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Gamecity Hamburg has selected five digital games to receive up to €80,000 each in non-repayable grants from its latest Prototype Funding Round.
Gamecity Hamburg has selected five digital games to receive up to €80,000 each in non-repayable grants from its latest Prototype Funding Round.
Following rumors earlier this year that Sony had decided to pull back from releasing PlayStation 5 exclusives on PC, PlayStation Studios boss Hermen Hulst has now reportedly told staff that PlayStation's single-player games will remain exclusive to its own consoles.
Following rumors earlier this year that Sony had decided to pull back from releasing PlayStation 5 exclusives on PC, PlayStation Studios boss Hermen Hulst has now reportedly told staff that PlayStation's single-player games will remain exclusive to its own consoles.
Seed is one of those games that has the potential to either dominate the world, or collapse spectacularly under the weight of its own lofty ambitions.
Seed is one of those games that has the potential to either dominate the world, or collapse spectacularly under the weight of its own lofty ambitions.
Earlier this year, Saber Interactive made its proprietary Hydra technology available to all developers.
Earlier this year, Saber Interactive made its proprietary Hydra technology available to all developers.
Financial results season is upon us, and as is so often the case, it is a generous benefactor to anyone with an interest in seeing how the industry's winds are blowing. It throws up numbers, narratives, and the occasional brutally expensive admission of failure, and asks only that we do the courtesy of joining the dots between them.
Financial results season is upon us, and as is so often the case, it is a generous benefactor to anyone with an interest in seeing how the industry's winds are blowing. It throws up numbers, narratives, and the occasional brutally expensive admission of failure, and asks only that we do the courtesy of joining the dots between them.
Unity has named the winners of its 2026 Unity for Humanity Grant, highlighting the achievements of ten developers and three honourable mentions from eight countries.
Unity has named the winners of its 2026 Unity for Humanity Grant, highlighting the achievements of ten developers and three honourable mentions from eight countries.
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And so to Berlin, where the A Maze indie games festival is celebrating its 15th year, and time continues to make fools of all of us.
And so to Berlin, where the A Maze indie games festival is celebrating its 15th year, and time continues to make fools of all of us.
Nexon reported strong first-quarter results, with net income rising 118% year-over-year, supported by a ¥14.5 billion ($91.4 million) foreign exchange gain.
Nexon reported strong first-quarter results, with net income rising 118% year-over-year, supported by a ¥14.5 billion ($91.4 million) foreign exchange gain.
Square Enix has reported financial results for the year ending March 31, 2026, noting a decline in net sales due to reduced revenues from MMOs and games for smart devices and PC browsers.
Square Enix has reported financial results for the year ending March 31, 2026, noting a decline in net sales due to reduced revenues from MMOs and games for smart devices and PC browsers.
Fortnite is back on Google Play. Google has cut its store fee to 20% – or 15% if developers integrate its AI assistant, cloud saves, and achievements. The headlines have focused on what developers stand to save. But the more important question is what this moment exposes. The industry doesn't actually have a reliable picture of where mobile game revenue comes from anymore.
Fortnite is back on Google Play. Google has cut its store fee to 20% – or 15% if developers integrate its AI assistant, cloud saves, and achievements. The headlines have focused on what developers stand to save. But the more important question is what this moment exposes. The industry doesn't actually have a reliable picture of where mobile game revenue comes from anymore.
Amazon has reportedly cancelled its Lord of the Rings MMO, according to sources familiar with the project.
Amazon has reportedly cancelled its Lord of the Rings MMO, according to sources familiar with the project.
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The BFI has announced the recipients of its International Business Development (IBD) awards and introduced a new funding stream to support video game marketing efforts.
The BFI has announced the recipients of its International Business Development (IBD) awards and introduced a new funding stream to support video game marketing efforts.
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa explained the company's decision to raise hardware prices, attributing it to current market conditions rather than a single factor.
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa explained the company's decision to raise hardware prices, attributing it to current market conditions rather than a single factor.
UKIE and entertainment charity OKRE have developed a framework to help the UK games industry maximise its economic and social value.
