We are thrilled to announce that Green Man Gaming has officially won the prestigious Retailer of the Year award at the 2026 MCV/DEVELOP Awards.
Following our double nomination as finalists for both Distributor of the Year and Retailer of the Year, bringing home this trophy marks a fantastic milestone for the company. For over two decades, the MCV/DEVELOP Awards have stood as the ultimate benchmark for recognising excellence across the UK games industry. To be selected as the winner by a panel of industry peers is an honour that underscores our ongoing growth and position within the global gaming ecosystem.
This year's win is a direct reflection of Green Man Gaming’s evolution as a global digital platform. Over the past twelve months, our teams have worked tirelessly to push the boundaries of digital retail, combining innovative backend technology and seamless user experiences with a distinct corporate purpose.
A major focus has been optimisation, leveraging our proprietary Keystone fulfilment engine to ensure seamless key delivery, while expanding our platform to support over 150 localised regional payment options. By continuously refining our dynamic pricing models and expanding our footprint into major international territories, we have made the digital shopping journey smoother and more secure than ever before.
At the same time, we have transformed our platform to support high-value, impact-driven initiatives like our dedicated software and charity bundles.
"Our objective has always been to build an ecosystem where commercial growth directly drives social impact," says Paul Sulyok, Founder & CEO of Green Man Gaming. "Being named Retailer of the Year is a fantastic confirmation that this purpose-led approach is the future of digital retail."
The awards ceremony, held on Thursday, June 18th, at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London, brought together the very best talent, creativity, and businesses driving the video game sector forward. As headline sponsors of the event, we were already incredibly proud to champion an evening that honors the individuals and teams working behind the scenes to make gaming the world's leading entertainment medium. Walking away as a winner ourselves makes the night unforgettable, but the true highlight was sharing the stage with our extraordinary industry peers.
As part of our commitment to celebrating the collective resilience and boundless imagination of our sector, we want to give massive congratulations to the complete lineup of the 2026 MCV/DEVELOP Award Winners:
An achievement of this scale is only possible because of the incredible people driving the platform forward every single day. This award is a direct result of the incredible dedication, talent, and collaborative spirit found across every single department at Green Man Gaming, from our commercial, content acquisition, and marketing teams to our technical engineering and distribution experts.
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the MCV/DEVELOP judges, our industry partners who continue to trust us with their incredible games, and, most importantly, our global gaming community. Thank you for continuing to make Green Man Gaming your storefront of choice. We look forward to raising the bar even higher throughout the rest of 2026 and beyond.
Congratulations to all of this year's fellow winners and finalists who continue to shape the vibrant future of our industry.
Visit the MCV/Develop Awards website to find out more about the finalists and winners at the 2026 awards here.