Gaming Indie News
Latest headlines and updates for indie game developers.
2K establishes AAA sports developer Small Axe Studios
2K has launched Small Axe Studios, an AAA development team based in Vancouver, Canada. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read More"I don't see why people are scared of it" � ShipShaper developer Tomas Sala on why indies shouldn't be stressing about GTA6
GTA6 is messing with Tomas Sala's plans. He'd intended to launch ShipShaper earlier this year, but "life got in the way," he tells GamesIndustry.biz. "And then I saw all this stress about, 'Oh my God, GTA is coming, you have to pack it before September'." Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreArc Raiders generates $114.9m during Nexon's Q2, sells an additional 800,000 units
Nexon's Q2 results exceeded expectations, driven by strong performances from its MapleStory franchise and the ongoing success of Embark Studios' Arc Raiders. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreNetflix shutters Night School Studio and Moonloot Games
Netflix has closed Night School Studio and Helsinki-based Moonloot Games. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreMattel launches new global studios business to develop games based on its IP
Mattel has announced the formation of Mattel Game Studios, a global development organisation that will create games based on the company's IP. It follows the company's February acquisition of 100% of Mattel163, a joint venture that was previously 50% owned by partner firm NetEase. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read More"I don't see why people are scared of it" � ShipShaper developer Tomas Sala on why indies shouldn't be stressing about GTA6
GTA6 is messing with Tomas Sala's plans. He'd intended to launch ShipShaper earlier this year, but "life got in the way," he tells GamesIndustry.biz. "And then I saw all this stress about, 'Oh my God, GTA is coming, you have to pack it before September'." Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreNetflix shutters Night School Studio and Moonloot Games
Netflix has closed Night School Studio and Helsinki-based Moonloot Games. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreSensor Tower: 89% of GTA6 preorders are for the $100 ultimate edition
The digital intelligence firm Sensor Tower reports that 89% of preorders for GTA6 are for the $100 ultimate edition rather than the $80 standard edition. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreMattel launches new global studios business to develop games based on its IP
Mattel has announced the formation of Mattel Game Studios, a global development organisation that will create games based on the company's IP. It follows the company's February acquisition of 100% of Mattel163, a joint venture that was previously 50% owned by partner firm NetEase. Read more
Published: Sep 04, 2026 | Read MoreSensor Tower: 89% of GTA6 preorders are for the $100 ultimate edition
The digital intelligence firm Sensor Tower reports that 89% of preorders for GTA6 are for the $100 ultimate edition rather than the $80 standard edition. 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.