UKIE and entertainment charity OKRE have developed a framework to help the UK games industry maximise its economic and social value.
Just days after telling players that it wasn't "going anywhere" after pausing production on its hero shooter that launched just a few weeks ago, Night Street Games has made a "reduction" to its team.
Just days after telling players that it wasn't "going anywhere" after pausing production on its hero shooter that launched just a few weeks ago, Night Street Games has made a "reduction" to its team.
The publisher for Mouse: P.I. For Hire, the 1930s cartoon-styled shooter, has already recouped its expenses since its debut last month.
The publisher for Mouse: P.I. For Hire, the 1930s cartoon-styled shooter, has already recouped its expenses since its debut last month.
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) said it was "preparing for its next chapter," but once again made no reference to its games business in a letter to shareholders after games revenue slumped 30%.
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) said it was "preparing for its next chapter," but once again made no reference to its games business in a letter to shareholders after games revenue slumped 30%.
Silver Lining Interactive wants you to know that everything is going swimmingly. "We couldn’t have hoped for a better first year," is how founder Luke Keighran framed it in a celebratory press statement released this week to coincide with the launch of Outbound, a game which has racked up 1.5 million wishlists on Steam, with over 100,000 more on consoles.
Silver Lining Interactive wants you to know that everything is going swimmingly. "We couldn’t have hoped for a better first year," is how founder Luke Keighran framed it in a celebratory press statement released this week to coincide with the launch of Outbound, a game which has racked up 1.5 million wishlists on Steam, with over 100,000 more on consoles.
Frank O'Connor and Brian Ulrich have joined Bit Bot as creative director and general manager, respectively. This strategic expansion positions the studio to scale its development capabilities.
Frank O'Connor and Brian Ulrich have joined Bit Bot as creative director and general manager, respectively. This strategic expansion positions the studio to scale its development capabilities.
Sensor Tower has acquired mobile app intelligence firm AppMagic for an undisclosed amount.
Sensor Tower has acquired mobile app intelligence firm AppMagic for an undisclosed amount.
Former NetEase executive Simon Zhu has launched a new holding company, GreaterThan Group (GTG), securing $40 million in funding and approximately $60 million in additional commitments.
Former NetEase executive Simon Zhu has launched a new holding company, GreaterThan Group (GTG), securing $40 million in funding and approximately $60 million in additional commitments.
Capcom has reported increased profits across all divisions for the ninth consecutive year, driven by its core digital contents segment – particularly Resident Evil Requiem and strong catalogue sales within the franchise.
Capcom has reported increased profits across all divisions for the ninth consecutive year, driven by its core digital contents segment – particularly Resident Evil Requiem and strong catalogue sales within the franchise.
Indika developer Odd Meter has secured $5 million in a funding round led by Gem Capital and Autotelic Ventures.
Indika developer Odd Meter has secured $5 million in a funding round led by Gem Capital and Autotelic Ventures.
SNK has announced it is investing in a new studio founded by Katsuhiro Harada, the veteran Bandai Namco producer and long-term perma-sunglasses-wearing face of the Tekken franchise. VS Studio and SNK will "collaborate on game software development to further strengthen their development capabilities", and SNK "will support the launch of the new studio and plans to make it a consolidated subsidiary," the company said in a press release.
SNK has announced it is investing in a new studio founded by Katsuhiro Harada, the veteran Bandai Namco producer and long-term perma-sunglasses-wearing face of the Tekken franchise. VS Studio and SNK will "collaborate on game software development to further strengthen their development capabilities", and SNK "will support the launch of the new studio and plans to make it a consolidated subsidiary," the company said in a press release.
South Korean developer Pearl Abyss's Q1 operating revenue surged 419.8% year-over-year to ₩328.5 billion ($220.6 million), driven by the March 19 launch of Crimson Desert.
South Korean developer Pearl Abyss's Q1 operating revenue surged 419.8% year-over-year to ₩328.5 billion ($220.6 million), driven by the March 19 launch of Crimson Desert.
