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…
Game Development Bitter Pill of Success: Ubisoft Barcelona Faces Workforce Reductions Despite Critical Acclaim July 13, 2026 Laily UPN The gaming industry is currently grappling with a paradox that has become all too familiar: critical success does not always equate to job security. This harsh reality was brought into…
Game Development The Return of the "Club": Inside the Launch of Respec and the Fight for Independent Games Media July 13, 2026 Asep Darmawan The landscape of video game journalism is currently enduring a period of profound turbulence. For the past two decades, the industry has seen a steady erosion of its traditional foundations.…
Board Games The Final Frontier of Game Design: Why ‘City of Six Moons’ Refuses to Explain Its Own Rules July 13, 2026 Muslim In the world of tabletop gaming, the rulebook is typically a sacred contract between designer and player. It is a document designed for clarity, intended to bridge the gap between…
Game Development The Federal Reserve’s New Frontier: Xbox CEO Asha Sharma Named to Key Productivity Task Force Amid Industry Turmoil July 12, 2026 Ali Ikhwan In a move that underscores the tightening intersection between Silicon Valley’s technological ambitions and national macroeconomic policy, the United States Federal Reserve has announced the formation of five new task…
Game Development Red Rover Interactive Delays ‘Enginefall’ to 2027 Amid Strategic Downsizing July 12, 2026 Basiran In a sobering development for the independent gaming sector, Red Rover Interactive, the ambitious studio behind the upcoming survival title Enginefall, has announced a significant restructuring. The company confirmed it…
