Gaming Indie News
Latest headlines and updates for indie game developers.
Gamesight: Creators are best predictor for a game's success, not viewership
The number of active creators and streamers after launch is the clearest predictor of success for player-versus-player first-person shooter games, rather than the total hours watched, according to new data. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreXbox is (probably) not for sale | Opinion
For much of this year, each new week has brought with it a new impetus for a rash of articles on Microsoft’s Xbox misfortunes. From deep wounds like layoffs and project cancellations, to stinging papercuts like internal memos, poorly received public statements, or unflattering data points, as the company struggles to turn around a giant business that’s veered terribly off track, each new headline feels like a little fresh bloodletting. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read More"I learnt a tonne about enamel pin manufacturing" � Brigador developer Stellar Jockeys on the secrets of selling video game merchandise
Since the indie boom of the 2010s, one piece of advice commonly given to smaller studios has been the value of merchandise. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreGTA 6 download codes will expire 170 days after launch in Japan
Grand Theft Auto 6 download codes will expire in Japan on May 8, 2027. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read More"We will not live on past successes or be trapped by past failures" � Xbox CEO outlines priorities to turn platform around in FY27
Asha Sharma has outlined key priorities to help Xbox recover after it reported a $1.7 billion decline in revenue last year. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreXbox revenue plunges $1.7bn, with hardware dropping 29% YoY
Microsoft has published its latest financial results, with Xbox revenue down 7% for the full year and 10% in the fourth quarter. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreUnity announces dedicated engine support for Netflix Games
Unity has launched dedicated engine support for Netflix platforms, making it easier for developers to ship titles on the streaming platform's ecosystem. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read More"People want to play arcade racers again" � How the developer of Wreckreation went from a company-wide redundancy notice to working on a sequel
When we last heard from Fiona Sperry in December, she had just put the entire team at Three Fields Entertainment on notice of redundancy. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MorePlayStation reports flat Q1 sales, says it's "cautiously moving forward" with halting physical disc production
Sony reported flat sales in its Games & Network Services (G&NS) segment for its first quarter, but operating income rose 37%, primarily due to US tariff refunds. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreCapcom producer says Resident Evil remakes are providing financial support to develop new games and IP
Capcom's strategy of remaking classic Resident Evil titles is generating the financial resources needed to develop new games and IP, according to producer Masachika Kawata. 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.