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Continuing our weekly series of YouTube interviews, this episode features Elena Bugakova, the executive producer of Age of Magic (Playkot). We discussed trends in the genre, metrics, the situation with user acquisition, and much more.

The company Everplay Group (formerly Team17 Group) is very pleased with the launch of the military sandbox Wardogs. So much so that it decided to increase its shareholding in Super Media Group — the nominal owner of the Bulkhead studio, founded a year ago by Bulkhead’s own leaders.

Another deal in the video game market

Analysts at Atomik Research attempted to examine the current state of cheating in multiplayer games. To do this, they surveyed 250 developers of such titles from the United States and the United Kingdom.

Everplay Group (formerly Team17 Group) is very pleased with the launch of the military sandbox Wardogs. So much so that it has decided to increase its stake in Super Media Group — the nominal owner of Bulkhead Studio, which was founded a year ago by the leaders of Bulkhead itself.

Sega and Netflix have entered into a collaboration to adapt multiple titles, including Crazy Taxi, Sonic, and Stranger Than Heaven.

Recently, Blizzard Entertainment announced that Cyberpunk 2077 and the remaster of The Witcher 3 will be available on its digital game store. Shortly after, the company's Senior Vice President Andrew Guerrero quickly assured that Battle.net is not planning to actively expand its catalog and follow in the footsteps of larger stores

Everplay, the proprietor of Team17, anticipates robust full-year financial outcomes. This optimism is driven by the better-than-expected performances of Wardogs from Bulkhead and Hell Let Loose: Vietnam by Expression Games.

The old technology repair simulator has reached a new major sales milestone

Developers have become more interested in "Yandex Games." In August alone, the platform's moderators reviewed 17,100 project submission requests, but only gave the green light to a quarter of them

Curve Games has announced a collaboration with independent developer Wayfinder Studios to publish the online cooperative RPG, Wyldheart.

The chairman of the Dutch gambling regulator, Michel Groothuizen, stated that 50 euro cents of every euro that residents spend on gambling goes to unlicensed operators. According to his estimate, this results in the state missing out on over 500 million euros in taxes annually.

In the newly approved strategy for the development of Russia's creative economy, there is room for ambitious figures. Specifically, the authorities have shared plans to significantly increase the gross value added (GVA) in the gaming sector.

The relevant order has already been signed by the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Mikhail Mishustin.

Akihiro Hino, the president and CEO of Level-5, has issued an apology following the confirmation that generative AI was employed in the studio's latest digital presentation.

Valve has introduced a waiting list for its latest virtual reality system, Steam Frame.

Rising costs are more frequently cited as the reason gamers are opting to terminate their subscriptions to Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation Plus, and Nintendo Switch Online.

The ongoing employment tribunal between Rockstar and the Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain is underway, with both parties presenting their cases. The proceedings are scheduled to continue until October 16

PlayStation has allegedly ceased its collaboration with Kojima Productions on the Physint project, citing "concerns over budget, potential profitability, and exclusivity."

Roblox is set to allow creators to release their games across mobile, PC, and console platforms as part of its Roblox Everywhere initiative

In South Korea, a scandal is unfolding. Kwon Hyuk-bin, the founder of Smilegate, known primarily for the games Crossfire and Lost Ark, has divorced after four years of legal battles—resulting in a significant portion of his assets going to his ex-wife Lee Hwa-jin.

The corporation strictly controls its IP.

In South Korea, a scandal has emerged. The founder of Smilegate, known primarily for the games Crossfire and Lost Ark, Kwon Hyuk-bin, divorced after four years of legal proceedings, resulting in a significant portion of his assets being awarded to his ex-wife, Lee Hwa-jin

Blizzard Entertainment has revealed that the upcoming StarCraft game will transition from its traditional real-time strategy format to an open-world first-person shooter.

As a result, the studio's market valuation reached $10 million.

Asian companies have almost completely taken over the chart of publishers by revenue growth from in-app purchases (IAP) in their mobile games for August 2026, according to analysts at Sensor Tower.

Polyarc Games, the developer behind the game "Moss," is closing its doors after 12 years of operation.

The authorities of the Buenos Aires province in Argentina have introduced a special levy for instant win online gambling. This includes online slots and is set at 2%

Only 10% were opposed.

Roblox games are expanding beyond the platform, the creators of Genshin Impact have won a lawsuit for $112,000 against an AI service, and the studio behind Moss has announced its closure. Here's a rundown of the main events in the gaming industry from this past weekend

The Polish Agency for Enterprise Development (PARP) shared an analysis of the local industry in its report, The Game Industry of Poland — Report 2025. Here are some key figures and facts from it.

South Korea may postpone plans to revise regulations for casinos until the end of 2026, as authorities continue consultations with operators. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism had previously aimed to amend the Tourism Development Act in September

The Polish Agency for Enterprise Development (PARP) shared an analysis of the local industry in the report "The Game Industry of Poland — Report 2025." Here are the key figures and facts from it

In 2025, studios across Europe raised their expenditures on external positions by 63%, surpassing the worldwide growth rate of 55%.

More than 1 million copies sold at launch place Wardogs alongside the biggest releases of 2026. However, behind it lies a long corporate history that is almost more intriguing than the game itself. Today, we will trace the 12-year journey of the English studio Bulkhead, including mass layoffs, the threat of closure, and a risky MBO, and analyze the components of success for its new project

Creative Director of Saber Interactive, Tim Willits, continues to please the media with bold statements

According to Bloomberg, Saudi executives plan to transition to creating a unified structure for their expanding video game business.

This milestone was achieved in part thanks to pre-orders, which opened a month ago

The Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia is allegedly considering a merger between Electronic Arts and its subsidiary, Savvy Games Group.

Tim Willits, chief creative officer at Saber Interactive, stated that the company no longer has any significant development operations in North America

During a six-hour exclusivity period on August 27, Rockstar's preview of Grand Theft Auto 6 on Netflix attracted over 100,000 sign-ups in the United States. This surge marked the third-largest boost in subscribers for the platform in 2026, as reported by Ampere Analysis

The game has been downloaded 20 million times.

The Brazilian government is preparing a temporary measure regarding new restrictions for regulated betting operators. Sources from Focus Gaming News Brasil, close to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, reported that the document is planned to be sent to the National Congress this week. Among the measures being discussed is a ban on online casinos

Tim Willits, who serves as the chief creative officer at Saber Interactive, has shared his perspective on CEO Matthew Karch's remarks concerning allegations that a writer within the company had been substituted with ChatGPT

A new entry in the "Investor/Publisher Wanted" section. Today, we talk about a project in the spirit of the Metroid series. It's called FLASHLOOP and is being created by solo developer Yevgeny Yuzhny

According to data from Newzoo, live-service and evergreen game titles showed no growth or experienced a decline in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025

Around 1,900 Blizzard Entertainment employees approved their first union contract after two years of negotiations with Microsoft, according to the Communications Workers of America (CWA). The agreement covers all Blizzard union groups, including the Overwatch, Hearthstone, World of Warcraft, Diablo, Platform & Technology, and Quality Assurance teams.

A timely topic considering the situation surrounding Kojima Productions

A sudden reshuffle. Sony has ceased working with Kojima Productions and attempted to halt the studio's new project. It was saved thanks to Microsoft, whose gaming division decided to step in as the publisher of the upcoming release.

The game has been downloaded 20 million times.