It has been a year since the announcement of Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era. During this time, Unfrozen has actively promoted the game through various channels and tools. We analyzed the studio’s marketing approach and successful communication strategies that positively impact interest in the game.

Many learned about PlayStack after the phenomenal success of Balatro, although the company has been around for nearly 10 years. Since 2019, the publisher’s revenue has increased 40-fold, and its unique approach to project searching has helped amass an impressive catalog. This and more about PlayStack’s business is covered in today’s article.

I talked with Kesha about how he manages to single-handedly develop and promote an experimental project for Steam with the help of AI today.

For nearly 30 years in the gaming industry, Rod Fergusson has earned a reputation as a “fixer” of troubled projects—from the console version of Counter-Strike to Diablo IV. In light of his return to the BioShock franchise, we have compiled some striking quotes that reflect his philosophy and might serve as lessons for other game producers.

In the 90s, ego and emotions buried Hasbro’s video gaming ambitions. Now, the company is transforming its business by focusing on creating its own titles and centralized management through Wizards of the Coast. Our extensive article discusses the company’s new strategy and financial situation.

We spoke with Vitaly about how medicine, billiards, and filming a music show led him into game development. A gigantic personal interview.

We analyzed data from over 60 public gaming companies to examine how their standings have changed since the beginning of 2025. In this special feature, we include graphs, tables, as well as numerous interesting insights and information about specific publishers and general trends across various markets.

Summarizing the previous month, we’re analyzing the metrics of July’s main new releases on PC and consoles. Inside, you’ll find extensive data on major releases like Wuchang and Donkey Kong Bananza, as well as successful indie titles such as Mage Arena and The King is Watching.

Last week, Nintendo released official sales and other metric data for the Switch 2. Today’s article is filled with numbers and graphs detailing the console’s performance, including comparisons with competitor device launches.

At the end of July, Sony filed a lawsuit against Tencent, accusing the Chinese company of copyright infringement. We have reconstructed the timeline of events and thoroughly examined the essence of the claims. To navigate the legal intricacies, we were assisted by specialists from Denuo and REVERA.

The year 2025 will be remembered in part for the sequels of dozens of successful or even cult indie games. However, many of them, for various reasons, ended up overshadowed by their original titles.

On July 22, the programmer, game designer, and composer Julian Jensen, better known as Julian LeFay, who was instrumental in the creation of the The Elder Scrolls series, passed away. We have compiled his notable quotes—on the unobtainable freedom of tabletop RPGs, procedural generation, and how the industry grinds down young developers.

In July, Steam began removing adult games. We’re going to explain why this is happening, who’s behind it, and what risks this precedent poses for regular projects.

The sudden dismissal of the leaders of Unknown Worlds turned into one of the most talked-about scandals in the gaming industry in recent times. Here, we detail the conflict and the lawsuit against Krafton. To better understand the legal intricacies, we sought comments from experts at Futura Digital and Semenov&Pevzner.

The most widespread public initiative to preserve video game heritage has once again highlighted the anti-consumer nature of major publishers and their lobbyists. Let’s discuss the goals of Stop Killing Games, examine the positions of its supporters and critics, and talk about the future of the initiative in the EU.

Wrapping up the week with a comprehensive piece on the most successful game releases over the past six months. Today, we will discuss the best-selling new releases, sales leaders, and the top indie games on PC and consoles. If a particular title didn’t get its own section, you’ll likely find it on one of the many charts featured.

Everything indicates that 2025 will be another record year for Steam. We decided to summarize the first six months by gathering information about games and the state of the platform as a whole. In today’s article, you’ll find many charts and data on new releases and key trends.

Microsoft Gaming has once again parted ways with hundreds, if not thousands, of employees, reaping the consequences of its irresponsible expansion. We delve into the scale of layoffs within the gaming division, as well as the underlying causes of these processes. At a crossroads, the company struggles to figure out how to turn its impressive catalog of IPs into growth.

Before wrapping up the first half of the year, let’s take a look at the results of June’s game releases. Today’s piece features plenty of statistics and data about the highly successful launch of Mario Kart World, the initial sales of Death Stranding 2, a surprising FMV hit from China, among other key releases of the past month.