Creating large-scale games is expensive, so using taxpayer money for this purpose is a "questionable matter," according to Anton Gorelkin, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Information Policy.

The company Unity has decided to divest two major assets. It revealed its plans in a report to investors

The development of major games is becoming increasingly expensive.

Less than a month remains until the "Gaming Industry" conference in the capital of Belarus, which is set to take place on April 22. Let's talk about the event's speakers

Interest in the black-and-white cartoon shooter MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is growing uncontrollably. Developers from Fumi Games have announced that the game's wishlists are approaching one and a half million.

A Japanese company announced that it will change its pricing policy in May 2026.

Ziff Davis, which owns IGN Entertainment, the parent company of GamesIndustry.biz, has established a new collaboration with European media company eMense to manage IGN France. eMense currently runs IGN Benelux, IGN Nordic, and IGN Germany under a license from Ziff Davis.

Developing large-scale games is becoming increasingly expensive.

In 2025, Meta Quest achieved record usage levels, with over 100 titles each surpassing $1 million in gross revenue.

Nintendo has revealed adjustments to the pricing of Switch 2 titles in the United States, noting that digital versions will be priced lower than physical copies.

The mountain climbing simulator Cairn continues to show success. The indie studio The Game Bakers announced that almost two months after its release, the game has sold over half a million copies

However, the pre-release decline has not yet been fully recovered.

Pearl Abyss, the developer behind Crimson Desert, has witnessed its stock price stabilize following the confirmation that its new action-adventure title has achieved sales of three million copies.

Let's explore how many games on the market can be categorized as remasters/remakes and how much revenue they generate

Nordic Game, scheduled from May 26 to May 29 at Slagthuset in Malmö, has announced its newest speakers to GamesIndustry.biz, alongside the launch of the conference's first AI Track. GamesIndustry.biz is set to be the official media partner for the event

Reforged Studios has taken ownership of Headup Games, known for publishing Super Meat Boy 3D.

The gaming division of Sony has decreased by one more studio. According to Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier, the corporation has parted ways with Dark Outlaw Games, which had not managed to release any games.

This past weekend, the original Hello Neighbor set a new record for online players on Steam, reaching 2,119 users for the first time. In honor of this milestone, tinyBuild CEO Alex Nichiporchik wrote a post on the company's blog, sharing additional statistics and insights.

Everplay, the parent company of Team17 Digital, has released its full-year financial results for 2025, showing steady revenue and a 10% rise in gross profit

Nacon's subsidiaries, Spiders, Kylotonn, Cyanide, and Nacon Tech, have sought insolvency protection

Russian authorities have demanded that the group of companies "Lesta Games" transfer a large sum to the state budget. This was reported by "Kommersant," citing information from the Federal Bailiff Service.

A new release from Bungie has not become a big hit, claims the analytics company Alinea Analytics.

Headup Games has changed ownership once again. It is now under the wing of Reforged Studios.

Sony has closed its first-party PlayStation studio, Dark Outlaw Games

It is possible that closing Dark Outlaw Games is not the only change in Sony's gaming business. It is reported that the corporation has also decided to almost entirely cease its involvement with mobile games

Sony's gaming division now has one fewer studio. According to Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier, the corporation divested itself of Dark Outlaw Games, which had not managed to release a single game.

Epic Games is set to reduce its workforce by over 1,000 employees, following a decline in engagement with Fortnite. This downturn has resulted in the company spending considerably more than it earns.

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney announced a significant round of layoffs

The French publisher Nacon continues to face difficulties.

The transaction amount has not been disclosed

The period from May 2024 to September 2025 became the worst for the UK gaming industry in terms of employment, according to a study by the British developers' association TIGA

The UK's game development industry is facing the "most severe downturn on record," as employment rates have decreased by 4.5% compared to the previous year

Pearl Abyss continues to report on the success of its new game. The company boasted that it took less than a week for Crimson Desert to reach the milestone of 3 million copies sold

French publisher Nacon continues to face difficulties.

Capcom has made its position on generative AI clear, announcing that it has no plans to integrate such assets into its video game content

Reports indicate that Nintendo is reducing production of the Switch 2 after experiencing disappointing holiday sales, especially in the United States

If it is indeed shut down, approximately 50 people will lose their jobs.

The company has reduced its production plan for the Nintendo Switch 2 for January-March 2026 from 6 million to 4 million units, Bloomberg reports.

Jest has introduced the Jest Games Fund, aimed at supporting studios in creating games tailored for the RCS messaging ecosystem. This initiative is part of Jest's role as the inaugural marketplace for apps utilizing SMS and RCS texting protocols, allowing these games to be published on its platform.

Mojang has collaborated with Merlin Entertainments to construct the world's inaugural Minecraft theme park in the United Kingdom

Savvy Games has purchased Moonton, the developer behind Mobile Legends, from ByteDance, the company that owns TikTok, in a transaction valued at $6 billion.

Starting next year, Roblox plans to implement charges for creators who incorporate brand integrations into their experiences.

Pearl Abyss, the developer behind Crimson Desert, plans to carry out a "comprehensive audit" of the game's assets after discovering the "unintended" incorporation of AI-generated artwork.

It is reported that within two weeks of its release, Slay the Spire 2 has grossed over $92 million.

The Russian mobile app store is doing well, according to VK's financial report from last year.

Competition in the video game market continues to intensify, the cost of acquiring users remains high, and investors have become noticeably more cautious. We spoke with the founder and game designer of the New Edge studio, Mikhail A. Petrov, about which mistakes are the most costly for gaming startups in this environment.

It is reported that two weeks after its release, Slay the Spire 2 has earned over 92 million dollars

According to reports, Nintendo intends to launch an updated version of the Switch 2 in the European Union, which will allow consumers to more easily replace its battery.

Resident Evil Requiem emerged as the leading best-selling game in the United States for 2026, dominating Circana's February rankings and securing the top position on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms.

tinyBuild shared its financial report for the past year. In it, the company discussed a significant increase in revenue