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Latest headlines and updates for indie game developers.
After half a decade of job losses, there is no "business as usual" | Opinion
The past five years of writing about the games business has come with a helping of cognitive dissonance so severe that it often felt like whiplash. Record success one week; record layoffs the next. Studios launch critically and commercially acclaimed games, only to make large swathes of their creative teams redundant a few months later. Every even-numbered headline is about financial doom and gloom; every odd-numbered one is about soaring demand and record-breaking sales. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreThe games industry is stifled by a culture of fear
The games industry is stifled by a culture of fear that prioritises algorithmic trends and market research over the creative conviction and personal taste required to produce genuine hits. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreUbisoft expects "superior financial performance" from Black Flag remake, but won't increase guidance due to "strong competitive lineup"
Ubisoft CFO Frédérick Duguet said it expects Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced to "deliver superior financial performance" due to lower production costs. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreMeccha Chameleon ranks second behind Fortnite in PC revenue for June | Newzoo charts
Indie hit Meccha Chameleon was a breakout success in June, ranking as the second-highest PC title in revenue behind Fortnite, according to Newzoo. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreUbisoft Q1 net bookings down 9.2%, attributes drop to "high comparison base" from same period last year
Ubisoft has published its first quarter financials, with net bookings reaching €255.8 million. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreEU Commission approves $55bn EA buyout, says it "would not raise competition concerns"
The EU Commission has cleared the $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreMicrosoft starts testing ad-supported game streaming on Xbox
Microsoft has begun testing ad-supported game streaming on Xbox. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreUnion accuses Bethesda of violating labour laws in Canada following layoffs at Montreal studio
Bethesda union OneBGS has said it has filed a legal complaint against the developer "for continuing to violate labour laws in Canada." Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreAmazon clarifies stance on 007: First Light sequel � "Given the success of this one, I think you probably want IOI developing it"
Jeff Gattis, general manager for Amazon Luna and Amazon Game Studios, has clarified his earlier comments that sequels to 007: First Light will be "done by MGM and, theoretically, by Amazon Game Studios." Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreESA Foundation awards 31 university students scholarships to support careers in games and esports
The ESA Foundation has provided 31 university students with scholarships worth $5,000 to $10,000 to support careers in game development and esports. 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.