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By the end of the half-year, albeit delayed, we have compiled a detailed report on the gaming stock market situation. Inside, there are a plethora of data and illustrative tables that reflect both macro trends and the situation in individual countries. As always, we will also discuss the causes of specific crises

Unity has decided to add special support for Netflix's gaming ecosystem to its engine.

Asha Sharma has identified essential priorities aimed at revitalizing Xbox following a $1.7 billion drop in revenue over the past year.

Unity has introduced specialized engine support tailored for Netflix platforms, facilitating a smoother process for developers aiming to release titles within the streaming service's ecosystem.

The Verge has reviewed a letter from Xbox head Asha Sharma to employees of Microsoft's gaming division. In it, the top executive outlined the strategy for the near future.

Sony's first-quarter results showed stagnant sales in its Games & Network Services (G&NS) division, yet operating income increased by 37%, largely attributed to U.S. tariff refunds

On September 17-18, WN Conference Cyprus’26 will be held in Limassol— a business conference for developers, publishers, and other representatives of the gaming industry. A key part of the conference will be the showcase of games by independent developers and the indie pitch.

The Sony Corporation, following in Microsoft’s footsteps, has reported the results of the first quarter of the current fiscal year (April-June 2026). According to the document, its gaming division is more or less stable.

On September 17-18, the WN Conference Cyprus'26 will take place in Limassol — a business conference for developers, publishers, and other representatives of the gaming industry. A significant part of the event will feature a game exhibition by independent developers and an indie pitch

Sony's management has commented for the first time on the criticism regarding their plans to stop producing physical game discs for PlayStation consoles by 2028. The company stated that they understand gamers' emotions but won't back down.

The acquisition of Electronic Arts, valued at $55 billion, is slated to conclude on August 4 after receiving the necessary regulatory approvals.

The amount in monetary terms has not been disclosed

On July 30, Mistfall Hunter, a fantasy extraction-action game from Bellring Games, was released on PC and consoles. As the developers proudly announced, the game immediately attracted a significant audience

Roblox has reported its financial performance for the second quarter, showcasing significant year-over-year revenue growth, even as net bookings experienced a slight decline.

The French operator FDJ United published a financial report for the first six months of 2026. The company's revenues have declined

As early as next Tuesday, Electronic Arts (EA) may officially come under the wing of an investor consortium

Following Microsoft, Sony Corporation has reported its results for the first quarter of the current fiscal year (April-June 2026). According to the document, its gaming division remains more or less stable

Microsoft has concluded its financial results for 2026, which ended on June 30. It reported an overall increase in corporate revenue, though its gaming division did not perform as well.

In their semi-annual report, Sensor Tower analysts specifically focused on the segment of games for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.

Analysts at Sensor Tower have released an extensive report on the state of the global video game market from January to June 2026. A significant portion of the data in the report pertains to mobile games from the App Store and Google Play—this publication will focus on those.

After the release of Christopher Nolan's Odyssey film on July 17, there was a notable increase in daily active users of Assassin's Creed Odyssey on all platforms.

New content in the "Investor/Publisher Wanted" section. This time, we're highlighting a free-to-play fighting game set in medieval Japan, Katori: Code of Blade, by the Minsk-based indie studio Gamecraft

During the week marking its 10th anniversary, Pokémon Go achieved more than $48.5 million in revenue from in-app purchases, as reported by AppMagic data.

According to recent data, the most reliable indicator of success for player-versus-player first-person shooter games is the number of active creators and streamers following the game's launch, rather than the total hours viewed.

How much money the company allocated is unknown

At the end of July, the German indie studio Mumpitz Games, consisting of just two developers, released their new game — Sir, We Have an Orc Problem. The project became an instant hit

In Japan, the download codes for Grand Theft Auto 6 are set to expire on May 8, 2027.

Microsoft has released its most recent financial results, showing a 7% decline in Xbox revenue for the entire year, along with a 10% decrease in the fourth quarter.

American high school student Giulio Greco launched ForgeGUI at the beginning of the year—a platform with AI-based tools that help developers create games faster. He has now successfully conducted a major funding round

In June 2026, the share of illegal online casinos and bookmakers in the demand for online gambling among Russians dropped to 40% — the lowest level since 2018, according to a report by the analytical platform Blask

The total number of people it now comprises is not disclosed

Microsoft concluded its financial year 2026, which ended on June 30. The company reported overall revenue growth, although its gaming division did not perform as well.

Last week, the popular annual GMTK Game Jam took place. Traditionally, the organizers asked the participants which engines they used for creating their projects. It turned out that, for the first time, the most frequently chosen was Godot.

Halo: Campaign Evolved is positioned as the first full-fledged remake of the legendary shooter. Today we will analyze the game's launch and the historical sales of previous installments, as well as discuss why Microsoft's approach and the transformation of Halo Studios do not inspire optimism for the future of the franchise

Game developers should prioritize creativity over financial goals, according to Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, the former head of development for The Witcher 3, who is now responsible for the action RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker. He shared this opinion in an interview with Radio Times Gaming

According to producer Masachika Kawata, Capcom's approach of remaking classic Resident Evil games is providing the financial backing required to create new games and intellectual property.

The first half of 2026 was the best for KRAFTON in terms of finances. The South Korean company reported this in its latest report.

Last week, the popular annual game development marathon, GMTK Game Jam, took place. As is tradition, the organizers asked participants which engines they used for their projects. It turned out that, for the first time, Godot was the most preferred choice.

Krafton achieved unprecedented growth in the second quarter, recording a 94.9% increase in revenue to ₩1.29 trillion ($889.1 million). Additionally, the company's operating profit surged 67% to ₩410.9 billion ($283.1 million)

Residents of Australia have encountered an unusual restriction. They can no longer play gambling mini-games in GTA Online, such as blackjack, poker, roulette, and other activities offered in the in-game Diamond Casino.

M.Video shared its observations on console sales in the Russian market for the period from January to June 2026. We have highlighted the key points from the report

Since its inception in 2015, the UK Games Fund has revealed its biggest cohort of funded companies to date.

Double Fine Productions has cut its staff by 25% after completely parting ways with Xbox earlier this week

An American court has issued a final ruling in the litigation between Papaya Gaming and FIRY (formerly known as Skillz). It ordered Papaya Gaming to pay $719 million in damages for unfair competition

Double Fine isn't the only studio currently affected by layoffs. It has also been reported that layoffs are being prepared at LightSpeed Studios, a subsidiary of Tencent.

Double Fine studio announced the layoff of 23 employees. It is estimated that this is about a quarter of its staff.

The first quarter of the current fiscal year, lasting from April 1 to June 30, 2026, was highly successful for Capcom. In a recent report, the company announced growth in all key metrics.

There's an addition to the game analytics tools niche. The public version of itchDB was recently launched — a service that collects data on projects from the digital store itch.io.

According to the ASGC Games Industry Layoffs Tracker, current projections anticipate that job reductions will total 14,259 by the close of 2026, marking a 78% rise from the original prediction for the year

The gaming industry has been experiencing mass layoffs for several years now. According to estimates by Tencent top executive Amir Satvat, who monitors the labor market situation in game development, 2024 remains the most "bloody" year so far, but 2026 is not trailing far behind either