Game Development ZA/UM Faces Fresh Wave of Layoffs as Financial Realities Bite July 22, 2026 Dwi Wanna The landscape of independent game development has been rocked by another round of downsizing as ZA/UM, the studio critically acclaimed for the landmark RPG Disco Elysium, has announced a significant…
PC Gaming Independent Developer 1047 Games Reportedly Executes Third Wave of Layoffs Following Launch of ‘Empulse’ July 21, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati The independent video game industry is facing continued economic volatility as 1047 Games, the developer best known for the portal-based arena shooter Splitgate, has reportedly instituted another round of staff…
Gaming Hardware The High-Stakes Chess Game: Inside the Latest Wave of U.S. Export Licenses for Nvidia AI Silicon July 15, 2026 Nana Muazin The global semiconductor landscape remains the primary theater for the ongoing geopolitical rivalry between the United States and China. As both nations navigate the complex intersection of national security, economic…
Game Development Tensions Escalate at Build a Rocket Boy: Staff Protest Fan Event Amidst Wave of Redundancies July 9, 2026 Iffa Jayyana By Industry Desk The gaming industry has long grappled with the disconnect between corporate marketing initiatives and the lived realities of its workforce. This week, that friction reached a boiling…
Gaming Hardware The Silicon Surge: How Lexar’s Parent Company is Riding the AI Wave to Historic Profits July 8, 2026 Raul Delapena Setiawan The global semiconductor landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, and Shenzhen Longsys Electronics—the Chinese parent company of the iconic storage brand Lexar—is emerging as one of its most significant beneficiaries.…
VR/AR Gaming The VR Industry’s “Great Correction”: A Wave of Shutdowns and Layoffs Signals Market Instability July 6, 2026 Nana Muazin The Virtual Reality gaming landscape, once heralded as the next frontier of interactive entertainment, is currently weathering a profound and painful transition. Throughout June 2026, the sector has been rocked…
VR/AR Gaming July 2026 VR Preview: A New Wave of Immersion Across Quest, Steam, and PS VR2 June 30, 2026 Muslim As we move into the second half of 2026, the virtual reality landscape is shifting from the quiet reflection of early summer into a high-octane period of releases. While June…
VR/AR Gaming A Wave of Contraction: The VR Gaming Industry Faces a Brutal Summer of Shutdowns and Layoffs June 26, 2026 Pevita Pearce The virtual reality gaming landscape is currently navigating one of its most turbulent periods since the mass adoption of standalone headsets. A sobering wave of consolidation and contraction has swept…
VR/AR Gaming The VR Winter Deepens: A Wave of Layoffs and Server Closures Signals Industry Strain June 26, 2026 Sagoh The Virtual Reality (VR) gaming landscape is currently navigating a period of profound turbulence. As the initial excitement surrounding the mainstream adoption of standalone VR headsets begins to face the…
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…
