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Latest headlines and updates for indie game developers.
"If I work on that, my kids will think I'm Gandalf" � Blackbird Interactive on the highs and lows of external development
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Published: Jul 17, 2026 | Read MoreClair Obscur: Expedition 33 wins Best Game at Develop:Star Awards 2026
The Develop:Star Awards 2026 were held last night, where Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 continued its success by winning three awards. Read more
Published: Jul 17, 2026 | Read MoreLooney Tunes: World of Mayhem to be taken offline in October 2026
Mobile game Looney Tunes: World of Mayhem will be shut down on October 15, 2026. Read more
Published: Jul 17, 2026 | Read MoreZeniMax Online Studios leadership impacted by latest Xbox layoffs
Leadership at ZeniMax Online Studios were caught up in last week's Xbox layoffs, including studio head Joseph Burba. Read more
Published: Jul 17, 2026 | Read MoreShould you work on your own games as an external development studio?
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Published: Jul 17, 2026 | Read More"We thought, well, how would we reinvent this wheel?" � Minecraft specialists 4J Studios on building a new sandbox crafting game from first principles
Minecraft has been incredibly lucrative for 4J Studios. The Dundee-based firm, which was established in 2005 by Chris van der Kuyl, Paddy Burns, and Frank Arnot, has ported Mojang's game to almost every console under the sun since 2012. Read more
Published: Jul 17, 2026 | Read More"I had a front row seat to one of the greatest creative explosions in history" � Glen Schofield announces retirement
Glen Schofield has announced his retirement after a 35-year career in the industry. Read more
Published: Jul 17, 2026 | Read MoreWhat lessons have developers learned from external development?
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Published: Jul 17, 2026 | Read More11 Bit Studios lays off 20 workers as it "adjusts new project teams to current needs"
The Alters developer 11 Bit Studios has announced layoffs affecting 20 roles. Read more
Published: Jul 17, 2026 | Read MoreAream & Co: Gaming M&A hits $2.3bn in Q2, highest level since 2022
Games industry mergers and acquisitions reached $2.3 billion with 54 transactions during Q2 of 2026, the highest level since 2022, according to a new report from investment bank Aream & Co. Read more
Published: Jul 17, 2026 | Read MoreAnnounce Your Launch (coming soon)
Gameseek allows indie devs to make a "Grand Announcement".
Public Announcement Feature
Bring a massive wave of traffic to your site.
When you announce your site publicly on Gameseek:
- Your game is featured at the very top of the homepage.
- A notification is sent to our active user base.
- You get a "Featured Today" badge for your own site.
- It creates a dedicated thread for user feedback and reviews.