On September 22, Graveyard Keeper 2 was released, marking a new hit in tinyBuild’s publishing catalog. This is a great opportunity to analyze the company’s current business strategy and recall the decisions that helped it climb out of a deep financial hole.

The Tokyo Game Show is taking place in Japan from September 17th to 21st. Just like last year, its visitors can explore Russian-developed innovations: the Moscow Game Hub booth showcases 29 projects from 12 companies.

Concerns about a ban on online games for children under 15 in the European Union have not been confirmed. However, the proposed legislation does suggest rather strict regulations. We reviewed the published documents and figured out how the EU aims to transform “child protection” from a safety function into a part of product design.

The “divorce” between Kojima Productions and PlayStation raised many questions. One of them being — can a corporation simultaneously act as a patron for independent creators while adhering to the rules of large public business? Today, we will trace the transformation of Sony’s strategy, which within a few years has radically changed its decision-making system and approach to investments and capital management.

With more than 1 million copies sold at launch, Wardogs is positioned alongside the top releases of 2026. However, behind it lies a lengthy corporate history that is arguably more intriguing than the game itself. Today, we will trace the 12-year journey of the English studio Bulkhead, including mass layoffs, the threat of closure, a risky MBO, and analyze the components of their new project’s success.

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.

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

70% of open-world action RPGs with plot elements earn more than $50,000. This and other findings are in our detailed report on the subgenre’s state, marking the successful launch of The Blood of Dawnwalker. The report includes graphs, tables, and interesting observations.

Following the main presentations at Gamescom 2026, we have prepared an extensive report on the winners across various categories. Inside, you’ll find numerous charts and data about viewership, the number of new wishlists, and other metrics related to the games showcased at the German expo. Let’s see for whom this week was the most productive.

The successful release of the Mortal Shell sequel is an excellent occasion to discuss the state of the Soulslike games niche. In this new report, we will analyze not only the metrics of the fresh game from Cold Symmetry but also present a detailed benchmark with data on the most profitable projects and median values of the entire category.

Jeff Kaplan has shaped the look and game design of World of Warcraft for years. Tim Cain became the main architect of Fallout. Ray Muzyka and Greg Zeschuk founded BioWare. You’ve probably played their games, but you might not know the legends by name. However, you definitely know Sid Meier. Because there is no game simply called “Civilization.” There is only Sid Meier’s Civilization.

An investment syndicate has announced its readiness to support promising games not only directly but also through a three-way collaboration with publishers.

July will be remembered as one of the most eventful months of 2026. Steam set another record for the number of releases, Nintendo dominated the Japanese charts, and a whole slew of mid-budget projects and indie games sold hundreds of thousands of copies. More details in our traditional column.

Halo: Campaign Evolved is positioned as the first fully-fledged remake of the legendary shooter. Today, we will analyze the game’s launch and the historical sales of previous installments, as well as discuss why Microsoft’s approach and the transformation of Halo Studios do not inspire optimism for the franchise’s future.

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.