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Infinity Ward is expanding its roster for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, tapping Mads Mikkelsen as a villain alongside newcomer Prisca Kim.
By Grant Whitfield · October 16, 2026 · 1 min read
Valve has introduced an update allowing developers to organize Steam achievements into distinct groups for core titles and downloadable content.
October 15, 2026 · 1 min read
The DayZ creator has released a new open-source development suite built jointly by studios Ahwoo and RocketWerkz.
October 15, 2026 · 1 min read
The Android storefront introduces personalized recommendations, competitive events, and video clip sharing to boost player engagement.
October 14, 2026 · 1 min read
Microsoft's gaming division has established Xbox Labs, an internal experimentation group tasked with prototyping new interactive technology and tools.
October 13, 2026 · 1 min read
Epic Games has postponed its upcoming Marvel and Star Wars shooter while instructing internal teams to transition to an AI-first production pipeline.
October 12, 2026 · 1 min read
Indie developer Lyrical Games enters the market with a supernatural 19th-century action role-playing game.
October 12, 2026 · 1 min read
Speculation over an exclusive streaming deal for Grand Theft Auto VI on Xbox xCloud highlights ongoing friction in cloud gaming adoption.
October 9, 2026 · 1 min read
'Mixtape' secured Game of the Year alongside awards for art and sound design at the 2026 Australian Game Developer Awards.
October 8, 2026 · 1 min read
Independent game studio Gravity Well has laid off the majority of its team after losing its financial backing.
October 7, 2026 · 1 min read
Player engagement across the Resident Evil game catalog rose 50% surrounding Zach Cregger's film adaptation, according to data shared with GamesIndustry.biz.
October 6, 2026 · 1 min read
Video game developer Embark Studios is expanding its multiplayer titles The Finals and Arc Raiders into scripted film and television projects.
October 5, 2026 · 1 min read
Japanese publisher Capcom is laying the technical groundwork to incorporate artificial intelligence directly into its production pipelines.
October 3, 2026 · 1 min read
Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser has revealed early details on two upcoming video game projects in development at his new multimedia studio, Absurd Ventures.
October 2, 2026 · 1 min read
Sony is seeking feedback from game developers regarding its trajectory toward an all-digital ecosystem, according to industry reports.
October 2, 2026 · 1 min read
The Consumer Protection Cooperation Network has initiated coordinated enforcement actions against nine video game companies over virtual currency practices.
October 1, 2026 · 1 min read
Ubisoft is reorganising its action portfolio, placing franchises like Splinter Cell and The Division under the 29-year-old Massive studio brand.
September 30, 2026 · 1 min read
AppLovin has sought a court order in California to stop rival Unity from gathering proprietary ad data through its software development kit.
September 29, 2026 · 1 min read
Unfrozen founder Denis Fedorov is spearheading Nova Assembly, a five-studio alliance aimed at sharing technical and marketing resources amid industry downturns.
September 29, 2026 · 1 min read
The National Videogame Museum has initiated a UK-wide study to evaluate and document how interactive media is being preserved across institutions.
September 28, 2026 · 1 min read
Text-heavy sports management franchise Out of the Park Baseball continues to capture deep engagement distinct from mainstream console competitors.
September 27, 2026 · 1 min read
Remedy Entertainment has released "Control Resonant," shifting focus to Dylan Faden following a nearly seven-year development timeline across PC and current-gen consoles.
September 25, 2026 · 1 min read
The executive lineup features keynotes from Glowmade Studio, Playstack, and HR Confidence Club, with Amiqus returning as sponsor.
September 25, 2026 · 1 min read
A new book by Xsolla president Chris Hewish argues interactive entertainment must rethink revenue models rather than banking exclusively on mega-hits.
September 24, 2026 · 1 min read
A Dutch consumer advocacy group has filed a class-action lawsuit seeking over €100 million from Epic Games for allegedly misleading young Fortnite players.
September 24, 2026 · 1 min read
Bethesda chief Jill Braff confirmed to employees that developer Obsidian Entertainment will keep its current leadership and separate identity.
September 23, 2026 · 1 min read
Microsoft is restructuring its gaming division, moving Halo and Rare under Activision while proposing the closure of Ninja Theory and laying off 268 staff.
September 22, 2026 · 1 min read
Looming next-generation console launches are set to test player loyalty as Sony and Microsoft face mounting manufacturing costs and consumer price resistance.
September 11, 2026 · 1 min read
Indie video game publisher No More Robots is shifting toward in-house production with the rollout of its first internally developed title.
September 10, 2026 · 1 min read
Publishers are preparing a crowded autumn board game slate timed to Germany's SPIEL Essen convention in October, Polygon reports.
September 10, 2026 · 1 min read
Microsoft has acquired the publishing rights to Hideo Kojima's Physint after PlayStation abruptly dropped the project in June.
