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Xsolla and The MIX bring developer showcases to gamescom and PAX West this fall
August 21, 2026•3 min
Xsolla is continuing its partnership with The MIX (Media Indie Exchange), backing showcases at GDC, Summer Game Fest, gamescom, and PAX West so developers can put their games in front of players, publishers, media, and creators at each stop.
Following collaborations during GDC and Summer Game Fest, Xsolla will bring The MIX back to gamescom in Cologne, Germany, on August 24, 2026, with a showcase at the Design Post — and will also sponsor The MIX Fall Showcase in Seattle on September 4, 2026, alongside PAX West.
These are the moments developers build toward. The MIX puts their games in front of the industry at each one.
“Independent developers are creating some of the most original and ambitious video games in the industry, but getting those games discovered can be just as challenging as building them,” said Justin Woodward, Founder of The MIX. “Our continued partnership with Xsolla helps us create more platforms for developers to be seen, heard, and connected with the people who can help take their video games further. We’re excited to bring that focus to every showcase this year and to give even more developers a chance to make their mark on the global stage.”
More showcases, more visibility for developers
Throughout 2026, Xsolla has partnered with The MIX on in-person and online showcases at GDC and Summer Game Fest, putting developers in the same room as publishers, media, creators, and the players building an audience for their games. Supporting showcases across formats means more chances for those devs to get hands-on time with the people who move a game forward. "The MIX has built a strong reputation for helping great video games get discovered," said Berkley Egenes, Chief Marketing & Growth Officer at Xsolla. "We're proud to continue supporting that mission across key industry moments. From GDC and Summer Game Fest to our return to gamescom, this partnership gives developers more opportunities to showcase their video games, connect with the industry, and reach new audiences."
“Independent developers are creating some of the most original and ambitious video games in the industry, but getting those games discovered can be just as challenging as building them,” said Justin Woodward, Founder of The MIX. “Our continued partnership with Xsolla helps us create more platforms for developers to be seen, heard, and connected with the people who can help take their video games further. We’re excited to bring that focus to every showcase this year and to give even more developers a chance to make their mark on the global stage.”
Bringing The MIX back to gamescom
Xsolla is supporting The MIX's return to gamescom with a showcase on August 24, 2026, at the Design Post in Cologne, Germany. The event marks The MIX's first gamescom showcase since 2018, a return to one of the world's largest gaming events. Developers will have the opportunity to showcase upcoming titles, meet industry experts, and build relationships across the European and international games industry.Infrastructure for developers worldwide
Helping games get discovered is part of the infrastructure Xsolla builds to remove barriers for developers, from first build to launch. The MIX partnership adds to that infrastructure, showcases in Seattle and Cologne that connect developers directly with the players, publishers, and media who help their games find an audience. The next round of games shows up at The MIX gamescom showcase in August and the Fall Showcase in Seattle.Returning to Seattle this fall
This September, Xsolla returns as a sponsor of The MIX Fall Showcase in Seattle, taking place on September 4 during PAX West. The showcase continues The MIX's track record of surfacing new games, giving developers a space to meet media, publishers, creators, and each other ahead of one of the busiest weekends on the gaming calendar.Want to get involved?
To register as an attendee to The MIX Cologne 2026 event, visit: https://mediaindieexchange.com/showcases/the-mix-cologne-2026 To register as an attendee to The MIX Fall Showcase 2026 event, visit: https://mediaindieexchange.com/showcases/the-mix-fall-in-person-showcase-2026Featured articles
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