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Report: Crossfire dev That's No Moon lays off 14 staff

That's No Moon has laid off 14 staff, a small but real cut at the studio behind Crossfire. The move lands as the team continues building a high-profile project with …

News Game Developer · 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Three indie horror publishers faced sexual harassment claims: what comes next?

Three indie horror publishers are now dealing with sexual harassment allegations, putting a harsh spotlight on how small studios and their partners handle misconduct. The fallout is already raising questions …

News Game Developer · 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Jobs roundup: August 2026 | Tim Coombs rejoins Amazon as head of brand marketing for Luna

A wave of marketing, publishing, and production moves is reshaping teams across games and adjacent entertainment. Notable shifts include Tim Coombs returning to Amazon to lead Luna brand marketing, Tracey …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 1 month, 3 weeks ago
EA is now owned by Saudi Arabia and Donald Trump's son-in-law

EA has been taken private in a $55 billion deal, with ownership shifting to a Saudi-backed group that includes Donald Trump’s son-in-law. For developers, the big question is how a …

News Game Developer · 1 month, 3 weeks ago
EA clears US regulatory approvals in take-private deal

EA’s take-private deal has cleared U.S. regulatory hurdles, putting the publisher on track to be acquired as soon as next week. For developers, the immediate question is what changes in …

News Game Developer · 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Why The Arcade Crew Backed Chivalware: A GameMaker-Built Roguelite With a Puzzle-Game Twist

The Arcade Crew says Chivalware stood out because it mixed roguelite structure with a puzzle-game twist, not just another action pitch. For indie teams, the useful takeaway is how a …

Official GameMaker · 3 months ago
Why new investment house Denmu has $50m to give to "auteur" developers

Denmu has launched with $50 million to back games it sees as creatively driven, usually with $1 million to $5 million checks and occasional larger bets. The new firm is …

News GamesIndustry.biz · 3 months ago
Obituary: Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot dies in plane crash

Claude Guillemot, who helped found Ubisoft in 1986 with his brothers, has died in a plane crash. For developers, this is less a product story than a reminder that one …

News Game Developer · 3 months ago
Luna Abyss development team laid off by Kwalee

Kwalee has reportedly laid off the entire Luna Abyss development team only weeks after the shooter launched. For devs, the practical takeaway is blunt: even a shipped, well-received game doesn’t …

News Game Developer · 3 months, 1 week ago
Playstack CEO pledges to be 'mindful' about growth after majority takeover

Playstack’s majority sale to Fandom is mostly a business story, but it matters because the publisher says it wants to keep growth measured rather than chase scale for its own …

News Game Developer · 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Update: Team17 has laid off members of its marketing and communications department

Team17 has cut two people from its marketing and communications team, a small but still telling sign of ongoing pressure in games publishing. For developers, it’s another reminder that the …

News Game Developer · 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Ubisoft's net bookings are down 54% year-on-year

Ubisoft says net bookings fell 54% year over year, a brutal signal that the company’s current slate and release cadence aren’t landing. For devs, the bigger takeaway is the human …

News Game Developer · 4 months ago
Embracer to spin off major video game franchises and studios

Embracer is splitting off a chunk of its game business, and that means franchises like Tomb Raider and Metro will sit in a new standalone segment, Fellowship Entertainment. For devs, …

News Game Developer · 4 months ago