Xbox and Discord have announced a partnership offering a "starter edition" of Game Pass to Nitro subscribers.
Xbox and Discord have announced a partnership offering a "starter edition" of Game Pass to Nitro subscribers.
It can be difficult keeping track of the various comings and goings in the games industry, which is why we compile them in semi-regular round-ups.
It can be difficult keeping track of the various comings and goings in the games industry, which is why we compile them in semi-regular round-ups.
Sega Sammy has released its financial results for the year ending March 31, 2026. While net sales increased by 13.6%, operating income from its entertainment contents, including the video games division, declined from ¥40.8 billion ($259 million) to ¥32.4 billion ($205.5 million).
Sega Sammy has released its financial results for the year ending March 31, 2026. While net sales increased by 13.6%, operating income from its entertainment contents, including the video games division, declined from ¥40.8 billion ($259 million) to ¥32.4 billion ($205.5 million).
Nintendo shares have dropped after president Shuntaro Furukawa acknowledged that raising the prices on its hardware "will raise the barrier to purchase."
Nintendo shares have dropped after president Shuntaro Furukawa acknowledged that raising the prices on its hardware "will raise the barrier to purchase."
Sony has detailed its plans to expand AI integration throughout its organisation, including game development.
Sony has detailed its plans to expand AI integration throughout its organisation, including game development.
User-generated content (UGC) in the gaming space is a buzzy topic, with platforms like Roblox, Fortnite, Minecraft and even GTA Online serving as a platform for thousands of creators to build their own games and in some cases their own fortunes – but it's not a new one.
User-generated content (UGC) in the gaming space is a buzzy topic, with platforms like Roblox, Fortnite, Minecraft and even GTA Online serving as a platform for thousands of creators to build their own games and in some cases their own fortunes – but it's not a new one.
Guerrilla Games co-founder Arjan Brussee has announced plans to develop a game engine positioned as "a European alternative" to competitors such as Unreal and Unity.
Guerrilla Games co-founder Arjan Brussee has announced plans to develop a game engine positioned as "a European alternative" to competitors such as Unreal and Unity.
Psychonauts developer Double Fine Productions has filed to unionise with support from the Communications Workers of America (CWA).
Psychonauts developer Double Fine Productions has filed to unionise with support from the Communications Workers of America (CWA).
Industry veteran Alex Oxspring and YouTube musician The Stupendium have established the independent studio Stupendium Softworks.
Industry veteran Alex Oxspring and YouTube musician The Stupendium have established the independent studio Stupendium Softworks.
Atari has acquired the "complete and exclusive rights" to the first five games in the original Wizardry RPG series, including related intellectual property from the original rights holder.
Atari has acquired the "complete and exclusive rights" to the first five games in the original Wizardry RPG series, including related intellectual property from the original rights holder.
It's easy to be drawn in by the drama of a revolution – a monumental game or technology that transforms an entire genre or industry segment, or even invents an entirely new one from whole cloth. The hype around those moments and the permanent anticipation for the Next Big Thing can, however, blind us to a different but equally important kind of change – the sort that happens incrementally, quietly, without the excitement of a major product launch or the fanfare of a shiny new technology.
It's easy to be drawn in by the drama of a revolution – a monumental game or technology that transforms an entire genre or industry segment, or even invents an entirely new one from whole cloth. The hype around those moments and the permanent anticipation for the Next Big Thing can, however, blind us to a different but equally important kind of change – the sort that happens incrementally, quietly, without the excitement of a major product launch or the fanfare of a shiny new technology.
Sony has released its full-year financial results, reporting stable sales and a modest increase in operating income for its Games & Network Services segment (G&NS).
Sony has released its full-year financial results, reporting stable sales and a modest increase in operating income for its Games & Network Services segment (G&NS).
It's been a pretty busy news week for Eve Online maker CCP Games. It started with the company breaking away from its Korean owner Pearl Abyss, which acquired the firm in 2018. Then, CCP announced it was rebranding as Fenris Creations.
