Sony’s upcoming move away from discs has become one of the most talked-about events in the industry in recent months. We decided to take a look at the situation from a market data perspective to find out how the share of digital sales has changed among major publishers and what the current state of gaming retail is.

The launch of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced has become one of the most successful in the franchise’s recent history. In the latest report, there are plenty of figures and charts about the game’s results, contextual comparisons with the franchise’s historical sales, as well as reflections on Ubisoft’s tendency towards vague terminology and distorted metrics.

Despite the lack of traditional AAA blockbusters, June was packed with successful titles across various genres and formats. There were also a few surprises. For more details on sales, revenue, and other metrics of last month’s major releases, check out our traditional column.

A game created in just a few months by two Japanese developers has become one of the major hits of the first half of the year. Today, we will take an in-depth look at the reasons behind the success of Meccha Chameleon and analyze its position both among “friend-lopes” and in the overall market.

The French video game crisis, much like around the world, has a systemic nature but also features several local characteristics. Today, we will delve into the causes — from fatal errors by major companies and management irresponsibility to issues with government subsidies and the role of unions.

Games from Russian and generally Russian-speaking teams rarely make it to consoles. We discussed why this is the case with Fair Games, Sobaka Studio, Odd Meter, DANGEN Entertainment, and many others.

A few days after its release, we can confidently state that the remake of the first “Gothic” has been successful, including from a commercial standpoint. Today we’ll examine the project’s journey to release, its initial metrics, and delve into historical sales data for the franchise.

What genres are popular on smartphones and the web? How do teams monetize them? How quickly are these sectors developing? We asked these questions to major players in the mobile and web markets in Russia.

May 2026 will be remembered as a month of successful titles from major franchises and licenses. Among them were several box office hits. More about the sales, revenue, and other metrics of the main releases of the past month in our traditional section.

007 First Light — the first IO Interactive game in nearly 16 years set outside the Hitman universe. To mark the release, we have prepared a detailed analysis of the starting metrics of the new game, as well as compiled sales data from the studio’s previous projects for historical context.

Forza Horizon 6 predictably became one of the highest-grossing releases of 2026. Playground Games further cemented its status as arguably the only Microsoft studio consistently delivering hits. Today, we’ll delve not only into the launch of the new series installment but also examine the state of the genre as a whole.

The sequel to the underwater survival game Subnautica showcased one of the biggest launches of 2026. Today, we will not only discuss the game’s launch (including within the context of Krafton’s financial strategy) but also examine the metrics of the most lucrative titles in the genre.

Four years ago, the Russian gaming industry hit turbulent times. Established connections and processes were disrupted. Translation issues arose, and many teams, including large and successful ones, relocated. The game development sector seemed isolated. As a result, a part of the community formed the opinion that the industry needed rebuilding from scratch. New gaming organizations like RVI and APRIORI were involved in this reconstruction. We spoke with them about how they perceive the current state…

The early access release of Olden Era exceeded the boldest expectations of both the Unfrozen studio and the publisher Hooded Horse. Today, we will not only examine the main metrics of the new “Heroes” in the context of other releases but also delve into historical sales data of the series and analyze the state of the turn-based strategy niche.

After a hectic March, April looks much more lackluster. We will analyze the release and success of Olden Era separately. Today, we present our traditional section analyzing the performance of key titles from the past month — complete with charts and a wealth of data from various markets and platforms.

There’s nothing more daunting than spending many years on development only to realize: no one wants your game. Unfortunately, there is no guaranteed way to avoid failure. However, you can improve your chances of success if you evaluate the niche and potential competitors before development, at least by the obvious criteria. Read our material to find out what these criteria are.

After most financial reports are released, we publish a follow-up to our detailed article on the state of the gaming companies’ business. This time, we will focus on South Korea, China, and Poland, comparing data, understanding the reasons for successes and crises, and identifying common trends.

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.

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.