The first time Cyprus went to gamescom as a country
Close to 1,000 meetings, ten Cyprus companies on one stand, and a seat among Europe’s national associations. How the week in Cologne went, and what CYGMA is doing next.
Cyprus is the most efficient video game development country in the world, first national report finds
CYGMA has published the Cyprus Video Game Industry Report 2025 — the first time the country’s games industry has been measured. It counts 415 game companies, over €3.2 billion in games revenue for 2025, and third place worldwide for mobile game downloads. The report is free to download.
PEGI’s Director General visits Cyprus: CYGMA hosts a day of talks with government and studios
On Tuesday, 14 July, Dirk Bosmans, Director General of PEGI, spent a day in Cyprus: two ministry meetings in Nicosia, then a working lunch with studios in Limassol. The visit was organised by CYGMA,together with its official partner Chrysostomides Advocates & Legal Consultants and C Business Advisors.
Games from Cyprus arrives at Gamescom 2026
Nine studios, one Games from Cyprus pavilion, a stage talk, and Cyprus Nights in Cologne. Cyprus gamedev at Gamescom 2026, all in one place.
CYGMA and Cyprus University of Technology sign MOU to build a gamedev talent pipeline in Cyprus
CUT becomes the founding academic institution of CYGMA’s Academic Partnership Programme
Cyprus GameDev Track at GDCy Fest 2026
The second CYGMA-powered track covers the operational side of running a studio in Cyprus — six sessions, May 29.
CYGMA Opens the First Dedicated Teens Track at GDCy Fest 2026
On May 29, teenagers aged 14–19 will have access to a structured, career-oriented program inside Cyprus’s leading game development event — free of charge.
Cyprus Game Development Ecosystem Gains Recognition Through Xsolla Partnership
Over the past years, Cyprus has seen steady growth in the number of studios, released titles, and experienced teams operating on the island. What was once a relatively fragmented landscape is gradually evolving into a more connected and visible ecosystem, shaped by both local development and increasing international presence.
CYGMA Names Mellow Contractor Operations Partner to Support Game Studios Expanding in Cyprus
CYGMA, the Cyprus Game Makers Association, has partnered with Mellow, a global platform supporting contractor operations and hiring for distributed teams. Under the partnership, Mellow becomes Contractor Operations Partner for CYGMA members.
CYGMA Names Unlimit Strategic Global Fintech Partner for Member Studios
CYGMA, the Cyprus Game Makers Association, has announced a strategic partnership with global fintech company Unlimit, which becomes the Association’s Strategic Global Fintech Partner for CYGMA members.