Last week, App2Top reported issues at GFA Games—many employees are experiencing salary delays, and a conflict has arisen between the development team of the shooter Pioner and management. According to our colleagues from IXBT Games, this is all the result of a long-term systemic crisis within the studio.

Saber Interactive admitted that they did not expect such results even remotely. They exceeded their “wildest hopes.”

Wishlists are one of the most important pre-release metrics for any game. We are publishing a comprehensive report to determine how their numbers correlate with the number of followers on Steam today. To do this, we gathered and analyzed data from several hundred games, including those whose developers have publicly disclosed their figures

This idea was proposed by Vitaly Milonov, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Family Protection.

Roblox has introduced an AI-powered feature within its Roblox Studio designed for game developers. This tool is touted to transform text prompts into a comprehensive game design document that can subsequently be executed and tested by the tool. According to a company press release, "Creators can simply describe their vision, and Planning Mode will decompose each step necessary to create it, incorporate feedback to fine-tune the specifics, and execute the plan."

Aptoide, an alternative app store, has initiated an antitrust lawsuit against Google, accusing the tech giant of sustaining an "anticompetitive chokehold" on third-party app stores.

In the United States, the popularity of online sports betting continues to grow, with 27% of the country's residents now having an active account with bookmakers. This is according to the results of a survey conducted by the Siena Research Institute

Saber Interactive admitted that it never anticipated such results. They exceeded its "wildest hopes"

The owners of the publisher Focus Entertainment reported on the financial year ending March 31, 2026. While the previous year was record-breaking for PulluP Entertainment, this time the revenues of the French company significantly decreased.

This information became known from the documents shared online by Intrepid Studios founder Steven Sharif during his legal dispute with the studio’s investors.

On March 30, Hozy—a meditative home design simulator by the Russian-speaking team Come On Studio—was released on Steam. Vladimir Tolmachev and Vera Lubbers from the publisher tinyBuild shared in a conversation with GameDiscoverCo how the game paved its way to a successful launch

A survey conducted by games recruitment company Skillsearch indicates that 44% of participants have contemplated exiting the industry because of redundancies. Among respondents in the UK, 76% expressed that they either plan to or are contemplating seeking employment outside the industry by 2026.

Roblox has consented to a settlement exceeding $12 million with the state of Nevada, which incorporates enhanced measures for safeguarding children.

The game achieved this result two days after its release.

The company Aptoide, which owns its own mobile app store, decided to sue Google

Jagex, the developer behind RuneScape, has revealed plans to introduce RuneScape: Dragonwilds to the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region before the end of this year.

The Indonesian financial regulator, Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK), announced the blocking of a large number of bank accounts, allegedly connected to online gambling. It is reported that a total of 33,252 accounts were affected.

Microsoft's Xbox first-party studios are set to work in close cooperation with the company's hardware team in the development of its upcoming next-generation console

This came to light from documents posted online by Intrepid Studios founder Steven Sharif during his legal proceedings with the studio's investors.

The popular mech-action game War Robots has turned 12 years old. To celebrate this, MY.GAMES shared updated statistics about the game

NZXT, a company specializing in pre-built PCs and rentals, has reached a $3.45 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit.

Last week, sales of PlayStation 5 units and revenue surged in the United States, coinciding with Sony's announcement of global price increases for its PlayStation 5 consoles, attributing the change to "continued pressures in the global economic landscape"

Former Gaijin Entertainment Community Manager Yevgeny Kononenko (also known as Keofox) wrote two lengthy posts on Reddit criticizing the authors of War Thunder. He alleged issues with data security within the company, discrimination against Russian-speaking employees, and manipulation of reviews on Steam.

Former community manager at Gaijin Entertainment, Evgeny Kononenko (also known as Keofox), wrote two extensive posts on Reddit criticizing the creators of War Thunder. He highlighted issues related to data security within the company, discrimination against Russian-speaking employees, and manipulation of reviews on Steam

Tracking the numerous developments in the gaming industry can be challenging, so we gather these updates in periodic round-ups.

