Game Development 1047 Games Pivots Away from Live Service: The End of an Era for Empulse and Splitgate September 7, 2026 Ammar Sabilarrohman After a tumultuous decade defined by high-octane movement shooters and ambitious live-service models, 1047 Games is undergoing a radical transformation. The studio, best known for its breakout hit Splitgate, has…
Game Development The Future of Xbox: Navigating a New Era of Efficiency, AI, and Structural Transformation September 6, 2026 Neng Nana As the gaming industry stands at a volatile crossroads, Xbox is charting a new course. Facing a turbulent global hardware market, shifting consumer habits, and the rapid rise of generative…
Game Development Empowering the European Games Industry: EGDF Sets Ambitious Strategic Roadmap for 2026-2028 September 6, 2026 Iffa Jayyana As the European video game landscape continues to solidify its position as a global creative and economic powerhouse, the European Games Developer Federation (EGDF) has signaled a new era of…
Game Development The Future of Quality Assurance: How Side and Modl.ai Are Redefining the Role of AI in Gaming September 6, 2026 Ammar Sabilarrohman In a landmark move for the games industry, services provider Side—formerly known as PTW—has entered into a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Danish artificial intelligence specialist Modl.ai. This binding…
Game Development Roblox Expands Global Footprint: Establishing MENA Headquarters in Riyadh to Drive Vision 2030 September 6, 2026 Dwi Wanna Executive Summary: A Strategic Pivot to the Middle East In a significant move that underscores the rapidly evolving landscape of the global digital economy, Roblox Corporation has officially announced the…
Game Development The Old Playbook is Dead: Arrowhead CEO Shams Jorjani on the Industry’s Great Reset September 6, 2026 Neng Nana The global video game industry, once characterized by predictable annual growth and established retail cycles, has entered a period of profound volatility. According to Shams Jorjani, CEO of Arrowhead Game…
Game Development The GTA 6 Effect: How Rockstar’s Blockbuster is Single-Handedly Buoying the 2026 Console Market September 6, 2026 Evan Lee Salim In the high-stakes world of the global video game industry, few titles carry the fiscal gravity of a Grand Theft Auto release. As the industry navigates a complex economic landscape…
Game Development The State of Play: European Gaming Industry Hits €30 Billion Milestone Amid Digital Transformation September 6, 2026 Iffa Jayyana The European video game landscape is undergoing a profound evolution. According to the latest All About Games report published by Video Games Europe (VGE), the industry generated a staggering €30…
Game Development Integrity in Business: Why Panic Inc. is Returning Tariff Surcharges to Playdate Customers September 6, 2026 Suro Senen In a move that stands in stark contrast to the standard corporate approach toward tax refunds and regulatory windfalls, Panic Inc.—the boutique developer and hardware manufacturer behind the quirky, hand-cranked…
Game Development The Anatomy of Hype: Inside the Unprecedented Rollout and Unwanted Leaks of Grand Theft Auto 6 September 5, 2026 Lina Irawan The gaming industry is currently gripped by a phenomenon that transcends typical marketing cycles. Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6), the crown jewel in Rockstar Games’ storied portfolio, has transitioned…
