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Latest headlines and updates for indie game developers.
Bandai Namco achieves record Q1 sales, but Digital segment operating profit drops 30.9%
Bandai Namco reported record first-quarter results overall. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreSega reports 17.3% rise in Q3 net sales; games segment exceeds expectations
Sega Sammy reported a 17.3% increase in net sales for its first quarter. The Entertainment Contents segment, which includes games, exceeded expectations at ¥68.4 billion ($432 million). Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreStrauss Zelnick: Netflix debut is merely "one of the hors d'oeuvres" for full GTA 6 launch; pre-order numbers are "unprecedented and astonishing"
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick tells GamesIndustry.biz that the forthcoming Netflix gameplay premiere of GTA 6, which will air on August 27th, is merely "one of the hors d'oeuvres," for the game's marketing campaign. "There's appetizers, main course and dessert to follow," he says, in a call following the release of the company's results for Q1 2027 and subsequent Q&A with analysts. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreInvestors hate Roblox� new direction � but a reversal may be impossible | Opinion
When Epic Games announced major layoffs back in March, it become clear that Fortnite – once regarded as holding a near-unassailable market position – was facing a serious slump, if not a lasting decline. One common response was to claim that the dream of the ever-evolving metaverse-like “forever game” had not died; it now rode on the shoulders of Roblox, whose meteoric growth with younger demographics likely explained much of Fortnite’s downturn. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreAnalyst: AI-focused M&A deals are "weakening" the games investment landscape
A new M&A report from analyst S&P has indicated a weakening investment environment for games, with available funding increasingly going to businesse models relying on recurring engagement, platform leverage or alternative monetization. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreFormer Icelandic minister joins Fenris Creations to lead new AI partnerships
Fenris Creations has appointed former Icelandic minister Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir as senior director for AI partnerships. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreTake-Two Q1 results include net bookings ahead of guidance, a slight increase in revenue, and cancellation of unannounced "new core IP" game
Take-Two's Q1 results came in slightly ahead of guidance thanks to strong performance of NBA 2K6 and GTA supported by the Zynga mobile portfolio, with the firm maintaining its previous projection of $8-8.2 billion in net bookings for the full year. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreCharity bundle hosted by Necrosoft Games nears $200,000 goal to support workers affected by layoffs
An Itch.io charity bundle supporting industry workers affected by layoffs in the US and Canada is close to reaching its $200,000 goal. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreTripledot Studios acquires Supersonic from Unity for $40m
Tripledot Studios has acquired mobile publisher Supersonic from Unity for $40 million. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreUnity records "best quarter in history" following continued success of Vector AI
Unity CEO Matt Bromberg described the company's latest financial results as the "best quarter in its history as a public company." 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.