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Latest headlines and updates for indie game developers.
The Hollywood disruptors making a large-scale game with a 12-person team � and no generative AI
You might recall the trailer for Join Us being featured in the Xbox Showcase back in June. It depicts a darkly comic co-op cult simulator, with robed cult members riding around on pigs and loosing off machine guns, before ending on an image of Cthulu-like giant tentacles. Not shown was the snake gun, says Joe Dietsch, CEO and creative director of Join Us developer Wolf Haus Games. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreModern consumers crave "events", and the games industry needs to provide them | Opinion
For almost as long as the games industry has existed, the conventional wisdom around sequels has remained the same: strike while the iron is hot. If you have a hit game, ensure you get a sequel out the door before the public loses interest. If you have more than one hit in a row, that's a franchise, and those need a steady release cadence to ensure the brand's momentum doesn't falter. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreUS Senate to investigate Roblox following claims it "prioritises revenue and engagement" over child safety
The US Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism has launched an investigation into Roblox, saying the platform "appears to prioritise revenue and engagement metrics" over child safety. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreNiko Partners: India games market exceeds $1bn, forecast to reach $1.2bn by end of 2026
India's games market exceeded $1 billion in revenue for the first time in 2025, up 14.8% year over year to $1.04 billion. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreSaber Interactive adds AI disclaimer to Rideshare on Steam; CEO Matt Karch apologises to former lead writer
Saber Interactive has added an AI disclaimer to Rideshare Simulator's Steam page following controversy over allegations the firm had dismissed a writer working on the game in favour of using AI-written copy. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read More2K establishes AAA sports developer Small Axe Studios
2K has launched Small Axe Studios, an AAA development team based in Vancouver, Canada. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreMatchmaking platform Sail.game launches free tier for devs ahead of Gamescom
Matchmaking platform Sail.game is introducing a free tier for PC and console game developers ahead of Gamescom. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreModern consumers crave "events", and the games industry needs to provide them | Opinion
For almost as long as the games industry has existed, the conventional wisdom around sequels has remained the same: strike while the iron is hot. If you have a hit game, ensure you get a sequel out the door before the public loses interest. If you have more than one hit in a row, that's a franchise, and those need a steady release cadence to ensure the brand's momentum doesn't falter. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreArc Raiders generates $114.9m during Nexon's Q2, sells an additional 800,000 units
Nexon's Q2 results exceeded expectations, driven by strong performances from its MapleStory franchise and the ongoing success of Embark Studios' Arc Raiders. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreNiko Partners: India games market exceeds $1bn, forecast to reach $1.2bn by end of 2026
India's games market exceeded $1 billion in revenue for the first time in 2025, up 14.8% year over year to $1.04 billion. 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.