Next-gen Xbox console, codenamed Project Helix, will play PC games
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has confirmed its next-gen console, codenamed Project Helix, will play both Xbox and PC games.
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Battlefield 6 takes home Game of the Year at UKIE Video Game Awards 2026
The UKIE Game Awards 2026 took place last night, with Battlefield 6 winning UK Game of the Year and best PC game.
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit dev Velan Studios opens office in Toronto
Cheer Games raises $4.5m in pre-seed funding
New VR publisher launched to help devs innovate and survive until VR's "true breakout moment" arrives
Industry veteran and XR specialist Kevin Joyce has launched Evolution Publishing to support indie studios as they navigate the VR gaming landscape. And although he acknowledges that things are tough for VR studios right now, especially following Meta's recent cuts, he thinks the long-term future is much brighter – if studios can get there.
Pitchify launches new service to connect developers and publishers
Online marketplace Pitchify has launched a new service to match developers with suitable publishers.
nDreams announces restructuring with "significant" staff reduction, two studios closed
UK VR specialist nDreams has announced a wide-ranging restructuring that will include a "significant reduction in overall staffing levels" and the closure of two of its internal studios. A consultation process was started with staff today.
Google resolves dispute with Epic Games, reduces app store fees to 20%
Google has settled its longstanding dispute with Epic Games by updating its Play Store ecosystem, which includes reducing commission rates on in-app purchases to 20%.
Industry veteran launches indie-focused talent agency Rocket Game Talent
Former PlayStation and Xbox talent leader Fiona Cherback has launched Rocket Game Talent, a boutique agency providing AAA hiring expertise and strategies for indie studios.
Build a Rocket Boy confirms more layoffs amid further claims of "organized espionage and corporate sabotage"
Build a Rocket Boy is making further redundancies, blaming the games industry's "difficult period" and "corporate sabotage."
Former Blizzard CCO and Bonfire CEO Rob Pardo to present keynote address at GDC Festival of Gaming
Bonfire Studios manager and former Blizzard chief creative officer Rob Pardo will host a keynote address at GDC's Festival of Gaming.
Turkish mobile developer Vento Games secures $4m in seed round funding
Turkish mobile developer Vento Games, founded in 2024 by former execs from Peak Games, Fungo, and Zynga, has raised $4 million in its latest seed round.
Good Games Group has bought the Humble and Firestoke back catalogues. Now, newly renamed as Balor Games, it wants to invest in triple-I
Back in 2024, Humble Games was restructured, with all staff laid off. Later that year, a newly formed company called Good Games Group (GGG) – headed by former Humble Games head honchos Alan Patmore (CEO) and Mark Nash (COO) – was brought in to help manage the publisher's back catalogue and in-development titles via a sub-licensing agreement backed by MEP Capital.
Sony reportedly scaling back PC ports for PlayStation exclusives
Gamescom 2026: Registered exhibitors up 15%, more than 40 countries taking part
Tickets for Gamescom 2026 are now on sale, and registered exhibitors have broken records for the third year in a row.
Report: US government may compel Tencent to divest gaming investments
The Trump White House is debating whether to allow Chinese juggernaut Tencent to maintain its ownership stake in games companies, according to a report in the Financial Times which said the subject had been discussed by senior officials in recent weeks. A Tuesday meeting of cabinet officials on the matter was postponed due to scheduling issues, the newspaper said. The matter is being considered ahead of Donald Trump's visit to China later this month.
Paramount makes no reference to game studios in first WB call to investors
Paramount held its first call with investors after acquiring Warner Bros, but did not mention either firm's gaming divisions.
EA announces UGC marketplace for The Sims 4
Electronic Arts is launching a user-generated marketplace and creator platform for The Sims 4.
Resurrection of the Insomnia Gaming Festival cancelled due to lack of industry support
The UK's Insomnia Gaming Festival, which was due to take place in April, has been called off due to "reduced investment in live events from major tech and hardware brands". The organiser said that all ticket-holders will receive refunds.
Highguard servers to go offline on March 12, 2026
Wildlight Entertainment's Highguard will shut down on March 12, 2026, after failing "to build a sustainable player base."
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