The stock market does not exist in a vacuum. From the outside, the reason for the value of a company’s stock may not be obvious. However, that's not always the case. There are instances where a direct correlation can be observed. These are the cases we decided to revisit, while clearly addressing the question of whether there's a connection between how a game is received and its publisher's stock value on the market.

Sony has revealed that it will implement worldwide price increases for its PlayStation 5 consoles starting on April 2, 2026. The company cited "continued pressures in the global economic landscape" as the reason for this decision.

The company Unity has decided to dispose of two major assets. It disclosed its plans in a report for investors.

A few days ago, the studio Spiders, along with three other subsidiaries of the publisher Nacon, requested that a French court declare them insolvent. As it turns out, the troubles for the team did not end there

The Russian Ministry of Digital Development has prepared a set of measures to promote the gaming industry in Russia. The head of the ministry, Maksut Shadayev, spoke about this initiative at a meeting with journalists.

Meta is said to have eliminated approximately 700 positions across various divisions, including its Reality Labs unit.

The audience for premium games is becoming wealthier. In an interview with EDGE magazine, Circana analyst Mat Piscatella mentioned that the share of affluent gamers in the paid titles segment is growing more and more significantly

In 2025, the German gaming sector expanded by 4%, reaching a value of €9.4 billion. The growth was primarily fueled by increased sales of console hardware, notably featuring the introduction of the Nintendo Switch 2.

Creating large-scale games is expensive, so using taxpayer money for this purpose is a "questionable matter," according to Anton Gorelkin, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Information Policy.

The company Unity has decided to divest two major assets. It revealed its plans in a report to investors

The development of major games is becoming increasingly expensive.

Less than a month remains until the "Gaming Industry" conference in the capital of Belarus, which is set to take place on April 22. Let's talk about the event's speakers

Interest in the black-and-white cartoon shooter MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is growing uncontrollably. Developers from Fumi Games have announced that the game's wishlists are approaching one and a half million.

A Japanese company announced that it will change its pricing policy in May 2026.

Ziff Davis, which owns IGN Entertainment, the parent company of GamesIndustry.biz, has established a new collaboration with European media company eMense to manage IGN France. eMense currently runs IGN Benelux, IGN Nordic, and IGN Germany under a license from Ziff Davis.

Developing large-scale games is becoming increasingly expensive.

In 2025, Meta Quest achieved record usage levels, with over 100 titles each surpassing $1 million in gross revenue.

Nintendo has revealed adjustments to the pricing of Switch 2 titles in the United States, noting that digital versions will be priced lower than physical copies.

The mountain climbing simulator Cairn continues to show success. The indie studio The Game Bakers announced that almost two months after its release, the game has sold over half a million copies

However, the pre-release decline has not yet been fully recovered.

Pearl Abyss, the developer behind Crimson Desert, has witnessed its stock price stabilize following the confirmation that its new action-adventure title has achieved sales of three million copies.

Let's explore how many games on the market can be categorized as remasters/remakes and how much revenue they generate

Nordic Game, scheduled from May 26 to May 29 at Slagthuset in Malmö, has announced its newest speakers to GamesIndustry.biz, alongside the launch of the conference's first AI Track. GamesIndustry.biz is set to be the official media partner for the event

Reforged Studios has taken ownership of Headup Games, known for publishing Super Meat Boy 3D.

The gaming division of Sony has decreased by one more studio. According to Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier, the corporation has parted ways with Dark Outlaw Games, which had not managed to release any games.

This past weekend, the original Hello Neighbor set a new record for online players on Steam, reaching 2,119 users for the first time. In honor of this milestone, tinyBuild CEO Alex Nichiporchik wrote a post on the company's blog, sharing additional statistics and insights.

Everplay, the parent company of Team17 Digital, has released its full-year financial results for 2025, showing steady revenue and a 10% rise in gross profit

Nacon's subsidiaries, Spiders, Kylotonn, Cyanide, and Nacon Tech, have sought insolvency protection

Russian authorities have demanded that the group of companies "Lesta Games" transfer a large sum to the state budget. This was reported by "Kommersant," citing information from the Federal Bailiff Service.

A new release from Bungie has not become a big hit, claims the analytics company Alinea Analytics.

Headup Games has changed ownership once again. It is now under the wing of Reforged Studios.

Sony has closed its first-party PlayStation studio, Dark Outlaw Games

It is possible that closing Dark Outlaw Games is not the only change in Sony's gaming business. It is reported that the corporation has also decided to almost entirely cease its involvement with mobile games

Sony's gaming division now has one fewer studio. According to Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier, the corporation divested itself of Dark Outlaw Games, which had not managed to release a single game.

Epic Games is set to reduce its workforce by over 1,000 employees, following a decline in engagement with Fortnite. This downturn has resulted in the company spending considerably more than it earns.

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney announced a significant round of layoffs

The French publisher Nacon continues to face difficulties.

The transaction amount has not been disclosed

The period from May 2024 to September 2025 became the worst for the UK gaming industry in terms of employment, according to a study by the British developers' association TIGA

The UK's game development industry is facing the "most severe downturn on record," as employment rates have decreased by 4.5% compared to the previous year

Pearl Abyss continues to report on the success of its new game. The company boasted that it took less than a week for Crimson Desert to reach the milestone of 3 million copies sold

French publisher Nacon continues to face difficulties.

Capcom has made its position on generative AI clear, announcing that it has no plans to integrate such assets into its video game content

Reports indicate that Nintendo is reducing production of the Switch 2 after experiencing disappointing holiday sales, especially in the United States

If it is indeed shut down, approximately 50 people will lose their jobs.

The company has reduced its production plan for the Nintendo Switch 2 for January-March 2026 from 6 million to 4 million units, Bloomberg reports.

Jest has introduced the Jest Games Fund, aimed at supporting studios in creating games tailored for the RCS messaging ecosystem. This initiative is part of Jest's role as the inaugural marketplace for apps utilizing SMS and RCS texting protocols, allowing these games to be published on its platform.

Mojang has collaborated with Merlin Entertainments to construct the world's inaugural Minecraft theme park in the United Kingdom

Savvy Games has purchased Moonton, the developer behind Mobile Legends, from ByteDance, the company that owns TikTok, in a transaction valued at $6 billion.

Starting next year, Roblox plans to implement charges for creators who incorporate brand integrations into their experiences.