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The next WN Conference will take place on September 17-18 in Limassol. We are sharing the first details

· 25 minutes ago
At the beginning of autumn, one of the largest cities in Cyprus will host a new session of the conference for developers and publishers organized by WN Media Group. Among its guests are expected representatives from Loot, Xsolla, Avow, OHM, ByteDance, GEM Capital, and many other companies.

Ubisoft anticipates "superior financial performance" from the remake of Black Flag. However, the company has chosen not to raise its financial guidance, citing a "strong competitive lineup" as the reason

· an hour ago
Ubisoft's Chief Financial Officer Frédérick Duguet stated that the company anticipates Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced to achieve "superior financial performance" following its outperformance of annual expectations in the latest financial report.

All metrics have plummeted – key points from Ubisoft’s quarterly report

· an hour ago
The financial reporting period has arrived, and Ubisoft was quick to announce its results for April-June 2026. This marked the first quarter of the current fiscal year for the company, and it didn’t go very smoothly.

KRAFTON invested in the gaming payment platform Neon

· an hour ago
KRAFTON has announced a new deal. The company has invested in Neon, a platform that focuses on infrastructure for direct-to-consumer (D2C) sales in mobile games.

The next WN Conference will take place on September 17-18 in Limassol. We are sharing the first details

· 2 hours ago
In early autumn, one of the largest cities in Cyprus will host a new session of the conference for developers and publishers by WN Media Group. Among its guests are expected to be representatives from Loot, Xsolla, Avow, OHM, ByteDance, GEM Capital, and many other companies

Five million people have played Wuchang: Fallen Feathers

· 3 hours ago
The Chinese soulslike game Wuchang: Fallen Feathers reached this milestone exactly one year after its release on July 24, 2025, on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series

According to Newzoo's rankings, Meccha Chameleon holds the second spot for PC revenue in June, trailing behind Fortnite.

· 4 hours ago
According to Newzoo, Meccha Chameleon, an independent hit, achieved significant success in June, securing the position of the second-highest-grossing PC title, just behind Fortnite.

In the first half of 2026, Chinese gaming companies entered into over 40 M&A deals

· 4 hours ago
Gaming companies from China engaged in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) with enviable frequency in the first six months of 2026. This conclusion was reached by the publication Youxi Tuoluo, which analyzed activity in the local market.

Ubisoft reported a 9.2% decline in net bookings for the first quarter, citing a "high comparison base" from the same period the previous year as the reason for the decrease

· 5 hours ago
Ubisoft has released its financial results for the first quarter, reporting net bookings amounting to €255.8 million

The European Commission has issued Google a multimillion-dollar fine for antitrust violations in Google Play

· 6 hours ago
The corporation was accused of non-compliance with the Digital Markets Act requirements

The European Commission has given the green light to a $55 billion acquisition of EA, stating that the deal "would not raise competition concerns"

· 6 hours ago
The European Commission has approved the $55 billion takeover of Electronic Arts, spearheaded by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.

Australian pension funds hold over $10 billion in shares of gambling companies

· 7 hours ago
The largest pension funds in Australia are actively investing in gambling, according to a study by SustainoMetric. Analysts noted that 20 funds own gambling stocks amounting to at least 14.8 billion Australian dollars or 10.33 billion US dollars.

The head of Ubisoft is not concerned about Sony's move away from physical discs

· 7 hours ago
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot does not see a catastrophe in Sony's decision to stop producing discs for new games for PlayStation consoles starting in 2028. He made this statement during a teleconference with investors and analysts

Microsoft has initiated trials of an ad-supported game streaming service on Xbox.

· 7 hours ago
Microsoft has initiated a trial phase for ad-supported game streaming on Xbox.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced achieved its annual sales target within two weeks

· 8 hours ago
In its latest financial report, Ubisoft also shared new sales data for the Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag remake. It announced that the game sold 3.5 million copies within 14 days of its release

All metrics have plummeted – key points from Ubisoft's quarterly report

· 8 hours ago
The financial report release period has arrived, and Ubisoft hastened to announce its results for April-June 2026. For the company, this was the first quarter of the current fiscal year, and it did not go very smoothly.

