Don't Nod H1 revenues rise to €7m, announces partnership with Netflix
French developer Don't Nod has reported its revenue multiplied to €7 million during the first half of 2025, compared to €1.8 million during the same period last year.
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Heart Machine lays off more staff for the second time this month, two weeks before launch
Los Angeles-based studio Heart Machine has once again initiated a round of layoffs, thought to be the second this month alone.
Japan Patent Office rejects Nintendo patent for its Pokémon capture mechanic
Nintendo has been denied a patent application that would've allowed it to own the mechanic of capturing a character or creature in a game, such as that found in Pokémon games.
Fall Guys veterans launch new studio Panic Stations to make multiplayer co-op games
A group of veteran Fall Guys developers have launched Panic Stations, a new developer focused on "fun, silly, slapstick" co-op multiplayer games, with the stated ambition of releasing multiple titles each year.
Supercell calls time on Squad Busters less than 18 months after launch
Pokémon TCG Pocket reaches $1.3bn in first year, says AppMagic
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket has generated $1.3 billion in its first year, according to new data.
Google allows US devs to offer alternative payment methods on Play Store
Google has updated its policy to allow developers in the United States to offer alternative payment options and external links on Google Play.
Xbox Q1 hardware sales down 29% while third-party content experiences "better-than-expected performance"
Microsoft has published its financial results for the first quarter of FY26, reporting a 2% decrease in overall gaming revenue and an almost 30% drop in hardware sales.
Games London launches new accelerator program to help UK studios develop own IP
Applications are now open for London Games Festival's Games London Accelerator 2026 - Unlocking IP.
CWA calls on FTC and CFIUS to "scrutinize" EA buyout and protect workers, consumers, and "the future of the game industry"
Capcom H1 2025 sales and profits up YoY thanks to Monster Hunter Wilds and "anticipation" for Resident Evil Requiem
Capcom has released its financial results for the six months ended September 30 2025, reporting another bumper period with net sales, operating profit, and net income all up by 53.7%, 90.8%, and 72.8%, respectively.
Where did all the money go? The state of games investment
Thousands of fans descended on MCM Comic Con at Excel London last week, many of them in extravagant costumes, all eager to meet their heroes and spend lavishly on tie-in merchandise. But while all that was going on downstairs, if you'd ventured up to the third floor and looked behind the Cosplay Hospital (yes, it's a thing), you would have found dozens of games industry folk gathered in the greyest room you've ever seen, all talking about money and how best to get it.
Justin Davis promoted to VP, Editorial and Commerce at IGN Entertainment
IGN Entertainment, the owner of GamesIndustry.biz, has promoted veteran media executive Justin Davis to the new role of VP, Editorial and Commerce. He was previously VP, Commerce, overseeing affiliate content, user subscriptions and IGN Store, following a long editorial career which included co-founding IndustryGamers (later acquired by GamesIndustry.biz).
Neon Doctrine to merge into Raw Fury
Taiwan-based publisher Neon Doctrine will merge into its sister company Raw Fury "as part of broader restructuring."
EA reports decreases in sales and revenue during Q2
Electronic Arts has published its second quarter financial results, recording decreases in sales and revenue despite seeing growth in its sports franchise.
Remedy "not satisfied" with Q3 results
Remedy has released its financial report for its third quarter (July to September 2025), reporting a "rise in game sales and royalties" and a "decline in revenue and profitability."
Former MultiVersus devs "try something different" with indie studio, Airlock Games, moving away from "horrific" AAA space
Directors from Warner Bros.' defunct MultiVersus have launched a new independent studio, Airlock Games.
Amazon to shed 14,000 jobs "to be organized more leanly" despite acknowledging it "is performing well"
Amazon is shedding around 14,000 jobs as part of "organizational changes" to "get even stronger by further reducing bureaucracy, removing layers, and shifting resources to ensure we’re investing in our biggest bets and what matters most to our customers’ current and future needs."
Mafia co-dev Stormind Games announces investment to fund new projects
Stormind Games, the independent Italian studio which created the Remothered series and recently supported 2K Games and Hangar 13 in delivering the Sicilian location of Mafia: The Old Country, has completed a new round of investment to fund development of new games.
GDC Festival of Gaming: The industry reacts to the controversial rebrand
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