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Latest headlines and updates for indie game developers.
11 Bit Studios lays off 20 workers as it "adjusts new project teams to current needs"
The Alters developer 11 Bit Studios has announced layoffs affecting 20 roles. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreAream & Co: Gaming M&A hits $2.3bn in Q2, highest level since 2022
Games industry mergers and acquisitions reached $2.3 billion with 54 transactions during Q2 of 2026, the highest level since 2022, according to a new report from investment bank Aream & Co. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreCompulsion Games seeks new partnerships following spin-out from from Xbox
Compulsion Games, developer of South of Midnight, has announced it is open to working with and supporting other studios following its independence from Xbox. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read More"It's not like the Eye of Sauron is looking at everything we're doing" � Silent Hill F developer NeoBards on why trust is essential for co-dev
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Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreHow Evil Trout aims to turn a cult free game into a Steam hit � again
This week, indie studio Evil Trout Inc is releasing its second game, The Incident At Galley House. It’s a remake of Type Help, a detective game that first made waves as a free release on Itch.io. At this point, any sharp-eyed sleuths may be getting a sense of déjà vu. Because this is not just Evil Trout’s second game but its second detective game in the space of 18 months – the first, The Roottrees Are Dead, was a remake of a game that first made waves as a free release on Itch.io. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreFormer Epic Games VP Steve Allison appointed chief business officer at Saber Interactive
Former Epic Games vice president Steve Allison has joined Saber Interactive as chief business officer. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreUbisoft pivots to "selective model" to reduce reliance on individual game launches
Ubisoft is looking to reduce its reliance on individual game launches, pivoting instead toward a "more selective model" leaning on its back-catalog and live service titles for revenue. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreAnalyst: Game console shipments expected to decline 19.5% to 33.9m units in 2026
Game console shipments are expected to fall 19.5% this year to 33.9 million units, according to new analyst data. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreWhat does the future of external development look like?
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Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreWelcome to ExDev Week
This week, we're looking at external development on GamesIndustry.biz, spotlighting the hardworking studios that often have a major hand in designing some of the world's biggest games, but that rarely get to take a bow in the limelight. 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.