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  • State of Play and State of Play Japan Return on September 3

    1 week ago

    State of Play and State of Play Japan Return on September 3

    PlayStation is doubling up on September 3 with State of Play and State of Play Japan airing back-to-back, featuring new announcements, gameplay and an extended look at Final Fantasy VII Revelation.

  • Journey Studio Thatgamecompany Launches New Publishing Label Thatgamepublisher

    1 week ago

    Journey Studio Thatgamecompany Launches New Publishing Label Thatgamepublisher

    The studio behind Journey and Sky: Children of the Light is stepping into publishing. thatgamepublisher will support independent developers creating emotionally ambitious games designed to "move people through play."

  • Xbox's New Disc-to-Digital Feature Could Give Physical Games a Digital Future

    1 week ago

    Xbox's New Disc-to-Digital Feature Could Give Physical Games a Digital Future

    Xbox is introducing a new Disc-to-Digital feature designed to help physical game collections survive an increasingly digital future. But how does it actually work, and what does it mean for the games sitting on your shelf?

  • GTA VI's Extended Look Goes Live Today – And Even the Leaks Haven't Killed the Hype

    1 week ago

    GTA VI's Extended Look Goes Live Today – And Even the Leaks Haven't Killed the Hype

    Today's the day: Rockstar is finally ready to give us an official extended look at Grand Theft Auto VI. Despite a week of substantial gameplay leaks and even potential story spoilers, excitement surrounding the reveal — and GTA VI itself — doesn't appear to be going anywhere.

  • Mattel Launches Nearly 300-Person Internal Games Organisation

    3 weeks ago

    Mattel Launches Nearly 300-Person Internal Games Organisation

    Mattel is making a much bigger move into video games with the formation of Mattel Game Studios, bringing together nearly 300 people across its growing digital games business. With brands including Hot Wheels, UNO, Barbie and Masters of the Universe at its disposal, there's plenty of potential to explore.

  • Former Ubisoft Barcelona Developers Launch Dark Ritual Studios

    4 weeks ago

    Former Ubisoft Barcelona Developers Launch Dark Ritual Studios

    Former Ubisoft Barcelona developers have launched Dark Ritual Studios, a new indie team built around the idea of "craftsmanship over scale". Its first game is already funded, with Puzzle Mage targeting a 2027 release.

  • Big Walk Has Sold Over One Million Copies in Just Six Days

    4 weeks ago

    Big Walk Has Sold Over One Million Copies in Just Six Days

    Big Walk has become a seriously big hit. House House's new co-op adventure has sold more than one million copies in just six days, reaching the milestone considerably faster than the studio's previous breakout success, Untitled Goose Game.

  • ArtStation and Sketchfab Have Been Acquired by KitBash

    4 weeks ago

    ArtStation and Sketchfab Have Been Acquired by KitBash

    ArtStation and Sketchfab have a new owner, with KitBash acquiring both creative platforms from Epic Games. For now, creators have been told their portfolios, libraries, and existing workflows aren't changing.

  • GTA VI Pre-Orders Are "Unprecedented" as Take-Two Holds Firm on November 19 Launch

    10 Aug 2026

    GTA VI Pre-Orders Are "Unprecedented" as Take-Two Holds Firm on November 19 Launch

    GTA VI hasn't even launched yet, but Take-Two is already describing pre-order demand as "unprecedented and astonishing." Better still for fans counting down the days, the publisher says Rockstar remains on track for its November 19, 2026 release.

  • Unity Sells Supersonic to Tripledot in $40 Million Deal

    07 Aug 2026

    Unity Sells Supersonic to Tripledot in $40 Million Deal

    Unity has officially sold mobile game publisher Supersonic to Tripledot Studios in a deal worth approximately $40 million. The acquisition marks another significant move in the mobile games market as both companies sharpen their long-term strategies.

  • Get 127 Games for Just $10 While Supporting Developers in Need

    06 Aug 2026

    Get 127 Games for Just $10 While Supporting Developers in Need

    A new charity bundle is giving players the chance to pick up 127 games for just $10, all while supporting game developers affected by industry-wide layoffs and financial hardship. Better still, the campaign smashed its original fundraising goal in just four days.

  • Secret Mode Opens New Game Development Studio in Sheffield

    06 Aug 2026

    Secret Mode Opens New Game Development Studio in Sheffield

    Publisher Secret Mode is expanding its presence in the UK games industry with the opening of a new development studio in Sheffield. The team will support the company's growing portfolio of internal titles, beginning with Escape the Backrooms and Chained Together.

  • Thimbleweed Park 2 Officially Announced for 2028

    31 Jul 2026

    Thimbleweed Park 2 Officially Announced for 2028

    Nearly a decade after the original became a modern point-and-click favourite, Thimbleweed Park 2 has officially been announced. The new adventure promises another mystery-filled trip back to one of gaming's strangest towns when it launches in 2028.

  • Steam's Wishlist Overhaul Could Change How Developers Measure Player Demand

    28 Jul 2026

    Steam's Wishlist Overhaul Could Change How Developers Measure Player Demand

    Valve has introduced a major update to Steam wishlists, giving players more control over how they organise upcoming games. While the changes improve the user experience, they could also change how developers interpret wishlist numbers and player demand.

  • Atari Signs 10-Film Deal With Universal as Game Publishers Continue Their Hollywood Push

    28 Jul 2026

    Atari Signs 10-Film Deal With Universal as Game Publishers Continue Their Hollywood Push

    Atari is taking another major step beyond gaming after signing a deal with Universal to develop films based on 10 of its classic franchises. It's the latest sign that publishers are betting big on bringing their games to new audiences through film and television.

  • Alpha Dog Games Returns as an Independent Studio Two Years After Closure

    24 Jul 2026

    Alpha Dog Games Returns as an Independent Studio Two Years After Closure

    Just two years after being shut down by Microsoft, Alpha Dog Games is back. The studio's founders have successfully reacquired the company, marking a fresh start as an independent developer.

  • Hasbro Cancels Multiple Games as It Shifts to a New Development Strategy

    24 Jul 2026

    Hasbro Cancels Multiple Games as It Shifts to a New Development Strategy

    Hasbro has cancelled several unannounced games scheduled for 2028 and beyond, while outlining a new strategy focused on partnering with experienced game studios. The move marks a significant shift in how the company plans to bring its biggest brands to players.

  • Bethesda Shares Major Studio Update With Fallout Remasters, Elder Scrolls VI Progress and More

    17 Jul 2026

    Bethesda Shares Major Studio Update With Fallout Remasters, Elder Scrolls VI Progress and More

    Bethesda Game Studios has shared one of its biggest studio updates in years, confirming Fallout remasters, revealing a new collaboration with Obsidian Entertainment, providing an update on The Elder Scrolls VI, and outlining what's next for Starfield.

  • PlayStation To Stop Producing Physical Games By 2028

    01 Jul 2026

    PlayStation To Stop Producing Physical Games By 2028

    PlayStation has confirmed that it will stop producing physical game discs for new releases starting in January 2028. The move marks another major shift toward digital distribution, as Sony continues to reshape how players access and purchase games.

  • Viral Indie Hit Meccha Chameleon Surpasses 10 Million Copies Sold

    29 Jun 2026

    Viral Indie Hit Meccha Chameleon Surpasses 10 Million Copies Sold

    One of 2026's biggest indie success stories has reached another incredible milestone. Meccha Chameleon has officially surpassed 10 million copies sold, proving that innovative ideas can still compete with the biggest AAA releases.


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