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Sucker Punch Productions laid off 24 employees following the launch of Ghost of Yōtei, citing market challenges and team needs for its next project.
Paris Games Biz reflected cautious optimism amid local unrest and industry challenges, with French studios relying on government funding to sustain smaller operations.
Legendary Nintendo designer Shigeru Miyamoto will become the first game developer to receive Japan’s Order of Culture in a November 2026 ceremony.
Pantaloon launched Playbill, a curated indie game subscription service priced at $4.99 monthly or $49.99 annually, featuring 14 titles including exclusives and demos.
Xbox announced pricing for cloud gaming limits on Game Pass, starting at $3.99 for 10 hours, with packs available from November.
Fortnite will return to iOS in Australia after a court ruled Apple violated competition law by restricting alternative app stores and payment methods.
BioWare will close after 30 years following EA’s decision to cancel projects including the next Mass Effect game, with 50 of 400 planned job cuts at the studio.
Competitive shooters and sports games face the highest risk of losing players to GTA 6 at launch, per new data from Open World, which advises developers on mitigation strategies.
A Vivrato report finds 94% of EU and North American studio leaders have used AI in at least one production stage, with code and engineering leading adoption at 86%.
UK video game companies must prepare for new union access rules under updated Employment Rights Act changes effective October 30, shifting the focus from avoidance to collaboration.
The 2027 Game Developers Choice Awards will accept direct submissions from developers and publishers for the first time, replacing the previous nomination-based system.
Game studios face growing legal risks from AI use, including training data, performer rights, and platform disclosure rules, requiring updated compliance policies.
UKIE and Sheridans launch an AI Compliance and Accreditation Service to help UK game studios use AI legally and responsibly, culminating in a certification mark for pitches and funding rounds.
A prolonged hardware price freeze could lock in Sony’s PS5 dominance while pushing core gamers toward mobile platforms and developing markets.
Fuse Games cites Netflix’s Drive to Survive as the creative spark behind Star Wars: Galactic Racer, aiming to mirror its off-track drama and rivalries in a new racing title.
Sega and Creative Assembly pulled Total War: Shogun 2 – Complete Edition from sale after Steam players reported AI upscaling and performance flaws, including distorted assets and unit cards.
4J Studios announced a closed PC playtest for Reforj starting in Q1 2027, with details on early access and community feedback processes shared at Game Republic New Horizons.
Epic Games launched a beta of its new launcher, claiming 14% faster cold start and 30x faster library load than Steam, with AI used in development.
Funcom will restructure to focus exclusively on live operations for Conan Exiles and Dune: Awakening, leading to layoffs and the departure of CEO Rui Casais after 22 years.
Galaxies Showcase carved a niche by blending high-end production with curated indie and AA titles, doubling its audience in a year and driving wishlist gains.
The ESA has urged the USTR to include Anbernic on the Notorious Market List, alleging its retro consoles facilitate piracy and pose security risks through embedded illicit game catalogues.
Ubisoft plans to close Finnish studio RedLynx and cut 70 jobs at Ubisoft Singapore as part of a broader restructuring into Creative Houses, affecting up to 52 roles at RedLynx.
Xbox has launched Xbox Labs, a new internal team to rapidly develop and test experimental tools and features, with success measured by user engagement.
GameDataCore launches a platform using Steam reviews to help developers interpret player feedback and prioritize fixes, timed for Steam Next Fest.
Games face six EU regulatory risks by 2026, including AI transparency, virtual currency rules, and loot box laws, as authorities step up enforcement and draft new laws.
Epic Games has delayed its Disney shooter featuring Marvel and Star Wars characters and directed developers to adopt an AI-first production model, replacing hand-written code and art with AI tools.
Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii demonstrated making a text-based police game using AI in 30 minutes, arguing AI enables solo development without drawing or programming skills.
Veteran games journalist Chris Kerr has launched Vertical Slice, a subscription-funded publication offering independent, critical reporting for industry professionals, with free access until November 2nd.
Dwarf Fortress creator Tarn Adams discusses the game’s new Myth and Magic update, his opposition to generative AI, and the title’s growing commercial success and community-driven innovations.
Undead Labs boss Philip Holt avoided disclosing layoff numbers after the studio’s independence from Xbox, emphasizing the human impact of job losses and the team’s shared stake in the transition.