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The World of Pirate Ships: Revenue and Other Metrics of Windrose in the Context of the Genre and 2026 Releases

Windrose is one of the main hits of 2026. Some veterans from Lesta are involved in its creation, but it is publicly presented as an ambitious project from an experienced team from Uzbekistan. We’ve prepared a detailed analysis of the game’s release metrics, compared them to other genre representatives, and gathered information about the developers.

Industry April 22

Pragmata had the best launch among Capcom’s original IPs: the Japanese company’s winning streak and historical context

Major publishers rarely take the risk of introducing new IPs to the market. Even more rarely do they become successful right from the start. Pragmata is such a case. Today, we’ll examine the game’s release metrics in detail and delve into Capcom’s historical data and strategy.

Premium Industry April 15

A good game is no longer enough: how to advance on social media and UGC platforms in 2026

Have you ever heard the claim that a good game will inevitably find its audience? It might have held true in 2016 when there were only 4,600 games released on Steam throughout the entire year. Meanwhile, in just the first three months of 2026, according to SteamDB, there have already been 5,700 releases. This density has turned the industry into a battle royale, where merely having a good game is no longer enough. Additionally, it…

Premium Industry April 8

Three Stages of Bloober Team’s Evolution: How the Business of the Polish Studio Intends to Become a Leader in the Horror Genre

The history of Bloober Team is distinctly divided into three periods, each representing the company’s pursuit of a new level. We have prepared an in-depth analysis of the Polish studio’s business, highlighting the key principles, development approach, financial aspects, and ambitions for creating games with sales reaching 10 million copies.

Premium Industry April 3

Epic vs Google: How the Game and App Market on Android Might Change Following Tim Sweeney’s Crusade

The long-standing dispute between Epic Games and Google is nearing its conclusion. We have reviewed the latest legal documents and prepared a detailed analysis of the main changes affecting both the Play Store and the creators of Fortnite.

Premium Industry March 27

Do press reviews, player feedback, and online opinions affect the value of securities

The stock market does not exist in a vacuum. Yet, from the outside, the reasons behind the stock price of a particular company can be unclear. However, this is not always the case. There are instances where a direct connection can be traced. These are the cases we decided to recall, while also clearly answering the question of whether there is a link between how a game is received and its publisher’s stock market value.

Premium Industry March 25

The situation in the market with remasters and remakes — release dynamics, earnings

We are exploring the extent of games in the market that can be categorized as remasters/remakes and how much they earn.

Premium Industry March 20

“Expectations vs. Reality: Budget, Marketing, and the Controversial Launch of Crimson Desert”

On March 19, Crimson Desert, the most anticipated game of the first quarter of 2026, was released. In today’s in-depth article, we’ll analyze the pre-release metrics of this ambitious project, discuss its budget and marketing campaign, and explore its commercial prospects in light of the controversial launch.

Premium Industry March 13

How the Updated PEGI Rating Could Affect the European Gaming Market and What Germany’s Experience Has to Do with It

In Europe, age ratings for video games will start to be enforced more strictly. We’ve prepared a detailed analysis of the new PEGI rules, which largely rely on the German organization USK’s system, with examples of games and existing cases of rating increases.

Premium Industry March 11

The Phenomenon of Slay the Spire 2: Record Metrics, Popularity in China, and the State of the Deck-Building Roguelike Genre

For the launch of Slay the Spire 2, we have prepared an extensive article analyzing its initial metrics, which have surpassed all expectations. Inside, you’ll also find an analysis of the deck-building “roguelike” genre and a separate chapter on the reasons behind the success of the original game.

Premium Industry March 4

Comprehensive Report on the February Steam Next Fest: Wishlists, Genres, and Major Trends in Figures and Graphs

During the last week of February, thousands of demos competed for the attention of Steam users. Today, we will highlight the main leaders, provide data on wishlists and other metrics, and discuss some key trends.

Premium Industry February 27

Resident Evil Requiem will secure another record-breaking year for Capcom. Let’s delve into the game’s launch and the series’ historical sales

On February 27th, the launch of Resident Evil Requiem took place, marking the major hit of the early months of 2026. Today, we will delve into the game’s pre-release metrics such as wishlists and pre-orders, as well as explore the sales history of the franchise and its significance for Capcom’s success.

Premium Industry February 25

The Results of Phil Spencer’s Leadership in Numbers: What State is Xbox in as He Leaves?

Last year, the industry discussed the transformation of Xbox into a multi-platform publisher. Today, Microsoft’s gaming business enters a new era. This is an excellent opportunity to look at Phil Spencer’s legacy—with numbers and charts—and understand what awaits the company next.

Premium Industry February 20

Poland has almost 100 public gaming companies. What makes this market unique?

In Poland, unique conditions have developed that encourage small studios to go public. In today’s extensive article, we discuss the reasons behind this phenomenon, the specifics of local exchanges, and state support.

Premium Industry February 18

How Remedy Plans to Double Revenue and Achieve a Minimum ROI of 100%: Analyzing the Studio’s Business Strategy

The launch of Control Resonant marks a pivotal release in the modern history of Remedy Entertainment. Today, the studio stands at a crossroads, and the financial outcomes of this new project will largely determine the viability of its chosen path.

Industry February 13

Mewgenics – the first big indie hit of 2026: Analyzing the game’s success and its exemplary pre-release marketing

On February 10th, a turn-based “roguelike” game about cat breeding, developed by the creator of The Binding of Isaac, was released on Steam. Behind its surreal idea lies a deep gameplay experience that blends several genres. In today’s article, we provide a detailed analysis of Mewgenics in terms of revenue, sales, and wishlists, as well as its marketing campaign.

Premium Industry February 11

How is the organic landscape in the web gaming niche — an overall situation overview

According to various estimates, the annual turnover of the Russian web gaming industry ranges from 10 to 40 billion rubles. Some experts even consider this range to be underestimated. The number of active teams launching and operating their projects on the web is between 3,000 and 6,000. This is also a significant figure. The question is whether there is still room for new products to grow organically in this market?

Premium Industry February 6

How much do Survivors-like subgenre games earn: niche status and developer comments

Games similar to Vampire Survivors have definitively emerged as a distinct genre. Auto-shooters, bullet heaven — there are many names for it. Today we will discuss the secret to the success of such projects, how much the representatives of this niche earn, as well as share exclusive opinions from developers on the specifics of their production.

Premium Industry January 28

The Main Mistakes of Highguard: Analyzing the Marketing and Launch of the “Revolutionary” Raid Shooter

The Highguard case is quite illustrative of the modern industry—especially for the segment where startups by so-called veteran developers operate. Today, we will examine the main mistakes of Wildlight Entertainment studio that turned its debut project into one of the strangest announcements and releases in recent years.

Premium Industry January 23

Organic Traffic on Steam: General Situation, Channels, Unobvious Sources

Every day, more than 40 million people log into Steam. However, this doesn’t mean that this traffic is sufficient for everyone. Several tens of thousands of products compete for the attention of users, and this number continues to grow. Up to 2,000 new titles are added to the platform each month. In the context of this intense competition, we discussed with market experts how to generate organic reach. Our conversation was with Danila Kamenev, Head…