Netflix attempted to acquire exclusive rights for film and TV adaptations of Xbox game franchises. According to Puck, the streaming service offered Microsoft $500 million for a seven-year license, but Microsoft requested $800 million. As a result, the negotiations did not culminate in a deal.

The Swedish gaming group Stillfront has announced the appointment of a new CEO. Starting November 1, 2026, Marcus Jacobs, previously employed at Electronic Arts, King, and Embark Studios, will lead the company. He will succeed Alexis Bonte.

BioWare existed for nearly 32 years. The end of its story clearly demonstrates that games are not created by signs and logos, but by people. Today, we will trace how systemic issues gradually led the studio to lose its creative continuity and economic appeal to its owner.

The developers of GameMaker have announced a change to the engine’s licensing model.

The co-op game Peak arrived on consoles on October 22, 2026. Its price was set at $9.99 compared to $7.99 on PC. One of the game’s developers, Nick Kaman, explained why the team decided to increase the price.

On October 22nd, Epic Games announced the AI MegaJam, a competition focused on game creation using neural networks. However, the announcement stirred some discontent among developers. The same day, the company altered the participation rules.

The leader of Canada’s New Democratic Party (NDP), Avi Lewis, has called on the federal government to assist employees of the closing BioWare studio in buying it from Electronic Arts. He believes developers should have the opportunity to run the company independently.

Brazil’s attempts to control the rapidly growing gambling market have not alleviated concerns related to household debt, gambling addiction, and organized crime.

CD Projekt co-head Michał Nowakowski, following the news about BioWare’s closure, stated that the Canadian studio played a significant role in the history of the Polish company and helped bring the first The Witcher to market.

Yandex Games announced a reduction in the commission for replenishing Steam wallets to 2%. Users won’t need to sign up for a paid subscription or meet additional conditions. Let’s analyze how competitive this offer is in the Russian market.

The investment fund Mika Games, founded by Wargaming co-founder Nick Katselapov, has announced the raising of an additional $10 million. The funds are planned to be directed towards financing mobile studios and their marketing.

Electronic Arts has shared new details about the restructuring of its gaming divisions. The company announced that it has begun preparations to revive the Fight Night series, is developing an open-world American football game, and has revised its development plans for The Sims and skate.

The Norwegian government has clarified its plans to restrict children’s access to social media. The proposed law will now cover not only traditional social networks but also gaming platforms, including Roblox.

The American company Hasbro, which owns the rights to the Monopoly brand, reported earnings from the mobile game Monopoly Go. From January to September 2026, the game generated $127 million for the company—almost the same as the previous year.

Electronic Arts announced a large-scale restructuring of its gaming divisions. One of the main outcomes will be the closure of BioWare, a studio known for the Mass Effect and Dragon Age series. The company has also decided to discontinue the development of the new Mass Effect.

Like many mature markets, Finland is experiencing a transitional period. On one hand, the industry is still quite polarized. On the other, it has become noticeably more diverse over the past few years. However, it’s far from certain that the creators of notable indie hits in recent years will be able to build sustainable businesses.

The Polish studio One More Level, known for the Ghostrunner series, announced the profitability of its new action game, Valor Mortis. According to preliminary data, in the first week of sales, the game earned enough to cover the expenses outlined in the publishing agreement.

Mobile game developers have encountered increased review times for applications in the App Store. Previously, Apple typically approved new projects and updates within 24-48 hours, but now the process sometimes stretches to several weeks. This information comes from Mobilegamer.biz, citing representatives from small and medium-sized game studios.

The French studio DON’T NOD, known for Life is Strange and Vampyr, is striving to avoid bankruptcy. The company announced that on October 19, a Paris court approved its petition to initiate a judicial protection process (sauvegarde), which will temporarily freeze payments on old debts and provide time to seek funding.