Star Stable Entertainment, a game developer based in Sweden, has reduced its workforce by 20% as part of a recent restructuring initiative
He will specialize in strategies.
The official amount is not disclosed. The given estimate is provided by one of the experts from the publication "Kommersant"
A survey indicates that 61% of game developers in Europe are worried that generative AI could increase the pressure on them to work quickly and produce more. However, just 35% believe AI might lead to job losses or a decrease in demand for their roles.
The Tetris Company has released a statement concerning a parody of its tile-matching puzzle game, created by the US government, which has now been taken down.
FuturLab has terminated the employment of seven staff members after a project, unconnected with PowerWash Simulator, was canceled.
In July, the gaming industry saw a boost in revenue due to remakes and rereleases, with Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced debuting as the second top game on PC and the fourth on console, according to Newzoo's rankings.
We continue our weekly series of YouTube interviews. The guest in the new episode is indie game developer and streamer Konstantin Solomonov, also known as XK
Don't Nod has indicated that without additional external financing, there is a "material uncertainty" regarding its capability to continue operations past January 31, 2027
Capcom has announced plans to revive its inactive intellectual properties, spurred by the successful debut of Onimusha: Way of the Sword.
Earlier this year, Sega decided to cancel its live-service Super Game project, citing the potential risks associated with pursuing such a challenge at the current time.
He is being sought by an international company developing its own mobile product with a multimillion-user audience.
Tim Schafer, the head of Double Fine Productions, recently elaborated on how the company managed to stay afloat despite substantial layoffs at Xbox. He remarked, "no one puts Double Fine out of business except for me."
These words followed a loud public confrontation between the CEO and the former narrative designer of the company.
The French studio behind Remember Me and the original Life Is Strange has only a few months of runway left. Its future beyond January 2027 is suddenly in doubt.
The creators of Remember Me and Life Is Strange are on the verge of closure
The Hungarian government has ordered a review of the Regulatory Activity Supervisory Authority (SZTFH). The new government of Péter Magyar and the TISZA party is considering the possibility of abolishing the agency and transferring its functions to structures under direct government control
Another box office success for Capcom, during which the company announced its policy on "reactivating brands"
Gamescom has issued an apology for its initial handling of theft reports at this year's event, admitting that it "failed to strike the right tone" and did not "demonstrate the empathy that those affected deserve."
More precisely, its annual revenue amounted to $51.8 billion, which is 5.4% more than in 2024. Previously, it had not generated such figures over a 12-month period
Rebel Wolves reported on the successes of its first project, making it clear why Xbox Cloud Gaming is no longer unlimited, and a quarter of the company behind Puzzle & Dragons has been acquired.
In 2025, China's gaming industry exceeded the $50 billion mark, reaching $51.8 billion, which represents a 5.4% increase compared to the previous year.
ReedPop, in collaboration with Penny Arcade, has revealed plans for the first PAX Unplugged Houston, set to take place in June 2027
Nvidia has completed the acquisition of the AI platform Hugging Face, valuing the deal at $12.9 billion
70% of open-world action RPGs earn over $50,000. These and other insights are included in our detailed report on the state of the subgenre, coinciding with the successful launch of The Blood of Dawnwalker. Featuring charts, tables, and interesting observations
Karen Hope Garcia, the representative from the 3rd District of Cebu province, introduced a bill in the Philippine House of Representatives (https://www.yogonet.com/international/news/2026/09/03/126208-philippine-house-bill-proposes-nationwide-ban-on-online-gambling-advertising) to ban advertising, promotions, and sponsorships of online gambling nationwide
Despite the crisis in the industry, the number of publishers is increasing.
Amid the industrial crisis, changes continue at XBOX. This time, the cloud segment is affected.
Despite the crisis in the industry, the number of publishers continues to grow
The announcement took place on the same day as the release of the first game that officially supports the technology "out of the box"
This is 15% more than the same period (January — August) of the previous year
In the UK, sales of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles saw an uptick after last week's announcement of Grand Theft Auto 6 on Netflix
Starting in November 2026, Xbox plans to implement monthly cloud gaming restrictions for Game Pass members.
One of the major AI deals of the year: the largest AI chip manufacturer is purchasing the most popular platform for hosting AI models.
Lottomatica to acquire CIRSA. The price tag is $2.8 billion.
Apple is dealing with a £2 billion class action lawsuit concerning its introduction of the App Tracking Transparency (ATT) framework
Thanks to the influence of Vince Zampella
One of the major AI deals of the year: the largest AI chip manufacturer is acquiring the most popular platform for hosting AI models
In an interview with our colleagues at RBC, Alexey Moiseev, the Deputy Minister of Finance of the Russian Federation, stated this. No specific details were mentioned
In March 2026, the founder of WN Media Group, Pavel Ryaykkonen, announced the launch of the investment syndicate GameXCap. The initiative aims to connect capital with potentially strong gaming projects. The GameXCap team has prepared an extensive FAQ about the syndicate, which includes answers to the most frequently asked questions concerning various aspects of its operation—from conditions and amounts to guarantees and exit strategies.
The contract is close to being signed, reports the Korean publication Chosun, citing a high-ranking industry official.
Sony and Microsoft have submitted motions to dismiss class action lawsuits alleging they failed to transfer tariff refunds to consumers.
A new feature in the "Investor/Publisher Wanted" section. Today we present a black-and-white depression-themed project called Frustration, which focuses on investigations and schizophrenia
Aggro Crab, the studio behind Peak and Another Crab's Treasure, has announced the creation of a publishing label aimed at promoting "intense, stylised games with an attitude."
Frontier Developments has secured an agreement with Disney to develop a new game utilizing Disney's portfolio and intellectual property.
In the first half of 2026, CD Projekt Red reported a revenue of $116.5 million (435 million PLN), marking a 23% increase compared to the same period the previous year.
Nexus Mods has taken ownership of SteamDB, a popular platform for tracking Steam data
Amid the growth of online gambling in Mexico, regulatory reform remains stalled. According to STP, during last summer's World Cup, the volume of bets in the country was more than four times the figures for Qatar 2022. Mordor Intelligence estimates the Mexican online gambling market will reach $970 million by 2026, with an average annual growth of 8.6% through 2031
Both platforms have announced that the analytic service SteamDB has joined forces with the game modding site Nexus Mods.
Square Enix has released a statement refuting claims that it is considering becoming a private company following a report in the Japanese business magazine Sentaku, which alleged that foreign investment funds had shown interest in the publisher.



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