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Wednesday, Mar 11

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Xbox unveils first tech details of its next generation console, codenamed Project Helix

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Xbox has revealed limited technical details about its next console, codenamed Project Helix.

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Developer sues publisher after leaving Kickstarter backers waiting over two years for promised physical editions

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The creator of RPG Chained Echoes is suing publisher First Press Games for failing to release the physical editions promised to its Kickstarter backers.

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Valve responds to NY Attorney General lawsuit: "We have serious concerns with the alterations the NYAG claims are necessary to make to our games"

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Valve has responded to New York Attorney General Letitia James' lawsuit against the firm, stating it does not believe that lootboxes in its Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and Team Fortress 2 games unlawfully encourage minors to gamble, adding…

SAG-AFTRA issues a Do Not Work Order against Capcom for "failing to initiate the signatory process"

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SAG-AFTRA - the union that represents 160,000 actors, voiceover artists, and other media professionals - has issued a "Do Not Work Order" against Capcom's upcoming Mega Man sequel, Mega Man: Dual Override.

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"I think people undervalue their own work" – ID@Xbox head Chris Charla on the tricky problem of indie game pricing

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GamesIndustry.biz caught up with Chris Charla at GDC – who has headed the ID@Xbox indie program since its inception in 2013 – to talk about the current trends in the indie sector, the ongoing problem of discoverability, and the…

Google unveils new AI cloud tools to support game development

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Google has detailed the next phase of its 'Living Games' concept: using autonomous AI agents as a core component to support cloud-based game development.

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Sega responds to concerns after recording $200 million impairment write-down for Rovio

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Sega addressed the $200 million impairment write-down for Rovio during Q3, stating it relied too much on local management after its $776 million acquisition and was unable to fully implement Rovio's Beacon technology in its own mobile…

Google's Genie 3 world models start to break down after around a minute

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As reported by Gamefile, Google outlined its Genie 3 generative AI technology in a talk at GDC, explaining that memory limits mean the world models it generates start to show inconsistencies after about a minute. Months earlier, the world…

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Brazil-based dev Gameplan joins Remote Control Productions

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Brazil-based developer Gameplan has joined independent games production house Remote Control Productions (RCP).

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NCsoft acquires 70% stake in mobile developer JustPlay

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NCsoft is set to acquire a 70% stake in Berlin-based mobile developer JustPlay for $202 million.

Tuesday, Mar 10

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Original founders of Bossfight Entertainment re-launch studio as Bossfight

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The original founders of Bossfight Entertainment have established an independent studio operating under the Bossfight name.

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Avalanche Studios reveals its Highlander-style, survival of the fittest R&D strategy

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Let's address the elephant in the room first. Avalanche Studios Group has made a number of studio closures and layoffs over the past few years, shuttering its Montreal and New York offices in 2024, followed by its Liverpool studio last…

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Jobs Roundup: March 2026 | ProbablyMonsters expands its leadership team

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It can be difficult keeping track of the various comings and goings in the games industry, which is why we compile them in semi-regular round-ups.

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Hyper Light Drifter studio Heart Machine voluntarily recognises union

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Indie developer Heart Machine has voluntarily recognised a union that has been formed at the Hyper Light Drifter studio.

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Sumo partners with Arm to help test mobile game capabilities on new AI-powered chips

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UK games firm Sumo Digital is partnering with chip specialist Arm to help it evaluate its in-development neural technology.

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Microsoft boss Nadella vows to "always" invest in video games following Xbox leadership change

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The CEO of Microsoft, Satya Nadella, has committed to "always" invest in its video games business.

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Outersloth reveals its game funding agreement with developers

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Outersloth, the funding arm of Among Us developer and publisher Innersloth, has detailed its standard contract with indie studios.

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Shinji Mikami forms AAA studio Unbound

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Industry veteran Shinji Mikami has founded a new AAA studio called Unbound.

Monday, Mar 9

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Valve sued by The Performing Right Society for allegedly using its members' musical works "without permission"

The Performing Right Society (PRS) has "commenced legal proceedings" against Steam owner Valve over the use of its members' works on Steam "without permission."

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Roblox launches two new developer programs, Incubator and Jumpstart, to support "ambitious creators eager to build and scale"

Roblox has announced two new developer programs aimed at "supporting ambitious and curious creators eager to build and scale" – Roblox Incubator and Roblox Jumpstart.

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WarioWare director Goro Abe leaves Nintendo after 25+ years

Goro Abe, best known for his work on Nintendo's WarioWare series, has left Nintendo after almost 30 years with the Japanese company.

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Sony is reportedly running a dynamic A/B pricing experiment on PlayStation Store

Sony is seemingly testing dynamic A/B pricing on the PlayStation Store.

GDC confirms return to San Francisco in 2027

GDC will be returning to San Francisco in 2027, despite ongoing concerns over the cost of attendance and widespread anxiety from international visitors over visiting the USA.

IGN Entertainment is exclusive media sponsor for Nite to Unite 2026

IGN Entertainment is the exclusive media partner for this year's Nite to Unite fundraiser. The event supports the ESA Foundation's work to advance diverse and underrepresented voices in the games industry.

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Electronic Arts is laying off workers at the Battlefield 6 studios

According to a report on IGN, Electronic Arts is laying off an unknown number of employees at four studios that worked on Battlefield 6.

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A guide to identifying cheating in online video games in 2026

Serafim Pinto is the CTO and co-founder of the anti-cheat solutions provider Anybrain.

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Slay the Spire 2 hits nearly 575,000 concurrent players, almost beating Silksong's record

Mega Crit's deck-building sequel Slay the Spire 2 hit a peak of 574,638 concurrent players on Sunday according to SteamDB, almost equalling the high of 587,150 concurrent players set by Hollow Knight: Silksong in 2025.

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NetEase cuts funding to Gang of Dragon dev Nagoshi Studio

NetEase will stop funding Gang of Dragon developer Nagoshi Studio in May 2026.

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Nintendo of America sues US government over tariffs

Nintendo of America has filed a lawsuit against the US government over the "initiation and administration of unlawful trade measures" last year.

Friday, Mar 6

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Game Republic New Horizons establishes new advisory board

Industry event Game Republic New Horizons has established a new international advisory board to help shape its 2026 conference.