DreamHack Atlanta and MomoCon Anchor Expanded 2026 Lineup. Games Week Georgia has announced its return to Atlanta in May 2026
SEAT brings together tourism and economic development leaders preparing for global visitors, artists shaping the visual identity of communities, and sports and live event partners who know how global moments drive content and visitor demand. The timing reflects a genuine convergence already taking shape across the state’s creative economy.
MomoCon is expected to have an economic impact of $43 million on metro Atlanta over Memorial Day Weekend 2026, reachinghotels, restaurants, venues, and local businesses (according to Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau).
DreamHack, the world’s leading gaming lifestyle festival and part of ESL FACEIT Group, will return to Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress…
Decatur WatchFest ‘26 today announced the launch of its Volunteer Program, designed to support a series of events scheduled to celebrate all things FIFA World Cup ‘26™. 350 volunteers will be selected and trained to support concerts and other activities, and to be ambassadors for the City.
In a world where traditional media once ruled, a new wave of digital creators is flipping the script, and it all started with video game play. Gaming culture isn’t just about entertainment; it’s a launchpad for a brand-new kind of economy.
The debate is over: film, entertainment and the broader creative industries are essential drivers of economic growth. Those of us in the industry know it, and most policymakers do too. The evidence is everywhere.
Presented by Ghost Gaming and Ghost Launchpad in partnership with Shine A Light Gaming and Georgia Humanities, the event will feature a panel discussion, hands-on game development workshops, and a 48-hour Game Jam centered on the theme Build Together.
Ryan Johnson, founder and CEO of Cxmmunity Media, has launched The Kickback’s 2026 tour. The announcement comes on the heels of Johnson being named co-recipient of Georgia’s 2026 Entertainment Entrepreneur of the Year award alongside co-founder Chris Peay at Georgia Entertainment’s Signature 100 event at Trilith LIVE.
During Heart Month this February, Fortnite players around the world will step into a powerful, story-driven experience that blends gameplay, empathy and real-world impact. “Super Pet World,” a free-to-play Fortnite island developed by Ghost Gaming, is launching a limited-time side quest, “Side Quest: Heartbeat on the Wind,” created in support of Enduring Hearts, the only nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to funding pediatric heart transplant research.