Blizzard Entertainment, now under the ownership of Microsoft, has successfully negotiated and ratified its inaugural union contract. This landmark agreement was approved by a workforce vote encompassing just under 1,900 staff members. The newly established contract introduces s

Lego Digital Play has officially acquired Offroad Games, a mobile development studio based in the UK. Offroad Games, established by a group of former Space Ape Games employees, revealed the acquisition in a statement on LinkedIn, describing it as a "tremendously exciting new

Arm, the British semiconductor and software design firm, has announced its latest advancements in AI computing at the Arm Everywhere China event in Shanghai. The company aims to establish a comprehensive AI-native computing ecosystem with its new AI-native compute platform CSS for Mob

The US Senate's Crime and Counterterrorism Subcommittee has initiated an investigation into Roblox, expressing concerns that the platform may be prioritizing revenue and user engagement over the safety of children. Senators Josh Hawley and Dick Durbin, in a letter to Roblox CE

Saber Interactive has introduced an AI disclaimer to the Steam page for its game, Rideshare Simulator. This action comes in response to a controversy stemming from allegations that the company dismissed a writer who was working on the game, opting instead to use AI-generated text.

In the current gaming landscape, Unity and Unreal Engine have long held a dominant position, powering approximately 70% of games released on Steam in 2025. While Godot has experienced notable growth and some major companies continue to utilize proprietary engines like Capcom's RE Engi

Microsoft's most recent financial disclosures highlight a considerable decrease in Xbox revenue. For the entirety of the fiscal year, Xbox revenue experienced a 7% decline. This downward trend continued into the fourth quarter, where revenue fell by 10% compared to the previous year. The prima

The team at Three Fields Entertainment, led by Fiona Sperry, recently faced a company-wide redundancy notice in December. Despite this challenging situation, they are now working on a sequel to their arcade racer, Wreckreation. This shift in direction comes as a response to a clear demand from

Netflix has rolled out a new application exclusively for children's games, marking a significant evolution in its strategy for its gaming arm. This move underscores Netflix's commitment to expanding its presence in the interactive entertainment space, with a particular focus on younger audienc

It's Friday, and we're back with another episode of the pre-alpha GamesIndustry.biz Podcast. This week, I'm joined by Lewis Packwood as we delve into the week's major talking point: Xbox's decision regarding Call of Duty. Specifically, we're discussing the move to remove the game from Game Pas

The Epic Games Store is now accessible on iPhones in Japan. This development comes shortly after the implementation of the Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA), which took effect in December 2025.