTA CRUZ, CA, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BarnBot Bionics, the animation studio and producer …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry, Gifts, Games & Hobbies ...
Published on August 20, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Monarch Game Studios Launches Investment Round to Connect Video Games Into a Live Rewards Network

Las Vegas, Nevada, Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XP Network already turns fan activity into real-world rewards across tabletop games and live events. Monarch is the studio built to bring video games into it. Monarch Game Studios has opened its …

Distribution channels:

Published on August 26, 2026 - 15:07 GMT

Matthew 'Slim da Reazon' Parham Sweeps Three One Voice Awards, Named 2026 Male Voice Actor of the Year

Voice actor behind campaigns for Marvel, Netflix, Amazon, ESPN also wins Best Movie or Video Game Trailer and Best E-Learning Narration Performance LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acclaimed voice actor …

Distribution channels: Media, Advertising & PR ...
Published on August 25, 2026 - 14:30 GMT

Yuri Horror Visual Novel DEVIL'S LIMINAL Full Release September 1st, 2026 on Steam

A video game inspired by Goethe’s Faust, featuring a story about poverty and violence wrapped in a fantastical tale of alchemists and demons spanning 500 years. AMSTERDAM, NORTH HOLLAND, NETHERLANDS, August 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Studio …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on August 11, 2026 - 15:39 GMT

Payop Steps Into the Gaming Arena: Tailored Payment Solutions for the Global Video Game Industry

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Payop is heading to Gamescom 2026 as the official sponsor of the Cosplay Village, bringing payment solutions built for the fast-paced world of gaming. Games may be played globally, but players …

Distribution channels:
Published on August 8, 2026 - 19:22 GMT

Video Game Authority (VGA) Expands Grading Operations with New $45 Bulk Tier

Following major expansion, VGA introduces $45 bulk grading for 20+ sealed and/or unopened standard-size games with an estimated 30-day turnaround. ROSWELL, GA, UNITED STATES, August 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Video Game Authority (VGA), a …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...

Got news to share? Submit it now.

Load more video games news or search news using your own keywords. There are 938,211,238 articles in our news database.

Online News Monitoring Made Simple

Established in 1995, EIN Newsdesk helps millions of users track breaking news across thousands of trusted websites. Users may set up custom email newsletters and RSS feeds or search among thousands of preset news sections. As a member, you may also submit your own news using the EIN Presswire distribution service. Membership is free and we do not sell or lease any information about you. Press release distribution, dedicated APIs, and custom services generate the revenue that allow us to offer you free basic access.

News by Country & by Industry

Worldwide News Coverage

Track news across more than 5,000 sources by country or industry or search our real-time news index.

Video Games News by Country

Video Games News by U.S. State

Video Games News Topics

Online News Publications

World News Report

News Alerts & News Feeds

Custom News Monitoring

News page results can be outputted as RSS or received daily by email. You may also use our NewsPlugin for WordPress.

Create Email Newsletter

Create RSS Feed

NewsPlugin for WordPress

Submit News

PR Distribution Service

Our EIN Presswire's distribution footprint reaches millions. You can upload news which is re-published through EIN Newsdesk, fed into Twitter and Facebook, and onto partner sites, Google News, Bing News, etc.

EIN Presswire

Events

World Media Directory

News Media Guide

This is a listing of the world’s TV stations, radio stations, newspapers, and blogs. Last update: 08/11/2026

World Media Directory

Amusement, Gaming & Casino Press Releases

Got News to Share? · Submit · See All

Published on August 28, 2026 - 21:44 GMT

LaPour Appoints Michael Marron as Chief Financial Officer to Support Next Phase of Strategic Growth

Veteran real estate finance executive brings institutional investment, capital markets and asset management expertise to commercial real estate developer LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LaPour, a leading …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino, Banking, Finance & Investment Industry ...
Published on August 28, 2026 - 21:29 GMT

Adriana’s Insurance Turns Back-to-School Into a Celebration of Confidence

More than 4,000 families gathered in Irvine for a day built around kids, community, and a strong start to the school year. IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For one Saturday in Irvine, going back to school looked …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on August 28, 2026 - 20:08 GMT

Eventeny Helps Burnet Chamber of Commerce Cut Vendor Check-In Time in Half at 60,000-Person Bluebonnet Festival

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Burnet Chamber of Commerce, host of Texas's Bluebonnet Festival and home to the state's official Bluebonnet Capital designation, has cut vendor check-in from more than …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino, Business & Economy ...
Published on August 28, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

PitPat Launches Leo Season Moves · Running, Connecting Runners Worldwide Through Digital Competition

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As smart fitness technology and digital sports continue to evolve, exercise is no longer limited by traditional venues, schedules, or physical boundaries. More fitness enthusiasts …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on August 28, 2026 - 11:30 GMT

VideoProc Addresses Common AIGC Quality Challenges with AI-Powered Video and Image Enhancement

VideoProc launches a new AIGC campaign to help creators upscale and enhance selected AI-generated videos and images while reducing unnecessary generation costs. CHENGDU, SICHUAN, CHINA, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VideoProc from …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on August 28, 2026 - 07:12 GMT

High Quality Indoor Playground from China for Shopping Malls by KAIQI With IAAPA Event Highlights