It's been a pretty busy news week for Eve Online maker CCP Games. It started with the company breaking away from its Korean owner Pearl Abyss, which acquired the firm in 2018. Then, CCP announced it was rebranding as Fenris Creations.
Nintendo has published its full year financial results, reporting substantial growth in net sales and profits following the first fiscal year of the Switch 2.
Nintendo has published its full year financial results, reporting substantial growth in net sales and profits following the first fiscal year of the Switch 2.
Nintendo has announced price increases for both the Switch and Switch 2 in Japan. In the US, Canada, and Europe, only the Switch 2 will be affected.
Nintendo has announced price increases for both the Switch and Switch 2 in Japan. In the US, Canada, and Europe, only the Switch 2 will be affected.
2K has laid off staff at 31st Union, the studio working on free-to-play shooter Project Ethos. The news was announced in an internal memo sent by studio head Ben Brinkman, which 2K subsequently shared with GamesIndustry.biz.
2K has laid off staff at 31st Union, the studio working on free-to-play shooter Project Ethos. The news was announced in an internal memo sent by studio head Ben Brinkman, which 2K subsequently shared with GamesIndustry.biz.
Unity has published its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, with overall revenue rising 17% to $508 million, up from $435 million during the same quarter last year.
Unity has published its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, with overall revenue rising 17% to $508 million, up from $435 million during the same quarter last year.
CCP Games, the developer of Eve Online, is now operating independently as Fenris Creations after its $120 million sale from Pearl Abyss earlier this week.
CCP Games, the developer of Eve Online, is now operating independently as Fenris Creations after its $120 million sale from Pearl Abyss earlier this week.
Unity has launched a suite of AI tools in open beta for all developers on Unity 6 or above.
Unity has launched a suite of AI tools in open beta for all developers on Unity 6 or above.
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The founders of Gearbox Quebec, which contributed to multiple Borderlands titles, have announced a new Canadian studio containing a number of other Canadian AAA developers. Studio Ricochet has a goal of creating "original, premium games on their own terms" while "taking the opposite approach" to other post-AAA teams which have run into problems.
The founders of Gearbox Quebec, which contributed to multiple Borderlands titles, have announced a new Canadian studio containing a number of other Canadian AAA developers. Studio Ricochet has a goal of creating "original, premium games on their own terms" while "taking the opposite approach" to other post-AAA teams which have run into problems.
Supercell is set to acquire Metacore, pulling Merge Mansion "into its live games portfolio."
Supercell is set to acquire Metacore, pulling Merge Mansion "into its live games portfolio."
Electronic Arts has announced the preliminary results of its fourth fiscal quarter – and the financial results for the full year – reporting a "record" performance underpinned by a successful Battlefield 6 launch, and live services portfolio growth. Net income was down 20.9% across the whole year, but up 81.5% across the latest quarter.
Electronic Arts has announced the preliminary results of its fourth fiscal quarter – and the financial results for the full year – reporting a "record" performance underpinned by a successful Battlefield 6 launch, and live services portfolio growth. Net income was down 20.9% across the whole year, but up 81.5% across the latest quarter.
Venture capital firm Griffin Gaming Partners has launched a new $100 million fund to support indie games.
Venture capital firm Griffin Gaming Partners has launched a new $100 million fund to support indie games.
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The third edition of Gamescom Latam drew 154,000 visitors, up 17.5% on 2025. Last year the show attracted 130,000 attendees, up 30% on the first edition of the event in 2024.
The third edition of Gamescom Latam drew 154,000 visitors, up 17.5% on 2025. Last year the show attracted 130,000 attendees, up 30% on the first edition of the event in 2024.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has announced major leadership changes as it ends development of Gaming Copilot for consoles and begins phasing out the feature on mobile.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has announced major leadership changes as it ends development of Gaming Copilot for consoles and begins phasing out the feature on mobile.
Update, May 18, 2026: A former Build a Rocket Boy employee has commented on recent reports that the developer was hit with more layoffs in May, saying that this was not a fresh round of redundancies, but instead a continuation of those announced in March.
