The studio behind Days Gone announced on social media that it has parted ways with some employees. Bend Studio did not specify the number of layoffs, but according to information from Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier, 40 people have left.

Nintendo announced the first sales figures for the Nintendo Switch 2, revealing that the console sold over 3.5 million units in the first four days after its release.

Valve’s Steam Next Fest is a demo festival held several times a year on Steam. While the event has its perks, Hans Haave, a producer at the publisher Oro Interactive, believes developers shouldn’t rely solely on it.

Alternative app stores are becoming a hot topic in the wake of Epic’s ongoing expansion and battle against Apple and Google. In this article for Game World Observer, JoyBits founder Anton Rybakov shares the studio’s experience of launching its games on the EGS Mobile.

Last year saw a series of major crypto game releases on Telegram. Writing for Game World Observer, TON Society‘s Alexey Toropov and AdsGram‘s Vadim Sterlin explain what the state of the Telegram Mini Apps platform, also sharing insights into the successful games.

Today, the Xbox brand is no longer associated with a single device, and the company itself is systematically getting rid of its role as a classic platform holder. This strategy may be the only winning plan for Microsoft Gaming. However, in the pursuit of all existing screens, there is a risk of not gaining a foothold on any of them.

Game Gears, part of the GDEV holding, has leveraged AI technology during the development of Aliens vs Zombies: Invasion. The studio’s CEO and AI evangelist Alexander Vaschenko explained how exactly these tools helped optimize production in his article for Game World Observer.

CD Projekt has released its financial report for the full year ended December 31, 2024. Despite the lack of new releases and revenue drop, the company’s position remains strong — with The Witcher 4 in full production and an unannounced game from Scopely in plans.

Last week, Sensor Tower announced its acquisition of Video Game Insights to expand into console and PC games data. The question is, what could be the consequences of consolidation in the gaming analytics sector? Here’s our deep dive into Sensor Tower’s M&A strategy and the potential risks it poses to the market.

On April 10, WN Media Group will be hosting a summit for game developers and publishers focused on operating and supporting live games. Nexters, MY.GAMES, Playkot, and PLAYSTUDIOS have already joined the list of speakers.

New details on Ubisoft’s possible future have emerged. The French publisher is reportedly in talks to establish a new entity that will include some of its core franchises.

Valve has published a 2024 recap, focusing on Steam-related features, tools, and stats. Let’s take a closer look at the data on platform growth and new game revenue.

It is no secret that Final Fantasy XVI failed to meet Square Enix’s expectations. New data on its life-to-date sales indicates that the game has a weak tail, confirming previous concerns about its commercial performance.

Scopely is ready for its new megadeal by announcing the acquisition of Niantic’s entire video game business. The company will now own global hits like Pokémon Go and Pikmin Bloom.

Last month, indie team Crackshell released a sequel to its successful roguelite Heroes of Hammerwatch. Here’s some fresh data on the game’s sales and its performance on Steam.

With new releases like Split Fiction and FragPunk, as well as strong performances from older hits, it is time to take a look at the key changes on the Steam charts. Here are the top products on the platform by gross revenue over the past seven days.

The timing of launching a Steam page is still a subject of eternal debate among game developers, especially indie creators. Game marketing expert Chris Zukowski has shared some valuable tips and tried to explain why there is no time for procrastination.

Split Fiction has reached its first milestone in less than a week after its global launch. Here is how its figures compare to previous games from Hazelight Studios.

NetEase has released another live service game as part of its strategy to reach a global audience. Here is how players have met hero shooter FragPunk, and how its launch metrics compare to the company’s previous titles.