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Latest headlines and updates for indie game developers.
QA firm TestFly acquires Brazilian testing company Red Cerberus
TestFly, a self-described "leading provider of strategic and innovative quality assurance testing solutions" for the gaming industry has acquired Brazilian testing firm Red Cerberus from tinyBuild. Read more
Published: Apr 05, 2025 | Read More"Australia's largest studio" PlaySide announces restructure and job cuts
PlaySide Studios is laying off an unspecified number of developers. Read more
Published: Apr 05, 2025 | Read MoreRoblox adds three new features to parental control settings
Roblox continues to update its parental controls, adding three new features to improve child safety on the platform. Read more
Published: Apr 05, 2025 | Read MoreNintendo implements pre-order restrictions for Switch 2
Update, April 4, 2025: Nintendo has postponed pre-orders in the US "in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions." In a statement shared with GameSpot, Nintendo stated it will "update timing at a later date" and clarified the June 5 launch date is "unchanged". Original Story, April 3, 2025: Nintendo has implemented pre-order restrictions on My Nintendo Store for the Switch 2 in order to "prioritise the most dedicated players". Pre-orders will initially be offered by invite-only emails based on a certain set of criteria. For UK and European consumers, pre-orders begin on April 8 while in the US and Canada the date is April 9. The Switch 2 launches on June 5, 2025. Nintendo UK said consumers are required to have had a Nintendo Switch Online membership "for at least two years continuously" by March 31, 2025 and an active membership when the pre-order is placed. Nintendo US noted invites will be prioritised to those with "a minimum of 12 months paid membership." For family memberships, this applies to the person who purchased the membership. Other members are not eligible. Pre-order selection will also be based on "prioritising those with more playtime" on Nintendo Switch games, as well as players who have opted to share usage information with Nintendo. Nintendo US specified this as being a minimum of 50 hours as of April 2, 2025. To receive the invite, consumers will also have to have opted to receive promotional emails and messages from Nintendo. "Over time, the selection criteria thresholds may be lowered and more people could be invited to pre-order a Nintendo Switch 2 console," the company clarified. "Throughout, we will remain focused on prioritising the most dedicated Nintendo Switch players (while stocks last)." Earlier this year, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa reiterated the company's stance on keeping up with stock demands. "As of now, we are taking the risk and proceeding with production to meet as large a demand as possible," said Furukawa. "As was true with the Switch, we believe it will not be easy to rapidly increase production capacity, so based on our prior experience, we are making preparations to respond as quickly as possible." Furukawa previously noted that Nintendo would combat scalpers by providing enough Switch 2 consoles for retailers to meet consumer demand. Read more
Published: Apr 05, 2025 | Read MoreSome physical Nintendo Switch 2 games will be download-only 'Game-Key Cards'
Nintendo has revealed that physical copies of certain games on the new Switch 2 console will be 'Game-Key Cards', requiring a download before they're playable. Read more
Published: Apr 05, 2025 | Read MoreUnity outlines support for approved Nintendo Switch 2 developers
Unity has pledged to support game developers with "official support for Nintendo Switch 2." Read more
Published: Apr 05, 2025 | Read More2025's Tokyo Indie Game Summit is the biggest yet, attracting 23,000 attendees
Tokyo's digital and in-person indie game event - the Tokyo Indie Game Summit - saw its third event more than double last year's attendance. Read more
Published: Apr 05, 2025 | Read MoreNintendo Switch 2 will launch for $450 on June 5
The Nintendo Switch 2 will release on June 5, the console manufacturer revealed in its Direct livestream today. The price for the base Switch 2 unit was confirmed as $450 (or £396 in the UK), with pre-orders opening on April 9 (or April 8 in the UK). Read more
Published: Apr 05, 2025 | Read MoreZeniMax union "overwhelming" votes to authorise strike if Microsoft contract negotiations break down
ZeniMax Workers United has "overwhelmingly voted" to authorise a strike against Microsoft. Read more
Published: Apr 05, 2025 | Read MoreIndustry veterans launch new indie publisher The CoLab
A new UK-based independent games publisher has launched today, called The CoLab. Read more
Published: Apr 05, 2025 | Read MoreAnnounce Your Launch (coming soon)
Gameseek allows indie devs to make a "Grand Announcement".
Public Announcement Feature
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When you announce your site publicly on Gameseek:
- Your game is featured at the very top of the homepage.
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- You get a "Featured Today" badge for your own site.
- It creates a dedicated thread for user feedback and reviews.