Mobile Gaming The Evolution and Dominance of Battle Royale on Android: A Comprehensive 2024 Industry Analysis July 15, 2026 Muslim The landscape of mobile gaming has undergone a seismic shift over the last decade, transitioning from simple puzzle games to complex, high-fidelity competitive experiences. At the forefront of this revolution…
Gaming Culture A Titan Departs: The Legacy and Retirement of Game Industry Icon Glen Schofield July 15, 2026 Jia Lissa After a transformative 35-year journey that redefined the boundaries of horror, action, and immersive storytelling, Glen Schofield—the visionary director behind Dead Space and a pivotal figure at Sledgehammer Games—has officially…
Game Development Beyond the Contract: The Strategic Evolution of External Development in Modern Gaming July 15, 2026 Muslim This article is part of GamesIndustry.biz’s ExDev Week, an in-depth exploration of the outsourcing landscape. The video game industry is no longer built by isolated "ivory tower" studios. In an…
Gaming Culture Visual Overload: Is Marvel Rivals Succumbing to Feature Creep and Performance Fatigue? July 15, 2026 Raul Delapena Setiawan The rapid expansion of Marvel Rivals—the hero shooter sensation that has taken the gaming world by storm—has reached a critical juncture. Despite a meteoric rise since its launch roughly 18…
PC Gaming The End of an Era: Dead Space Creator Glen Schofield Announces Retirement Amid Industry Contraction July 15, 2026 Ammar Sabilarrohman Main Facts: A Legendary Career Comes to a Close In a move that marks the end of an era for the blockbuster video game industry, Glen Schofield, the acclaimed creator…
Game Development Mid-Market M&A Surge Propels Gaming Industry Toward Post-Pandemic Recovery July 15, 2026 Raul Delapena Setiawan The global video game industry, long navigating a period of stabilization following the hyper-growth of the pandemic era, is showing clear signs of a structural recovery. According to a comprehensive…
Retro Gaming The Iwata Philosophy: Why Nintendo’s Stand Against Layoffs Remains the Industry’s Gold Standard July 15, 2026 Laily UPN In the modern gaming landscape, the word "restructuring" has become a grim euphemism. Across the industry, from massive AAA publishers to indie studios, developers are increasingly facing the cold reality…
Gaming Culture Visual Overload: Marvel Rivals Faces Backlash as Season 9 Sparks Performance and Readability Crisis July 15, 2026 Basiran The competitive hero-shooter genre relies on a delicate balance: the thrill of high-octane action tempered by the necessity of "gameplay readability." For players to make split-second tactical decisions, they must…
Game Development Gaming Sector Rebound: Mid-Market Acquisitions Power $2.3 Billion Q2 Surge July 15, 2026 Iffa Jayyana The global video game industry is witnessing a significant structural shift. According to the latest "Video Game Market Update" from investment bank Aream & Co., the sector has entered a…
Retro Gaming The Iwata Philosophy: Why Nintendo’s Stand Against Layoffs Remains a Beacon in a Turbulent Industry July 15, 2026 Reynand Wu In the modern gaming landscape, the quarterly earnings call has become a source of anxiety for thousands of developers worldwide. As major publishers chase short-term growth and appease shareholders, the…
