Last week, it was reported that about 30-40 employees were laid off from Rockstar Games. At that time, it was stated that they had severely violated discipline, but no further official details about the incident were provided. Now the company explained in a comment to Bloomberg that the reason for the layoffs was leaks

Atomhawk, a prominent digital art and design studio known for its contributions to various video games since its inception in 2009, such as Madden 26, has announced the closure of its Canadian location

Krafton has announced a "record-high cumulative" achievement in its Q3 2025 financial results, attributing this success to enhanced "IP competitiveness in India" and its shift towards being an "AI-first company"

Supercell has been unable to expand its catalog of evergreen hits for seven years. Squad Busters could have turned the situation around, but it was recently axed as well. Throughout its history, the company has "killed" dozens of games. The reasons and outcomes of this approach are explored in a new in-depth article

A new post in the "Investor/Publisher Wanted" section. This time it is dedicated to the two-dimensional platformer SWORDFORMER by the creators of Choice of Life from the St. Petersburg studio Blazing Planet Studio.

At the 2025 TIGA Awards last night, Fireproof Games' Ghost Town garnered two honors, winning both Best Puzzle Game and Game of the Year.

The conflict between Google and Epic Games, which has stretched over five years, may soon come to an end. The companies have reached a settlement agreement and are now waiting to see how the court will respond.

On November 4th, Paradox Interactive released the first new Europa Universalis in 12 years. A significant number of players decided to try out the grand strategy: its peak online presence on Steam reached 77,320 people

The period for publishing quarterly reports continues. Now, G5 Entertainment has shared its financial results for July to September 2025.

Xsolla and Futura Digital have announced a free webinar for mobile developers and publishers. Experts will discuss bills related to game monetization restrictions by government regulators worldwide

The ongoing conflict between Google and Epic Games, which has lasted more than five years, may soon be coming to an end. The companies have reached a settlement agreement and are now awaiting the court's response.

In its first four months on the market, the Switch 2 has set a record for global sales among Nintendo platforms.

Nintendo is gearing up for a record-breaking year in terms of revenue, with analysts estimating that spending on remakes is twice that of remasters. Dispatch has been purchased over a million times. Here’s a rundown of the key events in the gaming industry from the past weekend

For the fiscal year concluding in March 2025, Sega Sammy reported a decline in both net sales and operating income. This downturn occurred even with the "strong sales" performance of its video game segment, notably from titles like Sonic X Shadow Generations and Metaphor: ReFantazio

The director of the U.S. Patent Office is reviewing a decision that granted Nintendo a patent. This patent covers a typical gameplay feature where an in-game character calls upon a sub-character for support during battles in one of two modes

T-Minus Zero Entertainment, a studio previously closed by NetEase in September, has been rescued and purchased by a "small group of veteran directors and founders"

Over 50% of developers express concern about their dependency on Steam for game distribution, and 72% perceive the platform as holding a monopoly in the PC games sector

Nintendo has announced its financial outcomes for the six months concluding on September 30, highlighting significant growth in both hardware and software sales after the launch of the Switch 2.

Several publishers from Japan, such as Square Enix, Bandai Namco, and Kadokawa, have formally requested that OpenAI cease using their creative works for training its generative AI tool, Sora 2.

Electronic Arts (EA) asserts that it will retain "creative control" and "creative freedom" should its sale to a group of investors proceed

Nintendo has won a lawsuit against an individual who livestreamed pirated versions of Switch games before their official release.

Yuji Horii has been included in Japan's autumn honors list, marking a historic first as he becomes the inaugural game designer to receive recognition for his contributions.

The first Olympic Esports Games, which were scheduled to be held in Saudi Arabia in 2027, have been called off

The Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain (IWGB) has alleged that Rockstar engaged in union-busting practices, following reports that the studio terminated between 30 and 40 employees last Thursday, October 30

GTA developers faced a wave of layoffs. The British union Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB) reported that Rockstar Games parted ways with approximately 30-40 employees in the UK and Canada.