Update, May 18, 2026: A former Build a Rocket Boy employee has commented on recent reports that the developer was hit with more layoffs in May, saying that this was not a fresh round of redundancies, but instead a continuation of those announced in March.
IGN Entertainment (IGNE), the parent organization of GamesIndustry.biz, has released a new report developed in association with Kantar and UC Berkeley analysing entertainment consumption. The data, based on detailed polling of thousands of highly-committed content consumers in the US, UK and Australia, suggests diverging consumption habits of three distinct generations of consumers.
IGN Entertainment (IGNE), the parent organization of GamesIndustry.biz, has released a new report developed in association with Kantar and UC Berkeley analysing entertainment consumption. The data, based on detailed polling of thousands of highly-committed content consumers in the US, UK and Australia, suggests diverging consumption habits of three distinct generations of consumers.
Generative AI has had a seismic impact on the price and availability of computer hardware. Major chip producers like Samsung, Hynix, and Micron have focused on furnishing the rapidly rising number of AI data centres around the world, and as a result, components for consumer hardware are in short supply – and have skyrocketed in price.
Generative AI has had a seismic impact on the price and availability of computer hardware. Major chip producers like Samsung, Hynix, and Micron have focused on furnishing the rapidly rising number of AI data centres around the world, and as a result, components for consumer hardware are in short supply – and have skyrocketed in price.
Pearl Abyss, the Korean developer of hit MMO Crimson Desert, has sold Eve Online developer CCP Games back to its CEO Hilmar Veigar Pétursson for $100 million in cash and $20 million in "token acquisition rights", eight years after buying it for $225 million in cash plus $200 million in performance-related payouts. The figures were reported by Korean outlet Digital Today.
Pearl Abyss, the Korean developer of hit MMO Crimson Desert, has sold Eve Online developer CCP Games back to its CEO Hilmar Veigar Pétursson for $100 million in cash and $20 million in "token acquisition rights", eight years after buying it for $225 million in cash plus $200 million in performance-related payouts. The figures were reported by Korean outlet Digital Today.
Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro have missed the deadline to voluntarily recognise a union formed by Magic: The Gathering Arena developers.
Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro have missed the deadline to voluntarily recognise a union formed by Magic: The Gathering Arena developers.
Epic Games and Disney have launched creation tools that allow fans to develop their own Star Wars games within Fortnite.
Epic Games and Disney have launched creation tools that allow fans to develop their own Star Wars games within Fortnite.
Sony Interactive Entertainment is expected to pay $7.8 million in refunds to US customers after a lawsuit alleging antitrust practices on the PlayStation Store.
Sony Interactive Entertainment is expected to pay $7.8 million in refunds to US customers after a lawsuit alleging antitrust practices on the PlayStation Store.
Remedy has published its latest financial results, reporting a "profitable first quarter" as it prepares to launch its next title, Control Resonant.
Remedy has published its latest financial results, reporting a "profitable first quarter" as it prepares to launch its next title, Control Resonant.
2026 is meant to be a key year for Valve's ambitions in the hardware space, and next week, the first piece of the puzzle falls into place. Reviews for the Steam Controller – the compan's redesigned gamepad, a decade on from the original's troubled debut – are in, and they're good. Remarkably good, in fact: a chorus of near-universal praise from outlets that you might expect to pick apart the idiosyncrasies of a $99 controller with far more relish.
2026 is meant to be a key year for Valve's ambitions in the hardware space, and next week, the first piece of the puzzle falls into place. Reviews for the Steam Controller – the compan's redesigned gamepad, a decade on from the original's troubled debut – are in, and they're good. Remarkably good, in fact: a chorus of near-universal praise from outlets that you might expect to pick apart the idiosyncrasies of a $99 controller with far more relish.
This week's GamesIndustry.biz podcast is now live, once again recapping the main stories of the last seven days. This week, Lewis called in from GamesCom Latam to share the view from the Brazilian development scene, and I shared my thoughts on two days with some very high-level executives at the ESA's iicon conference.
