Outside of China, the media hardly covers the activities of Zhejiang Century Huatong, even though it's one of the fastest-growing gaming companies today. In a new business profile, we will delve into the reasons behind its success, key hits like Whiteout Survival, and its regulatory challenges

At the end of summer, we compiled a comprehensive report on the state of the gaming stock market. To update the data and capture trends, we once again analyzed the status of over 60 public companies and examined how their positions have changed since the beginning of 2025. Inside, as usual, there are many charts, numbers, and information on various markets

We usually don't analyze individual deals, but the pending acquisition of Electronic Arts is a unique case in the gaming industry. That's why we've delved into the documents and prepared a comprehensive guide explaining the main nuances, including some of the less obvious ones.

Valve has a plan. This is a brief way to describe the recent announcement of a new line of gaming devices led by the Steam Machine. Let's explore the essence of the company's chosen course and the prospects opened up by the expanding Steam ecosystem

The video game market is global, and in the current macroeconomic and geopolitical realities, choosing the right jurisdiction is particularly relevant. By consulting with experts from Futura Digital and Prospectacy, we present a detailed guide analyzing the most pertinent locations, key nuances, trends, and pitfalls

Just in the last few weeks, NetEase has cut funding to three Western studios at once. We explore what is prompting the company to reassess its investments, what the affected teams have in common, and how applicable this trend is to other Chinese publishers

Coffee Stain will soon become a public company, spinning off from Embracer Group. This is a great opportunity to take a closer look at its business, which—spoiler alert—demonstrates remarkable efficiency and resilience. Specifically, we will delve into the publisher's finances and assess its potential market value

Supercell has been unable to expand its catalog of evergreen hits for seven years. Squad Busters could have turned the situation around, but it was recently axed as well. Throughout its history, the company has "killed" dozens of games. The reasons and outcomes of this approach are explored in a new in-depth article

In October, a PC-focused military shooter and a new installment of the enduring monster-catching saga vied for the title of the biggest release. The latest edition of the monthly gaming market review features a wealth of data and charts on revenue, sales, and other metrics for major releases, indie hits, and unexpected newcomers

Despite the turbulent period, Paradox Interactive remains a leading publisher of strategy games. The key to the long-term success of the Swedish company is a unique strategy that enables most releases to be profitable and demonstrates a margin level of 40%

By the end of 2025, quirky indie games with a focus on co-op and interaction with friends solidified their position as one of the fastest-growing niches on Steam. In our new report, we provide insights into the state of this category, which many have already dubbed "friendslop," as well as data on game revenue and other metrics

The Chinese giant has spread its roots across the globe—from New Zealand to Canada. Today, we will take an in-depth look at the company's internal divisions, its external subsidiaries, and its minority stakes in other studios

AppLovin is a key player in the mobile advertising market. Since the beginning of the year, the company's stock has nearly doubled, and its market capitalization has exceeded $200 billion. What is the reason for such rapid growth? How did it transform into an AI platform? Answers to these and other questions about AppLovin's business are in today's article

Battlefield 6 is one of the major releases of 2025, potentially overshadowed by Electronic Arts' ambitious bet on the franchise. Today, we will analyze the key metrics of the new shooter and explore what its future success means for the company's business

The main topic in the gaming industry this week has been the upcoming Digital Fairness Act (DFA) in the EU. We have thoroughly examined its key provisions and gathered developers' reactions. Alina Davletshina, head of the Digital practice at Futura Digital, helped us understand the legal intricacies

Predicting the success of a particular game can be challenging, but it's often possible to foresee the lack of potential. Today, we'll discuss types of unsuccessful indie games and the mistakes developers make, supported by examples and data on the highest-grossing and most "overcrowded" subgenres on Steam.

At the beginning of the month, we traditionally share data on the most successful releases over the past 30 days. In today's report, you'll find plenty of figures and charts on revenue, sales, and other metrics of September's new releases, including titles from major studios, indie hits, and Japanese RPGs

11 bit studios is one of the most well-known Polish companies, producing hits like Frostpunk and publishing indie titles from third-party developers. Today, the studio finds itself at a crossroads, facing a series of financial challenges. How it arrived at this juncture is the focus of today's article

On September 25, the full release of Hades II took place. We thoroughly analyzed the game's launch in terms of revenue, online presence, and other metrics, comparing them with the first installment and titles in similar genres.

2025 can confidently be called the year of flourishing for mid-budget games priced at $50 or less. This raises the question: what does this mean for the industry as a whole? In today's article, we delve into the trend in detail, supporting the points with figures and other data

You voted — we delivered. Introducing a comprehensive report on the state of the gaming market in Europe, featuring numerous charts and data both region-wide and for individual countries. We have thoroughly analyzed consumer spending and other statistical metrics such as the number of gamers, developers, and gaming companies

In an interview with App2Top, the top managers of the media franchise—Roman Goroshkin, Alexander Minkin, and Yaropolk Rash—provided detailed insights into the upcoming MMORPG "Sineus," its development plans, and the unique aspects of Sineus Publishing, the publishing and label company aiming to achieve the gaming equivalent of Blumhouse Productions' acclaim.

We talked with Yaroslav Kravtsov, who has been developing games on Roblox for more than five years, about the features of the platform.

Borderlands is one of Take-Two's key franchises, and the company now fully owns Gearbox. Today, we'll take a closer look at the launch of the fourth installment in the series, adding necessary context, and examine the significance of the new game for Take-Two's business.

