Chinese developers might face even tougher regulations on the games industry. Holding parents accountable and a complete ban on video games for underage players are among the new proposed measures.

Supercell, a world-famous mobile developer and publisher, has taken the next step in its support of Ukraine. The company decided to remove all of its games from digital storefronts in Russia and Belarus.

Vlad Suglobov, the CEO of G5 Entertainment, has opened up about supporting Ukrainian employees, opening new offices in other countries, and his decision to not suspend selling games in Russia.

Valve has shared Steam’s results for 2021, which were successful even compared to rapid growth in 2020. The platform’s user base, spending, and playtime increased year-over-year.

Three more companies have announced their decision to suspend game sales in Russia. The list includes Rockstar, Activision Blizzard, and Electronic Arts.

The list of companies suspending or stopping their business in Russia is getting bigger. Microsoft has announced its decision to stop all new sales of its products and services in the country while also committing to helping and supporting Ukraine.

More than a dozen advocacy groups have raised their concerns over Microsoft’s planned acquisition of Activision Blizzard. They asked the Federal Trade Commission to closely review the deal to stop potential damage to the market, including a threat to fair competition.

Google has joined a broad range of companies that have limited or banned their services in Russia. The company decided to stop selling in the country, with restrictions covering search, YouTube, and publishing partners.

Some members of the GitHub community have been asking to ban Russian users for a week now. The platform, however, has decided to not restrict any developers, adding that it will still continue to examine government mandates. 

OtherSide Entertainment has confirmed that it has a new Warren Spector game in development. The System Shock creator is now working on an immersive sim based on a new IP.

Fortis is a new developer and publisher, which has already made a few acquisitions. Formed by executives from big game companies, the studio plans to pursue a GaaS model and produce titles across several genres.

Netflix has announced an acquisition of Next Games for €65 million. The Finnish studio is known for developing mobile titles based on TV series like The Walking Dead and Stranger Things.

Kevuru Games, an outsource studio based in Ukraine, has cut ties with clients from Russia. It also fired employees who “expressed a neutral position or supported Russia” in the wake of the latest events.

Shirley Curry, who is known as Skyrim grandma, has revealed that she had a stroke in her sleep and forgot how to play her favorite video game. The 85-year-old YouTuber says that she feels lost but hopeful.

Valve has shared a video of its CEO Gabe Newell delivering Steam Deck to customers in Seattle. The company informed some clients about the visit, but not everyone believed that Gaben himself will appear on their doorsteps.

Wargaming has stated its commitment to help its Ukrainian employees. The company behind World of Tanks will help employees and their families relocate to other countries and will donate $1 million for humanitarian aid.

Civilization creator Sid Meier has addressed modern game developers, saying that he doesn’t like that many companies forget about gameplay and put monetization front and center. The game designer thinks that this approach will eventually harm the industry.

It’s been a few weeks since Yacht Club Games announced its new game Mina the Hollower. The studio, known for indie hit Shovel Knight, has already raised over $1 million on Kickstarter, which is more than three times the sum it originally requested.

Elden Ring has already peaked at more than 700k concurrent players on Steam in the first hours since its launch. FromSoftware’s latest game, however, received a lot of negative reviews from players due to its technical issues.