Gaming Indie News
Latest headlines and updates for indie game developers.
New studio //18.bravo is aiming for a "radically different approach" to game development
Robert Bowling, former creative strategist at Infinity Ward, has launched a new Los Angeles-based studio called //18.bravo. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read More"We are profoundly disappointed by Sony's decision" � Game companies express dismay at the end of PlayStation disc production
Earlier this week, Sony announced plans to discontinue production of physical discs for new PlayStation games launching from January 2028. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreJobs roundup: July 2026 | Marathon director Joe Ziegler leaves Bungie
It can be difficult keeping track of the various comings and goings in the games industry, which is why we compile them in semi-regular round-ups. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreThick as Thieves dev OtherSide Entertainment impacted by further layoffs
OtherSide Entertainment has implemented another round of layoffs, impacting 18 employees on its Thick as Thieves team. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreSave the date: the GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit returns in October
The GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit will return for its fourth year, held once again at the Royal Institution in London. The event will take place throughout the day of Thursday October 1, and will be followed by the Best Places To Work Awards. Early Bird tickets for the Summit are on sale now, priced at £130 exclusive of VAT. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read More"The goal isn't to build something that burns brightly for a few years and disappears" � Cosmic Division CEO on launching a "responsibly ambitious" studio
In May, former Housemarque game director Harry Krueger launched Cosmic Division, a new indie studio based in downtown Helsinki. Krueger was previously game director at Housemarque, where he worked on titles including Nex Machina, Returnal, and Saros. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreCreator-distributed discount codes drive massive uptake of game storefronts, according to new Tebex data
Game codes distributed by content creators to their community drive significant additional revenue for game storefronts, according to new research by provider Tebex, although its data pointed to the impact being overwhelmingly driven by a small number of top-tier creators. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreSega Europe vet Jurgen Post steps down as West Studios COO, Rovio's Alex Pelletier-Normand taking his place
The COO of Sega Europe's West Studios, Jurgen Post, is stepping down and being replaced by Rovio's Alex Pelletier-Normand. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreKepler Interactive acquires stake in indie publisher Oro Interactive from venture capital firm
Kepler Interactive has acquired a stake in Belgian indie publisher Oro Interactive for an undisclosed amount. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreUnion raises concerns over gender pay gaps, bonus management, and crunch at Rockstar
Rockstar union members have raised concerns regarding potential gender-based pay gaps, contractual overtime requirements, and the management of bonuses. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 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:
- 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.