Ubisoft veteran establishes new developer Quality Time Studio
Ubisoft veteran Johannes Thimme has founded Quality Time Studio, a new developer based in Lower Saxony, Germany.
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BioWare confirms next Mass Effect game is still in development, "remains committed" to franchise
BioWare has reiterated that the next Mass Effect game is still in development, and that it and parent company Electronic Arts "remain committed to telling more stories in this universe."
Halo Infinite receives last "currently planned" major update
Halo Studios has announced it will be delivering the last major update to Halo Infinite this month.
The games industry reacts to the delay of GTA 6
The games industry has been left reeling from the announcement that GTA 6 has been delayed yet again, with its release pushed back from May to November 19, 2026. The news was revealed as part of Take-Two Interactive's impressive second quarter financial results, and Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick told GamesIndustry.biz that he was "not in the least" bit worried about the impact of the delay on his business.
It's in the industry's best interest for Nintendo to lose its patent battle | Opinion
The news that the head of the US Patent Office has ordered the agency to re-examine a patent awarded to Nintendo at the start of September is both highly unusual – it's more than a decade since the agency last took such a step – and very welcome.
Workers affected by Rockstar layoffs protest outside offices in London and Edinburgh
The Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain (IWGB) led protests outside the offices of Rockstar North and Take-Two Interactive in London and Edinburgh yesterday after accusations of union busting.
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra delayed for a second time
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra has been delayed for a second time, and is now expected to launch "beyond early 2026."
Publisher Pathfinder is a new tool to help developers find publishing partners and investors
Games industry veteran Alyssa Kollgaard has put together a tool called Publisher Pathfinder, which guides developers towards publishing partners and investors that match their game's needs.
Take-Two Q2 net bookings "vastly exceed expectations" to $1.96bn
Take-Two Interactive has published its second quarter financial results, reporting significant increases in revenue and net bookings.
Strauss Zelnick "not in the least" bit worried about GTA 6 delay: "We're feeling really good about it"
Take Two released a strong set of financial results today, but with one big spoiler: GTA 6, the game that is expected to handily become one of the biggest-selling entertainment products of all time, has been delayed again.
Discord extends Family Center features to help parents "learn more about how your teen spends their time on Discord"
GTA 6 delayed to November 19, 2026 for "additional polish"
Take Two Interactive has delayed GTA 6 for a second time, moving next year's biggest release back six months to November 19, 2026. The news was revealed in the company's earnings release, which said this was "giving the team some additional time to finish the game with the high level of polish players expect and deserve. Rockstar has our full support of course, and we are confident they will deliver an unrivalled blockbuster entertainment experience."
Square Enix announces mass layoffs as "restructuring" plan pulls development from "overseas"
Square Enix is implementing a "fundamental restructuring", pulling resources away from "overseas" development studios and putting over 100 jobs at risk.
NetEase shuts down subsidiary Bad Brain Game Studios
Terminator 2D: No Fate delayed for a third time to December 2025
Terminator 2D: No Fate has been delayed to December 2025, with publisher Reef Entertainment stating it needs "some time" to "assemble the physical editions."
Atomhawk shuts down Canadian office
Atomhawk, a leading digital art and design studio that has worked across a range of games since it first opened doors in 2009, including Madden 26, has "closed the doors" of its Canadian studio.
Krafton posts "record-high cumulative" performance in Q3 2025
Krafton has reported a "record-high cumulative" performance in its Q3 2025 financial report, citing "record-high cumulative performance" thanks to "stronger IP competitiveness in India and its "AI-first company transition".
Google and Epic strike a deal that could open up Android to third-party stores
Google and Epic Games have agreed on a deal that will potentially end their long-running dispute and pave the way for third-party app stores to be made available on Android worldwide.
Ghost Town wins Game of the Year at 2025 TIGA Awards
Fireproof Games' Ghost Town took home two accolades at the 2025 TIGA Awards last night, including Best Puzzle Game and Game of the Year.
Jobs roundup: November 2025 | Hutch appoints Andrew Watson as CEO
It can be difficult keeping track of the various comings and goings in the games industry, which is why we compile them in semi-regular round-ups.
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