More analysts forecast a slight recession in the games market this year. Newzoo lowered its global gaming revenues estimates from the $203.1 billion it had expected before.

Jason Schreier has reported on workplace improvements that have happened at Rockstar over the last three years. One employee described the changes as a “boys’ club transformed into a real company.” But some devs are skeptical about the future of GTA.

Wizards of the Coast has opened its new studio, Skeleton Key. Led by industry veteran Christian Dailey, the team will focus on making AAA games.

Indie creators will now be able to receive free PlayStation 5 dev kits through a new program. This is part of Sony’s strategy to improve the publishing process on its gaming platform.