Sony announces global price rises for PS5 consoles from April 2, 2026

Sony has announced global price rises for its PlayStation 5 consoles from April 2, 2026, due to "continued pressures in the global economic landscape." Read more

"We were there in the 80s for the crash, and this is definitely crashier." John and Brenda Romero reflect on the industry crisis

Last year was something of an annus horribilis for Romero Games. Faced with a sudden funding rug pull, the studio has had to downsize dramatically. But it's still hanging in there. Read more

Meta reportedly lays off around 700 workers, Reality Labs division affected

Meta has reportedly cut around 700 roles across several divisions, including its Reality Labs unit. Read more

German games market rose 4% in 2025 to �9.4bn, driven by hardware sales

The German games market grew 4% in 2025 to €9.4 billion, driven by higher console hardware sales, particularly the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2. Read more

Why Microsoft's PC-focused Project Helix could offer a level playing field for indies | Opinion

Russell Kay is the head of GameMaker (and was a programmer on Lemmings long ago). Read more

Ziff Davis announces new IGN France partnership, as part of international licencing expansion

Ziff Davis, the owner of GamesIndustry.biz parent IGN Entertainment, has agreed a new partnership with European media group eMense to operate IGN France. The firm already operates IGN Benelux, IGN Nordic and IGN Germany under licence from Ziff Davis. Read more

Meta Quest usage reaches "all-time high" in 2025 despite studio closures and layoffs

Meta Quest usage hit "an all-time high" in 2025, with more than 100 titles generating over $1 million in gross revenue. Read more

Nintendo Switch 2 digital games to cost less than physical versions in US

Nintendo has announced price changes to Switch 2 titles in the US, with digital versions costing less than their physical counterparts. Read more

Crimson Desert studio Pearl Abyss's share prices stabilize as sales top 3 million

Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss has seen its share price stabilize after confirming the new action-adventure game has sold three million copies. Read more

Marathon sells 1.2 million copies across Steam, PS5, and Xbox | News-in-brief