Fortnite will return to Android worldwide after Google slashes platform charges
Epic Games announced that Fortnite will return to Android and the Google Play Store worldwide after Google announced changes opening up the platform. In...
Build A Rocket Boy lays off staff and alleges corporate espionage
Build A Rocket Boy, the high-flying game studio started by Leslie Benzies, has laid off more people today as part of a restructuring. Mark...
Jam City backs WikiGameJam SF at GDC Festival of Gaming
As the global games community descends on San Francisco for GDC Festival of Gaming next week, WikiGameJam will stage a San Francisco game jam....
Legend of YMIR ignites its global expansion with a high-stakes competitive showcase
The lights inside Razer’s Southeast Asia Headquarters dimmed as the final matches of the YMIR Cup World Championship approached. On screen, armored warriors collided...
Why Playground Productions is planning a live service approach for its new Backyard Baseball game
Playground Productions wants its upcoming “Backyard Baseball” title to stick around for a while. Announced last week, “Backyard Baseball” marks the first new “Backyard...
Hathora acquired, will exit game infrastructure biz and hand over customers to Nitrado
Hathora, which helps online games support lots of players concurrently, has been acquired by Fireworks AI. Under the deal, Hathora’s team will work on...
Resident Evil Requiem sells 5M in 5 days in new franchise record
Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem sold more than five million copies in five days, setting a new franchise record. It’s very rare for an aging...
GamesBeat Engage is back for 2026, announcing new cities and format, sponsored by Xsolla
This year, GB Engage will bring together executives, developers, and business leaders, using a debate-driven format to put dynamic, point-counterpoint discussions front and center....
Inside Sam Goldwater and Harmony Korine’s official “Marathon” short film
“Marathon” comes out tomorrow, but the game’s story is already underway thanks to an official short film. Published by “Marathon” developer Bungie yesterday, March 3,...
Good Games Group launches Balor Games publishing label | exclusive
Good Games Group (GGG) has launched its Balor Games, a new publishing label focused on long-term stewardship and high-quality “Triple I” publishing—where Triple I...