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

Warner Bros. Discovery stated that 2025 will be a "significant" year for the company. However, the latest financial report to investors offered minimal details on its gaming sector, merely noting efforts to "rebuild" its video game business.

Players in Japan of Resident Evil Requiem have expressed dissatisfaction over what they perceive as excessive censorship of some of the game's most gruesome scenes.

Netflix CEO Ted Sarandon informed Bloomberg that Paramount's acquisition, which surpassed Netflix's bid for control over Warner Bros and its renowned gaming division, is reliant on substantial cost-cutting measures. He noted that these measures are expected to occur after the transaction is finalized.

Metacritic has taken down a review of Resident Evil Requiem attributed to one of its "highly respected critics" following the discovery that the reviewer is not a real person

According to Bloomberg, it is in talks to acquire a ‘small’ stake in Hungry Studio.

Layoffs continue in the gaming industry. Now, the wave of mass cuts has hit the studio Halfbrick.

Last spring, the Video Game Industry Development Organization (VGIDO) launched a project called "The Developer's Red Book"—a Wikipedia-style guide offering useful information for Russian game teams. Almost a year later, it announced the release of a comprehensive guide on narrative design as part of the project.

Reports indicate that fewer than 20 employees are currently at Highguard developer Wildlight Entertainment after layoffs occurred last month

During its debut weekend, Resident Evil: Requiem achieved a record-breaking peak of 334,214 concurrent players, marking the highest in the history of the franchise.

She is negotiating the purchase of a "small" part of Hungry Studio, Bloomberg reports, citing sources

Paramount is acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery, the head of Techland has entered the top 10 richest residents of Poland, and FromSoftware did not allow Bluepoint Games to make a Bloodborne remake — we recap the main events in the gaming industry over the past weekend

On February 27, Resident Evil Requiem, the main hit of the first months of 2026, was launched. Today, we will take an in-depth look at the game's pre-release metrics, such as wishlists and pre-orders, and delve into the sales history of the franchise and its significance for Capcom's success

The service is called Mappex and is already collecting applications for early access.

The indie studio Sad Cat Studios, previously based in Minsk, announced that nearly a million people have added its debut project to their wishlist.

According to the business publication's assessment, the company's current value is $1.6 billion. This is $100 million more than experts had estimated for the company a year earlier, even though at that time the company ranked among the top 10

The "Gaming Industry" conference for game developers and publishers is returning to Belarus. It will take place in the country's capital in two months. Here's what to expect and who has already confirmed their participation

Following Paramount Skydance's decision to raise its all-cash bid to $31 per share, Netflix has pulled back its proposal to acquire Warner Bros Discovery.

We're returning to the "Investor/Publisher Wanted" section. This time with a project from solo developer DevStoria. It's a narrative-driven action game called "The Last UNION," which has been in development for nearly three years already

Splash Damage has taken over Gamepires, the creator of Scum, from Jagex, the company behind Runescape, in a deal supported by Emona Capital

New York Attorney General Letitia James has initiated legal action against Valve, claiming that the loot boxes in Counter-Strike 2, Team Fortress 2, and Dota 2 illegally promote gambling to minors.

Previously, the studio had 200 employees. It is unknown how many of them lost their positions

Recently, Blizzard Entertainment announced Overwatch Rush, a new mobile game in the style of Brawl Stars — an isometric cooperative action game. Investor and analyst Michail Katkoff evaluated its prospects with skepticism

The company came under fire for supporting loot boxes and the ability to sell virtual items.

Full Circle, the developer behind the game Skate, is restructuring its team, resulting in an unspecified number of job cuts.

Sensor Tower, a digital intelligence and analytics firm, has published its State of Gaming 2026 report. The report highlights stagnant revenue growth for mobile gaming, while PC and console gaming continue to experience double-digit growth. Additionally, it notes that PC gaming reached another record year, with a higher number of games sold on Steam than in any previous year.

Clint Hocking, a seasoned developer who was heading the new Assassin's Creed project, has departed from Ubisoft amid the company's recent organizational changes

The new leadership of "World of Tanks" continues to build upon initiatives that were started by the company's previous owner

Last year, the industry was discussing the transformation of Xbox into a multiplatform publisher. Today, Microsoft's gaming business is entering a new era. This is a great opportunity to look at Phil Spencer's legacy—with numbers and charts—and understand what lies ahead for the company

Amazon Game Studios has terminated its publishing partnership with Maverick Games, citing a strategic shift to concentrate on projects that capitalize on Amazon's distinct capabilities and extensive reach

The French publisher and developer Nacon has declared insolvency.