5 days ago
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.
1 week ago
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.
1 week ago
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.
1 week ago
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.
1 week ago
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.
2 weeks ago
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.
2 weeks ago
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.
2 weeks ago
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.
3 weeks ago
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.
3 weeks ago
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.
3 weeks ago
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.
24 Jul 2026
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.
24 Jul 2026
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.
17 Jul 2026
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.
01 Jul 2026
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.
29 Jun 2026
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.
18 Jun 2026
Rockstar Games has finally given fans another piece of GTA 6 news. Alongside the game's official cover art, pre-orders are now set to open on June 25, giving eager players their next milestone as they count down to launch.
18 Jun 2026
The Stop Killing Games movement has hit a significant roadblock. Despite gathering widespread support from gamers and preservation advocates, the European Commission has ruled out introducing legislation that would require publishers to keep games playable after support ends.
15 Jun 2026
For nearly 15 years, the RPG Maker Forums have served as a home for countless developers, modders, artists, and hobbyists. Now, with the forums set to close and no official archive planned, a huge piece of RPG Maker history could disappear forever.
11 Jun 2026
A new rumour suggests Crash Bandicoot could be making a return. While nothing has been officially announced, the leak comes from the same source that correctly revealed the new Spyro game just before its announcement, giving fans plenty of reason to pay attention.
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