The crisis in modern AAA development is evident to most developers, and its epicenter is concentrated in the United States. What is it related to, and what are the consequences for the industry? These are the topics we'll explore in today's in-depth article

Hollow Knight: Silksong can already be considered one of the major game releases of 2025. In today's article, we'll provide a detailed analysis of the game's launch from the perspective of various metrics and compare it to other Metroidvanias and titles in different genres

The beta of Battlefield 6 practically overshadowed all the new game releases in August. However, as usual, we'll discuss the revenue, sales, and other metrics of full releases from the past month—from the return of iconic series to a 3D fighting game that's popular exclusively in Japan

It's been a year since the announcement of Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era. During this time, Unfrozen has actively promoted the game using various channels and tools. We've analyzed the studio's marketing approach and successful communication strategies that positively impact interest in the game

Many people learned about PlayStack after the phenomenal success of Balatro, although the company has been around for almost 10 years. Since 2019, the publisher's revenue has grown 40 times, and their unique approach to finding projects has helped them build an impressive catalog. This and more about PlayStack's business as a whole in today's article

We talked with Kesha about how he is able to develop and promote an experimental project for Steam on his own with the help of AI today.

For nearly 30 years in the gaming industry, Rod Fergusson has earned a reputation as a "fixer" of troubled projects—from the console version of Counter-Strike to Diablo IV. In light of his return to the BioShock franchise, we've gathered notable quotes that reflect his philosophy and can serve as lessons for other game producers.

In the '90s, ego and emotions buried Hasbro's ambitions in the video game sector. Now it's transforming its business with a focus on developing its own titles and centralized management by Wizards of the Coast. More about the company's new strategy and financial standing can be found in our comprehensive article

We talked with Vitaly about how medicine, billiards, and filming a music show led him into game development. A huge personal interview.

We analyzed data from over 60 public gaming companies and examined how their standings have changed since the beginning of 2025. The special report includes graphs, tables, and a lot of interesting insights and information about specific publishers and general trends across various markets

Reviewing the past month by analyzing metrics of July's major new releases on PC and consoles. Inside, you'll find plenty of data on big releases like Wuchang and Donkey Kong Bananza, as well as successful indie titles, including Mage Arena and The King is Watching

Last week, Nintendo announced official sales figures and other metrics for the Switch 2. Today's article features numerous numbers and charts about the console's performance, including comparisons with the launches of competitor devices

At the end of July, Sony filed a lawsuit against Tencent, accusing the Chinese company of copyright infringement. We have reconstructed the timeline of events and examined the nature of the claims in detail. Specialists from Denuo and REVERA assisted us in navigating the legal complexities.

The year 2025 will be remembered, among other things, for the sequels to dozens of successful or even cult indie games. However, many of them, for various reasons, ended up overshadowed by the original titles

On July 22, programmer, game designer, and composer Julian Jensen, better known as Julian LeFay, passed away. He was instrumental in the creation of The Elder Scrolls series. We have compiled his notable quotes about the incomparable freedom of tabletop RPGs, procedural generation, and how the industry grinds down young developers

In July, adult games started getting removed from Steam. We'll explain why, who's behind this, and what risks this precedent poses for regular projects

The sudden dismissal of the executives at Unknown Worlds has become one of the most prominent scandals in the gaming industry recently. We provide a detailed account of the conflict and the lawsuit against Krafton. To better understand the legal intricacies, we sought comments from experts at Futura Digital and Semenov&Pevzner.

The largest grassroots initiative for the preservation of video game heritage has once again exposed the anti-consumer nature of major publishers and the lobbyists acting on their behalf. Let's discuss the goals of Stop Killing Games, analyze the positions of its supporters and critics, and explore the future of the initiative in the EU.

Wrapping up the week with an extensive feature on the most successful game releases of the past six months. Today, we'll discuss the highest-grossing new releases, sales leaders, and standout indie games on PC and consoles. If we haven't dedicated a specific section to a particular title, you can be sure it's included on one of the many charts.

Everything indicates that 2025 will become another record-breaking year for Steam. We decided to summarize the first six months by gathering information about games and the state of the platform as a whole. Today's article includes lots of charts and data on new releases and key trends

Microsoft Gaming has once again parted ways with hundreds, if not thousands of employees, reaping the consequences of irresponsible expansion. We delve into the scale of layoffs in the gaming division, as well as the underlying reasons behind these processes. At a crossroads, the company is struggling to figure out how to turn its impressive catalog of IPs into growth

Before summarizing the first half of the year, let's focus on the results of June's new game releases. In today's piece, there are plenty of figures and data about the extremely successful launch of Mario Kart World, the initial sales of Death Stranding 2, an unexpected FMV hit from China, as well as other key releases from the past month

The situation surrounding Marathon reflects economic and managerial issues within Bungie and PlayStation. Even before its release, the shooter casts doubt on the viability of Sony's strategy in the realm of live service games, and its potential failure could have serious consequences for the company's gaming business.

On June 16, the portfolio of the Swedish studio Landfall Games was enriched with another cooperative hit — the climbing simulator Peak, which places a heavy emphasis on the comedic aspects of gameplay situations. Seven developers from two studios, four months from game jam to release, and a unique approach to marketing — let's delve into the game's success.

Hundreds of millions of dollars in investments, promises of a revolution in the UGC sector, visionary speeches from a GTA series veteran, and near-zero sales for a AAA project. This all pertains to MindsEye — so far the biggest flop of 2025. It's the perfect time to analyze the game's metrics and take a look at the journey of the studio Build A Rocket Boy.

The growth of Shift Up mirrors the paths taken by many Asian gaming companies. The studio moved from mobile development to expanding onto other platforms, and from local hits to producing AAA products for a global audience.