Video games aren't the enemy of kids' mental health – ignoring them is
Video games are often blamed for youth mental health issues, but research shows they can also provide social connection and coping tools for vulnerable children.
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Every ClipRaptor briefing sourced from GamesIndustry.biz, with a direct link to the original publisher page. Page 2 of 3: briefings 31-60, published Sep 22, 2026 to Oct 09, 2026.
Mixtape wins three awards at Australian Game Developer Awards 2026, including GOTY
Beethoven & Dinosaur’s Mixtape won three awards at the Australian Game Developer Awards 2026, including Game of the Year, while Uppercut Games took Studio of the Year.
"A creative idea can save more money than AI can right now" – Glen Schofield on his retirement, Callisto Protocol's development, and the state of AAA
Glen Schofield, Call of Duty and Dead Space veteran, criticizes remote work and AI tools while reflecting on The Callisto Protocol’s troubled development under Krafton’s management.
Hell Let Loose developer Expression opens new studio in Manchester "in response to what's happening in the talent market"
Expression Games opened a Manchester studio to support staff collaboration and co-development projects, while maintaining remote work flexibility.
Gravity Well lays off more than 40 developers after losing its funding
Gravity Well, founded by Respawn alumni, laid off over 40 developers after losing funding this summer and is seeking new investment to continue operations.
Wizards of the Coast union expands, demands company stop pushing generative AI
Wizards of the Coast’s D&D and Magic teams are unionizing and demanding Hasbro halt generative AI adoption while seeking ownership of employees’ off-work creative work.
Unity unveils a web-based AI game creation platform
Unity launches Unity Spark, a browser-based AI tool for creating 3D games via text prompts, alongside Google’s Playground platform, both restricted to users aged 18 and older.
Sega won't "entrust the creative aspect of games to AI," but is using tech to "improve efficiency" in other departments
Sega will not delegate game creativity to AI but uses the technology to enhance efficiency in publishing and corporate roles, with oversight from a dedicated internal committee.
South Australian government makes largest investment in game development by doubling its Digital Games Fund to $1m
The South Australian government doubled its Digital Games Fund to $1 million, expanding support for local developers through three funding streams and a new placement program.
Sony introduces AI upscaling to base PS5; Marvel's Wolverine and Ghost of Yōtei are first games to implement new tech
Sony has added AI upscaling called Quick Spectral Super Resolution to the base PlayStation 5, enabling improved visuals and performance for supported games.
"It's less risky to be the masters of our own fate" – The AAA developers going indie
Two former AAA developers, laid off in 2025, chose indie game development over unstable AAA jobs, citing creative freedom and reduced risk despite lower pay.
Jagex responds to use of generative AI in RuneScape trailer made by "trusted external partner"
Jagex removed a RuneScape trailer after discovering generative AI use by a trusted partner, vowing stricter oversight and community collaboration to prevent future incidents.
Capcom aims to enhance its propriety RE Engine with AI to accelerate efficiency in QA, debugging, and data processing
Capcom plans to integrate AI into its RE Engine to streamline development, improve QA, and enhance usability, with some tools open-sourced for AI training.
"Quite often it's given me more to do" – Why AI might be creating more work for games companies, rather than saving time
Generative AI in game development promises efficiency but often increases workloads, triggers data risks, and fuels employee anxiety, according to industry leaders at the GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit.
Consumer Protection Cooperation Network launches coordinated actions against nine companies on in-game currency
The EU’s Consumer Protection Cooperation Network launched coordinated enforcement actions on September 30, 2026, against nine games companies over in-game currency practices, citing concerns about transparency and...
Ubisoft Workers of Montreal Union petition to "preserve hybrid work" secures over 300 signatures
Ubisoft Workers of Montreal Union launched a petition to preserve hybrid work, securing over 300 signatures amid ongoing return-to-office debates.
The Witcher 3 hits its highest-ever Steam concurrent player count following Remastered launch
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt reached its highest Steam concurrent player count after CD Projekt Red released a free Remastered edition, surpassing prior peaks.
Housemarque and Bithell Games join Game Republic New Horizons speaker lineup, Nintendo to host open session for developers and publishers
Game Republic New Horizons expands speaker lineup with Housemarque and Bithell Games, while Nintendo hosts a developer-focused breakfast session during the Middlesbrough event.
"Why should we just give up the entire month of November?" – The indie games going head to head with GTA 6
Indie studios Fairy Mount and Devolver Digital defy GTA 6’s dominance by launching Flame, Forest and Flood and Volvy’s Adventure: Reslimed on November 19, aiming to carve out distinct audiences amid unprecedented...
"It's a nice story to tell": How DICE bounced back from Battlefield 2042's disastrous launch to release the blockbuster Battlefield 6
DICE restructured after Battlefield 2042’s troubled launch, adopting live-service practices and multi-studio collaboration to deliver Battlefield 6, which sold over seven million copies in three days.
Microsoft boss Nadella says Xbox has to invent "sustainable business model"
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says Xbox must develop a sustainable business model to expand gaming access, despite recent layoffs and studio closures under new chief Asha Sharma.
Trophy Games acquires Airport Simulator: First Class developer Playrion from Paradox Interactive
Trophy Games acquires Playrion, developer of Airport Simulator: First Class, in a €2.25 million deal with a three-year earn-out, adding 30 staff and aiming to expand the simulation series.
"Crowdfunding is fundamentally a marketing and a community exercise" – What developers need to know about funding a game with Kickstarter in 2026
Kickstarter remains viable for game funding in 2025, with $26 million raised, but success now requires polished demos, pre-existing audiences, and vigilance against scams.
Build A Rocket Boy has appointed administrators
Build A Rocket Boy, developer of MindsEye, has appointed administrators amid insolvency following multiple waves of layoffs and financial losses.
Nintendo of America awarded $4.5m in lawsuit from Redditor for pirating Switch hardware and software
A Dutch court awarded Nintendo of America $4.5 million in damages after a Redditor failed to respond to a lawsuit alleging widespread piracy of Switch hardware and software.
Righting old wrongs: MobyGames on letting developers claim games they weren't credited for
MobyGames Professional introduces paid features for industry members to claim credits, build portfolios, and access job market analytics, aiming to improve accuracy and professional visibility.
Bethesda boss confirms Obsidian will remain a "distinct" team
Bethesda’s Jill Braff confirms Obsidian Entertainment will stay a separate team under its existing leadership after Xbox’s studio reorganization.
Age of Empires developer World's Edge hit with layoffs following move to Activision
Age of Empires studio World's Edge confirmed layoffs affecting nearly half its staff following its transition to Activision as part of Xbox’s restructuring.
The EU KIDS Act: What game developers need to know
The EU Commission proposed the KIDS Act to regulate online spaces, including games, with age restrictions and design limits for minors under 18, requiring parental controls and age verification methods.
IO Interactive "had no choice" but to delay Switch 2 launch of 007 First Light for a third time
IO Interactive delayed the Nintendo Switch 2 launch of 007 First Light to March 2027, citing technical and marketing factors, despite the port progressing well.