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.

While the console market is on hold, awaiting the annual sports lineup and the avalanche of fall releases, several dozen commercially successful titles were released on PC in August. More details can be found in our traditional segment packed with data and graphs

Both platforms reported that the analytics service SteamDB has joined the team of the game modding site Nexus Mods.

Most of them turned out to be unwanted by anyone

Aggro Crab Studio, which has previously served as a publisher (they launched Peak), intends to make this activity a regular part of their operations.

Moon Studios, known for developing "Ori and the Will of the Wisps," has delayed the complete launch of its upcoming title, "No Rest for the Wicked," to March 2027

At the same time, she promised to make Brutal Legend 2 if she raises 100 million dollars

Details have emerged regarding the progress of work on the DLC called Revelations for Doom: The Dark Ages. The team underwent significant crunch to release the game on time and with the appropriate quality. On the eve of the release, it was downsized

In a record-setting week, over 700 games debuted on Steam for the first time. However, 74% of these titles garnered fewer than 10 reviews.

Supercell's acquisition of Metacore is advancing, as the two companies have reached an agreement anticipated to be finalized by the end of this month

Xsolla announced the second season of their mobile game developers contest. It is suitable for those interested in launching their own D2C channel and earning from direct sales to players

Last week, the expanded preview of Grand Theft Auto 6 became the most-watched title on Netflix, amassing 31.1 million views within four days

Hakan Abrak, CEO of IO Interactive, is set to lead a 007 First Light session at Game Republic New Horizons

For titles released in the year 2026, the revenue stands at $1,728. This is more than ten times less than in 2016.

Titles released in 2026 cost $1,728. This is more than ten times less than in 2016.

Releasing a hit is no longer a guarantee that a studio will survive

According to a staff memo acquired by Bloomberg, Brian Ward is resigning from his position as CEO of Savvy Games Group

Licensed online bookmakers and casinos in Brazil paid 8.7 billion Brazilian reals (1.4 billion euros) in taxes to the budget from January to June 2026 — 76.86% more than in the same period in 2025, according to the country's Federal Tax Service

We are publishing a column by the creator of the game Mayak. In it, he discusses his work on the graphics for the project—a visual novel about space and love.

UKIE, in collaboration with Discord and GameFlex, has introduced the Go To Market Academy, a business initiative designed to assist indie studios located in the UK.

The 2026 edition of Gamescom drew 368,000 attendees from 131 nations, marking a 6% rise compared to the year before

Rovio has shut down its Copenhagen studio following the cancellation of its mobile game Sonic Blitz.

Bit Reactor, the studio behind Star Wars Zero Company, put "many of its workers" on furlough ahead of the game's launch

Both representatives from "M.Video" and "Avito" report this. As for how much exactly, estimates vary widely, but both companies note the trend

Additionally, during the current calendar year, the number of in-game clicks on the platform increased by a quarter.

The creator of the iconic series Mafia and Kingdom Come, Daniel Vávra, decided to stir the discussion on AI in game development. On his social media account, he criticized those who boycott games made with the help of AI.

Publications have started to appear in the mass media that negatively assess the upcoming release of GTA VI from a macroeconomic perspective. They indicate that the availability of the game could adversely affect labor productivity

Publications have started to appear in the mass media that negatively assess the upcoming release of GTA VI from a macroeconomic perspective. They indicate that the game's release will negatively impact labor productivity

In August, Yoozoo Games released its financial report for the first half of 2026. The company's operating revenue amounted to 696 million yuan (an increase of 1.21%, approximately 103 million dollars), while net profit reached 253 million yuan (a surge of 403.8%, approximately 37 million dollars)

He is being sought by an international company in the HTML5/Web Gaming sector. The future employee will be responsible for finding interesting projects and reaching out to their developers

Continuing our weekly series of YouTube interviews, this episode's guest is Natalya Popova, a project manager at Overmobile

After the gameplay showcase of GTA VI in the US and Germany, all PS5 Pros have sold out, the creators of the city-builder game about constructing a pirate city, Corsair Cove, shared some figures, and Tencent introduced its set of AI-powered game development tools — we're covering the main events in the gaming industry from this past weekend

Polish analysts from DM BOŚ calculated the potential revenue from the Songs of the Past expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The estimated amount is substantial.

In 2024, a group of British developers filed a lawsuit against Google, believing that the corporation was abusing its position in the mobile store market. Two years later, the parties decided to settle the matter—they agreed on a resolution of the dispute