A team from Minsk is seeking support in promoting and developing the online CCG "Bremya Vladyki"

· a day ago
A new feature in the "Investor/Publisher Wanted" section. Today we are highlighting a collectible card game from Belarusian developers. It's called "Burden of the Overlord"

Bethesda is facing allegations from a union of breaching labor laws in Canada due to recent layoffs at its Montreal studio

· a day ago
The union OneBGS at Bethesda has announced that it has lodged a legal complaint against the developer, accusing them of ongoing violations of labor laws in Canada.

The European Commission has approved the sale of Electronic Arts for $55 billion

· a day ago
The European antitrust regulator did not obstruct a consortium of investors led by the Saudi Public Investment Fund from purchasing Electronic Arts (EA). It granted permission for the deal to proceed.

Tencent shares experienced their largest daily drop since the spring of 2025 due to issues with mobile games

· a day ago
On June 22, 2026, the stock price of the Chinese giant Tencent fell by 7.1%, Bloomberg reported. The last time they dropped by a larger percentage in a single day was almost a year and a half ago, in April 2025

Amazon has addressed its position regarding a sequel to "007: First Light," suggesting that due to the success of the initial release, IOI should be responsible for its development.

· a day ago
Jeff Gattis, the general manager for Amazon Luna and Amazon Game Studios, has clarified his previous remarks, stating that sequels to 007: First Light are expected to be developed by MGM and, hypothetically, by Amazon Game Studios.

The ESA Foundation has granted scholarships to 31 university students to assist them in pursuing careers in the gaming and esports industries

· a day ago
The ESA Foundation has awarded scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to 31 university students, aiming to foster careers in game development and esports.

The Amazon Luna cloud gaming platform has been integrated into Prime Video in both the United States and the United Kingdom

· a day ago
Amazon has rolled out its Luna cloud gaming service for Prime Video subscribers who use Fire TV devices in the United States and the United Kingdom.

The developers of Crisol: Theater of Idols shut down five months after the game's release

· a day ago
It seems another game studio has closed its doors—this time, it's the Spanish Vermila Studios that has fallen "under the knife"

The European Commission has approved the sale of Electronic Arts for $55 billion

· a day ago
The European antitrust regulator did not interfere with the consortium of investors led by the Saudi Arabian Sovereign Fund in purchasing Electronic Arts (EA). It allowed them to proceed with the deal

Sony's move away from discs could potentially destroy the multi-billion dollar market for used games, consoles, and accessories, according to analysts

· a day ago
Sony's decision to stop printing new release discs for PlayStation starting in 2028 poses a serious threat to the market for used games and gaming merchandise, CNBC reports. So much so that there are risks of its collapse

Following the success of James Bond and FIFA, Delphi Interactive's approach focused on fan engagement is attracting significant interest from major intellectual property holders

· a day ago
According to CEO Casper Daugaard, the achievements of Delphi Interactive with the FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition and 007 First Light have opened up new avenues for collaboration with prominent brands.

One year following its introduction, the UK Games Growth Package is experiencing "exceptional demand"

· a day ago
The UK's £30 million Games Growth Package "is already making an impact" one year after its introduction, stated UK Creative Industries Minister Ian Murray.

The overall audience of Human Fall Flat has exceeded 60 million people

· a day ago
In honor of the game's anniversary, No Brakes Games studio and publisher Curve Games announced this achievement: the game turned 10 years old on July 22.

The authors of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Microsoft did not actually fund the entire development of the game

· a day ago
Recently, GSC Game World founder Sergey Grigorovich made a bold statement—Microsoft fully funded the development of S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2: Heart of Chornobyl, providing even more money than was needed. However, the studio itself refuted his claims

Xbox has revealed plans to introduce backwards compatibility for both PC and handheld devices

· a day ago
Xbox is launching backward compatibility features for both PC and handheld devices, initially offering four classic titles: BLiNX: The Time Sweeper, Conker: Live and Reloaded, Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge, and Fuzion Frenzy

In Bulgaria, they will not increase the tax on online gambling games or ban their advertising

· a day ago
The Bulgarian government rejected a proposal to tighten regulations on online gambling in the country, which had been put forward by opposition parties

Steam now allows gifting through email and sending gifts to other regions

· a day ago
The Steam team didn't stop at just updating the wishlist functionality. Valve also enhanced the gift system on the platform

Steam has updated the wishlist page with categories, filters, and tags for demos

· a day ago
Valve has indeed released another update for its digital game store. As expected, it focused on user interactions with wishlists

For the first time, all exhibition spaces for Gamescom 2026 have been completely reserved

· 2 days ago
For the first time, the exhibition space for Gamescom 2026 has reached full capacity, marking a new milestone for the event.

