Gaming Indie News
Latest headlines and updates for indie game developers.
IO Interactive to shutter Istanbul studio following end of Project Fantasy deal with Xbox
IO Interactive will close its Istanbul studio following the loss of funding for its online fantasy RPG, codenamed Project Fantasy. Read more
Published: Jul 17, 2026 | Read MoreXbox Game Pass subscriber count is less than 50% of original target
Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass subscription service apparently has around 30 million users. Read more
Published: Jul 17, 2026 | Read More"We simply spread ourselves too thin" � Xbox's Asha Sharma on firm's restructuring plans
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has shared additional details on the restructuring announced yesterday, which will result in 3,200 layoffs. Read more
Published: Jul 17, 2026 | Read More"We can break even and be self-sustaining within Riot" � The firm behind League of Legends is "super close" to making esports sustainable
Riot Games' esports business still isn't profitable. Read more
Published: Jul 17, 2026 | Read MoreBethesda pivots to "franchise-centric" planning model amid Xbox restructure
Bethesda is moving to a "franchise-centric" planning strategy to better focus resources on long-term growth and stability. Read more
Published: Jul 17, 2026 | Read MoreOriginal Switch console lineup to be discontinued in Europe by mid-February 2027
Nintendo will discontinue sales of the original Switch lineup in Europe from mid-February 2027, as required by EU legislation on accessible consumer hardware batteries. Read more
Published: Jul 17, 2026 | Read MoreSony leadership says AI tools are "an important foundational technology supporting our strategy"
Sony says implementing AI tools in development is "enhancing" their work "by removing repetitive tasks and enabling faster iteration." Read more
Published: Jul 17, 2026 | Read MoreCompulsion Games and Double Fine confirm "Independence Day" from Xbox
Compulsion Games and Double Fine – two formerly Xbox-owned developers now spun out from the Xbox family of studios as Microsoft enacts a deep round of cuts and divestitures – have released statements about the changes. Read more
Published: Jul 17, 2026 | Read MoreEpic Games settles lawsuit against former contractor accused of leaking unannounced Fortnite collaborations
Epic Games has settled a legal case against a former contractor accused of leaking confidential information about Fortnite's then unannounced collaborations with IPs like Minecraft, Ben 10, and Game of Thrones. Read more
Published: Jul 17, 2026 | Read MoreXbox layoffs: Jobs lost at Obsidian, Bethesda, Id and Zenimax Online Studios
Update, July 9, 2026: A WARN notice filed in Maryland states that 213 employees were laid off from ZeniMax Online Studios, including 166 at ZeniMax Media. Read more
Published: Jul 17, 2026 | Read MoreAnnounce Your Launch (coming soon)
Gameseek allows indie devs to make a "Grand Announcement".
Public Announcement Feature
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When you announce your site publicly on Gameseek:
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- It creates a dedicated thread for user feedback and reviews.