22% of UK Games Industry Workers Lost Jobs in Last Three Years, UKIE Census Finds
The third UKIE industry census reveals 22% of UK games workers experienced job loss in the past three years, with writers and artists hit hardest.
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Compulsion Games Opens to External Partnerships After Xbox Spin-Out
Compulsion Games announces it is open to working with other studios following its independence from Xbox, keeping rights to South of Midnight and other titles.
GTA 6 Preorders Generated $260 Million, Newzoo Says
Newzoo data shows Grand Theft Auto 6 generated roughly $260 million in global digital pre-orders during its first week of availability.
Slay the Spire 2 Patch Adds Card Reworks and Relics
Mega Crit's latest update reshuffles dozens of cards, adds two new Neow relics, and overhauls several fan-favorite strategies in the deckbuilding roguelike.
Bethesda 2026 Roadmap: Starfield, Elder Scrolls, Fallout
Bethesda Game Studios outlined its future plans, confirming Starfield will continue into Year 3 while The Elder Scrolls VI remains the team's primary focus.
Clair Obscur Wins Best Game at Develop:Star 2026
Sandfall Interactive's RPG swept three categories at the Develop:Star Awards, including Best Game, Best Narrative, and Best Audio.
11 Bit Studios Lays Off 20 Workers in 2026
The Alters developer says most affected employees were transferred internally as it adjusts project phases and maintains cost discipline.
Glen Schofield Announces Retirement After 35-Year Gaming Career
The Dead Space and Call of Duty director reflects on 35 years in games and says the industry's next generation has a bright future.
Gaming M&A Posts 54 Deals in Q2 2026, Busiest Quarter Since 2022
Gaming recorded 54 mergers and acquisitions worth $2.3 billion in Q2 2026, with mid-market deals driving the busiest quarter by deal count since 2022.
Riot Games Unveils League of Legends Classic, Bringing Back the MOBA’s Early Days
League of Legends Classic launches July 29 with 60 champions, old-school items, and the original Summoner's Rift, tapping into nostalgia for the MOBA's formative years.