This week's GamesIndustry.biz podcast is now live, once again recapping the main stories of the last seven days. This week, Lewis called in from GamesCom Latam to share the view from the Brazilian development scene, and I shared my thoughts on two days with some very high-level executives at the ESA's iicon conference.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has continued its victory lap around the industry's award ceremonies by scooping Best Game at the BIG Festival Awards.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has continued its victory lap around the industry's award ceremonies by scooping Best Game at the BIG Festival Awards.
Eliana Russi, head of B2B at Gamescom Latam, gives an emphatic answer when I ask what Brazil's game development scene needs to take it to the next level. "Money!" she cries, hands in the air.
Eliana Russi, head of B2B at Gamescom Latam, gives an emphatic answer when I ask what Brazil's game development scene needs to take it to the next level. "Money!" she cries, hands in the air.
Roblox has announced a photorealism upscaler called Roblox Reality, which will generate high-fidelity visuals on top of the platform’s core engine.
Roblox has announced a photorealism upscaler called Roblox Reality, which will generate high-fidelity visuals on top of the platform’s core engine.
The ESA's first event since the late, largely lamented E3 has been built with a very different objective. Rather than a brash, sprawling conference centre with consumers as the explicit audience and implicit attendees, iicon took place on one stage and a handful of meeting rooms in a new, sparsely-populated casino towards the bottom end of the Las Vegas strip. The audience could be counted – just about – in hundreds, rather than tens of thousands; the stage presentations were about strategy, government policy and brand partnerships. The attendee list was ruthlessly policed, the news value was negligible, the coffee was good: the only similarity to E3 was the timezone and the logo on the invite.
The ESA's first event since the late, largely lamented E3 has been built with a very different objective. Rather than a brash, sprawling conference centre with consumers as the explicit audience and implicit attendees, iicon took place on one stage and a handful of meeting rooms in a new, sparsely-populated casino towards the bottom end of the Las Vegas strip. The audience could be counted – just about – in hundreds, rather than tens of thousands; the stage presentations were about strategy, government policy and brand partnerships. The attendee list was ruthlessly policed, the news value was negligible, the coffee was good: the only similarity to E3 was the timezone and the logo on the invite.
French union Le Syndicat des Travailleureuses du Jeu Vidéo (STJV) described Nacon's decision to close Spiders as a "premeditated and deliberate choice" and called for a boycott of the company.
French union Le Syndicat des Travailleureuses du Jeu Vidéo (STJV) described Nacon's decision to close Spiders as a "premeditated and deliberate choice" and called for a boycott of the company.
Krafton reported record Q1 results, with revenue up 56.9% to ₩1.37 trillion ($931 million) and operating profit at ₩561.6 billion ($381.3 million).
Krafton reported record Q1 results, with revenue up 56.9% to ₩1.37 trillion ($931 million) and operating profit at ₩561.6 billion ($381.3 million).
Roblox reported strong first-quarter revenue and bookings growth in its latest financial results. However, the company lowered its annual growth outlook due to mandatory age checks and new safety measures.
Roblox reported strong first-quarter revenue and bookings growth in its latest financial results. However, the company lowered its annual growth outlook due to mandatory age checks and new safety measures.
The Epic Games Store is now available on iPhone in Japan, following the enactment of the Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA) in December 2025.
The Epic Games Store is now available on iPhone in Japan, following the enactment of the Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA) in December 2025.
Sony has clarified that the DRM check for newly-bought digital games on PlayStation 4 and 5 is required only once after purchase.
Sony has clarified that the DRM check for newly-bought digital games on PlayStation 4 and 5 is required only once after purchase.
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In a talk at the Self-Publishing Toolkit event at the London Games Festival in April, Inkle co-founder Jon Ingold laid out in black and white why the studio has been doing very well all these years without a publisher, thank you very much.
In a talk at the Self-Publishing Toolkit event at the London Games Festival in April, Inkle co-founder Jon Ingold laid out in black and white why the studio has been doing very well all these years without a publisher, thank you very much.
