https://www.gamesindustry.biz/gta-6-delayed-to-26-november-2026-for-additional-polish
Take Two Interactive has delayed GTA 6 for a second time, moving next year's biggest release back six months to Novembe…
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/battlefield-6-debuts-as-best-selling-game-of-2025-in-us
Nintendo Switch 2 sold 328,000 units in October 2025, 68% ahead of original Switch sales according to Circana data
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/topics/retail
The resource for people who make and sell games.
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/how-much-impact-will-ai-have-on-development-opinion
It’s important to disentangle the wild claims of AI evangelists from the reality of what AI can, can’t, and shouldn’t do
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ex-xcom-creative-director-founds-life-sim-maker-midsummer
After Jake Solomon left Firaxis Studios last year, the former creative director on the XCOM series could probably have …
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/crystal-dynamics-announces-third-round-of-layoffs-this-year-30-workers-affected
Decision made to "optimise the continued development" of Tomb Raider and future projects "as the realities of the industry continue to evolve
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/companies/nintendo
The resource for people who make and sell games.
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ghost-town-wins-game-of-the-year-at-2025-tiga-awards
Fireproof Games' single-player VR title also won Best Puzzle Game
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The resource for people who make and sell games.
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-game-rating-problem-you-dont-want-and-how-to-mitigate-it
This article originally appeared in the GameDiscoverCo game discovery newsletter, which is written by 'how people find …
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/a-guide-to-culturalizing-mobile-games-through-live-operations
Mobile games now serve global audiences. Gone are the days when free-to-play mobile audiences were concentrated in Tier…
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/redhill-games-to-start-restructuring-program-in-the-near-future
Decision to restructure Finland-based co-developer will "impact several talented colleagues"
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/playstack-revenue-increases-52-yoy-in-the-first-half-of-2025
Balatro and Abiotic Factor combined sold over three million units in the same period
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ubisoft-delays-h1-fy25-26-results-and-halts-trading-of-shares
Ubisoft has postponed the release of its H1 2025-26 financial results.
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/console-pricing-has-gone-terribly-wrong-opinion
Monster Hunter Wilds is one of the best-selling games of the year – which makes it all the more notable that Capcom pre…
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/nintendo-president-reiterates-us-tariffs-did-not-affect-switch-2-price
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has made it clear that the US tariffs did not factor into the Switch 2's higher pr…
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/avalanche-studios-group-announces-closure-of-liverpool-studio
UPDATE: "Our focus remains on supporting [staff] through this transition and to carry on making great games for our player communities," says firm
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sucker-punch-co-founder-brian-fleming-is-leaving-after-28-years
Sucker Punch co-founder Brian Fleming is leaving the studio after 28 years.
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/tony-hawks-pro-skater-3-4-critical-consensus
Nostalgia is a wonderful thing, especially when it involves Tony Hawk.
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/gamesindustrybiz-presents-the-year-in-numbers-2025-year-in-review
Our annual compilation of the headline numbers, top games and top content in the games industry.
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/in-the-mirror-world-of-mobile-ai-outrage-is-remarkably-absent
InnoGames chairman Hendrik Klindworth explains why the mobile firm is "positive about the opportunities of AI" – and why casual gamers are more...
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/apple-disables-web-apps-in-the-eu
Apple has disabled the distribution of Progressive Web Apps in the EU to comply with the European Union's Digital Marke…
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/over-206000-visitors-attend-inaugural-gamescom-asia-x-thailand-game-show
Event's business area saw 5,590 industry professionals from 81 countries
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsoft-reportedly-shuts-down-one-of-its-dei-teams
Microsoft has reportedly shut down one of its diversity, equity, and inclusion teams.
