Savvy Games acquires Mobile Legends developer Moonton for $6 billion
Savvy Games has acquired Mobile Legends developer Moonton from TikTok owner ByteDance for $6 billion.
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Roblox insists plans to start charging creators for brand integrations "is not about revenue at all"
From next year, Roblox will begin charging creators who publish brand integrations in their experiences.
Pearl Abyss to conduct "comprehensive audit" after AI-generated art found in Crimson Desert
Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss will conduct a "comprehensive audit" of its in-game assets following the "unintentional" inclusion of AI-generated art.
Nintendo reportedly planning revised Switch 2 model with replaceable battery in EU
Nintendo is reportedly planning to release a revised Switch 2 model for the European Union, making it easier for consumers to replace its battery.
Resident Evil Requiem tops US February charts, launch sales 60% higher than Village | US Monthly Charts
Resident Evil Requiem debuted as the best-selling game of 2026 in the US, topping Circana's February charts and ranking in first place across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC storefronts.
The DLSS 5 backlash is not going away | Opinion
The extent of the backlash to Nvidia's unveiling of its DLSS 5 technology earlier this week has been quite extraordinary. The games industry is no stranger to angry responses to various announcements, but it's not always good at recognising when such a response is simply a knee-jerk overreaction and when it's a much deeper and more justified rejection.
This mobile game has been made using AI for a year now – and no one noticed
Unknown Worlds co-founders' lawyers accuse Krafton of "intentionally leaking" Subnautica 2 release date
Lawyers for Unknown Worlds co-founders Ted Gill, Charlie Cleveland, and Max McGuire accused Krafton of "intentionally leaking" a memo about aiming to launch Subnautica 2 in early access in May.
ESRB will not adopt PEGI age-rating changes in the US as it "could be confusing"
The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) will not adopt the age-rating changes announced by Pan-European Games Information (PEGI) as it "could be confusing" for users.
Crimson Desert | Critical Consensus
Initially conceived as a prequel to Pearl Abyss' blockbuster Black Desert Online franchise, Crimson Desert was spun off into its own game early in development. Since its 2020 reveal, the game has attracted a great deal of excitement and going into 2026, is one of the most-anticipated releases of the year.
"We are looking to add companies that bring something new" – Head of Raw Fury and Combined Effect explains his plans
In November 2024, industry veteran Pim Holfve took over as CEO of the indie publisher Raw Fury, succeeding the company's founder, Jónas Antonsson. Now, he has been appointed dual CEO of both Raw Fury and its parent company, Combined Effect.
The Big Debate: What role should AI have in video game narrative?
CD Projekt sales rise 9% in 2025, driven by Cyberpunk franchise
CD Projekt has published its full-year financial results for 2025, reporting increases in both sales revenue and net profit as development continues its Witcher and Cyberpunk franchises.
Nearly nine in ten games industry workers believe GenAI use should be disclosed on storefronts
Hades 2 and Date Everything lead Gayming Awards 2026 nominations
The nominations for the sixth annual Gayming Awards have been announced, with Hades 2 and Date Everything each receiving three nominations across 14 categories.
Ubisoft announces layoffs and the cease of game development at Red Storm Entertainment
A source at Ubisoft has informed GamesIndustry.biz that game development at the long-running North Carolina studio Red Storm Entertainment will cease, with the loss of 105 jobs.
Balatro publisher Playstack boasts "hit ratio" of over 85%
More than 85% of the games published by indie label Playstack generate a positive return on its external development investment.
Remedy rolls out last FBC: Firebreak content update, affirms the game will be online "for years to come"
Finnish games studio Remedy Entertainment has released its last major content update for the troubled multiplayer title FBC: Firebreak.
Respawn, PlayStation Studios and EA Full Circle among first speakers for Develop:Brighton 2026
The organiser of Develop:Brighton, Tandem Events, has revealed the first speakers for this year's show.
Brand discoverability in the AI age: AIs are no longer a curiosity, but a key way players learn about games
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