WENZHOU, ZHEJIANG, CHINA, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Developing a High Quality Indoor Playground From China for shopping malls requires project teams to focus heavily on circulation, visibility, age-based zoning, and multi-region …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino, Building & Construction Industry ...
Published on August 28, 2026 - 07:03 GMT

Commercial Indoor Playground Selection and Safety Guide: KAIQI Preschool Education Research Center Expertise

WENZHOU, ZHEJIANG, CHINA, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Selecting a Commercial Indoor Playground demands a rigorous evaluation of spatial constraints, age zoning, activity zoning, and verifiable safety documentation. KAIQI supports this selection …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino, Building & Construction Industry ...
Published on August 28, 2026 - 04:27 GMT

DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite Launches on Steam on Aug 26, Limited-Time 10% OFF Launch Sale Ongoing

TOKYO, JAPAN, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The updated release features a 10-player bullet-hell 'Royale' mode with item interference, an all-new character, and a new soundtrack. CAVE Interactive CO., LTD. (Headquarters: Meguro Ward, …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on August 28, 2026 - 04:02 GMT

Top Bronze Statue Manufacturer Expands Its Role in the Global Sculpture Market

HUIZHOU, GUANGDONG, CHINA, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As demand for artistic installations, public monuments, cultural projects, and decorative outdoor environments continues to develop, Huizhou Hexin Intelligent Manufacturing …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino, Building & Construction Industry ...
Published on August 27, 2026 - 22:40 GMT

A New Family Adventure: State-of-the-Art Redwood Aerial Adventure Coming to Wine Country Redwoods

Sonoma Zipline Adventures breaks ground on 40,000 sq ft adventure course with 17 challenge elements, 4 skybridges, 4 traverse elements, and Kids' Net Fun Zone OCCIDENTAL, CA, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sonoma …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Amusement, Gaming & Casino ...
Published on August 27, 2026 - 21:12 GMT

Aux Court Launches Real-Time Multiplayer Music Taste Battle Game

JOLIETTE, QUEBEC, CANADA, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Independent game developer and music artist GabFreakyPie (Gabriel Rivard) is excited to announce the official release of Aux Court, a real-time multiplayer music curation game where players …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino, Music Industry ...
Published on August 27, 2026 - 15:24 GMT

Game Show Battle Rooms Baltimore Set To Open at Harbor East | September 18, 2026

Game Show Battle Rooms is America’s Original and Best Game Show Room Experience, with over 200,000 Five-Star Google Reviews, and 24 Locations Nationwide. BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Game Show Battle Rooms …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino, Business & Economy ...
Published on August 27, 2026 - 15:23 GMT

Whose Line Is It Anyway’s Colin Mochrie & Hypnotist Asad Mecci take HYPROV Global with streaming special on Sept 15

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HYPROV Goes Global: Hit Comedy Special Reaches 130+ Countries on Apple TV and Prime Video this September 15, 2026 Starring Whose Line Is It Anyway? legend Colin Mochrie and master …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on August 27, 2026 - 15:23 GMT

TCU Running Back Jeremy Payne Joins Game Day Private Jets’ Athlete Ambassador Roster

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Game Day Private Jets (“Game Day”), the private travel platform built for college athletics, today announced Jeremy Payne as the newest student-athlete added to the Game Day …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino, Education ...
Published on August 27, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite Launches on Steam on Aug 26, Limited-Time 10% OFF Launch Sale Ongoing

TOKYO, JAPAN, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The updated release features a 10-player bullet-hell 'Royale' mode with item interference, an all-new character, and a new soundtrack. CAVE Interactive CO., LTD. (Headquarters: Meguro …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on August 27, 2026 - 13:15 GMT

‘Busan Syndrome’ Gains Visibility as Busan, South Korea, Opens Citywide Night Festa

American visits to Busan up 76% this year as South Korea's leading coastal destination expands free nighttime programming through December. BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Busan is entering the peak season of Starry …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino, Business & Economy ...
Published on August 27, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Haunted Field of Screams Returns for 26th Season of Terror in Thornton, Colorado

Colorado's largest haunted attraction reopens with new ground to explore THORNTON, CO, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Haunted Field of Screams, Colorado's largest haunted attraction located on McKay Road in Thornton, …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on August 27, 2026 - 10:46 GMT

ICONIC JURASSIC PARK MOSQUITO IN AMBER FOSSIL SELLS FOR MORE THAN $400,000 AT AUCTION

LOS ANGELES , CA, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Propstore, one of the world’s leading entertainment memorabilia auction houses, has announced strong Day 1 results from its Summer Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction, held …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on August 26, 2026 - 18:40 GMT

K-COMICS ORIGIN LOS ANGELES: THE WORLD OF KOREAN WEBTOONS COMES TO LA

Featuring All of Us Are Dead ˑ Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint ˑ Solo Leveling LOS ANGLES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (KCCLA, director Haedon Lee), in partnership with the Korea …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on August 26, 2026 - 17:00 GMT

M80 ENTERS THE CALL OF DUTY LEAGUE AS M80 BOSTON WITH THE STRATEGIC ACQUISITION OF THE BOSTON BREACH FRANCHISE

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, August 26, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Industry veteran Adam Morrison is joining M80 as Chief Commercial Officer alongside strategic investor and advisor Richard Nino; former MGM executive Kevin Conroy joins the board of …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino, Business & Economy ...