Game Development Sony’s Live-Service Ambitions: CEO Hideaki Nishino Doubles Down Amidst Industry Turbulence June 30, 2026 Lina Irawan In a landscape where the gaming industry is increasingly defined by the "Games as a Service" (GaaS) model, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is navigating a complex transition. Recently, SIE CEO…
Game Development Turbulence at Electronic Arts: A New Wave of Layoffs Amidst Historic Corporate Restructuring June 24, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati In a development that has sent ripples through the gaming industry, Electronic Arts (EA) is reportedly undergoing a fresh round of staff reductions. The layoffs, which appear to target departments…
Strategy Games The High Price of Innovation: Valve Unveils Steam Machine Pricing Amidst Market Turbulence June 23, 2026 Lina Irawan After months of intense industry speculation and whispered rumors within the gaming community, Valve has finally pulled back the curtain on the pricing strategy for its highly anticipated Steam Machine.…
Game Development Financial Turbulence at Don’t Nod: Navigating a Critical Cash Crunch June 18, 2026 Pevita Pearce The French video game industry, long celebrated for its creativity and technical prowess, is currently witnessing a stark reminder of the volatility inherent in the independent development sector. Don’t Nod,…
VR/AR Gaming The VR Renaissance: How Japan’s Indie Scene is Defying Global Industry Turbulence June 17, 2026 Pevita Pearce In the sprawling, high-energy corridors of BitSummit—Japan’s premier indie gaming festival—a quiet revolution is unfolding. While the global Virtual Reality (VR) sector has faced a year of fiscal contraction, studio…
