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 an unprecedented development, over 700 games debuted on Steam within a single week, yet 74% of these new releases garnered less 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

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 the Star Citizen spin-off, Squadron 42, has been delayed to the second quarter of 2027. This decision aims to steer clear of competing with the high-profile release of Grand Theft Auto 6.

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

Rockstar Games has formed 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, mobile viewership for Netflix in the U.S. increased by 35% on an hourly basis during yesterday's 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 by Take-Two Interactive and Rockstar Games is now available on Netflix

Panic, the company behind Playdate, is reimbursing customers for tariff surcharges after securing a refund from the U.S. government. This follows the Supreme Court's decision that President Trump's tariffs constituted an unlawful 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.

The European gaming sector achieved a revenue of €30 billion in 2025, with 91% of this amount coming from digital sales, 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.