What is the inspiration behind your game? We’ve always loved tight, challenging platformers — and Super Meat Boy was one of those games that just stayed in our heads. So, when the chance came to actually make a Meat Boy game, we didn’t have to think twice. Our goal was to stay true to the core: fast pacing, tight controls, and ridiculous charm. At the same time, we love building strange and unique worlds — and the Meat Boy universe gives us all the room we need to get creative, chaotic, and just a little gross in the best way.

How did you get into the games industry? Most of the founders at Sluggerfly studied Game Design and started working at a small German studio called Funatics. It was a great place to learn and grow. After a few years, we decided to try it on our own and started our studio. That was 11 years ago. It’s been a wild ride since then — full of tough lessons, cool projects, and the kind of chaos you only get from making games with a small, passionate team.

What is the inspiration behind your game? The path to creating Aniimo started with a dream that we all used to have when we were little! Aniimo is the game that makes our dreams come true. The game we are presenting is the world we dreamed of and which, combined with your chosen Aniimo, enables you to enjoy a fantastic and beautiful experience. Whether it be deep open-world exploration, creature catching or socialising, we wanted to invite everyone to join a world full of joy.

How did you get into the games industry? I have been a game lover since I was tiny. I used to be a programmer in the intelligent electronics industry. One day, when I finally got a chance to join the games industry and express what I felt, I took the leap without hesitation. That was 15 years ago. Aniimo is a dream of my childhood, and hope it will also be a dream come true for my fellow game lovers!

What was the inspiration behind your game? Borderless Borderlands. ​ Badass Vault Hunters in a seamless, dynamic world featuring greater movement abilities, over-the-top co-op mayhem, and the highest narrative stakes yet. We wanted to paint outside the lines and give the player freedom to play the game how they wanted to play it.

How did you get into the games industry? After working on a couple Unreal Engine and Quake mods with some hometown friends. Later, with fellow aspiring college undergrads, I sent out around 129 applications. 20 years ago, I got that lucky call from Gearbox Software.

What is the inspiration behind your game? Growing up in the UK during the ’80s and ’90s, I was heavily influenced by the films and TV I watched as a kid. We’re big fans of Doctor Who, especially how weird and unsettling it can be. The old Hammer Horror films were also a big influence,  full of outlandish, over-the-top, raucous characters. Musically, we drew inspiration from bands like The Clash, Madness, and The Specials. Some of those albums were on repeat during development. You’ll find a lot of those influences lurking inside There Are No Ghosts at the Grand.

How did you get into the games industry? I started out as a graphic designer and marketing artist for video games, working on titles like Crash Bandicoot, Spyro the Dragon, and the FEAR games. Eventually, I moved into development as a user interface artist. Years later, while working on Friday Sundae’s debut game, that old mix of action, humour, and horror from my marketing days came back to haunt me, and helped shape There Are No Ghosts at the Grand.

What is the inspiration behind your game? We wanted contemporary players to be able to enjoy everything that Metal Gear Solid 3 has to offer, so we set out to remake the game for modern platforms.

How did you get into the games industry?  I’ve worked on almost every title in the series, starting with Metal Gear Solid on the PlayStation.

What is the inspiration behind your game? We wanted to combine our love for the Invincible franchise with our collective passion for the fighting game genre to create an authentic experience that feels visceral and brutal – one that gets you out of your seat.

How did you get into the games industry? I was working in a game store, Electronics Boutique, and devs would swing by all the time. One said to me I should go apply to test games at some local studios. I soon found myself working in Quality Assurance and going to my first E3.

What is the inspiration behind your game? Mistfall Hunter didn’t emerge from a single spark of inspiration—it grew naturally from our team’s shared passions and long-built expertise. We drew on what we’ve always loved: fast-paced action, the thrill of extraction gameplay, and the style of mysterious dark fantasy worlds. We wanted to create a game that blends the adrenaline of intense combat with the satisfaction of strategic decision-making, all within a setting rich in atmosphere and lore.

How did you get into the games industry? My journey as a game creator began long before my professional career. As a child, I designed custom card games and even wrote code on an electronic dictionary. Later, I pursued a Digital Arts program at Peking University, which paved my path into the industry. Game development isn’t just my career—it’s been a lifelong dream.

What is the inspiration behind your game? This year we want players to play their way with an overhauled gameplay experience in EA SPORTS FC 26, powered by feedback from the FC Community.

How did you get into the games industry? I moved to Vancouver as a life adventure, and soon after I came across a Quality Assurance job that was focused on commentators back in 2009. After a few months helping raise the quality of the commentators I moved to the Gameplay team. Over time, I transitioned to owning bigger areas like Passing, Dribbling or Shooting. Years later I was fortunate to become the Lead Gameplay Producer and then a Production Director for the Foundations team in FC.