Xbox’s pending massive layoffs | The view from union employees
On July 6, Microsoft is expected to announce a massive number of layoffs at the Xbox game division. We hear that the number could...
Why Google Play’s 2026 chargeback policy update pushes more financial risk onto mobile game developers
Google Play is shifting the way it implements chargebacks in 2026, and smaller mobile game makers could be feeling the brunt of the change. In...
Where will the game development stars appear next? | GamesBeat Summit 2026 recap
To say that it’s been a rough few years for workers in the games industry would be a massive understatement. Companies have laid off...
IO Interactive confirms layoffs after Xbox pulls support for fantasy project
IO Interactive announced that it is joining the long, long list of companies laying off staff. The company revealed the circumstances behind the layoffs...
Hela: Of Mice and Magic wants players to explore without fear of failure
Windup Games believes cozy games can still have plenty of drama and tension — and the company is looking to prove that point with its...
Ludeo launches self-serve tool to convert gameplay video into instantly playable experiences
Ludeo, the company redefining game discovery through instantly playable experiences, today announced the opening of early access to its self-serve integration platform for game...
Indie hit Meccha Chameleon hits 10M copies sold in 16 days
Meccha Chameleon, an indie game built by two Japanese game developers, has hit 10 million copies sold. Meccha Chameleon is a party game where...
Griffin Gaming Partners buys 3% stake in TinyBuild as Sand: Raiders of Sophie takes off
Griffin Gaming Partners (Griffin), a gaming venture capital firms with $1.5 billion under management, acquired a 3.24% equity stake in TinyBuild, which just published...
CWA-represented workers at Xbox criticize Microsoft management and pending layoffs
Microsoft employees who are members of unions represented by the Communications Workers of America spoke out against management and the pending layoffs at the...
GamesBeat’s The BIG Show returns for Season 2 with Jenova Chen, Eunice Lee and more influential industry leaders
GamesBeat’s The BIG Show is returning for Season 2, bringing together developers, executives and industry leaders for conversations about the forces shaping the future...