BitSummit PUNCH Reveals Full Award Nominees and Confirms Shuhei Yoshida as International Award Judge

BitSummit PUNCH, the 14th edition of Japan’s largest indie game festival, has unveiled the full nominee roster for this year’s awards alongside the confirmation that industry veteran Shuhei Yoshida will…

Anzu UFL

Anzu Partners with UFL to Bring Intrinsic In-Game Advertising to One of Football Gaming’s Fastest-Growing Titles

In-game advertising platform Anzu has partnered with Strikerz Inc. to introduce intrinsic advertising and custom brand opportunities to UFL, one of the fastest-growing free-to-play football games on the market, on…

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Industry Veteran Katsuhiro Harada Joins SNK Corporation to Form VS Studio, SNK’s Latest Subsidiary

SNK Corporation has announced that industry veteran Katsuhiro Harada has joined the company and formed a new studio, VS Studio. This brand-new studio will be SNK’s latest subsidiary. Established on…

EVE Online Fenris Creations

EVE Online Developer Fenris Creations Goes Independent, Partners with Google DeepMind

The studio behind EVE Online is entering a new era as the company formerly known as CCP Games has officially rebranded as Fenris Creations, returning to independent ownership while simultaneously…

BitSummit PUNCH

BitSummit PUNCH Announces Official Streamer Lineup and 2026 Game Jam Details

The BitSummit Executive Committee has announced the official streamer and creator lineup for BitSummit PUNCH, alongside new details for the 2026 edition of its Game Jam initiative. The annual indie…

PAX East Sets Eyes on 2027 As 2026 Edition Draws Massive Crowds to Boston

PAX East 2026 officially concluded, and at its end, the organizers ReedPop and Penny Arcade announced the dates for PAX East 2027. Pax will return in 2027 from April 22-25,…

Cloudhead Games Layoffs

Veteran VR Studio Cloudhead Games Announces Layoffs

Veteran VR Studio Cloudhead Games has announced layoffs effective January 7, 2026. This huge layoff is resulting in the loss of the studio’s 70% workforce, with only 30% remaining behind…

Anzu Playgama

Anzu Expands Real-World Ads to Web Games with its Brand-new Partnership with Playgama

Anzu has announced its brand-new partnership with Playgama, which will allow Anzu.io to bring real-world ads to web games through its in-game advertisement platform. Anzu is known for its intrinsic…

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Veteran Executive Kelly Bianucci Appointed Atari Chief Operating Officer

Atari has announced that Kelly Bianucci has been appointed as the new Chief Operating Officer, effective November 3, 2025. This is a new position, and she will be reporting directly…

French Mobile Game Developer Million Victories Announces Nearly $40M in Funding From Haveli Investments

French Mobile video game developer Million Victories has announced the successful completion of a nearly $40 million funding round comprising primary and secondary investments by U.S. private equity firm Haveli…

Romero Games

Romero Games is Not Dead…Yet

Back on July 3rd, Romero Games announced that the development fund of their upcoming title was pulled by the publisher, and the team is halting production on the development for…

2025 Pégases Awards

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Dominates the 2025 Pégases Awards

The Pégases Awards 2025 Ceremony, held last week at La Cigale in Paris, celebrated the best of the French video game industry. Hosted by Salomé Lagresle, the event brought together…

Secret Mode Emona Capital

Emona Capital Acquires UK Publisher Secret Mode, Strengthening Indie Game Focus

Emona Capital LLP has completed the acquisition of UK-based game publisher Secret Mode, marking its first investment in the publishing sector. The deal, led in collaboration with Ed Blincoe and…

INDIE Live Expo Winter 2024

INDIE Live Expo 2024 Teases Lineup and Hosts for Upcoming Winter 2024 Showcase

INDIE Live Expo, Japan’s premier digital event spotlighting indie games, has unveiled a short teaser trailer for its upcoming Winter 2024 edition. The new trailer offers us a glimpse of…

Video Game Publisher Kwalee Announces Partnership with PlanetPlay Alongside Joe Jonas for Making the World a Better Place

Video game publisher Kwalee, known for publishing games like Robobeat, The Precinct, Space Chef, and Wildmender, has announced a partnership between its award-winning mobile game Text Express: Word Adventure and…

Safe In Our World The Multiplayer Group

Safe In Our World and The Multiplayer Group Team Up for Halloween D&D Fundraiser

Safe In Our World, a mental health charity focused on video games, has partnered with The Multiplayer Group to launch a special Halloween-themed Dungeons & Dragons one-shot adventure. As part…

devcom Developer Conference 2024 Indie

devcom Developer Conference 2024 Kicks Off with Indie Awards and Key Industry Insights

The devcom Developer Conference 2024 has officially launched, bringing together over 300 industry-leading speakers for two days of in-depth discussions and knowledge sharing. The conference began on a high note…

Art For All Expands Offerings for Aspiring Creatives and Game Enthusiasts

CD PROJEKT RED and EC1 Łódź have revealed an expanded lineup for Art For All, a creative industry-focused event set for September 7th in Łódź, Poland. The event will serve…

Amber Acquires Colombian Developer Madbricks in Strategic Expansion Move

Amber, the video game development agency based in Bucharest with a global presence, has announced its acquisition of the Colombian game studio Madbricks. This strategic move aligns with Amber’s initiative…

Digital Privacy

Odin Law and Media Advocates for Digital Privacy in Trademark Applications

Odin Law and Media (OLM), a prominent firm specializing in digital media and game development law, has taken a significant step in supporting digital privacy by filing an amicus brief…