Even knowing about the saturation of the niche, indie developers continue to release thousands of 2D platformers annually. To conclusively address the issue, we analyzed a large dataset and prepared a detailed report on the market state — complete with illustrative tables, graphs, and possibly sobering conclusions.

Legislators and regulators in Cyprus are discussing how to identify recipients of the so-called Guaranteed Minimum Income (GMI) and restrict their access to gambling. The discussions arose due to concerns that state benefits might be used for betting by vulnerable households.

Swedish company Star Stable Entertainment has initiated a restructuring process. As part of this, it has undertaken significant layoffs.

Game initiatives are rarely announced by the country’s top officials. However, this is exactly what happened in France.

There’s no information on what they will be, but according to Western media, they have already led to significant changes in the team.

A cozy project about underwater hunting and sushi preparation has reached impressive sales figures.

This is a 24-page document that refers to the countries as the “Mediterranean corridor of gaming influence and innovation.”

Two stars of the gaming industry have established a structure designed to help budding specialists in the field of game design get on their feet. It is called the Nova Games Foundation.

Top management is not always prepared for transparency. At least, that was the case with FuturLab, famous for Powerwash Simulator (which has grossed over $40 million on Steam alone). Even the team leads were not informed about the layoffs.

Both applications can be submitted until September 11, inclusive.

He will specialize in strategies.

The exact amount is not officially disclosed. The estimate was provided by one of Kommersant’s experts.

We continue our weekly series of YouTube interviews. The guest of the new episode is indie game developer and streamer Konstantin Solomnov, also known as XK.

An international company is searching for him, developing its own mobile product with a multi-million audience.

These words were spoken following a loud public spat between the CEO and a former narrative designer of the company.

The creators of Remember Me and Life Is Strange are on the brink of closure.

The Hungarian government has ordered an audit of the Regulatory Activities Oversight Authority (SZTFH). The new government of Péter Magyar and the TISZA party is considering the dissolution of the agency and the transfer of its functions to bodies under direct government control.

Capcom’s latest box office success, during which the company announced its policy on “reactivating brands.”

To be more precise, its annual revenue reached $51.8 billion. This is 5.4% more than in 2024. Previously, it had never generated such figures over a 12-month period.