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NZXT Settles Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Scam for $3.4 Million
NZXT, a prominent PC rental company, has agreed to a $3.45 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit. The lawsuit, which involved 19,322 customers, claimed that NZXT's Flex PC rental program was a deceptive scheme. Customers alleged that the company engaged in bait-and-switch tactics, advertising PCs with specific components but providing lower-quality alternatives. The lawsuit also claimed th…
April 15, 2026, 7:16 p.m.
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PS5 Sales Experience a Surge as Consumers Rush to Avoid Global Price Increases
There was a notable spike in weekly unit and dollar sales of PlayStation 5 consoles in the US, occurring ahead of Sony's announcement regarding global price increases for its PS5 consoles, which the company attributed to ongoing global economic pressures. In late March, Sony revealed that the base and digital PS5 models would see a price increase of $100, while the PS5 Pro would rise by $150, sta…
April 15, 2026, 6:04 p.m.
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April 2026 Industry Appointments: CodeDev Names Andy Norman as Chief Operating Officer
Staying up-to-date with the latest industry movements can be challenging, which is why we provide regular summaries of notable appointments and transitions. To have your company's updates included, please submit the appointee's name, new role, company, and previous role to newhires@gamesindustry.biz. CodeDev, a co-development studio specializing in Unreal Engine, has appointed Andy Norman as its …
April 15, 2026, 1:13 p.m.
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Over Half of PC Gaming Revenue Generated by Titles Outside the Top 20
Newzoo's data reveals that games outside the Top 20 are increasingly capturing a larger share of revenue and playtime in Western markets. The company's annual PC & Console Gaming Report further indicates that titles beyond the Top 20 are gaining commercial significance across all major platforms. Between 2022 and 2025, the revenue share of PC games outside the Top 20 grew from 48% to 56%, with pl…
April 15, 2026, 8:20 a.m.
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UK Government Rolls Out £30 Million Games Growth Initiative
The UK government has initiated the latest stage of its Games Growth Package, designating £28.5 million to the UK Games Fund to foster the growth of early-stage developers and studios. Additionally, £1.5 million has been pledged to the London Games Festival over the next three years, totaling £30 million in investment. The funding is categorized into three tracks: the Entry track, which provides …
April 14, 2026, 1:45 p.m.
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UK Game Development Remains Strong with PC and Console Gaming
Recent findings from the trade association TIGA indicate a significant focus on PC game development among UK studios, with a corresponding decrease in emphasis on mobile platforms. Figures exclusively shared with GamesIndustry.biz reveal that 46% of studios identify PC as their primary platform, with 56% of new startups also concentrating on PC development between May 2024 and September 2025. The…
April 14, 2026, 11:05 a.m.
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Bloober Team Enhances Leadership as Studio Expands to Develop Seven Horror Titles
The developer behind the Silent Hill 2 remake, Bloober Team, has bolstered its leadership as it transitions into a multi-project framework, currently handling two single-player horror games and five co-development projects. The studio previously announced a new horror title for Nintendo platforms and an original title from the creators of Kronos: New Dawn. New appointments include Thaine Lyman as…
April 14, 2026, 10 a.m.
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Xbox Game Pass Pricing Under Review Due to High Costs
According to reports, Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma has acknowledged that the current pricing of Xbox Game Pass is no longer sustainable for players, indicating a need for adjustment. An internal memo reveals that Sharma is seeking to establish a more favorable value proposition for the service. The company plans to transform Game Pass into a more adaptable system over time, allowing for exper…
April 14, 2026, 8:34 a.m.
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ESA's iicon Conference Expands Its Roster of Speakers with Andrew Wilson of EA Joining Top Executives
The Entertainment Software Association's (ESA) new conference, iicon, has added EA Sports CEO Andrew Wilson to its lineup of prominent speakers, which already includes top executives such as Strauss Zelnick from Take Two, Yves Guillemot from Ubisoft, Dylan Jadeja from Riot, and Brian Ward from Savvy Games Group. The conference, scheduled for April 27-29 at the Fontainebleau resort in Las Vegas, a…
April 13, 2026, 10:26 p.m.
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Roblox Introduces Age-Based Accounts and Enhanced Parental Controls for a Safer Experience
Roblox has announced the launch of two new age-based accounts for minors, Roblox Kids for children aged five to eight and Roblox Select for users aged nine to 15, alongside expanded parental controls. These new accounts, set to launch in June, aim to align content access, communication settings, and parental controls more closely with a user's age. The company is introducing a unified framework t…
April 13, 2026, 7:49 p.m.