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Digital Foundry goes independent Digital Foundry has announced it is parting ways with IGN Entertainment and going independent.

Digital Foundry has announced it is parting ways with IGN Entertainment and going independent

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Marathon expected to launch "within this fiscal year" following indefinite delay, says Sony Sony has addressed concerns regarding the release of Marathon following its indefinite delay back in June, and the over…

Sony has addressed concerns regarding the release of Marathon following its indefinite delay back in June, and the overall outlook of the firm's live service offerings

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Jobs roundup: August 2025 | Astragon promotes Yvonne Lukanowski to head of PR It can be difficult keeping track of the various comings and goings in the games industry, which is why we compile them…

Jobs roundup: August 2025 | Astragon promotes Yvonne Lukanowski to head of PR

Ray Browser promotes David Diaz to CEO, GDC appoints Mark DeLoura as executive director of innovation and growth

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Take-Two's Strauss Zelnick on the firm's "most robust release schedule" and preparation for GTA 6's launch In its latest financial results, Take-Two Interactive recorded a strong performance for its first quarter – so much so …

Ahead of its most "robust release schedule ever," Take-Two CEO and chairman Strauss Zelnick spoke to GamesIndustry.biz about the firm's latest results, and how it's preparing for the release of Grand Theft Auto 6

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Konami stocks hit record highs thanks to eFootball and new Momotaro Dentetsu game Konami stocks have hit record highs since confirming a Momotaro Dentetsu game and the strong performance of its beleagu…

Konami stocks hit record highs thanks to eFootball and new Momotaro Dentetsu game
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Take-Two net bookings rise "significantly above guidance range" to $1.42bn in Q1 2026 Take-Two Interactive has released its financial results for its first fiscal quarter, recording a 16% increase in net b…

Take-Two Interactive has released its financial results for its first fiscal quarter, recording a 16% increase in net bookings to $1.42 billion

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Microsoft pauses development on Avalanche Studios' Contraband Microsoft has paused development on its upcoming shooter, Contraband.

Microsoft pauses development on Avalanche Studios' Contraband

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Niantic launches Supercell's "first AI Innovation Lab," led by former Niantic PM Former Niantic project manager lead Jessica Jung has joined Supercell to lead its "first AI Innovation Lab" in San Fran…

Niantic launches Supercell's "first AI Innovation Lab," led by former Niantic PM

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ESA Foundation awards scholarships to 28 university students The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) Foundation has awarded scholarships to 28 university students pursuing car…

The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) Foundation has awarded scholarships to 28 university students pursuing careers in game development and esports.

Roblox to introduce new "Sensitive Issues" content descriptor Roblox has announced it will roll out a new "Sensitive Issues" content tag to experiences that are "primarily themed on…

Roblox has announced it will roll out a new "Sensitive Issues" content tag to experiences "primarily themed on a sensitive social, political, or religious issue."

PlayStation sees 137% boost to operating income in Q1 2025 Sony has released its financial results for Q1 2025, revealing a 8% sales income and 127% operating income increase yea…

Sony has released its financial results for Q1 2025, revealing an 8% sales income and 127% operating income increase year-on-year for its Games and Network Services division.

Unity Q2 revenue decreases 2% to $441m Unity has published its financial results for the second quarter of its fiscal year, experiencing slight drops in overa…

Unity has published its financial results for the second quarter of its fiscal year, experiencing slight drops in overall revenue and in its Grow Solutions segment

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Firestoke is closing its door after running "out of runway" Scottish indie games publisher Firestoke is "now in the process of closing its doors," CEO Paul Farley has announced.

Scottish indie games publisher Firestoke is "now in the process of closing its doors," CEO Paul Farley has announced.

How much should you charge for your game? In late July, Microsoft announced that the upcoming Outer Worlds 2 would be priced at $69.99 in order to keep "full pri…

Amid the discussions about the raised price ceiling of premium games, Chris Sutcliffe speaks with mid- and budget-tier indie studios and publishers about how they are setting their own game prices in response

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RedOctane Games is a new studio dedicated to "advancing the rhythm game genre" RedOctaneGames, a studio dedicated to rhythm games, has officially launched, with its first title to be announced later…

RedOctaneGames, a studio dedicated to rhythm games, has officially launched, with its first title to be announced later this year.

