Gaming Indie News
Latest headlines and updates for indie game developers.
Enginefall developer Red Rover Interactive to cut workforce by 22 roles
Red Rover Interactive plans to lay off 22 employees, and has delayed the release of its debut title Enginefall to 2027. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreAsha Sharma to co-lead US Federal Reserve's Productivity and Jobs task force
The United States Federal Reserve has appointed Xbox CEO Asha Sharma to co-lead its Productivity and Jobs task force. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreWhy two games media veterans think a "classic old-school style multi-format video games website" will flourish in 2026
Times are bleak in the games industry, and they're no less challenging in the media that covers it. Twenty years ago there were dozens of print magazines and hundreds of games websites pumping out daily news, previews and reviews. Those numbers have declined steeply over the following years, and while the pandemic drove a brief spike in audiences and revenues that mirrored that of the wider games market – prompting a short-lived and ill-fated round of consolidation – the media landscape is now dominated by a small number of behemoths, with video influencers increasingly dominating conversation and marketing plans. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreLayoffs begin at Ubisoft Barcelona following Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced launch
Following the launch of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, layoffs have begun at Ubisoft Barcelona, affecting 51 employees. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read More"New Zealand's success is being built by ambitious studios of all sizes" � Combined revenue of studios supported by rebate grows 17% to $829m
New Zealand's game sector continues to grow as combined studio revenue supported by its Game Development Sector Rebate (GDSR) rose 17% to $829 million in 2025/26. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreYou can now enter the 2026 UK GamesIndustry.biz Best Places To Work Awards
Games firms in the UK can now enter the GamesIndustry.biz Best Places To Work Awards 2026. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreSupercell launches equity-free grants program for Africa-based game studios
Supercell has announced a program offering equity-free grants of $20,000 to $200,000 to Africa-based studios. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreBungie and Sony settle lawsuit with former Marathon director for undisclosed amount
Former Marathon director Chris Barrett has settled a lawsuit against Bungie and Sony over allegations of misconduct. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreReport: Obsidian to work on Fallout title as unannounced projects cancelled
Obsidian is reportedly developing a new Fallout game after canceling several unannounced projects. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreNintendo confirms Switch 1 consoles will be withdrawn from Europe following EU law change on batteries
Nintendo has confirmed that sales of its original Switch console system - including its Lite and OLED models - will be discontinued in Europe next year. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 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.