Game Development The Great Resurgence: How Mid-Market M&A is Powering the Games Industry’s 2026 Recovery July 14, 2026 Siti Muinah The global video game industry, which spent the better part of two years navigating a post-pandemic correction, appears to have found its footing. According to a comprehensive Q2 2026 market…
Game Development Mid-Market M&A Surge Propels Gaming Industry Recovery in Q2 2026 July 14, 2026 Nana Muazin The global video game industry, which spent the better part of the last two years navigating a "post-pandemic hangover," appears to have found a new engine for growth. According to…
Game Development The Accidental Auteur: How Evil Trout Inc. is Redefining the Indie Remake Model July 14, 2026 Sagoh In the crowded, hyper-competitive landscape of the modern gaming industry, the path to success is rarely linear. For most indie developers, it is a grueling marathon of crowdfunding, marketing pitches,…
Game Development The Silent Engine: Why External Development Is Defining the Future of Gaming July 14, 2026 Rifan Muazin In the modern gaming landscape, the credits sequence of a blockbuster AAA title is a sprawling, marathon affair, often listing thousands of names. Yet, behind the scenes, a significant portion…
Indie Games Archvale: A Masterclass in Genre-Bending Indie Design July 14, 2026 Nana Muazin The year 2021 proved to be a watershed moment for the independent gaming sector, characterized by a relentless stream of high-quality titles that challenged conventional design paradigms. Among the final…
Game Development The Evolution of the Game Industry: Why External Development is Becoming the Backbone of Modern Production July 14, 2026 Rifan Muazin This article is part of GamesIndustry.biz’s "ExDev Week," an in-depth exploration of the shifting landscape of global game development. As video games evolve into increasingly complex, multi-platform, and service-oriented behemoths,…
Game Development The Console Crisis: Why Global Hardware Shipments Are Facing a Stagnant Future July 13, 2026 Jia Lissa The global video game console market, once the undisputed engine of the interactive entertainment industry, is currently navigating a period of unprecedented turbulence. According to a comprehensive new report from…
MMORPG Random Encounter 351: Navigating the Contrasts of Modern RPG Expansion and Legacy Design July 13, 2026 Azzam Bilal Chamdy In the latest installment of the Random Encounter podcast, the editorial team delves into the complex dichotomy currently defining the role-playing game landscape. This week’s episode highlights a fascinating juxtaposition:…
Game Development The Architects of Scale: Why External Development is Redefining the Future of Gaming July 13, 2026 Siti Muinah This article is part of ExDev Week. As the global games industry grapples with the fallout of years of over-expansion, record-breaking layoffs, and the escalating complexity of modern production, a…
Board Games Disaster by Design: Inside the Chaotic World of ‘Hello Wizard I Have a Problem’ July 13, 2026 Nana Muazin In the crowded landscape of tabletop roleplaying games, where players often strive for tactical perfection or epic heroic narratives, a new project is choosing a different, much messier path. Hello…
