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All metrics have plummeted – key points from Ubisoft’s quarterly report
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (265+ words) Game World Observer All metrics have plummeted – key points from Ubisoft’s quarterly report The financial reporting period has arrived, and Ubisoft was quick to announce its results for April-June 2026. This marked the first quarter of the current fiscal year for…...
The European Commission has approved the sale of Electronic Arts for $55 billion
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (155+ words) The European antitrust regulator did not obstruct a consortium of investors led by the Saudi Public Investment Fund from purchasing Electronic Arts (EA). It granted permission for the deal to proceed. After a thorough review, the European Commission concluded that…...
In June, the US gaming market experienced a significant decline for the first time in a year
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (269+ words) Game World Observer In June, the US gaming market experienced a significant decline for the first time in a year The first month of summer has been revealed for the American gaming market. As usual, Circana analyst Mat Piscatella shared…...
Report: Playtika wants to sell SuperPlay — the studio turned out to be too successful
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (171+ words) The company Playtika is negotiating the sale of the studio behind Disney Solitaire, Dice Dreams, and Domino Dreams, claims Calcalist Tech. The potential buyer is Tencent. According to the publication, Playtika has decided to sell for a rather unusual reason....
Nearly a quarter of surveyed British developers have lost their jobs in the past three years
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (158+ words) The global gaming industry has been experiencing a significant crisis for several years. As the UK Interactive Entertainment Association (UKIE) revealed, a substantial portion of UK game development specialists have been affected by it. UKIE came to this conclusion after…...
Pre-orders for GTA VI brought Take-Two a record $260 million in one week — Newzoo
1+ week, 2+ day ago (175+ words) Analysts at Newzoo decided to examine how actively gamers are pre-ordering GTA VI. According to their estimates, the game has already achieved phenomenal box office success. According to the analysts, this is the strongest start they’ve ever recorded. No other game…...
Third-party app stores will finally appear on Google Play, albeit only in the United States
1+ week, 3+ day ago (168+ words) Google Corporation has agreed to allow third-party app stores on Google Play. Initially, a court attempted to force them to do this, but Google actively resisted. However, after negotiations with Epic Games, they decided to make concessions. Google Play will…...
The creators of Splitgate and Empulse have laid off some employees
1+ week, 4+ day ago (203+ words) Game World Observer The creators of Splitgate and Empulse have laid off some employees The studio 1047 Games is once again hit by a wave of layoffs — just a few weeks after the team shooter Empulse launched in early access. The…...
The number of gaming M&A has reached its highest point since 2022, according to analytics
2+ week, 1+ day ago (256+ words) Game World Observer The number of gaming M&A has reached its highest point since 2022, according to analytics Analysts at Aream & Co. prepared a report on gaming deals in the second quarter of 2026. According to their observations, the investment market…...
New details on layoffs at id Software — over 70% of the staff have been laid off, but the id Tech engine will not be abandoned
2+ week, 2+ day ago (422+ words) Game World Observer New details on layoffs at id Software — over 70% of the staff have been laid off, but the id Tech engine will not be abandoned Information continues to emerge about the situation at id Software in light of…...