The Game Republic New Horizons industry event has formed a new international advisory board to assist in planning its 2026 conference

Unity is reportedly considering shedding a portion of its business, several media outlets claim.

This conclusion was reached by the company AppHarbr, which analyzed advertisements in 500 mobile games and applications from November 2025 to January 2026

According to Bloomberg, Sony will cease publishing its first-party PS5 games on PC, a move reportedly influenced by disappointing sales of recent titles on that platform. An analysis by Newzoo, conducted for GamesIndustry.biz, indicates that Sony's release strategy might have constrained its potential audience on PC.

In the list of the highest-grossing releases of February, games from Japanese developers and publishers frequently appeared. At the same time, there were notable indie titles across various genres. In our traditional column, we'll cover their revenue, sales, and other metrics

The organizers of the Game Developers Choice Awards have announced the winners of the Lifetime Achievement and Ambassador honors for this year

All games on Steam sold in Indonesia are now required to have age ratings. Without these ratings, their distribution in the country will be prohibited.

Asha Sharma, the CEO of Xbox, has officially announced that the upcoming next-generation console, referred to as Project Helix, will support both Xbox and PC games.

Several media outlets report that Unity Technologies plans to divest part of its business.

Last night, the UKIE Game Awards 2026 celebrated the gaming industry's accomplishments, awarding Battlefield 6 with both the UK Game of the Year and the Best PC Game titles.

Yesterday, March 5, another anticipated game debuted — the extraction shooter Marathon. The project did not perform as impressively on Steam as Slay the Spire 2, but it also fared relatively well

On the evening of March 5, the early access of Steam saw the launch of Slay the Spire 2— the sequel to the hit card "roguelike" by Mega Crit studio. The release of the sequel has caused quite a stir

Velan Studios has broadened its presence by establishing a new office in Toronto, marking its expansion into Canada.

Cheer Games successfully secured $4.5 million in its initial pre-seed funding round.

The Chinese gaming market is gradually recovering from the post-pandemic decline, according to Meridian Play and GameDev Reports. Experts reached this conclusion by studying data from the China Audio-Video and Digital Publishing Association (CADPA)

Pitchify, an online marketplace, has introduced a new service designed to connect developers with appropriate publishers.

UK-based virtual reality company nDreams has revealed plans for a comprehensive restructuring, which will involve a "significant reduction in overall staffing levels" and the shutdown of two of its internal studios. A consultation process with employees commenced today

Google has resolved its protracted conflict with Epic Games by making changes to its Play Store ecosystem, notably lowering the commission fees on in-app purchases to 20%.

Good Games Group announced a deal with media conglomerate Ziff Davis, the parent company of the gaming platform Humble Bundle. The company now owns the entire publishing portfolio of games released under the Humble Games label

Fiona Cherback, previously a talent leader at PlayStation and Xbox, has established Rocket Game Talent. This boutique agency is dedicated to offering AAA hiring expertise and strategic support to indie game studios.

It is unknown how many employees have lost their jobs

The corporation Google did not wait for the U.S. court to approve its settlement agreement with Epic Games and announced changes to Google Play.

Google Corporation did not wait for the U.S. court to approve its settlement with Epic Games and announced changes to Google Play.

Build a Rocket Boy is announcing additional layoffs, attributing the decision to the gaming industry's "challenging period" and incidents of "corporate sabotage"

Rob Pardo, manager of Bonfire Studios and former chief creative officer at Blizzard, is set to deliver a keynote address at GDC's Festival of Gaming.

Vento Games, a Turkish mobile development company established in 2024 by former executives of Peak Games, Fungo, and Zynga, has secured $4 million in its most recent seed funding round.

Sony is reportedly reconsidering its strategy to release PlayStation 5 exclusive games on PC.

Tickets for Gamescom 2026 are now available for purchase, with registered exhibitors setting new records for the third consecutive year

Tripwire Interactive, a subsidiary of the Embracer Group holding company, announced mass layoffs within its ranks. A total of 23 people were affected by the layoffs.

During the last week of February, thousands of demo versions competed for the attention of Steam users. Today, we'll talk about the main frontrunners, provide data on wishlists and other metrics, and also discuss some key trends

According to a report by the Financial Times, the Trump administration is currently deliberating on whether to permit Tencent, the Chinese giant, to retain its ownership stakes in gaming companies. This issue has reportedly been a topic of discussion among top officials in recent weeks. A meeting scheduled for Tuesday, which was intended for cabinet officials to address the issue, has been delayed due to scheduling conflicts. These considerations are taking place in anticipation of Donald Trump's upcoming visit to China later this month

The White House has once again turned its attention to investments by the Chinese giant Tencent in U.S. gaming companies, reports the Financial Times, citing sources. According to the newspaper, American authorities fear that such deals could potentially pose a threat to the country’s national security.

According to the Financial Times, the White House has once again turned its attention to Chinese giant Tencent's investments in U.S. gaming companies, citing sources. The newspaper reports that U.S. authorities are concerned that such deals could potentially pose a threat to the country's national security

Following the acquisition of Warner Bros, Paramount conducted its initial call with investors, yet the gaming divisions of both companies were notably absent from the discussion.

Electronic Arts is introducing a marketplace and creator platform for The Sims 4, enabling users to generate content.

The game reached this milestone in less than a week after its release, which took place on February 27

The Insomnia Gaming Festival in the UK, originally scheduled for April, has been canceled because of a "reduced investment in live events from major tech and hardware brands." The organizer announced that refunds will be issued to all ticket-holders.

Now Battlestate Games has to pay a fine of 2 million rubles

Highguard, a game developed by Wildlight Entertainment, is set to close on March 12, 2026. The decision follows the game's inability to "build a sustainable player base."

The South Korean company Pearl Abyss boasted that its action-adventure game has become one of the most anticipated games

The game servers will stop working on March 12

Halfbrick, a mobile studio located in Australia, has reduced its workforce by 41 positions and terminated several international collaborations.

Tripwire Interactive, the developer known for the Killing Floor series, has implemented layoffs, impacting 23 employees.

They will be removed from the global store version on March 31, 2026.

They will be removed from the global version of the store on March 31, 2026

Nacon, a French publisher and developer, has postponed its game showcase until May 2026 following its filing for insolvency.

Minit Games is a German startup working on its own gaming platform featuring HTML5 games. The company recently successfully secured investments in a pre-seed funding round

On the evening of March 2, the "Luda Happen" demo festival in Steam concluded. The store's team summarized its results and named the projects that attracted the most unique players.

Warner Bros. Discovery reported this in their financial statement for the fourth quarter of 2025.

Sad Cat Studios shared new figures about the pixel art cyberpunk platformer REPLACED. They boasted that the game is being actively added to wishlists