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

Additionally, the number of in-game clicks on the platform has increased by a quarter this calendar year

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

The reasons for this were the memory market crisis and Google's overall desire to improve the quality of projects available in its mobile store

Following the main presentations at Gamescom 2026, we have prepared a comprehensive report on the winners in various categories. Inside, you'll find many charts and data on views, the number of new wishlists, and other metrics for the games showcased at the German exhibition. Let's see who had the most effective week.

The launch of Star Citizen's spin-off, Squadron 42, has been rescheduled for the second quarter of 2027. This decision was made to steer clear of debuting in the same timeframe as Grand Theft Auto 6, which is anticipated to be a significant competitor for public attention.

The corporation is allegedly asking more than $300 million for it

Rockstar Games has set up a new team dedicated to creating more lifelike NPCs for Grand Theft Auto 6

New material in the "Investor/Publisher Wanted" section. Today we're talking about the colorful metroidvania SpiritFusion, which follows the adventures of a spirit knight.

Polish analysts from DM BOŚ have calculated the potential revenue of the "Ballads of the Past" expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The figure they arrived at is substantial

According to Sensor Tower data, Netflix's mobile viewing in the United States experienced a 35% increase in hourly viewership yesterday during the extended preview of Grand Theft Auto 6.

EvenBet Gaming has decided to rebrand. The company announced that it will now operate under the name Evenbeter.

The company Hooded Horse, which released the game, announced overcoming this milestone on the social network X

On the evening of August 27, the tactical action game Star Wars Zero Company was released. Shortly after its launch, the new title reached second place on the list of the most popular Star Wars franchise games in terms of peak online players on Steam

The extended gameplay debut of Grand Theft Auto 6, developed by Take-Two Interactive and Rockstar Games, is currently available for streaming on Netflix

Panic, the producer of Playdate, is issuing refunds to customers for tariff surcharges following a reimbursement it received from the US government. This development comes after the Supreme Court determined that President Trump's tariffs constituted an illegitimate use of emergency powers.

Microsoft’s gaming division has officially announced a new option for owners of XBOX One and XBOX Series X consoles. In just a few days, they will have the ability to digitize their game discs.

In 2025, the European games industry produced €30 billion in revenue, with digital purchases comprising 91% of the total, as reported by Video Games Europe (VGE)

In its semi-annual report, 11 bit studios also revealed the sales figures for The Alters, a space survival game about the adventures of clones.

The first six months of 2026 were far less successful for 11 bit studios than the first half of 2025. In a recent report, the Polish company discussed a decline in key financial metrics.

In the absence of Grand Theft Auto 6 being released this year, console revenue would remain unchanged when compared to 2025

On August 26, pre-orders for the graveyard management simulator Graveyard Keeper 2 launched on PC and consoles. According to Alex Nichiporchik, head of the publisher tinyBuild, the game immediately demonstrated a solid level of pre-sales.

Roblox has revealed intentions to establish a headquarters in Riyadh to bolster its creator program across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

While Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo face lawsuits from American gamers regarding canceled tariffs in the United States, the company Panic is making efforts to engage with its audience.

This conclusion was reached by the company Moloco.

Hendrik Lesser has been re-appointed as the president of the European Games Developer Federation (EGDF), coinciding with the unveiling of the organization's board for the 2026-2028 term

In light of rising hardware expenses and advancements in artificial intelligence, Xbox is placing a strong focus on "efficiency and affordability alongside performance" for its upcoming console generation

The analytical platform Blask attempted to determine the level of demand for fantasy sports. To do this, it collected data from June 2025 to July 2026 across 100 countries

The Chinese role-playing action game managed to attract such a large number of players over the course of 20 months since its debut

Microsoft's gaming division has officially announced a new option for owners of XBOX One and XBOX Series X consoles. In just a few days, they will have the ability to digitize their game discs

1047 Games has announced it will cease active development on Empulse and Splitgate: Arena Reloaded, transitioning these titles to peer-to-peer hosting. This decision indicates the studio's move away from live service shooter games after a decade.

At Gamescom 2026 this week, the IGDA Incubation SIG is set to unveil the inaugural international census of game incubation and accelerator programs. This initiative seeks to provide the gaming industry with its first comprehensive overview of the organizations dedicated to assisting emerging studios.

Starting August 31, Xbox Insiders will have the opportunity to test a new feature that allows the conversion of supported physical games into digital versions. This disc-to-digital initiative enables owners to unlock a digital entitlement for the same title.

The analytics company Newzoo is optimistic about the future of the gaming market, at least in terms of revenue. They expect that by 2026, gamers worldwide will spend $213.9 billion on video games—more than ever before.

Ubisoft has introduced a soft launch for The Player Council, a platform designed to allow players to test games and provide direct feedback to developers.

Several employees of Schell Games posted on LinkedIn about layoffs at the studio, which was highlighted by the Game Developer portal.

Rockstar Games has released a statement in response to the recent leaks related to Grand Theft Auto 6

The marketing company AppsFlyer continues to attract funding. According to the publication Calcalist, it has now made a deal with the Israeli bank Leumi, which has agreed to provide a substantial loan in the form of a line of credit

The successful release of the Mortal Shell sequel is a great opportunity to discuss the state of the Soulslike game niche. In the new report, we will analyze not only the metrics of Cold Symmetry's latest game but also present a detailed benchmark with data on the highest-grossing projects and median values for the entire category

It took just under two years for this game: Farming Simulator 25 was released on November 12, 2024

The analytics company Newzoo is optimistic about the future of the gaming market—at least in terms of revenue. It expects that by 2026, gamers worldwide will spend $213.9 billion on video games, more than ever before

Testronic has announced a series of senior appointments across its international offices, naming Mike Guttman as the vice president of senior partnerships.