Gaming Indie News
Latest headlines and updates for indie game developers.
Xbox announces backwards compatibility for PC and handheld devices
Xbox is introducing backwards compatibility for PC and handheld devices, starting with four original titles: BLiNX: The Time Sweeper, Conker: Live and Reloaded, Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge, and Fuzion Frenzy. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreGamescom 2026's exhibition area is fully booked for the first time
The exhibition area of Gamescom 2026 has hit a new milestone and is, for the first time, completely booked up this year. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreDespite Xbox console sales doubling YoY, hardware sales across the US are down 62% | US Monthly Charts
Total video game sales in the US fell by a fifth year-on-year, with total projected video game sales estimated to have dropped from $5.7 billion to $4.5 billion between June 2025 and June 2026. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreHasbro records $56m write-down and cancels "several games" scheduled for 2028 and beyond
Hasbro has recorded a $56 million impairment charge against its video game portfolio, confirming it has cancelled "several" games scheduled for release in 2028 and beyond. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreHitscan is a new tool for connecting publishers with creators that are "driving the most impact and viewership"
For a decade now, LA-based talent management company Loaded Holdings has been building up its video games business. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreGames for Change report aims to ground parental gaming concerns in "evidence rather than fear"
Non-profit organisation Games for Change has published a white paper exploring how parents approach video games, and how to shift their focus away from "fear-driven narratives focused on addiction, violence, and excessive screen time." Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreSouth of Midnight wins Game and Experience of the Year at Games for Change Awards 2026
Games for Change has revealed the winners of its 2026 awards, naming Compulsion Games' South of Midnight as Game and Experience of the Year. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreXbox brings starter edition of Game Pass to Meta Horizon+
Xbox has begun offering the starter edition of Game Pass to Meta Horizon+ subscribers. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreAlpha Dog Games founders reacquire studio from Microsoft following 2024 closure
Mighty Doom developer Alpha Dog Games has reemerged as an independent studio after being shut down by Microsoft in 2024. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreEsports consultancy The Story Mob rebrands to "strategic player culture advisory"
Esports communications consultancy The Story Mob has rebranded as a "strategic player culture advisory" to better serve the broader games industry. 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.