Gaming Indie News
Latest headlines and updates for indie game developers.
Matchmaking 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 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 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 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 More"I don't see why people are scared of it" � ShipShaper developer Tomas Sala on why indies shouldn't be stressing about GTA6
GTA6 is messing with Tomas Sala's plans. He'd intended to launch ShipShaper earlier this year, but "life got in the way," he tells GamesIndustry.biz. "And then I saw all this stress about, 'Oh my God, GTA is coming, you have to pack it before September'." Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreNetflix shutters Night School Studio and Moonloot Games
Netflix has closed Night School Studio and Helsinki-based Moonloot Games. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreMattel launches new global studios business to develop games based on its IP
Mattel has announced the formation of Mattel Game Studios, a global development organisation that will create games based on the company's IP. It follows the company's February acquisition of 100% of Mattel163, a joint venture that was previously 50% owned by partner firm NetEase. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreSensor Tower: 89% of GTA6 preorders are for the $100 ultimate edition
The digital intelligence firm Sensor Tower reports that 89% of preorders for GTA6 are for the $100 ultimate edition rather than the $80 standard edition. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreTestronic appoints Sonia Kerr as CEO, Sharon Baylay-Bell becomes company chair
Testronic has appointed Sonia Kerr as CEO, succeeding Sharon Baylay-Bell, who moves into the role of company chair. 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.