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.

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.

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.

While the console market is holding its breath for the annual sports lineup and a torrent of fall releases, a few dozen commercially successful titles were released on PC in August. More details can be found in our traditional section filled with numerous data and charts.

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.

Despite the fact that Disco Elysium was released more than six years ago, a wave of its imitators and “spiritual successors” threatens to flood the market only now. We tried to analyze, based on the numbers, whether there is commercial potential in this niche.

Receiving funds from a publisher and an investor are completely different experiences. A publisher conducts a marketing campaign for a specific game, sets its price, organizes testing, and assists with the console version. Meanwhile, an investor often invests not just in the game, but in the team. This broadens the team’s capabilities without canceling collaboration with the publisher. But how do you secure investments for development? We share the experiences of the creators of Indika,…

Economic strategy games are not the most popular genre for discussion. However, from a perspective of future potential, the niche is almost a blue ocean—with a low number of releases and high median earnings. This is the focus of our report today.

On August 6, the release of ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs took place. This is a great opportunity to discuss one of the most intriguing niches in the market, which we tentatively call checklist simulators. In the latest report, you’ll find plenty of data on the state of this subgenre, median revenue, top-grossing games, and a comparative benchmark across various simulator categories.

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.

Despite the delay, we’ve compiled a detailed report on the gaming stock market situation for the first half of the year. Inside, you’ll find a wealth of data and illustrative tables highlighting macro trends and the situation in specific countries. As usual, we’ll also discuss the reasons behind certain crises.

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.

Is there a chance to succeed after an unsuccessful release? In short — almost none. Such an answer is quite boring, so today we will explore specific cases, the reasons for their initial failure and subsequent rise, and delve into the harsh reality for most projects in the market.