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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Tops Xbox Game Pass 2025 Launches
Sandfall Interactive’s debut RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 became the biggest third-party launch on Xbox Game Pass in 2025, with the highest number of unique players in its first 30 days, marking a major success for the studio and recognition at the Golden Joysticks and The Game Awards.
Metacore Appoints Petri Hyökyranta as New CTO Amid Leadership Shakeup
Metacore, developer behind Merge Mansion, hired industry veteran Petri Hyökyranta as CTO to enhance game tech and scale future titles. The company also recruited former King engineer Daniel Lindkvist and saw new roles filled across gaming giants like EA, Rovio, Netflix, and Supercell, signaling strategic positioning for 2026.
Netflix Sells Spry Fox Back to Founders
Netflix announced the sale of its Spry Fox game studio back to the original founders, reflecting a strategic refocusing in its gaming operations. This move comes alongside ongoing industry volatility and realignments.
Hideo Kojima to Deliver Keynote at GDC 2026
Renowned game creator Hideo Kojima is set to headline the 2026 Game Developers Conference with a keynote address, highlighting his continuing influence on the gaming industry and upcoming trends.
Global Gaming Startup Funding Hits Decade Low in 2025
Despite strong player engagement and healthy public company performance, venture capital funding for gaming startups plunged to its weakest in a decade, with $627M raised in H1 2025. Rising costs and revenue uncertainty have made investors cautious, potentially reshaping the industry's innovation landscape in 2026.
Fanatics Launches Online Gaming Prediction Platform Across 24 U.S. States
Sports and gaming company Fanatics expanded into online gaming with a new prediction platform available in 24 states, reflecting growing convergence between gaming, betting, and sports entertainment sectors.
AI and Immersive Tech Accelerate Gaming Industry Growth Amid Market Maturity
Market projections expect online gaming revenues to nearly double by 2032. Key growth drivers include AI-enhanced personalization, automation in game development, and adoption of VR/AR immersive technologies, especially in mobile gaming which dominates user numbers globally.
Regulating the Game: New Real-Time Gambling Risk Identification System Revealed
The gambling regulation conference Regulating the Game announced a new real-time risk identification system called 'Prevent,' enhancing safer gambling measures using innovative tech solutions.
Investor Sentiment Points to Imminent Industry Shift Away from AAA Games
Reports signal 2026 could mark a turning point ending the dominance of AAA gaming franchises due to rising costs and changing player preferences, prompting investors to shift strategies toward alternative gaming models and technologies.
Eidos-Montreal Staff Layoffs Highlight Industry Challenges
Embracer Group-owned Eidos-Montreal implemented staff layoffs, illustrating continued volatility and workforce adjustments faced by major studios amidst evolving market and development pressures.