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Monday, Sep 21

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"It's sad and devastating" – Black Myth: Wukong's physical publisher is mourning the loss of PlayStation discs

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PM Studios has been doing physical game publishing for a long time. In its early days, around 20 years ago, the Las Vegas-based publisher brought the Korean rhythm-action series DJMax to the US, and since then it has carved out a healthy…

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Activision cites data claiming cheating in games is an $8.5bn industry; 69% of online multiplayer studios consider cheating "a significant or very significant problem"

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Activision's Team Ricochet, which manages Call of Duty's anti-cheat initiative, recently cited data that claimed cheating in games is an $8.5 billion industry.

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Tokyo Game Show 2026 celebrated the past, and an uncertain AI future | Opinion

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Tokyo Game Show’s 30th anniversary badged itself as "the longest five days of nonstop play", a showcase of the future of gaming. In reality, the event in Japan’s largest gaming convention center, Makuhari Messe, ended after only four, the…

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Northern Forge Studios and Runaway Play lead Green Games Jam Awards 2026

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The 2026 Green Games Jam Awards, hosted by Playing for the Planet, were presented last week at BFI Southbank, recognising developers for achievements in "sustainable game development and environmental storytelling."

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Hideo Kojima "couldn't understand" why Physint "would be on the list of being cancelled" by Sony

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Hideo Kojima didn't think Physint "would be on the list of being cancelled" by Sony, as it is "the biggest-selling title [he] could possibly create."

Friday, Sep 18

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Control Resonant | Critical Consensus

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Seven years after launching Control, Remedy returns to a paranatural Manhattan with Control Resonant.

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"They've watched so many people lose their jobs, that has an impact" – Managing morale in the wake of layoffs

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With tens of thousands of jobs lost across industry in the past few years, to say this is a demoralising time to be working in video games would be something of an understatement.

Sessions on managing AI impact, neurodivergent teams and personal resilience confirmed for GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit

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We are delighted to confirm the first round of facilitated discussion sessions at this year's GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit, sponsored by Amiqus, which will be held next month at the Royal Institution in London.

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Pulling focus: Must AAA pander to the distracted? | Opinion

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There's been a lot of talk in recent years about the effect that the inflation of development budgets has had on the industry. As budgets in the hundreds of millions of dollars have become common, cracks have emerged in the foundations of…

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Strauss Zelnick stresses a well-known franchise like GTA still needs marketing: "You always have to go out and create enthusiasm"

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Some may argue Grand Theft Auto 6 does not require a marketing campaign, but Take-Two Interactive president Strauss Zelnick emphasised that established brands need to maintain awareness.

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King workers to strike in Sweden following rejection of collective bargaining agreement

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Swedish trade unions Unionen and Sveriges Ingenjörer have issued a strike notice against King after executives rejected a proposed collective bargaining agreement last month.

Dredge maker Black Salt Games establishes indie studio Team Trifold under new Saltworks Entertainment label

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Dredge creator Black Salt Games has launched a new studio, Team Trifold, alongside a new white-label publisher called Saltworks Entertainment which will provide services to both studios along with fellow New Zealand indie Disc 2 Games.

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GDC Festival of Gaming appoints four members to advisory board

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GDC Festival of Gaming has appointed four new members to its advisory board.

Thursday, Sep 17

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Draft of new EU law proposes sweeping restrictions on online games

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The EU Commission has published a draft for the proposed EU KIDS Act. While the most controversial stipulations – namely a ban for under 13's and restrictions for under 15 year old kids – only apply to social networks and video sharing…

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Nex Playground announces $150m in new funding as hardware sales pass one million

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Nex has secured $150 million in funding as sales of its family-oriented active console, Nex Playground, exceed one million units.

"Every major publisher has approached us to review their old Kinect and Wii catalogue" – Nex Playground is spoilt for choice as its international rollout continues

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With over a million units sold, and approaching a million paying subscribers using them, the next step in Nex Playground's global expansion – backed by fresh investmnent and an expanded leadership team including EA founder Bing Gordon and…

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Remedy's Arhi Makkonen on designing the "biggest world we have ever done" for Control Resonant

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Control Resonant releases on September 24, some seven years after 2019's Control. Much has changed for the sequel, notably a switch of main character from Jesse Faden to Dylan Faden, her brother. The new game also places a focus on melee…

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Heart Machine faces possible closure after publishing deal falls through; majority of staff laid off

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Hyper Light Drifter developer Heart Machine is at risk of shutting down after a publishing deal collapsed.

Wednesday, Sep 16

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Shinji Mikami to be inducted into the AIAS Hall of Fame later this week

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The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS) has announced that Resident Evil creator, Shinji Mikami, will be inducted into its Hall of Fame next year.

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MindsEye developers report new round of layoffs at Build A Rocket Boy

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Scottish studio Build a Rocket Boy has reportedly initiated another round of job cuts.

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Here are the first finalists for the 2026 GamesIndustry.biz Best Places To Work Awards UK

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We are thrilled to reveal the finalists for the special awards at the UK GamesIndustry.biz Best Places To Work Awards 2026.

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1312 Interactive raises $1m in seed funding round

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Publishing house 1312 Interactive has secured $1 million in a seed funding round.

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Bohemia Interactive takes minority stake in Everwind developer Enjoy Studio

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Bohemia Interactive has secured an undisclosed minority stake in Polish developer Enjoy Studio, creator of co-op FPS survival RPG Everwind.

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Why the publisher of Nintendo Life is launching a new PC gaming site

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Games media publisher Hookshot has launched Steam Hype, a new PC-focused media outlet. It is the fifth site launched by Hookshot – in which GamesIndustry.biz parent IGN Entertainment holds a minority stake through its acquisition of Gamer…

Tuesday, Sep 15

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Why switching main characters for your game's sequel might be a mistake

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Christian Fonnesbech is a well-known name in the North European games industry. He was previously head of IP development at Nordisk Film Games, but in 2019 he founded Leverage in Copenhagen to help game studios develop their IP.

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Sega and Netflix announce partnership to develop Crazy Taxi, Sonic, and Stranger Than Heaven adaptations

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Sega and Netflix have formed a multi-title partnership to adapt Crazy Taxi, Sonic, and Stranger Than Heaven.

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Team17 owner Everplay increases shareholding in Wardogs dev Bulkhead, touts strong FY26 results

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Team17 owner Everplay expects strong full-year results, as Bulkhead's Wardogs and Expression Games' Hell Let Loose: Vietnam are outperforming expectations.

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Curve Games partners with Wayfinder Studios to publish online co-op RPG Wyldheart

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Curve Games has partnered with independent developer Wayfinder Studios to publish Wyldheart, its online co-op RPG.

Monday, Sep 14

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Level-5 CEO admits using generative AI in recent showcase

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Level-5 president and CEO Akihiro Hino has apologized after confirming that generative AI was used in the studio's recent digital showcase.