Gaming Indie News
Latest headlines and updates for indie game developers.
Hasbro records $56m write-down and cancels "several games" scheduled for 2028 and beyond
Hasbro has recorded a $56 million impairment charge against its video game portfolio, confirming it has cancelled "several" games scheduled for release in 2028 and beyond. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreHitscan is a new tool for connecting publishers with creators that are "driving the most impact and viewership"
For a decade now, LA-based talent management company Loaded Holdings has been building up its video games business. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreGames for Change report aims to ground parental gaming concerns in "evidence rather than fear"
Non-profit organisation Games for Change has published a white paper exploring how parents approach video games, and how to shift their focus away from "fear-driven narratives focused on addiction, violence, and excessive screen time." Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreSouth of Midnight wins Game and Experience of the Year at Games for Change Awards 2026
Games for Change has revealed the winners of its 2026 awards, naming Compulsion Games' South of Midnight as Game and Experience of the Year. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreXbox brings starter edition of Game Pass to Meta Horizon+
Xbox has begun offering the starter edition of Game Pass to Meta Horizon+ subscribers. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreAlpha Dog Games founders reacquire studio from Microsoft following 2024 closure
Mighty Doom developer Alpha Dog Games has reemerged as an independent studio after being shut down by Microsoft in 2024. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreEsports consultancy The Story Mob rebrands to "strategic player culture advisory"
Esports communications consultancy The Story Mob has rebranded as a "strategic player culture advisory" to better serve the broader games industry. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreEthical, low-power, and on-device: Studio Atelico's vision for the future of generative AI
In January last year, gaming startup Studio Atelico launched the Atelico AI Engine, which operates on-device rather than relying on costly cloud solutions. Six months later, the company secured $5 million in seed funding "to redefine the role of generative AI in games." Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreNintendo files motion to dismiss consumer lawsuit over tariff refunds
Nintendo has requested the dismissal of a class action lawsuit that accused the company of failing to pass on tariff refunds to consumers. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreUnity 7 to launch in Q1 2027; new engine is a "direct continuation" of Unity 6
Unity 7 will enter beta testing in December 2026, with its full release scheduled for Q1 2027. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | 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:
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- It creates a dedicated thread for user feedback and reviews.