Stores and publishing

The change was noted by the founder of the analytical service GameDiscoverCo, Simon Carless.

This is only on Steam. Considering the console version, there are even more wishlists, but the exact number is unknown.

She still doesn't quite like the proposal to restrict access to online games for children from the European Union.

Gamers continue to actively add the Chinese action game Phantom Blade Zero to their wish lists, reports S-GAME Studio.

On September 16, Aniimo, a free-to-play game from the Chinese developer Pawprint Studio, was released. In this game, players explore a fantasy world and collect magical creatures. Its Steam version attracted a significant number of concurrent players within the first few hours of release

Heart Machine, the developer behind Hyper Light Drifter, faces potential closure following the collapse of a publishing agreement

1312 Interactive is a small publisher originating from India, positioning itself as the country's first publisher of console and PC games. Recently, it successfully completed a seed funding round

The "divorce" between Kojima Productions and PlayStation has raised many questions, including whether a corporation can simultaneously act as a patron for independent creators and operate according to the rules of large public businesses. Today, we will trace the transformation of Sony's strategy, which over several years has radically changed its decision-making system and approach to investment and capital management

Recently, Blizzard Entertainment announced that Cyberpunk 2077 and the remaster of The Witcher 3 will be available on its digital game store. Shortly after, the company's Senior Vice President Andrew Guerrero quickly assured that Battle.net is not planning to actively expand its catalog and follow in the footsteps of larger stores

Valve has introduced a waiting list for its latest virtual reality system, Steam Frame.

Rising costs are more frequently cited as the reason gamers are opting to terminate their subscriptions to Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation Plus, and Nintendo Switch Online.

PlayStation has allegedly ceased its collaboration with Kojima Productions on the Physint project, citing "concerns over budget, potential profitability, and exclusivity."

Asian companies have almost completely taken over the chart of publishers by revenue growth from in-app purchases (IAP) in their mobile games for August 2026, according to analysts at Sensor Tower.

A new entry in the "Investor/Publisher Wanted" section. Today, we talk about a project in the spirit of the Metroid series. It's called FLASHLOOP and is being created by solo developer Yevgeny Yuzhny

A timely topic considering the situation surrounding Kojima Productions

A sudden reshuffle. Sony has ceased working with Kojima Productions and attempted to halt the studio's new project. It was saved thanks to Microsoft, whose gaming division decided to step in as the publisher of the upcoming release.

Kojima Productions' next game, Physint, will be published by Xbox following an unforeseen notice from PlayStation Studios in mid-June indicating the cancellation of the Physint project.

What they will be is unknown, but according to Western media, they have already led to significant changes within the team.

He will specialize in strategies.

70% of open-world action RPGs earn over $50,000. These and other insights are included in our detailed report on the state of the subgenre, coinciding with the successful launch of The Blood of Dawnwalker. Featuring charts, tables, and interesting observations

Despite the crisis in the industry, the number of publishers is increasing.

This is 15% more than the same period (January — August) of the previous year

In the UK, sales of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles saw an uptick after last week's announcement of Grand Theft Auto 6 on Netflix

Starting in November 2026, Xbox plans to implement monthly cloud gaming restrictions for Game Pass members.

Aggro Crab, the studio behind Peak and Another Crab's Treasure, has announced the creation of a publishing label aimed at promoting "intense, stylised games with an attitude."

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

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.

In a record-setting week, over 700 games debuted on Steam for the first time. However, 74% of these titles garnered fewer than 10 reviews.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

In response to increasing hardware expenses and advancements in artificial intelligence, Xbox is focusing on "efficiency and affordability alongside performance" for its upcoming console generation

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

Starting on August 31, Xbox Insiders will have the opportunity to test a new disc-to-digital feature. This feature will allow owners of compatible physical games to convert them into digital versions of the same title.

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

On the evening of August 25, under the leadership of one of the key creators of Assassin's Creed, Patrice Désilets, the studio Panache Digital Games released the mystic action-adventure 1666: Amsterdam in early access. On Steam, the long-anticipated project was met without enthusiasm

The studio thatgamecompany, known for its atmospheric games Journey and Sky: Children of the Light, has decided to venture into the publishing field. It announced the launch of a publishing division aimed at supporting indie developers

Double Fine Productions has reclaimed its intellectual property and publishing rights following its departure from Xbox.

Compulsion Games has become independent from Xbox following a management buyout that includes the studio and its employees

With just two weeks left until the release of the samurai action game Onimusha: Way of the Sword, many gamers have already added it to their wish lists. As Capcom announced, the game has been added to wish lists over 2 million times in total.

The studio behind South of Midnight has officially separated from Microsoft's gaming division and gained independence. The completion of this separation was shared by Compulsion Games' head, Guillaume Provost, in an interview with GamesBeat.

New content in the "Investor/Publisher Wanted" section. Today, we are discussing the game THE ENTERTAINERS, which is being developed by just one person

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 has a better chance of having a strong launch compared to last year's Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, according to Alinea Analytics. Analysts have observed that the shooter is enjoying quite good demand during the pre-order phase on Steam

The Apple Corporation has once again updated the policy of the European version of its app store, prompted by proceedings with the European Commission regarding its “gatekeeper” status in the EU.