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Splash Damage has initiated a consultation process for all employees at its Bromley studio, which is expected to lead to substantial job cuts. Employees were informed today, and the announcement was made public through a LinkedIn post.

At the end of summer, we compiled a comprehensive report on the state of the gaming stock market. To update the data and capture trends, we once again analyzed the status of over 60 public companies and examined how their positions have changed since the beginning of 2025. Inside, as usual, there are many charts, numbers, and information on various markets

The new owner has become the young company Project Golden Arc, founded by the leaders of Arc Games.

UK-based studio Coatsink, known for titles like Kingdom: Two Crowns and Islanders, has initiated a restructuring effort that could see the reduction of 50-60 positions, surpassing half of its workforce. This development was disclosed by its parent company, Thunderful, which revealed that Coatsink, despite leading the co-development division, has struggled to acquire sufficient projects

Another Swedish holding company has announced changes. This time it's Thunderful Group, which has decided to restructure the Coatsink studio.

Embracer has sold two more studios from its extensive collection. Arc Games and Cryptic Studios have been acquired by a newly formed entity, Project Golden Arc. This group is led by Arc Games' management team members and is financially backed by the Hong Kong-based company XD Inc.

Their new owner became a young company called Project Golden Arc, founded by the leaders of Arc Games.

Continuing our segment "Developer/Publisher Wanted," in which indie teams share about themselves and their projects. Up next is KORO GAMES once again, who, in addition to developing the puzzle game Greeded, which we've previously covered, is working on the noir puzzle game Death Sketchbook

It's been over two years of failing to come to an agreement with Steam

The discussion is specifically about the number of people who have played Warhammer: Vermintide 2, not the number of copies sold

The publishing director of Baldur's Gate 3 believes that having a large budget does not necessarily lead to poor quality in video games. However, they expressed that the "public company model is broken" within the entertainment sector.

Tonda Ros, the developer behind the highly praised puzzle game Blue Prince, has confirmed that translating the game is improbable, stating it is "largely considered near impossible"

Katsuhiro Harada, the executive producer of the Tekken series, noted that the fighting game market is currently at its largest. However, he pointed out that while significant profits are being generated from tournament streaming, these financial gains are not mirrored in the revenue from the games themselves.

The Far Cry series is officially transitioning to television.

Everything supposedly happens without warnings or evidence.

Everything supposedly happens without warnings or evidence.

The 2025 UK BAFTA Breakthroughs have been announced, highlighting the games cohort, which includes Kyle Banks (director of "Farewell North"), Stanley Baxton (solo developer of "Latex, Leather, Lipstick, Love, Lust"), Sally Beaumont (lead voice actor and script consultant for "Old Skies"), Mark Choi (composer for "Empire of the Ants"), and Cara Ellison (writer and narrative designer for "Ghost Town")

Column by Dmitry Aborilov, Head of Core Game Design at Nekki. The central question the author addresses in the article: how to make a game engaging

The exact size of the deal is not disclosed

Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, a seasoned professional at CD Projekt, has stated that although AI has a role in development, it should not take the place of human workers

According to a new report, Rockstar, the company behind Grand Theft Auto, has reportedly terminated 34 employees for "gross misconduct" following conversations outside the company regarding its Slack policies.

In the summer, Rostelecom announced the launch of its own gaming service, "Rostelecom Games." Although it was assumed that the new platform would compete with VK Play, the company itself does not see the need for this.

It is reported that Planner5D, known for its eponymous room planning app, has surpassed all other companies in the country in terms of average salary size.

Dan Houser, the co-founder of Rockstar Games and founder of Absurd Ventures, has expressed a differing opinion from many of his colleagues in the industry. He noted that although he and his team are experimenting with AI, it "is not as useful as some of the companies would have you believe yet"

Casey Newton and Kevin Roose, podcast hosts from The New York Times, have released a "tense" interview with Roblox CEO David Baszucki, in which they pressed him on the company's child safety protocols.

Following a multi-year expenditure focused on the gaming and esports industries, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) is reportedly facing a shortage of cash for new investment opportunities

Valve, the prominent developer of PC games, has stated that the price point of its newly unveiled Steam Machine hardware will offer consumers a "good deal."

Microsoft, the leading tech company, may be considering another price hike for its Xbox gaming consoles

The developer and publisher of the Hero Wars series reported for the third quarter of 2025, which ended on September 30. Here are the key figures from the document

The amount has not been disclosed.

Last Friday marked the fifth episode of the Web Shop Arena show. To recap, in this show, mobile game developers compete for a prize pool of $85,000 (the winner taking first place will receive $50,000)

80% of all spending is generated by gamers from Moscow

The amount has not been disclosed.

Sony games on Steam generated $1.5 billion, Xbox 360 turned 20 years old, Resident Evil Requiem gathered 3 million wishlists—we share the main events in the gaming industry over the past weekend

Ubisoft has revealed that Tencent's €1.16 billion investment in Vantage Studios, the segment responsible for the Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six series, has been finalized.

We usually don't analyze individual deals, but the pending acquisition of Electronic Arts is a unique case in the gaming industry. That's why we've delved into the documents and prepared a comprehensive guide explaining the main nuances, including some of the less obvious ones.

At the end of October, the cooperative multiplayer game Superball by the Chinese indie studio Pathea Games was released. The studio is best known for their life simulation hit, My Time at Portia. The project took a long time to reach a full release and is still experiencing difficulties. We spoke with Yao Liu, one of the key developers of Superball, about the project’s journey and the hopes of its developers.

At the end of October, the cooperative multiplayer game Superball was released by the Chinese indie studio Pathea Games, which is well known today for the life simulation hit My Time at Portia. The project took a long time to reach a full release and is still facing difficulties. We spoke with Yao Liu, one of the key developers of Superball, about the project's journey and the developers' hopes for the future.

Ubisoft released its semi-annual financial report after a one-week delay. The company did not announce any new deals: the document was published later due to an accounting error.

The space survival game The Alters turned out to be the most profitable game for 11 bit studios for the period from January to September 2025. This information is presented in the company's investor presentation.

Since its release in October, Battlefield 6 has emerged as the top-selling game in the United States for 2025 and has become the best-selling title in the history of the franchise

Ubisoft released its semi-annual financial report after a week's delay. The company did not announce any new deals: the document was published later due to an accounting error.

At the Golden Joystick Awards last night, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 achieved significant success, claiming six awards. The game's developer, Sandfall Interactive, received the honor of Studio of the Year.

Street Fighter 6 took two and a half years to reach this level of sales: the fighting game was released on June 2, 2023

The source code for Zork I, Zork II, and Zork III is now officially available on GitHub under the MIT License

Google Play has announced its Best Of lists for 2025, highlighting Pokémon TCG Pocket, Candy Crush Solitaire, Disco Elysium, and Dredge among the standout titles in the Best Games of 2025 awards.

October wrapped up for the U.S. gaming market under the banner of Battlefield 6, according to data from the analytics company Circana.

Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) is seeking to recruit a Gamer in Residence. This role aims to enhance care for adolescent patients and reduce trauma by facilitating gaming sessions.

October was marked by Battlefield 6 in the U.S. gaming market, according to data from the analytics company Circana.

The VK Group of companies also reported on its finances. It released a report summarizing the results of the first nine months of 2025. Among other things, VK highlighted the growth of its mobile store metrics