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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.

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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.

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In March, Steam set a record for the number of releases in a month: an analysis of the top-grossing games on PC and consoles

March turned out to be perhaps the most eventful month of the first quarter of 2026. In our traditional column, we present plenty of data and graphics on revenue, sales, and other metrics of the main new releases, as well as information on interesting records and the most anticipated games of April.

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.

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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.

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“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.

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Financial Reports of Public Gaming Companies for October-December 2025 – Part One – USA, Japan, Sweden

We are publishing with a delay the first of two premium long-reads for this week (the one scheduled for Wednesday). This article compares the financial performance of nearly 20 publicly traded gaming companies for the fourth calendar quarter of last year.

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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.

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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.

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Japanese games dominated the February charts: the top new releases by revenue and sales on PC and consoles

In the list of the highest-grossing releases of February, games from Japanese developers and publishers appeared most frequently. Additionally, there were notable indie titles across various genres. In our traditional section, we’ll cover their revenue, sales, and other metrics.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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?

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Two games developed by Russian-speaking studios made it into the top 10 releases of January, being the month’s leaders in revenue and sales

Although January was quiet in terms of major releases, it was still memorable due to several hits. Most of these were projects by independent studios, combining mechanics from simulators and other popular genres on Steam. Their revenue, sales, and other metrics are covered in our traditional section.

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In 2025, the top 20 Swedish games made over $1.4 billion: examining the rise of the local game development industry

In 2025, four out of the top 10 highest-grossing releases on Steam were developed by Swedish teams, and 15 local games each earned over a million dollars. Today, we will analyze the results of major hits originating from Sweden and track the main trends.

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…