September 10, 2026 · 1 min read
Industry observers and fans are evaluating changes in the creative ties between Sony Interactive Entertainment and game director Hideo Kojima.
September 10, 2026 · 1 min read
Microsoft's gaming division has rescued Hideo Kojima's action-espionage project Physint after Sony abruptly canceled its publishing pact with the auteur in June.
September 10, 2026 · 1 min read
The IGDA Foundation will bring back its 'Download for Charity' initiative on Steam in late May 2027, focusing specifically on multiplayer and cooperative titles.
September 9, 2026 · 1 min read
Nearly 1,900 Blizzard Entertainment employees have voted to approve their initial collective bargaining agreement with parent company Microsoft.
September 9, 2026 · 1 min read
A surge in collectibles sales helped lift GameStop into profitability during its latest quarter as the merchant leans into licensed merchandise.
September 9, 2026 · 1 min read
Achievement database Exophase has exposed records for several unannounced video game projects and potential world rosters for Kingdom Hearts IV, according to Kotaku.
September 9, 2026 · 1 min read
Physical gaming media remains slated for phaseout by 2028, but manufacturing plant closures will proceed at a slower pace than initially reported.
September 8, 2026 · 1 min read
Arc Games and Cryptic Studios will release "Rediscovered," a temporal expansion featuring Ethan Peck and archival Leonard Nimoy audio, starting September 2026.
September 8, 2026 · 1 min read
A former Disney manager disclosed that children's online virtual world Club Penguin reached more than 300 million registered users during its run.
September 8, 2026 · 1 min read
Ubisoft's refreshed pirate adventure landed high on PC and console charts during a remake-heavy July, according to Newzoo data.
September 8, 2026 · 1 min read
British chip designer Arm has introduced a mobile-first AI upscaling method in Shanghai, offering an alternative to closed reconstruction pipelines.
September 8, 2026 · 1 min read
Arm's new graphics processor has debuted inside the Xiaomi 18 Fold in China, marking a major bid to close the visual gap between mobile and console games.
September 8, 2026 · 1 min read
An early Australian storefront listing points to a standalone $60 release for the classic title ahead of upcoming Nintendo Direct broadcasts.
September 8, 2026 · 1 min read
French video game studio Don't Nod has cautioned investors that it may run out of operational funding by early 2027 without fresh capital.
September 7, 2026 · 1 min read
Game developer Bulkhead has selected BisectHosting as a certified server partner ahead of the Sept. 10 early access debut of tactical shooter Wardogs.
September 7, 2026 · 1 min read
Publishers are crowding the September and October calendar to clear runway for the November arrival of Grand Theft Auto 6, according to Polygon.
September 7, 2026 · 1 min read
Revenue across the Chinese gaming sector expanded by 5.4 percent to reach $51.8 billion in 2025, according to research from Niko Partners.
September 7, 2026 · 1 min read
Comedian Kyle Gordon highlighted the music from British retro title Buck Bumble during an appearance on Polygon's Shelf Quest.
September 7, 2026 · 1 min read
A former Capcom employee argues that excessive project management tracking tools and micromanagement hinder Western video game development compared to Japanese studios.
September 6, 2026 · 1 min read
As upcoming role-playing games market deep branching storylines, industry debate centers on whether expansive endings outweigh nuanced narrative reactivity.
September 6, 2026 · 1 min read
Comedian Kyle Gordon discussed the cultural impact of the Madden NFL 2005 soundtrack during an appearance on Polygon's Shelf Quest series.
September 6, 2026 · 1 min read
Andrew Lakeman faces up to three years in prison after siphoning player assets and laundering the proceeds into cryptocurrency.
September 5, 2026 · 1 min read
Players must advance to a specific campaign quest before unlocking the drawing-based treasure hunts in Onimusha: Way of the Sword, according to Polygon.
September 5, 2026 · 1 min read
Sega bypassed internal brand restrictions against Sonic wielding firearms by introducing a disguised variant into Fortnite, according to Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka.
September 5, 2026 · 1 min read
Tim Schafer addressed perceptions that Double Fine deliberately developed uncommercial games, stating the studio always targeted financial success.
September 4, 2026 · 1 min read
Capcom has released Onimusha: Way of the Sword on PC and consoles, as early critical reactions point to a steep difficulty curve.
September 4, 2026 · 1 min read
ReedPop and Penny Arcade are launching a second tabletop-centric convention, taking the PAX Unplugged brand to Houston in June 2027.
September 4, 2026 · 1 min read
Organizers ReedPop and Penny Arcade will launch PAX Unplugged Houston in June 2027, marking a regional expansion for the tabletop convention brand.
September 4, 2026 · 1 min read
Hardware sales for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series systems gained momentum across the UK following the debut of Grand Theft Auto 6 promotional material on Netflix.
September 4, 2026 · 1 min read
