{"id":250122,"date":"2026-05-20T12:53:04","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T11:53:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tg4.ie\/information\/press\/press-releases\/2026-2\/ta-se-fogartha-gurb-e-tg4-comhphairti-oifigiuil-an-gamedev-zone-ag-gamerfest\/"},"modified":"2026-05-20T12:57:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T11:57:57","slug":"tg4-announced-as-official-partner-of-the-gamedev-zone-at-gamerfest","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tg4.ie\/en\/information\/press\/press-releases\/2026-2\/tg4-announced-as-official-partner-of-the-gamedev-zone-at-gamerfest\/","title":{"rendered":"TG4 Announced as Official Partner of the GameDev Zone at GamerFest"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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GamerFest is delighted to announce TG4 as the new Official Partner of its GameDev Zone at the RDS this May 23rd & 24th, strengthening support for Ireland\u2019s rapidly growing games sector and the next generation of Irish game development talent.
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\nThe GameDev Zone has become one of the standout features of GamerFest, giving independent Irish studios and emerging developers the opportunity to showcase their latest games directly to thousands of passionate gamers. The initiative provides developers with invaluable hands-on feedback from players, helping shape and refine projects while growing awareness for Irish-made games.
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\nAs partner of the GameDev Zone, TG4 will support and champion original ip, creativity, and ambition of Ireland\u2019s gaming creative talent at a particularly exciting moment for the sector.
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\nIreland\u2019s game development scene continues to grow in both scale and international recognition, with Irish studios producing acclaimed work across PC, console, mobile, VR and educational gaming. The industry\u2019s positive trajectory has created a vibrant ecosystem of developers, designers, artists and storytellers, positioning Ireland as an increasingly important hub for game development.
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\nAs part of its ongoing collaboration with IMIRT – The Irish Game Makers Association, GamerFest welcomes over 20 developers and studios to the TG4 GameDev Zone including Space Lion Studios, Outsider Games, Psychic Software, Golden Grove Games and Simplex Interactive.
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\n\u201cTG4 is delighted to partner with GamerFest as Official Partner of the GameDev Zone, to support new creative frontiers for TG4, and a vibrant platform for Irish game makers and storytellers. Irish language creativity, innovation and storytelling are at the heart of TG4, and Ireland\u2019s games sector is an exciting space where all three come together in powerful and original ways. We are proud to champion emerging and established talent in this growing industry, and we hope to build on Irish language new talent in gaming.\u201d<\/em> – Deirdre N\u00ed Choist\u00edn, Director General, TG4<\/strong>
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\nGamerFest CEO Stuart Dempsey<\/strong> added \u201cWe\u2019re delighted to welcome TG4 as our new Official Partner for the GameDev Zone at GamerFest Dublin. TG4 has long played an important role in supporting Irish creativity and storytelling, and their partnership represents a fantastic endorsement of the incredible talent emerging from the Irish games industry.\u201d<\/em>
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\nTaking place at the RDS, Dublin this May 23rd & 24th, GamerFest continues to be Ireland\u2019s largest gaming and esports festival, bringing together 6,000 gamers, creators, developers, esports competitors and leading industry brands for a weekend celebration of gaming culture.
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\nTo register for GamerFest visit www.gamerfest.ie<\/a>
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