Game Development A New Chapter: Compulsion Games Navigates Independence in a Shifting Industry Landscape July 14, 2026 Lina Hope The landscape of the video game industry underwent a seismic shift last week as Microsoft’s Xbox division announced a sweeping series of divestments and structural contractions. Among the most notable…
Game Development The Silent Architects: How NeoBards Entertainment Mastered the Art of Co-Development July 14, 2026 Neng Nana In the high-stakes world of AAA game development, the "lead developer" often claims the lion’s share of the glory. Yet, behind the logos of gaming giants like Konami, Capcom, and…
Game Development From Itch.io to Steam: How Evil Trout Inc. Found a Formula for Indie Success July 14, 2026 Lina Hope In the unpredictable ecosystem of independent game development, the path to commercial viability is often fraught with risk. For most small studios, the journey begins with an original concept, a…
Game Development Strategic Evolution: Steve Allison Appointed as Chief Business Officer at Saber Interactive July 14, 2026 Sagoh In a high-profile move signaling a new era of independence and aggressive growth, Saber Interactive has announced the appointment of industry veteran Steve Allison as its new Chief Business Officer…
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…
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…
