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GamesIndustry.biz reports TinyBuild lifted H1 2026 revenue 18% to $20 million, with 85% of gaming revenue now coming from first- and second-party owned IP. Back-catalogue hits like Hello Neighbor and …

GamesIndustry.biz reports that former Petrol leadership has launched PUBLSH, a new California-based publisher aiming to back a small slate of mid-budget games. Its first signing is Pera Coda, an episodic …

Game Developer reports that Battlestate Games is launching Battlestate Games Publishing to back “hardcore” projects that might struggle with traditional publishers. The move could open a path for riskier, niche …

GamesIndustry.biz says Secret Mode is leaning on two very different bets: pure indie releases and higher-budget “caretaker” projects like Star Wars: Galactic Racer. The newly independent UK publisher says discoverability …

GamesIndustry.biz says PM Studios is mourning Sony’s plan to end PlayStation disc production in January 2028, a move that hits one of the last big physical channels. CEO Michael Yum …

GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 says large platforms need indie games to keep their libraries fresh and differentiated. Rebekah Saltsman offers a publisher-side view of why indies matter, with the …

Game Developer reports that French publisher Dear Villagers has confirmed layoffs, adding to a rough stretch for game publishing. The company, known for Caravan SandWitch and The Forgotten City, has …

Defold Game Jam 2026 starts Sunday, September 20, with prizes, partner challenges, and free gifts for participants. The Defold Foundation is also running a free online conference ahead of the …

GamesIndustry.biz reports that Dredge maker Black Salt Games has launched Team Trifold and a new white-label publisher, Saltworks Entertainment, to share production, QA, localisation, audio, marketing and business support across …

GamesIndustry.biz reports another round of layoffs at Build A Rocket Boy, following the troubled launch of MindsEye. The studio had already cut staff after June 2025’s buggy release, and the …

GamesIndustry.biz reports that 1312 Interactive has raised $1 million in seed funding to expand its publishing infrastructure. The India-based PC and console publisher plans to use the money for emerging …

GamesIndustry.biz reports Bohemia Interactive has taken an undisclosed minority stake in Polish studio Enjoy Studio, the team behind Everwind. The deal makes Bohemia a co-owner while leaving Enjoy's identity and …

GamesIndustry.biz reports that Hookshot has launched Steam Hype, a new PC site built around Steam discovery and curation. The outlet will focus on notable releases, updates, and Valve hardware, aiming …

Bohemia Interactive has taken a minority stake in Enjoy Studio, the team behind Everwind. The move deepens a relationship that should give the studio more room to build while keeping …

GamesIndustry.biz reports Curve Games has teamed with Wayfinder Studios to publish Wyldheart, an online co-op RPG from ex-DICE veterans. The deal follows Curve’s acquisition by Nazara Technologies and gives a …

GamesIndustry.biz reports that Roblox is opening the door to standalone releases on mobile, PC, and console through its Roblox Everywhere push. The company also plans browser play by 2026, offline …

Xbox is stepping in to publish Kojima Productions' Physint after PlayStation walked away from the project. The move lands amid a turbulent stretch for Xbox, which has already seen mass …

GamesIndustry.biz details No More Robots' pivot from a shelved online shooter to Cruise Control, its first self-developed IP after nine years as a publisher. The small team is betting that …

GamesIndustry.biz reports that Xbox will publish Kojima Productions' Physint after PlayStation unexpectedly pulled out of the project in mid-June. Kojima Productions says it kept the game alive by finding a …

Xbox will publish Kojima Productions’ PHYSINT, expanding a partnership that already includes OD. The deal also reaches beyond games into film and television, signaling a broader transmedia push. For developers, …