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PlanetPlay (www.planetplay.com), the award-winning not-for-profit platform that channels the power of games into real-world impact, has teamed up with UNICEF (www.unicef.org) to engage gamers worldwide in support of children.

Appcharge, the leading direct-to-consumer (DTC) payments platform for mobile game publishers, today announced the appointment of Bernard Kim, a 20-year veteran of the global gaming and consumer technology industry, to its advisory board. Kim will support Appcharge’s continued growth, global expansion, and strategic development as it establishes DTC monetisation as standard infrastructure for the games industry.

As organisations face increasing pressure to stand out in saturated markets while operating with leaner teams and tighter budgets, communications veteran Sam Forrest has launched GunDog Communications, a specialist consultancy designed to give SMEs and growing businesses access to senior-level communications expertise without the cost of a full-time Communications Director.

Critical Hit is to sponsor the Major Studio of the Year category at the forthcoming MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026. GOLD AND PLATINUM TABLES ARE NOW SOLD OUT! But we still have tickets for sale, so book here. Jason Wiltshire, Co-Founder, Creative Director of Critical Hit, said: “Major Studio of the Year? …

Rokky is to sponsor the Independent Publisher of the Year category at the forthcoming MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026.