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The French publisher and developer Nacon has declared insolvency.

Another news item today relates to age verification.

A bankruptcy order has been issued to the organizer of Croatia's Reboot Develop Blue conference by a Zagreb court, citing €520,000 in unpaid debts, as reported by tportal, a Croatian news outlet. Digitalna avantura, managed by Damira Đurović, has been instructed to pay €2,000 to initiate the bankruptcy process following a ruling that determined the company lacks sufficient assets to settle its debts.

It is called New Radical Games. The founders present it as the direct successor to their previous companies. The website states: Radical Entertainment + Hothead Games = New Radical Games. In this regard, the story claims to be unique

Users in these countries will not be able to download apps marked 18+ unless they confirm their age using "reasonable methods"

Under the leadership of Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma, Xbox is not experiencing any "pressure from Microsoft" to incorporate AI.

Information has emerged about the creation of the Cyprus Game Developers Association (CYGMA).

The demo festival "Games to Be" (also known as Next Fest) began on February 23, which is actively promoted on the main page of Steam each time

The initial results have been unveiled for the "wishes" collection of the Silicone Heart pixel farm, dedicated to vegetable cultivation, automation of production chains, and resource collection by the Garden of Dreams team

Chinese majors are unsettled by Roblox's success. As a result, they continue to integrate UGC solutions into their major titles

Ubisoft's CEO, Yves Guillemot, expressed his complete understanding of the "legitimate concerns of our teams" following the company's restructuring and the resulting job cuts.

Game developers now have the option to upload game distributions for Android-based operating systems to Steam.

The legendary developer is no longer involved in the development of the company's new game. His priority is writing the script for an upcoming film.

Changes at Microsoft, closure of TiMi Montreal, launch of "Let the Games Begin".

Amazon Games has announced the closure of Glowmade's online multiplayer dungeon crawler, King of Meat.

Roblox has expressed strong disagreement with allegations that it is neglecting the safety of children. This follows a lawsuit filed by officials in Los Angeles against the online platform, accusing it of "failing to protect children from predatory behavior."

Krafton, the publisher behind the popular game PUBG, has named a new chief AI officer.

Nexon has named Patrick Söderlund as its new executive chairman, tasking him with "accelerating global strategy, transforming creative direction, and leading the next phase of growth"

Ubisoft's subsidiary, Vantage Studios, which is backed by Tencent and serves as the new base for titles like Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six, has unveiled the leadership team for Assassin's Creed

Meta is "redirecting the focus" of its Horizon Worlds metaverse platform to be "primarily mobile."

TiMi Studio Group, a subsidiary of Tencent, has reportedly closed its Montréal studio.

Asha Sharma, stepping into the position of CEO and Executive Vice President of Microsoft Gaming, has expressed a firm stance against "bad AI"

Sarah Bond, the former president of Xbox, described her recent departure as "the right time for me to take my next step, both personally and professionally"

In January 2026, consumer spending on video games in the United States experienced a 3% increase year-over-year, reaching $4.3 billion. This rise was primarily fueled by a 23% surge in non-mobile subscription services, which brought in $596 million in revenue.

According to an IGN report, Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond are leaving their positions at Xbox, signaling a significant leadership change and possibly a new direction for one of the gaming industry's major publishers.

Circana analyst Mat Piscatella shared the first report on the state of the American market in 2026. Key points were selected

Horizon Worlds was initially part of the company's ambitions toward the metaverse. The company no longer uses this term and is now moving away from its original focus on VR.

Square Enix shared the successes of the project, hinting that the franchise's story will continue. In what form remains unclear

In Poland, unique conditions have emerged that encourage small studios to go public. Today's in-depth piece explores the reasons behind this phenomenon, the specifics of local exchanges, and government support

Ubisoft Toronto has cut 40 positions within its staff, aligning with Ubisoft's worldwide effort to reduce costs.

Midsummer Studios, established by ex-XCOM designer Jake Solomon, is preparing to shut down its operations

The Saudi Savvy Games Group is expanding. While some companies continue to offload assets, the creators of Monopoly Go! are making significant investments

Sony has announced the closure of Bluepoint Games, the studio known for its popular remakes of titles such as Demon's Souls, Shadow of the Colossus, and Uncharted. The shutdown is set for next month and will result in the loss of 70 positions, according to an initial report from Bloomberg

According to Bloomberg, Sony Group Corporation has decided to shut down its division that was previously involved in creating remakes and remasters of iconic PlayStation titles.

Convergence, a showcase for indie games curated by influencers and streamers in the indie scene, is making its return today for the third time. The event will highlight 30 upcoming titles, with some world premieres included. Additionally, Fourth Floor Creative, the organizers, have announced that 28 more games will be presented during the pre-show.

The Chinese Room, an independent UK game developer that separated from Tencent's Sumo Group last year, has revealed a collaboration with Lyrical Games. This newly established publishing label was introduced last year by veterans from the ex-Take-Two label Private Division.

Amid the rapid growth of wishlists for Totally Secure Airport, the project's publisher shared their outlook on current trends.

Dean Hall, the creator of the iconic DayZ and currently involved in operating the survival game Icarus, stated during a Reddit Q&A session that players have the power to change the perception of game delays.

Recently, a long legal battle between Valve Corporation and the serial patent troll Leigh Rothschild ended. It's a classic case of "Greed leads to downfall."

Scopely has purchased a majority interest in Loom Games, the creator of the mobile game Pixel Flow, though the financial details remain undisclosed

Developers of the open-source Godot are "exhausted and demoralized" by numerous low-quality pull requests. Non-functional requests generated by various LLMs are increasingly being submitted for review.

A new project "with Russian roots" has been announced — a large-scale online space project focusing on PvP and PvE battles.

In recent years, the Belarus-rooted studio Belka Games has been actively experimenting, trying to adapt hyper-casual mechanics for IAP monetization

The Brazilian studio Devcats, known for the Full of Cats franchise, has launched a publishing division. It will help small teams bring cat-themed projects to market.

Starbreeze Entertainment announced its financial outcomes for 2025, reporting an increase in revenue from SEK 185.9 million ($20.5 million) to SEK 221 million ($24.5 million)

Guy Mowbray, a commentator for football (soccer), has authorized Electronic Arts to use artificial intelligence to recreate his voice for generating player names.

The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has prohibited an advertisement for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, citing concerns that it trivializes sexual violence

Devcats, the developer known for Full of Cats, has ventured into publishing to "share their expertise with indie developers." Their debut title as a publisher is Feline Forensics and the Meowseum Mystery, created by Nobody Crown.

Information has been confirmed about significant changes regarding Albert Zhiltsov's narrative project about the Martian invasion of Imperial Russia.

In 2025, worldwide sales of video game content experienced a 5.3% increase, reaching $195.6 billion, even as private funding saw a further decline of 55%.