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The latest Gamescom Dev coverage curated for game developers.

The Big Picture: What you need to know about the ongoing games industry reset

GamesIndustry.biz says Amir Satvat used Gamescom Dev’s opening keynote to frame the games business as a reset, not a temporary slump. He warned 2026 layoffs could hit 14,666, while headcount …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Gamescom Dev head says smaller studios represent the biggest opportunity in the games market

Smaller studios are emerging as the clearest growth opportunity in games, according to Gamescom Dev managing director Frederik Hammes. He says the event is leaning into that shift with 390 …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 4 weeks, 1 day ago
Gamescom Dev speaker survey identifies potential impacts of AI on team structure and productivity

Gamescom Dev’s annual speaker survey points to AI reshaping studio structure more than outright replacing staff. Among 100 speakers, 83% expect AI to affect productivity or team makeup, with code …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 month, 1 week ago