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02.10.2026, 14:55
Photo Highlights: 2026 Best Places to Work Awards

The evening of the awards ceremony unfolded with the unveiling of the 2026 GamesIndustry.biz Best P…
02.10.2026, 14:29
Why AI May Be Adding Work for Game Studios Instead of Saving Time

The GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit, held on October 1, brought together a wide range of industry profe…
30.09.2026, 12:30
Creative Director Joel Bylos on Dune Awakening, Hollywood Partnerships, In‑Game Ads, and Why Style Beats Photorealism

Creating a video game based on a blockbuster film franchise comes with a unique set of perks and ch…
29.09.2026, 12:30
"Why surrender the whole month of November?" – Indie titles taking on GTA 6

Grand Theft Auto VI is slated for a November 19 release, and all signs point to it becoming the mos…
29.09.2026, 12:30
Why Give Up November? Indie Games Challenge GTA 6’s Massive Launch

Grand Theft Auto VI is slated for release on November 19, and it is almost certain to become the mo…

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02.10.2026, 15:19
Sony's Late Consultation on Physical Media: Better Late Than Never | Opinion

Sony’s recent move to poll its development partners about the decision to discontinue physical game…
01.10.2026, 14:15
Consumer Protection Cooperation Network Initiates Joint Actions Against Nine Game Developers Over In‑Game Currency Practices

On 30 September 2026, the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network launched a series of coordi…
01.10.2026, 14:15
Consumer Protection Cooperation Network Initiates Joint Actions Against Nine Gaming Companies Over In‑Game Currency Practices

On 30 September 2026, the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network rolled out a series of coor…
29.09.2026, 14:39
How Indie Studios Can Thrive Amid Industry Turbulence – An Opinion Piece

Denis Fedorov, the founder of Unfrozen – the team behind titles such as *Iratus: Lord of the Dead* …
25.09.2026, 13:00
Xbox's Ongoing Reset Lacks a Clear End Date

Asha Sharma marked the end of her first hundred days as Xbox chief executive with a blog entry that…

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02.10.2026, 13:54
Bungie Co-Founder and Destiny 2 Storytelling Lead Unveil Transmedia Venture Stone Kite

Jason Jones, the original co‑founder of Bungie and a pivotal architect behind the Halo and Destiny …
02.10.2026, 12:56
Announcing the Winners of the 2026 UK Best Places To Work Awards

The 2026 UK Best Places to Work Awards were held on 1 October at the historic Royal Institution in …
02.10.2026, 11:19
Nerial, the Studio Behind Reigns, Shuts Down After "Major Trading Losses" Over Two Years

The independent game studio Nerial, known for the popular titles Reigns and Card Shark, has announc…
02.10.2026, 10:10
2XKO Needed a Monthly Active User Base in the High Hundreds of Thousands, Possibly Millions, to Thrive

Riot Games' ambitious fighting‑game project, 2XKO, faced a harsh reality check when its chief produ…
02.10.2026, 08:03
Krafton Discontinues PUBG Spin‑Off Black Budget Nine Months After Closed Alpha

Krafton has announced that it will cease all development work on Black Budget, a spin‑off title der…

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