Following its shift to a PC-first strategy, Ustwo Games CEO Maria Sayans said the studio must dramatically reduce development budgets by relying more on contractors.
Following its shift to a PC-first strategy, Ustwo Games CEO Maria Sayans said the studio must dramatically reduce development budgets by relying more on contractors.
Blue Prince won Best International Game at the German Computer Game Awards 2026, with The Darkest Files receiving awards for Best German Game and Best Serious Game.
Blue Prince won Best International Game at the German Computer Game Awards 2026, with The Darkest Files receiving awards for Best German Game and Best Serious Game.
Microsoft has published its third-quarter results, reporting a 5% decrease in Xbox content and services and a significant 33% drop in hardware revenues.
Microsoft has published its third-quarter results, reporting a 5% decrease in Xbox content and services and a significant 33% drop in hardware revenues.
Digital Bros. has acquired the Wuchang: Fallen Feathers IP from developer Chengdu Lingze Technology Co. Ltd (also known as Leenzee) for around $4.6 million.
Digital Bros. has acquired the Wuchang: Fallen Feathers IP from developer Chengdu Lingze Technology Co. Ltd (also known as Leenzee) for around $4.6 million.
Finnish developer Housemarque will present a talk at this year's Nordic Game conference, focusing on the development of its latest title Saros.
Finnish developer Housemarque will present a talk at this year's Nordic Game conference, focusing on the development of its latest title Saros.
Digital showcases have become a cornerstone of the modern publishing landscape. From State of Play to Wholesome Direct to Indie Fan Fest, among many others, there's one for every segment – and the Triple-I Initiative has become one of the most effectivel for indies. It was set up by French studio Evil Empire, which was born to keep Dead Cells going after the game's original developer, Motion Twin, wanted to move on to new projects. Alongside working on the likes of The Rogue Prince of Persia and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, the company puts together the 45-minute Triple-I initiative showcase every April.
Digital showcases have become a cornerstone of the modern publishing landscape. From State of Play to Wholesome Direct to Indie Fan Fest, among many others, there's one for every segment – and the Triple-I Initiative has become one of the most effectivel for indies. It was set up by French studio Evil Empire, which was born to keep Dead Cells going after the game's original developer, Motion Twin, wanted to move on to new projects. Alongside working on the likes of The Rogue Prince of Persia and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, the company puts together the 45-minute Triple-I initiative showcase every April.
Skill shortages in the UK games industry have eased after the sector's steepest decline. However, some studios still face challenges due to a lack of qualified candidates and changing skill requirements.
Skill shortages in the UK games industry have eased after the sector's steepest decline. However, some studios still face challenges due to a lack of qualified candidates and changing skill requirements.
You might not have heard of the name Story Kitchen, but you've definitely heard of the movies and TV shows it's been involved with. The production company specialises in adaptations of video games, and its list of projects includes the Sonic the Hedgehog movies and both the live-action and animated Tomb Raider TV series, as well as upcoming TV and film projects based on Vampire Survivors, Life is Strange, Grow a Garden, Streets of Rage, Just Cause, Sifu, Kingmakers, Shinobi, House of the Dead, Split Fiction, and many more.
You might not have heard of the name Story Kitchen, but you've definitely heard of the movies and TV shows it's been involved with. The production company specialises in adaptations of video games, and its list of projects includes the Sonic the Hedgehog movies and both the live-action and animated Tomb Raider TV series, as well as upcoming TV and film projects based on Vampire Survivors, Life is Strange, Grow a Garden, Streets of Rage, Just Cause, Sifu, Kingmakers, Shinobi, House of the Dead, Split Fiction, and many more.
A supermajority of Magic: The Gathering Arena developers have announced plans to unionise with the Communications Workers of America (CWA).
A supermajority of Magic: The Gathering Arena developers have announced plans to unionise with the Communications Workers of America (CWA).
Capcom has revised its FY25 earnings forecast, citing stronger-than-expected performance from Resident Evil: Requiem.
Capcom has revised its FY25 earnings forecast, citing stronger-than-expected performance from Resident Evil: Requiem.