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/remedy-not-satisfied-with-q3-results
Developer records operating loss of €16.4 million, revenue down 32% to €12.2 million
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/epics-tim-sweeney-wades-into-the-arc-raiders-ai-row
"This technology increases human productivity in some areas by integer multiples"
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/bungies-marathon-set-for-march-2026-launch-news-in-brief
Developer aiming for a $40/€40/£35 price point, will announce additional regional pricing closer to release
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/microsofts-success-on-playstation-points-to-the-future-opinion
Commercial pressures make it very likely that Sony will launch certain titles on Xbox
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ncsoft-makes-majority-investment-in-singapore-mobile-publisher-indygo
The Korean giant owns 67% of the company from this deal as part of its push into the casual mobile market
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/if-consoles-can-get-price-cuts-in-japan-why-not-elsewhere
Japan’s economic woes are far from unique; so why are Nintendo and Sony only willing to make a serious commitment to growing that market, and not any other?
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/tokyo-game-show-flashy-booths-mask-economic-and-industry-anxiety-opinion
The proliferation of free-to-play mobile titles at TGS reflected Japanese consumers' worries about spending
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/video-games-spending-by-young-americans-is-dropping-sharply-report-suggests
The average weekly spending by 18-24 year-old Americans on video games has dropped sharply year-over-year, according to…
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/cyberpunk-2077-has-sold-35-million-copies-to-date
Dystopian sci-fi blockbuster Cyberpunk 2077 has shifted over 35 million copies to date.
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/secret-sauce-launches-marketing-brand-weekend-games
New brand of publishing agency will "spotlight the best finishable indie experiences from across the industry"
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/farming-simulator-25-surpasses-four-million-copies-sold-news-in-brief
Latest instalment in Giants Software franchise launched on November 12, 2024
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/our-pick-of-the-best-gamesindustrybiz-features-of-2025-year-in-review
Sales, layoffs, unions, breakout hits and unexpected pivots.
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/wobbly-life-set-for-film-and-tv-adaptations
Rubber Band Games enters partnership with production company behind Hitman movies and upcoming TV series
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/nintendo-completes-dynamo-pictures-acquisition-relaunches-as-nintendo-pictures
Nintendo's purchase of Japanese CG production company Dynamo Pictures has been completed, with the firm rebranded Ninte…
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/rockstars-dan-houser-reportedly-founds-new-studio-absurd-ventures-in-games
Dan Houser appears to have formed a new games company following his departure from Rockstar Games last year.
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/bandai-namco-boasts-record-high-results-for-q1-2026
Bandai Namco has released its financial results for Q1 2026, revealing it achieved "record high first quarter results,"…
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/nvidia-confirms-nintendo-switch-2-will-support-ray-tracing
Nvidia has confirmed the Nintendo Switch 2 will support ray tracing, with the firm producing a custom processor for the…
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/new-games-studio-last-arrow-opens-in-gateshead
Latest venture from Pneuma Games Group led by industry veterans including Ron Ashtiani and Owen O’Brien
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/jobs-roundup-november-2025-hutch-appoints-andrew-watson-as-ceo
UPDATE: Kim Swift elected COO at Near Studios, Bioshock narrative lead Liz Albl joins CD Projekt Red
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-game-awards-2025-to-stream-on-amazon-prime-news-in-brief
Event will be broadcast globally on streaming platform alongside Twitch on December 11 from 5pm PT/8pm ET
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/dont-nod-h1-revenues-rise-to-7m-announces-partnership-with-netflix
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage "remained under expectations", leading to write-down of €13.1 million
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/take-two-q2-net-bookings-vastly-exceed-expectations-to-196bn
Firm reports "the best second quarter of net bookings" in its history, revises outlook for the full financial year
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/playstation-experiences-h1-sales-increase-ps5-reaches-84m-in-lifetime-sales
Sony increases full-year forecast for games revenue, Ghost of Yōtei sells 3.3 million copies in launch month
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/newzoo-data-reveals-who-won-out-among-the-switch-2-third-party-launch-titles
Deltarune comes out top, while Survival Kids, Sonic, and Civilization 7 round out the bottom ranks
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/72-of-devs-believe-steam-has-a-monopoly-on-pc-games-according-to-study
Majority of studios surveyed say Steam accounts for 75% of overall revenue
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/bungie-admits-that-destiny-is-struggling-to-attract-new-players
Developer and publisher Bungie has said that its smash hit sci-fi MMO Destiny has fallen short when it comes to bringin…
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https://gamecity-hamburg.de/news/guides-to-the-games-industry-interview-with-christopher-dring-from-gamesindustry.biz/
Games business outlets. They are our guides to the business but barely guided to. Well, not anymore! In a short article series, we will be your guide to the...