Game discovery app Ludocene launches Ludocene, a free "dating app that matches you with games rather than people," has launched, following a successful Kick…

Ludocene, a free "dating app that matches you with games rather than people," has launched, following a successful Kickstarter campaign.

Jobs roundup: August 2025 | Astragon promotes Yvonne Lukanowski to head of PR It can be difficult keeping track of the various comings and goings in the games industry, which is why we compile them…

Jobs roundup: August 2025 | Astragon promotes Yvonne Lukanowski to head of PR

GDC appoints Mark DeLoura as executive director of innovation and growth, Kate Billingham joins Raw Fury as product manager lead

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"I don't want to just do Private Division 2.0": Blake Rochkind on Lyrical Games Earlier this year, head of Lyrical Games Blake Rochkind left publisher Private Division and his position as head of bus…

"People are very excited that there's a new entrant, frankly, a new entrant that is funding things."

Japanese charity event forced to pull titles published by Nintendo Speedrunning charity event RTA in Japan has confirmed Nintendo issued a direct notice banning it from using titles owne…

Speedrunning charity event RTA in Japan has confirmed Nintendo issued a direct notice banning it from using titles owned by the publisher

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Genshin Impact to be sunset on PlayStation 4 MiHoYo has announced it will be sunsetting Genshin Impact on PlayStation 4.

MiHoYo has announced it will be sunsetting Genshin Impact on PlayStation 4

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Tim Sweeney denies claims Epic insiders have complained about "slow pace of the decision-making at Disney" Epic Games boss Tim Sweeney has refuted claims an "anonymous source" at the company told press they were frustrated by …

Tim Sweeney denies claims Epic insiders have complained about "slow pace of the decision-making at Disney"

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Day Off Interactive is a new Ireland-based studio "focused on strategy and simulation" games A new studio with a specialism in "innovative strategy and simulation games" has launched in Dublin.

Day Off Interactive is a new Ireland-based studio "focused on strategy and simulation" games

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"We've had to evolve." The long-awaited first games from ProbablyMonsters indicate a surprise change of tack "After we got done with Destiny 1," says former Bungie CEO Harold Ryan, "I wanted to try to have a bigger impact on the…

"After we got done with Destiny 1," says former Bungie CEO Harold Ryan, "I wanted to try to have a bigger impact on the industry."

Devcom speaker survey highlights mixed attitudes towards AI Meanwhile, new events have been announced for the Cologne event, with just two weeks to go until the big kick-off

The Devcom speaker survey has revealed that 33% of respondents want to use AI as little as possible – but 32% see a use for AI in code and production.

GameChangers and The City of Liverpool College team up for new management diploma The City of Liverpool College has collaborated with non-profit careers initiative GameChangers to introduce a free mana…

The City of Liverpool College has collaborated with non-profit careers initiative GameChangers to introduce a free management diploma at the institution.

Celebrity-driven Global Gaming League signs six AAA game publishers The Global Gaming League (GGL), a new video game league launching later this month, has secured licensing agreements wi…

The Global Gaming League (GGL), a new celebrity-driven gaming league launching later this month, has secured licensing agreements with six major game publishers.

One million people claim GOG's FreedomToBuy games in protest of ongoing NSFW game censorship row Over one million people have claimed their freebies in support of GOG's FreedomToBuy.Games initiative. In a limited-tim…

One million people claim GOG's FreedomToBuy games in protest of ongoing NSFW game censorship row

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Raven Software secures first collective-bargaining workplace protections since unionization three years ago Workers at Activision studio Raven Software have ratified their first union contract with Microsoft.

Raven Software secures first collective-bargaining workplace protections since unionization three years ago

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Lyrical Media launches new indie publisher, Lyrical Games, helmed by Private Division alumni Independent production company Lyrical Media has launched Lyrical Games, a new, privately funded indie games publisher …

Independent production company Lyrical Media has launched Lyrical Games, a new, privately funded indie games publisher helmed by Blake Rochkind, former head of business development at Private Division

Valve refutes Mastercard's denial it has not pressured game platforms over NSFW content Valve has disputed Mastercard's claims that it had not raised concerns over NSFW adult content on Steam.

Valve has disputed Mastercard's claims that it had not raised concerns over NSFW adult content on Steam.