Game Development Pretty Cool Games: Human: Fall Flat Veterans Launch Studio Focused on Sustainable Creativity and Physical Comedy August 25, 2026 Raul Delapena Setiawan In an era defined by industry-wide volatility, mass layoffs, and the tightening of venture capital, the formation of a new studio is often met with skepticism. However, Pretty Cool Games—a…
Game Development The Immersive Legacy: Harvey Smith and the Birth of Black Pony August 25, 2026 Lina Irawan In the wake of the industry-shaking closures that have defined the mid-2020s, a new beacon for the "immersive sim" genre has emerged from the ashes of Arkane Austin. Harvey Smith,…
Game Development PlayStation’s Strategic Pivot: Guerrilla Games Reboots ‘Horizon Hunters Gathering’ Away from Live-Service Model August 25, 2026 Neng Nana In a significant shift that signals a broader retreat from the "games-as-a-service" (GaaS) gold rush, Sony Interactive Entertainment is reportedly overhauling Horizon Hunters Gathering. The upcoming co-op title, developed by…
Game Development The New Frontier: Inside Fuse Games’ High-Stakes Bet on the Future of Racing August 24, 2026 Evan Lee Salim After nearly two decades of steering the Burnout and Need for Speed franchises as a cornerstone of Electronic Arts, Matt Webster made a decision that surprised many in the industry.…
Game Development The Direct-to-Consumer Revolution: How Gaming Studios are Reclaiming Ownership from App Store Gatekeepers August 24, 2026 Layla Zulfa The landscape of mobile and digital gaming is undergoing a seismic shift. For over a decade, the "walled garden" ecosystems of Apple’s App Store and the Google Play Store have…
Game Development The Architecture of Ambition: Inside MTG’s Strategy to Dominate the Mobile Gaming Landscape August 24, 2026 Raul Delapena Setiawan In February of last year, the Swedish gaming powerhouse Modern Times Group (MTG) sent shockwaves through the industry by finalizing a $620 million acquisition of Plarium, the studio behind the…
Game Development Escalating War on Leaks: Take-Two Interactive Subpoenas Tech Giants to Unmask ‘CyberLeek’ August 24, 2026 Lina Hope The long-anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto 6—perhaps the most significant cultural event in the history of the gaming industry—has become the epicenter of a high-stakes legal and cybersecurity battle.…
Game Development The New Chapter: Double Fine Productions Returns to Independence After Xbox Separation August 24, 2026 Lina Irawan In a landmark shift for the gaming industry, Double Fine Productions—the celebrated studio behind Psychonauts and Brütal Legend—has officially regained full ownership of its intellectual property (IP) and publishing rights.…
Game Development The Curator’s Gambit: Inside the Rise of Inner Pocket Publishing August 24, 2026 Raul Delapena Setiawan The landscape of independent game publishing is undergoing a structural evolution. For years, the industry was dominated by "generalist" publishers—entities that sought growth through high-volume acquisitions, often signing projects based…
Game Development The New Silk Road: How 4Divinity is Betting Millions on a Global Gaming Pivot August 24, 2026 Neng Nana Walking the sprawling, neon-lit corridors of Gamescom, the hierarchy of the gaming industry is usually written in stone. The most elaborate, high-traffic booths are dominated by the industry’s established titans:…
