Wed. Aug. 26, - Sun. Aug. 30, 2026'
Description:
Gamescom 2026' is the world’s largest event for computer and video games, serving as Europe’s premier business platform for the gaming industry. It is scheduled to take place from August 26 to 30, 2026', at the Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany.
Fri. Sept. 4, - Mon. Sept. 7, 2026'
The original, the one that started it all, the PAX before all other PAXes. PAXii. PAXs? Look, we've got games, we've got panels, we've got exhibitors, we've got games, we've got tournaments, we've got concerts, we've got games, we've got indies, we've got esports, we've got games, oh and did I mention we've got games?
Fri. Oct. 9, - Sun. Oct. 11, 2026'
PAX Aus is the biggest celebration of gaming and gaming culture in Australia featuring thought-provoking panels, a massive expo hall filled with the best publishers and independent studios, new game demos, musical performances, tournaments, and a community experience unlike any other. If you love games: Welcome Home.
Mon. Oct. 19, - Mon. Oct. 26, 2026'
Steam Next Fest: October 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 for a future launch on Steam.
// UPCOMING GAMING EVENTS
Aug. 26/30 - Gamescom 2026'
Sep. 4/7 - PAX West 26'
Oct. 9/11 - PAX Australia 26'
Oct. 13/15 - TwitchCon San Diego 2026'
Oct. 19/26 - Steam NEXT Fest
Oct. 22/25 - Paris Games Week
Nov. 4/6 - PAX Unplugged 2026'
Dec. 10 - The 2026' Game Awards
Jan. 7-10 - Super MAGFest 2027'-
A 'Game Jam' is a event held online &/or in person where participants are challenged with creating a video game from scratch based around a selected theme....
Depending on the rules & format of the event, participants may have the option to work independently, or within a team & are giving anywhere from a few hours to a few weeks to complete/publish their game & have it submitted. While a majority of Game Jams are run as game making exercise's for indie developers, many are promoted as contests that offer rewards & prizes to the winners.
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WHAT IS A GAME JAM?
Jan. 17th - Jan. 31st
Nov. 8th - Nov. 25th
May 15, 2026' - May 24, 2026'
This event will give you 9 days to create games using GDevelop, the free and open-source game engine. Once the submission period is over, your game will get rated by other participants, and you will also get to rate other games.
The GDevelop Game Jam promises to be an exciting, diverse, and inclusive event where you can challenge your skills. Participants from around the globe will join, giving you the chance to connect with fellow developers, share your games, and most importantly, create a game from scratch to completion!
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You need to register for the event right here on itch.io in order to participate. Please also join our Discord server for all informations and notifications regarding the jam, and to meet the other participants.
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Whether you finish your game or not, you'll have an amazing experience, learn tons and meet cool people from around the world!
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