Gaming Indie News
Latest headlines and updates for indie game developers.
Save the date: the GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit returns in October
The GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit will return for its fourth year, held once again at the Royal Institution in London. The event will take place throughout the day of Thursday October 1, and will be followed by the Best Places To Work Awards. Early Bird tickets for the Summit are on sale now, priced at £130 exclusive of VAT. Read more
Published: Jul 12, 2026 | Read More"The goal isn't to build something that burns brightly for a few years and disappears" � Cosmic Division CEO on launching a "responsibly ambitious" studio
In May, former Housemarque game director Harry Krueger launched Cosmic Division, a new indie studio based in downtown Helsinki. Krueger was previously game director at Housemarque, where he worked on titles including Nex Machina, Returnal, and Saros. Read more
Published: Jul 12, 2026 | Read MoreCreator-distributed discount codes drive massive uptake of game storefronts, according to new Tebex data
Game codes distributed by content creators to their community drive significant additional revenue for game storefronts, according to new research by provider Tebex, although its data pointed to the impact being overwhelmingly driven by a small number of top-tier creators. Read more
Published: Jul 12, 2026 | Read MoreSega Europe vet Jurgen Post steps down as West Studios COO, Rovio's Alex Pelletier-Normand taking his place
The COO of Sega Europe's West Studios, Jurgen Post, is stepping down and being replaced by Rovio's Alex Pelletier-Normand. Read more
Published: Jul 12, 2026 | Read MoreKepler Interactive acquires stake in indie publisher Oro Interactive from venture capital firm
Kepler Interactive has acquired a stake in Belgian indie publisher Oro Interactive for an undisclosed amount. Read more
Published: Jul 12, 2026 | Read MoreUnion raises concerns over gender pay gaps, bonus management, and crunch at Rockstar
Rockstar union members have raised concerns regarding potential gender-based pay gaps, contractual overtime requirements, and the management of bonuses. Read more
Published: Jul 12, 2026 | Read MoreSony to close down PlayStation Store on PS3 and PS Vita by July 2027
Sony is closing the PlayStation Store on PS3 and PS Vita. Read more
Published: Jul 12, 2026 | Read MoreGodot bans "autonomous AI agent use or vibe coded" contributions
Godot has updated its contribution policy and "take[n] steps" to reduce "demoralizing" AI contributions. Read more
Published: Jul 12, 2026 | Read MoreXbox is reportedly considering dropping disc drives as it tests new feature that lets players digitize physical games
A new report now claims Xbox, like PlayStation, is set to "drop the disc drive." Read more
Published: Jul 12, 2026 | Read MoreSubnautica 2 studio Unknown Worlds' CEO resigns as Krafton agrees to pay $250m bonus
Krafton has settled its lawsuit with the former leadership team of Subnautica 2 developer, Unknown Worlds, and agreed to pay the $250 million disputed bonus. Read more
Published: Jul 12, 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.