Lunacy Games, a studio founded by Blizzard veteran Bill Roper, has received investments. Big Bang Accelerator has invested half a million dollars into it

The full release of The Farmer Was Replaced by Swiss solo developer Timon Herzog and publisher Metaroot led to an astronomical increase in the game's revenue. This is reported by the GameDiscoverCo service.

GTA developers have been hit by a wave of layoffs. The British union, Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB), reported that Rockstar Games let go of around 30-40 employees in the UK and Canada

In its earnings report, Roblox revealed that it has disbursed $1 billion to game creators through its Developer Exchange program, exceeding the total payout of $923 million for 2024. The company noted that this is the first time it has reached this milestone within a single calendar year, though it previously mentioned a billion-dollar payout for the "previous year" at its Roblox Developer Conference.

The Roblox platform reported its third-quarter results for 2025, ending on September 30. It announced that quarterly revenue exceeded expectations, but this did not save it from incurring losses.

The Roblox platform reported for the third quarter of 2025, which ended on September 30. It announced that quarterly revenue exceeded expectations; however, this did not prevent losses.

In October, a PC-focused military shooter and a new installment of the enduring monster-catching saga vied for the title of the biggest release. The latest edition of the monthly gaming market review features a wealth of data and charts on revenue, sales, and other metrics for major releases, indie hits, and unexpected newcomers

Heart Machine studio has carried out another round of layoffs, reports Game Developer, citing posts from laid-off employees on social media.

Roblox has announced that its revenue and bookings for the third quarter surpassed expectations, outperforming both its top and bottom line forecasts.

The Russian fantasy strategy game Lessaria: Fantasy Kingdom Sim, inspired by Majesty, turned out to be a commercially successful title. This information comes from a post by Kirill Oreshkin, co-founder of the Polden Publishing, on his Telegram channel

French developer Don't Nod announced that its revenue surged to €7 million in the first half of 2025, up from €1.8 million in the corresponding period of the previous year.

On October 30, Embark Studios released its second game, ARC Raiders. The new release showed a good online presence on Steam, but for now, it has not managed to become the most popular extraction shooter on the platform.

Heart Machine, a studio located in Los Angeles, has initiated another series of layoffs, marking what is believed to be the second instance this month.

Nintendo's attempt to secure a patent for the game mechanic of capturing a character or creature, similar to the system used in Pokémon games, has been rejected.

A team of experienced Fall Guys developers has established Panic Stations, a new studio dedicated to creating "fun, silly, slapstick" co-op multiplayer games, aiming to release several titles annually

Supercell has revealed plans to cease active development on Squad Busters.

New data indicates that the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket has amassed $1.3 billion within its inaugural year.

Squad Busters will become the first game in Supercell’s history to be “killed” after a global release. Previously, the company dealt with unsuccessful projects at earlier stages.

Squad Busters will become the first game in Supercell's history to be "killed" after a global release. Previously, the company would cancel unsuccessful projects at earlier stages.

Google has revised its policy to permit developers in the United States to provide alternative payment methods and external links on Google Play

Towards the end of the month, industry experts once again gathered on the deconstruct show "What's Up with the Game?". This time, the focus was on Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, which, despite all its issues, can still be recommended not only for playing but also for studying from a game design perspective.

Over the past year, several prominent and successful spiritual successors to the iconic Papers, Please have been released. We talked with representatives from Darts Games, Brigada Games, Trioskaz, and Solarsuit Games about the reasons behind the popularity of this new trend and the challenges encountered during its development.

It has been announced that two game publishers will soon merge: the Taiwanese company Neon Doctrine will become part of the Swedish company Raw Fury.

Microsoft has released its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, indicating a 2% decline in total gaming revenue and nearly a 30% reduction in hardware sales.

Russians have started buying portable consoles much more frequently, claims the company M.Video. They shared their observations in a report dedicated to video game console sales in the country for the first nine months of 2025