PC Gaming The Saved Masterpiece: How Post-Production Polish and a Distracted Publisher Defined Deus Ex September 3, 2026 Azzam Bilal Chamdy Introduction: The Unseen Value of the Post-Production Buffer Within the global video game industry, few events elicit as much collective frustration from players and shareholders as a game delay. Yet,…
Game Development Square Enix Quashes Buyout Rumors: A Deep Dive into the Publisher’s Strategic Crossroads September 2, 2026 Layla Zulfa Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd., the legendary Japanese powerhouse behind the Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and Kingdom Hearts franchises, has officially moved to silence market speculation regarding a potential move…
Game Development The Curator-Publisher Hybrid: Inside Inner Pocket’s Quest to Redefine Indie Discovery August 31, 2026 Neng Nana In the increasingly crowded digital marketplace of Steam—where an average of 18,000 to 19,000 new titles launch annually—the role of the video game publisher is undergoing a tectonic shift. As…
VR/AR Gaming Expanding the Ecosystem: Publisher Impact Inked Launches "Unlock The Vault" Initiative for PS VR2 August 31, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati In a strategic move to bolster the PlayStation VR2 (PS VR2) software library, publisher Impact Inked has officially unveiled "Unlock The Vault," a high-profile publishing initiative designed to bring a…
Game Development Secret Mode Expands: Inside the Indie Publisher’s Strategic Pivot to Internal Development August 5, 2026 Neng Nana In a significant evolution of its operational model, indie publisher Secret Mode has officially launched a dedicated internal development division based in Sheffield. This strategic shift marks a move away…
Game Development Bridging the Gap: How Open World’s ‘Hitscan’ is Revolutionizing Creator-Publisher Relations July 24, 2026 Basiran For over a decade, Los Angeles-based talent management powerhouse Loaded Holdings has been meticulously expanding its footprint in the video game ecosystem. From representing world-class streamers to pioneering consultancy services,…
Game Development Playstack’s Strategic Evolution: Why the Balatro Publisher is Doubling Down on Autonomy June 14, 2026 Pevita Pearce In a shifting landscape for independent game publishing, Playstack—the powerhouse behind breakout hits such as Balatro and Abiotic Factor—has secured a new chapter in its corporate journey. Following its recent…
