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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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…

By gathering and analyzing data from various platforms, services, and analytical companies, we present a comprehensive final report featuring metrics on dozens of the most successful games of 2025. Inside — you’ll find numerous numbers and charts by specific platforms and countries.

Looking back at 2025, we couldn’t help but examine the state of Steam as a gaming platform. In today’s comprehensive report — records, median revenue of new releases, the most popular tags and engines, as well as chart leaders and other data. All traditionally accompanied by graphs and commentary.

The state of the domestic gaming job market has become more complicated. It is now entirely an employer’s market. This market has potential, but currently, the number of its participants continues to decline, releasing more personnel for whom there are simply no available positions.

The year 2025 proved to be rich in quality games from teams with Russian roots. More than seven projects were released, each earning over a million dollars on Steam. According to our forecasts, 2026 will be even richer in releases. We have compiled a list of games developed in Russian that have already garnered over 200,000 wishlists.

We’ve prepared a detailed list of games from Russian or formerly Russian teams whose projects have made noteworthy box office returns on Steam this year. The list turned out to be substantial. As a bonus, we also included a list of those in pursuit.