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/eas-four-evergreen-principles-to-keep-your-service-games-fresh
There are many considerations to factor in when planning how to update and expand a live service title, but chief among…
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ghost-of-yotei-critical-consensus
Five years after the release of Sucker Punch Productions' Ghost of Tsushima, its sequel Ghost of Yõtei has arrived.
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/nintendo-wins-8m-in-15-year-old-lawsuit-over-wii-controller-patent
Nintendo has won a 15-year-old lawsuit against a third-party Wii controller seller, securing $8.2 million (€7 million) …
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/can-a-live-service-game-ever-have-a-satisfying-conclusion
Destiny 2 gave a satisfying ending to ten years of narrative – and now player numbers are cratering. The lessons to be learned bode ill for storytelling
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/everything-we-learned-from-gi-sprint
For the past three weeks, GamesIndustry.biz has been exploring how games studios can counter the rising costs of develo…
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/how-game-studios-can-benefit-from-video-game-concerts
We're in a golden age of video game concerts right now. Masses of fans have flocked to concerts such as Final Fantasy's…
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/how-to-effectively-lead-leaders-in-game-development
At Develop Brighton last month, Criterion general manager Charity Joy gave a talk on the art of leading people who are …
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/remedy-adjusts-fy25-outlook-following-weak-sales-of-fbc-firebreak
Developer recognises non-cash impairment of €14.9 million, representing the game's development costs alongside publishing and distribution rights
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/riot-sells-hytale-ip-and-hypixel-brand-back-to-original-co-founder
Riot Games has sold Hytale back to its original co-founder.
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/embracer-sells-off-arc-games-and-cryptic-studios
Embracer has divested another two studios from its sprawling portfolio. Arc Games and Cryptic Studios have been purchas…
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/playstation-portal-becomes-most-widely-used-device-for-ps5-remote-play
Sony exec says community response to handheld accessory has been "overwhelming"
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/director-denies-using-ai-in-cinematic-marathon-teaser-trailer
Oscar-winning artist, director, and animator Alberto Mielgo has disputed claims Marathon's new eight-minute cinematic t…
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/take-two-establishes-new-2k-studio-led-by-former-execs-from-the-initiative
SVP and studio head Darrell Gallagher describes new venture as "an ambitious opportunity"
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/epic-announces-partnership-to-bring-unity-games-into-fortnite
"We believe companies need to work together to build the open metaverse in a way that’s interoperable and fair," says Epic CEO
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/jobs-roundup-june-2025-hasbro-appoints-damon-baker-as-vp-of-digital-licensing
It can be difficult keeping track of the various comings and goings in the games industry, which is why we compile them…
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/iwgb-accuses-rockstar-of-union-busting-following-reported-dismissal-of-over-30-employees
UPDATE: Developer says it "took action against a small number of individuals" for "distributing and discussing confidential information"
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/ubisoft-to-offer-voluntary-redundancies-to-massive-entertainment-staff
Reports claim "voluntary career transition program" is aimed at employees "on permanent contracts waiting to be reassigned to new projects"
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/why-amplitude-studios-had-to-leave-sega
Co-founder Romain de Waubert de Genlis reflects on a deal that was over a year in the making – and the advantages of being a nimble independent
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/jobs-roundup-april-2025-riot-games-appoints-hoby-darling-as-president
It can be difficult keeping track of the various comings and goings in the games industry, which is why we compile them…
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/the-biggest-games-industry-news-stories-of-2025-year-in-review
AI outrage, a delay to GTA 6, takeover deals for EA and Warner Bros., US tariffs, the Steam Machine, Switch 2… there's a lot to get through
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