Infold Games, the studio responsible for creating Infinity Nikki and Love and Deepspace, has pledged to maintain a focus on human creators in the game development process.

Have you heard the claim that a good game will inevitably find its audience? It might have held true back in 2016, when only 4,600 games were released on Steam throughout the year. Meanwhile, in just the first three months of 2026, according to SteamDB, there have already been 5,700 releases. This density transforms the industry into a battle royale, where simply having a good game is not enough. It also has to stand out and capture an audience—primarily through social media and UGC platforms. These are the channels that will demonstrate the viability of your idea, bring in wishlists, point out errors, and...

The new release from Pearl Abyss hit this milestone in less than a month after its launch, which occurred on March 19, 2026

A hacker attack on Rockstar Games unexpectedly had a positive impact on its parent company, Take-Two Interactive. Amid the data leak, its market value rose to $38 billion

According to data from Newzoo, games that are not within the Top 20 are gaining a larger portion of revenue and playtime in Western markets

LiveScore Group released its financial report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. The company reported an increase in revenue and a reduction in losses.

On the evening of April 14, the studio with Belarusian roots, Sad Cat Studios, released their debut game—a cyberpunk platformer called REPLACED. Within the first few hours, the new release garnered over 500 reviews on Steam, 87% of which were positive

The newspaper "Kommersant" reviewed the financial reports of major Russian gaming companies for the past year. It determined the revenue and profits of Astrum Entertainment, CarX Technologies, and FOGAME

The hacker group ShinyHunters has released information online that they managed to steal from Rockstar Games. Notably, the leaked materials revealed the earnings of GTA Online and Red Dead Online.

Officials hope that this will lead to the creation of "new GTA or Tomb Raider" in the country.

The UK government has initiated the newest phase of its Games Growth Package by designating £28.5 million from the UK Games Fund to aid early-stage developers and promote studio expansion.

From April 9 to 13, 2026, the original Graveyard Keeper was available for free on PC and consoles. According to tinyBuild's head Alex Nichiporchik, this giveaway led to a sharp increase in sales of the game's add-ons

According to recent data from the trade association TIGA, UK gaming studios are prioritizing the development of PC games, while placing less emphasis on mobile platforms.

As a result, the game climbed to the 143rd spot on the list of the most anticipated projects on Steam

Microsoft may reduce the cost of Game Pass and implement a number of changes to the subscription, reports The Verge, citing an internal memo for Xbox employees

Asha Sharma, the CEO of Microsoft Gaming, has reportedly indicated that the cost of Xbox Game Pass is expected to be adjusted, acknowledging that it has "become too expensive for players."

Iicon, the recently introduced conference by the US trade organization the Entertainment Software Association, has revealed that EA Sports CEO Andrew Wilson will be a keynote speaker. He will join a lineup of other industry leaders such as Take-Two's Strauss Zelnick, Ubisoft's Yves Guillemot, Riot Games' Dylan Jadeja, and Brian Ward of Savvy Games Group.

Google Ads has updated its advertising policies regarding gambling for the UAE. The new regulations came into effect in March 2026

The hacker group ShinyHunters has released information online that they managed to steal from Rockstar Games. In particular, the leaked materials revealed how much GTA Online and Red Dead Online earn.

A magistrate judge from judicial district #422 of the Tagansky District of Moscow issued such a fine

Roblox is launching two new age-specific accounts aimed at younger users: Roblox Kids, intended for children between the ages of five and eight, and Roblox Select, targeted at those aged nine to 15. The company is also set to roll out updated parental controls.

Epic Games is said to be developing a shooter similar to Arc Raiders, in collaboration with Disney.

Amazon will cease support for external game stores, standalone purchases, and third-party subscriptions on Luna, effective June 10, 2026

A scandal continues to unfold around the creators of Ashes of Creation studio.

A 40-minute interview with Andrey Postnikov from Nutaku, discussing what the adult video game market on Steam looks like today