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European Commission aims to facilitate code of conduct for managing "end of life" for games following Stop Killing Games petition
14+ hour, 42+ min ago (288+ words) "I hope the industry will listen to player communities and agree on better sunsetting standards so communities can continue to meet and play together" The European Commission has responded to the Stop Killing Games petition, saying that it is unable…...
Report: Play Station changed first-party single-player PC strategy due to lack of revenue
17+ hour, 28+ min ago (272+ words) But CEO Hideaki Nishino has confirmed that live-service titles will continue to come to the platform Platform holder Play Station reportedly has changed its strategy regarding first-party titles on PC, partly due to the fact that they weren't generating enough…...
Kwalee Labs shut down following launch of Luna Abyss
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (275+ words) Studio formerly known as Bonsai Collective had been acquired from administration in 2025 Kwalee Labs, the developer behind the well-received PC and PS5 shooter Luna Abyss, has been shuttered only a month after the game launched. The firm was originally founded as…...
President of Germany to open Gamescom Congress and attend Gamescom 2026
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (218+ words) Games Industry. biz Federal President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier will attend Gamescom and open Gamescom Congress, the event's summit on the intersection of games and culture, politics and technology. Steinmeier will be the first German head of state to attend…...
Thatgamecompany's 20-year journey from anti-Columbine school project to a celebration of Van Gogh
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (590+ words) As the former Playstation darling turns its million-selling Sky: Children of Light from arthouse to high art, CEO Jenova Chen looks back on studio's history Jenova Chen, the co-founder of Thatgamecompany, never seriously considered making video games when he was…...
Auditors warn Don't Nod will run out of cash by November if it is unable to secure financing
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (294+ words) The company has asked Tencent, its largest shareholder, for more money, but to no avail French game developer Don't Nod could run out of money by November if it is unable to secure further financing. That's according to the company's…...
Research suggests exercise games like Ring Fit Adventure could treat early stages of depression
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (320+ words) "These findings suggest that commercially available exergaming platforms may serve as accessible, engaging tools for early mental health support in real-world settings" New research shows that exercise games " or 'exergames' " like Nintendo's Ring Fit Adventure could help people deal with…...
What went wrong with Sega's $776m acquisition of Angry Birds giant Rovio?
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (1134+ words) Games industry experts weigh in as to why a deal that looked like a match made in heaven has turned into a disappointment In 2023, Japanese games giant Sega Sammy acquired Angry Birds maker Rovio for $776 million. In theory, it was…...
Xbox is reportedly considering closing South of Midnight studio, Compulsion Games, with Double Fine and Ninja Theory also allegedly at risk
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (329+ words) According to sources, "Compulsion leadership is in 'negotiations' over the studio's fate" Xbox is allegedly shuttering We Happy Few and South of Midnight developer, Compulsion Games, with Tim Schafer's Double Fine and Hellblade developer Ninja Theory also reportedly at risk…...
Toys for Bob says Spyro: Reignited's 11m sales proved "there's an audience that woke up to show up for that series"
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (183+ words) "We said, 'look, there's a community, it's loud and consistent, they know what they want'" Spyro: A Realm Beyond developer Toys for Bob revealed that while it was a "massive, massive risk" to go independent, Spyro Reignited Trilogy's 11 million sales…...