We continue our weekly series of YouTube interviews. The guest of the new episode is Ksenia Zubareva, CEO of Asia Game Buzz, a company that promotes PC games in China

The US Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism has initiated an investigation into Roblox, citing concerns that the platform "appears to prioritize revenue and engagement metrics" at the expense of child safety

Following controversy over allegations that Saber Interactive replaced a writer with AI-generated content for the game, the company has updated Rideshare Simulator's Steam page to include an AI disclaimer.

On August 3, HEXSTORM: Tears of Arcadia was released on Steam. This is a complex tactical Tower Defense game focused on defending a flying fortress, with its main feature being that the entire game code was written using artificial intelligence. For its creator, Anton Chuev (also known as Tearevo), the development process was a major experiment, and he shared his initial conclusions in a video on YouTube

It is allegedly going to be acquired by the investment firm Trustar Capital.

Saber Interactive has updated the Steam page for Rideshare Simulator, including a disclaimer about the use of AI. This move comes after the company faced controversy over claims that it had replaced a writer on the project with AI-generated content.

It is allegedly being purchased by the investment firm Trustar Capital.

At the end of July, Monkey Island creator Ron Gilbert and his studio Terrible Toybox announced the second installment of the detective adventure game Thimbleweed Park. It has now been revealed that the new installment is being funded by a fan of the original game

Partners of gambling operators who receive revenue from accepting deposits and bets, registering players, and other similar gambling activities are now required to have a special license to operate in Bulgaria. The new regulations came into effect at the beginning of August

Sail.game, a matchmaking platform, is launching a complimentary tier for game developers on PC and console just in time for Gamescom.

Russian gaming companies are in no hurry to conduct an initial public offering (IPO) on the stock market. The Moscow Exchange hopes to change this by encouraging them to enter the public arena.

A former top executive of Square Enix stated that Sony's move away from discs will lead to lower prices in the PS Store. Meanwhile, the studio behind Invincible VS has laid off 75% of its staff, and a U.S. Senate investigation into Roblox has been launched. Here's a recap of the major events in the gaming industry over the past weekend

In 2025, India's gaming market surpassed the $1 billion revenue mark for the first time, recording a 14.8% year-over-year increase to reach $1.04 billion.

Another twist in the legal battle between Apple and Epic Games. Recently, Apple filed a statement in court, requesting to overturn one of the prohibitions imposed on it. This pertains to the commission for in-app purchases on iOS in the United States.

In early August, Strauss Zelnick, the CEO of Take-Two Interactive, stated that the majority of pre-orders for the upcoming GTA VI are for the Ultimate Edition. Now his words have been confirmed by analysts at VG Insights, a subsidiary of Sensor Tower

Getting money from a publisher and an investor is a completely different experience. A publisher manages the marketing campaign for a specific game, sets the price, organizes testing, and assists with the console version. Meanwhile, an investor often invests not so much in the game itself but in the team, expanding its capabilities without negating collaboration with the publisher. But how can one secure investments for development? We share the experiences of the creators of Indika, Recon: 1944, and World War: Siberia.

The ranks of game publishers have expanded. The Russian-speaking team Solarsuit Games, known for the Static Dread franchise, has decided to venture into publishing

2K has introduced Small Axe Studios, a new AAA game development team located in Vancouver, Canada

Google, as part of its dispute with Epic Games, also appeared in court again — despite the fact that the parties had previously reached a settlement.

In the second quarter, Nexon's performance surpassed projections due to robust results from its MapleStory series and the continued success of Arc Raiders, developed by Embark Studios.

Another twist in the dispute between Apple and Epic Games. Recently, Apple submitted a statement to the court requesting the annulment of one of the imposed restrictions. This restriction pertains to the commission on in-app purchases on iOS in the United States

There is just over a month left until the WN Conference session in Cyprus takes place. It will be held on September 17-18 in Limassol. We discuss what to expect from the event program in our article.

