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GamesIndustry.biz details Tencent’s push for live service, evergreen IP, and AI-assisted support across its global studios. Yong-yi Zhu says the company wants sustainable communities, not just one-off launches, while still …
Tencent has taken a major new stake in W4 Games, the commercial services and porting company founded by key Godot Engine developers. The move deepens a strategic partnership that could …
GamesIndustry.biz says EA and Tencent Games will put game business voices on stage at the Financial Times’ Business of Entertainment Summit in Los Angeles this September. The event will dig …
W4 Games has secured $18 million to grow its international team and push deeper into the Godot ecosystem. The company also signed a multi-year strategic partnership with Tencent, a move …
W4 Games has closed an $18 million Series B led by Tencent, bringing its total funding to $33 million. The Godot services company will use the cash to expand its …
Lightspeed LA has cut staff as it changes the creative and development direction of Last Sentinel, with Bloomberg reporting about 80 roles eliminated. The Tencent-owned studio says it remains open …
Tencent-owned Lightspeed LA has cut 68 staff as the studio shifts creative and development direction on The Last Sentinel. For teams building large-scale projects, it’s another reminder that scope changes …
Games for Change has published a white paper arguing that parental concerns about games should be grounded in evidence, not panic. The push centers on healthier family engagement, with nearly …
Game Republic New Horizons is stacking its Investor Zone with Tencent, Xbox, angel investors, and public funding bodies ahead of its October show in Middlesbrough. For studios chasing capital or …
Tencent is reportedly looking to unwind stakes in several Japanese studios after spending heavily there around the start of the decade. For developers, the practical takeaway is that funding and …
Tencent is reportedly weighing exits from some Japanese studio investments, including Marvelous, the Rune Factory and Story of Seasons developer. The move could see minority stakes sold back to studio …
Don't Nod is racing to shore up its finances after auditors warned it could run out of cash by November. The studio says it is pursuing multiple financing options, tightening …
Don't Nod says it's looking at multiple ways to shore up its finances after Tencent passed on a new near-term investment. For devs, the practical takeaway is that the studio …
Don't Nod may only have enough runway until November unless it lands new financing, with auditors flagging just €8.8 million in cash as of April 13, 2026. The immediate issue …
Bulkhead's experience with Tencent highlights the challenges of scaling for indie developers. With Tencent's insistence on larger budgets, Bulkhead found itself caught between indie and AAA expectations, ultimately leading to …
The US government may force Tencent to divest its gaming investments due to national security concerns. This could significantly impact Tencent's ownership of major studios like Epic Games and Riot …
The Trump administration may push Tencent to divest from major US studios like Epic Games and Riot Games. This could significantly impact the business landscape for developers, especially those working …
Sumo Digital is shifting its focus to co-development and work-for-hire services, laying off 15% of staff and closing Timbre Games. This change reflects a broader industry trend post-COVID, impacting roles …
Wildlight Entertainment, the studio behind Highguard, has reportedly dwindled to fewer than 20 staff after significant layoffs. This drastic reduction follows a troubled launch, where the game lost 90% of …
The gaming industry faces significant upheaval as Valve encounters serious issues, and Discord seeks to mend its reputation. Meanwhile, Tencent's closure of its Montreal studio and Krafton's new AI chief …