Game Distribution News
The latest Game Distribution coverage curated for game developers.
Defold says Green Train Studio and Playgama have brought Arrow Cube 3D to YouTube Playables, with a tiny ~3 MB initial build and batched level data to keep launch times …
Ars Technica details how a disc in the box no longer guarantees a playable game, with DoesItPlay finding that 27% of tested physical releases need downloads to work properly. The …
Meta Horizon+ subscribers in supported regions are getting a starter edition of Xbox Game Pass, adding another distribution path for Microsoft’s subscription library on Quest. The bundle includes access to …
Xbox is reportedly testing a way for owners to digitize their physical game libraries, which could reduce friction for players who still buy discs. For developers, the interesting part is …
Amazon Luna will phase out support for third-party subscriptions and game stores by June 10, 2026. This shift means only standard or premium subscribers will access games on Luna, impacting …
Google's removal of Doki Doki Literature Club from the Play Store raises concerns for developers about content guidelines. This decision impacts not only the game's availability but also highlights the …
Epic Games Store head Steve Allison emphasizes that the goal is not to dethrone Steam but to coexist within the PC gaming ecosystem. This perspective is crucial for developers who …
GOG's decision to withdraw Taiwanese horror game Devotion in 2020 has cost the company significant credibility, according to its managing director. This move has implications for developers regarding platform support …
EB Games is shutting down all 38 of its stores in New Zealand, marking a significant shift in the retail landscape for gaming. This closure could impact local game developers …
GOG has been sold to Michał Kiciński, co-founder of CD Projekt RED, marking a significant shift in the DRM-free gaming landscape. This transition could reshape how developers approach distribution, especially …
GOG has publicly supported the indie game Horses after Valve's Steam platform blocked its distribution. This move highlights the ongoing challenges indie developers face in getting their games to market. …
Italian developer Santa Ragione faces potential closure after Valve blocked its horror game Horses from being hosted on Steam. This decision raises concerns about the platform's control over game distribution …