The organisers of this year's Game Republic New Horizons conference have announced their second speaker: Rebecca Lautner, chief business officer at Landfall.
The organisers of this year's Game Republic New Horizons conference have announced their second speaker: Rebecca Lautner, chief business officer at Landfall.
Into Games has opened its applications for IG50, the annual program that recognizes "50 of the most talented yet-to-be-hired people in UK games from working-class and low-income backgrounds."
Into Games has opened its applications for IG50, the annual program that recognizes "50 of the most talented yet-to-be-hired people in UK games from working-class and low-income backgrounds."
Xbox boss Asha Sharma has admitted that the ongoing memory shortage crisis will likely impact the price point of its next hardware iteration.
Xbox boss Asha Sharma has admitted that the ongoing memory shortage crisis will likely impact the price point of its next hardware iteration.
Fortnite has agreed to refund any player who purchased an item connected to alleged child abuser and murderer, D4vd.
Fortnite has agreed to refund any player who purchased an item connected to alleged child abuser and murderer, D4vd.
The runaway success of hit games created on user-generation platforms, chiefly Roblox, is increasingly attracting investment from venture capital and publishers who previously backed PC and console games, says investment firm Double Black Capital, who say that major publishers won't be far behind.
The runaway success of hit games created on user-generation platforms, chiefly Roblox, is increasingly attracting investment from venture capital and publishers who previously backed PC and console games, says investment firm Double Black Capital, who say that major publishers won't be far behind.
Call it a strategic retreat. A couple of years after the gung-ho announcement that Call of Duty would be avaliable to Game Pass subscribers on launch day, Microsoft has climbed down from that commitment.
Call it a strategic retreat. A couple of years after the gung-ho announcement that Call of Duty would be avaliable to Game Pass subscribers on launch day, Microsoft has climbed down from that commitment.
Benoit Richer has left Ubisoft to co-found Servo Games, a new independent studio based in Quebec.
Benoit Richer has left Ubisoft to co-found Servo Games, a new independent studio based in Quebec.
Warsaw-based developer People Can Fly has acquired Cooldown Games for an undisclosed amount.
Warsaw-based developer People Can Fly has acquired Cooldown Games for an undisclosed amount.
The video games sector is no stranger to charity. Industry organisations like GamesAid and SpecialEffect are long-established, in addition to the speedrunning event Games Done Quick, Yogscast's Jingle Jam and Humble Bundle (owned by GamesIndustry.biz parent IGN Entertainment) that have seen developers, publishers and content creators raising money for a variety of good causes.
The video games sector is no stranger to charity. Industry organisations like GamesAid and SpecialEffect are long-established, in addition to the speedrunning event Games Done Quick, Yogscast's Jingle Jam and Humble Bundle (owned by GamesIndustry.biz parent IGN Entertainment) that have seen developers, publishers and content creators raising money for a variety of good causes.
It's Friday, so we have another episode of the pre-alpha GamesIndustry.biz Podcast. Once again I'm joined by Lewis Packwood to discuss the main issues of the week, which is to say Xbox: specifically, the decision to pull Call of Duty out of Game Pass and cut its price. It's a big decision, and we have some data to suggest the thinking behind it.
It's Friday, so we have another episode of the pre-alpha GamesIndustry.biz Podcast. Once again I'm joined by Lewis Packwood to discuss the main issues of the week, which is to say Xbox: specifically, the decision to pull Call of Duty out of Game Pass and cut its price. It's a big decision, and we have some data to suggest the thinking behind it.
Matthew Tighe's company Do Games has spent the best part of the last decade porting games to consoles, including titles like Cult of the Lamb and Art of Rally. His new venture, Gameworks, aims to take all of the knowledge gleaned from that effort and apply it to making developers' lives a little easier.
Matthew Tighe's company Do Games has spent the best part of the last decade porting games to consoles, including titles like Cult of the Lamb and Art of Rally. His new venture, Gameworks, aims to take all of the knowledge gleaned from that effort and apply it to making developers' lives a little easier.