We haven’t seen such a powerful debut from a budding studio that also exposes the accumulated problems of the industry in a long time. Today we will delve into the launch of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, discuss the team and funding behind Sandfall Interactive, and talk about the factors contributing to the game’s success.

One of the most significant revolutions in video game development over the past decade unfolded without much fanfare. While two years ago, generative AI could still be considered a toy, today it is a working standard in the industry.

We continue our story about studios founded by former employees of Blizzard Entertainment. Since 2020, at least two dozen such companies have emerged, collectively raising over $200 million. They are all led by industry veterans, but most teams have not yet succeeded in releasing anything noteworthy.

After the release of Jason Schreier’s book on the history of Blizzard, we once again ponder how many studios were founded by former employees of this renowned company. It turns out the number exceeds 50, with about half of them ceasing operations for various reasons. We will tell you about most of them.

There is a cliché that “there’s something in this game for everyone.” Blue Prince, on the contrary, is not a game for everyone. In every sense, it’s an auteur piece that managed to break into the mainstream. We’ll explain how this game is structured, what its creator is famous for, and analyze its commercial performance and other metrics.

Games by PlayWay are played by millions of people worldwide, often unaware that this very company is behind the latest mechanic simulator, border guard, or any other profession simulator. Today we’ll delve into the unique structure of PlayWay to understand why ideas trump budgets and how the company manages dozens of studios.

After the presentation of the Nintendo Switch 2, the debate about rising game prices flared up again. Many latched onto the $80 price tag of Mario Kart World, forgetting to take a broader look at the situation. Major publishers are increasingly resorting to manipulations, disregarding the changing realities of the market. Possible solutions to the problem are explored in our material.

On April 2nd, Donald Trump announced an increase in tariffs and the introduction of new duties on most of the US partners. The new wave of the trade war inevitably impacted gaming company stocks worldwide, especially in the Asian region. Our material discusses the stock market reaction, which can currently be described as cautious panic.

Today, Ubisoft, once the largest gaming company in Europe by market capitalization, finds itself at a crossroads. To better understand the causes of the crisis, we provide a detailed chronology of events from recent years. In short, a single deal with Tencent is unlikely to resolve the accumulated issues.

Which games released in the first three months of 2025 turned out to be the most successful? We have prepared an extensive analysis based on sales charts from various countries and platforms, insights from analytical companies like Newzoo, as well as official data from developers and publishers.

Today, the Xbox brand is no longer associated with a single console, and the company itself is steadily shedding its role as a traditional platform holder. This strategy may be the only winning path for Microsoft Gaming. However, in its pursuit of being present on every existing screen, there is a risk of not establishing itself on any one of them.

Last week, Sensor Tower announced the acquisition of the Video Game Insights platform to enhance its product with data on console and PC games. This raises the question: what are the consequences of consolidation in the gaming analytics sector? Today, we will take a close look at the objectives of Sensor Tower’s M&A strategy and the potential risks to the market.