Although Xbox console sales have experienced a year-over-year doubling, overall hardware sales in the United States have decreased by 62%, according to the latest US Monthly Charts

· 2 days ago
According to projections, U.S. video game sales have experienced a 20% decline year-on-year, with figures expected to decrease from $5.7 billion to $4.5 billion between June 2025 and June 2026.

Hasbro posts a $56 million write-down and calls off "several games" planned for release in 2028 and later

· 2 days ago
Hasbro has announced a $56 million impairment charge concerning its video game assets and verified that it has axed "several" games that were planned for release starting in 2028 and later

How to Survive After a Failed Launch: Case Studies, Common Patterns, and Disheartening Conclusions About the Market

· 2 days ago
Is there a chance of achieving success after an unsuccessful release? In short — almost none. This answer is rather dull, so today we'll explore specific cases, the reasons behind their initial failures and subsequent successes, and also delve into the harsh reality faced by most projects in the market

In June, the US gaming market experienced a significant decline for the first time in a year

· 2 days ago
The first month of summer has been revealed for the American gaming market. As usual, Circana analyst Mat Piscatella shared the statistics on social media.

In June, the U.S. gaming market declined significantly for the first time in a year

· 2 days ago
It became known how the first month of summer went for the American gaming market. Analyst Mat Piscatella from Circana traditionally shared the statistics on social media

A report by Games for Change seeks to address parental concerns about video gaming by relying on "evidence rather than fear"

· 2 days ago
The non-profit group Games for Change has released a white paper that examines how parents perceive video games. The document also outlines strategies to redirect attention from "fear-driven narratives focused on addiction, violence, and excessive screen time"

Hasbro revised its video game strategy and wrote off nearly $60 million

· 2 days ago
It seems that Hasbro has decided to scale back its ambitions in the video game segment. This was announced during a teleconference following the results of the second quarter of 2026

A special OKVED code for video game development will be introduced in Russia

· 2 days ago
The All-Russian Classifier of Economic Activities will soon be updated with 27 new codes. One of these codes will be specifically designated for studios engaged in video game development.

Gamers have filed another lawsuit over duties in the US—this time against Xbox

· 2 days ago
American gamers continue to file lawsuits over the rise in console prices in 2025, caused by Donald Trump's tariffs. In the spring, they filed suits against Nintendo and Sony, and now they've reached Microsoft's gaming division.

At the Games for Change Awards 2026, "South of Midnight" has been honored with the titles of Game and Experience of the Year

· 2 days ago
Games for Change has announced the recipients of its 2026 awards, with Compulsion Games' South of Midnight earning the titles of Game and Experience of the Year.

The development costs for S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2 were fully covered by Microsoft

· 2 days ago
The production of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl had already paid off even before its release, claimed GSC Game World's founder, Sergey Grigorovich. This was aided by the partnership with Microsoft

Microsoft's Xbox is introducing a starter edition of its Game Pass to Meta Horizon+

· 2 days ago
Subscribers of Meta Horizon+ now have access to the starter edition of Xbox's Game Pass.

Google will expand advertising for online gambling to 35 countries

· 2 days ago
Google Corporation is set to update its advertising policy for online gambling. It announced that starting August 10, its Google AdSense service will begin allowing the promotion of such projects in 35 countries, including Brazil, Canada, Serbia, and Russia

The founders of Alpha Dog Games have bought back the studio from Microsoft after its closure in 2024

· 2 days ago
Following its closure by Microsoft in 2024, Alpha Dog Games, the studio behind Mighty Doom, has resurfaced as an independent entity.

The Xbox Vice President of Development left Microsoft less than three months after being appointed

· 2 days ago
In early May, the new head of XBOX, Asha Sharma, made some leadership changes in the gaming division and invited former colleagues from CoreAI to join the team. One of them was Jared Palmer. However, it turned out that he decided not to stay long in the position of XBOX Vice President of Development