Just over a month remains until the Cyprus session of the WN Conference. It will take place on September 17-18 in Limassol. We discuss what to expect from the event's program in our article

Netflix has announced the closure of Night School Studio as well as Moonloot Games, which is located in Helsinki.

The retro technology repair simulator ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs crossed this milestone a week after its release.

The gambling holding company Entain reported for the first six months of 2026. It announced growth in several key metrics

While Netflix is closing its studios, 2K Games is opening new ones. The company has officially announced the creation of a subsidiary called Small Axe Studios

A few years ago, the streaming company Netflix was actively acquiring game developers, and now it is closing them down.

Mattel has revealed the establishment of Mattel Game Studios, an international development entity tasked with creating games derived from the company's intellectual property. This move comes after Mattel's February acquisition of the entire Mattel163, a joint venture that was formerly co-owned with partner company NetEase at 50%.

Gothic 1 Remake has been a box office success for the studio Alkimia Interactive and the publisher THQ Nordic. As reported in a recent financial report by their parent company Embracer Group, the game is approaching break-even and is expected to become profitable soon.

The VK group of companies also reported for April-June 2026. Traditionally, their report included little data concerning the gaming division, but a few figures related to the VK Play store were still present.

At least for creating mobile and browser games

Testronic has named Sonia Kerr as its new CEO, following Sharon Baylay-Bell, who will now serve as the company's chair.

Chinese giant Tencent had long been valued higher on the stock exchange than any other company from the Middle Kingdom. However, the balance of power has now shifted

The mobile action RPG about battling monsters, mo.co, is a game with a challenging history. It was released in March 2025 and has already undergone a major relaunch. Now it's facing another round of radical changes, prompted by Supercell's unmet expectations

The remake of the first "Gothic" became a box office success for the studio Alkimia Interactive and the publisher THQ Nordic. According to the latest financial report from their parent company, Embracer Group, the game is nearing break-even and will soon be able to turn a profit

The Swedish holding company Embracer Group has released its report for the past quarter, the first of its current fiscal year. According to the document, the company is doing quite well

The Philippine gambling market regulator, PAGCOR, summed up the results for April-June 2026. It reported that the iGaming segment earned 39.9 billion Philippine pesos ($675 million) over the three months, accounting for 45.2% of the total market revenue.

This result was achieved in two weeks: the game was released on July 30, 2026

CD PROJEKT RED has once again implemented layoffs in the team working on Project Sirius, a multiplayer game set in The Witcher universe. A total of 18 people have left the project.

Economic strategy games are not the most popular genre for discussion. However, in terms of potential, the niche is almost like a blue ocean—with a low number of releases and high median earnings. This is the focus of our report today

Update: August 12, 7:15 PM: CD Projekt has officially announced that 18 developers who were part of Project Sirius have been laid off or given the option to apply for other positions within the company

Update, August 13, 2026: Matt Karch, CEO of Saber Interactive, has addressed allegations concerning the replacement of former lead writer Stella Sacco with ChatGPT for the Rideshare Simulator project

In February 2025, the Dutch consumer rights organization Stichting Massaschade & Consument filed a class action lawsuit against Sony’s gaming division. A year and a half later, the authors of Stop Killing Games — an initiative for the preservation of games — agreed to join the case.

From August 5 to 9, an action RPG with roguelite elements called Moonlighter was available for free on Steam. As announced by the studio Digital Sun, a significant number of gamers took advantage of the offer

CodeDev Group, which is also referred to as The Unreal Guys, has announced the establishment of a new studio named Full Spectrum Interactive

Immersive simulators are not the most mainstream category of games, so their developers shouldn't aim for the AAA niche. That's the opinion of game designer Randy Smith, who in the past contributed to various parts of the Thief series.

As of August 13, 2026, Amazon Game Studios has terminated its publishing agreement with Smilegate's MMO Lost Ark

The T2 mobile operator revealed this in their recent study.

The 2027 BAFTA Games Awards are now accepting submissions, and there have been revisions to the entry guidelines, fee structure, and AI policy.