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Ubisoft Initiates Major Restructure to Become More 'Gamer-Centric'
Ubisoft is restructuring around five 'creative houses' with cost-cutting, project cancellations, and stricter return-to-office policies. This move includes shifting mobile studios and IP into a new Creative House.
The changes aim to refocus the publisher on gamer priorities.
Starbreeze Announces New Wave of Layoffs
Payday developer Starbreeze is pushing ahead with additional layoffs amid industry challenges. This follows recent trends of workforce reductions in game development.
Details on the scale remain undisclosed in initial reports.
Moonshot Games Confirms Layoffs at Wildgate Developer
Moonshot Games, developer of Wildgate, has officially confirmed layoffs affecting its team. The cuts come as part of broader studio adjustments.
No specific numbers were provided in the announcement.
Forza Horizon 6 Reveals First Gameplay Details and May Launch
Playground Games shared initial gameplay insights for Forza Horizon 6, their largest entry yet. A potential May launch date was mentioned alongside feature breakdowns.
The reveal highlights expanded open-world racing elements.
New Fable Game Set for Autumn 2026 Release
Microsoft and Playground Games detailed the rebooted Fable, arriving this autumn. Deep dives covered expected gameplay and story innovations.
This marks a significant return for the franchise.
Belfast XR Festival Launches 200,000 GBP Fund for Developers
The festival announced a 200,000 GBP fund to support emerging XR developers. It aims to foster innovation in extended reality gaming.
Applications are open for qualifying projects.
1SP Agency Acquires MeetToMatch Networking Platform
1SP Agency exclusively acquired game event networking platform MeetToMatch. The deal enhances business connections in the gaming industry.
Integration details are forthcoming.
Netflix Prioritizes Cloud-Based TV Games in 2026
Netflix's boss declared cloud-based TV games a major focus for 2026. This aligns with broader cloud gaming market growth to USD 21.62B by 2031.
Expansions include 5G-enabled low-latency features.
Cloud Gaming Market Booms with 28.25% CAGR
The cloud gaming sector reached USD 6.23B in 2026, projected to hit USD 21.62B by 2031. Advances in file streaming and edge computing drive hybrid models.
Microsoft and Sony expand to new markets like India and Brazil.
Gaming Merchandise Market to Reach USD 197.6B by 2035
Valued at USD 36.8B in 2026, the market grows at 20.5% CAGR fueled by esports and fan loyalty. Asia-Pacific leads with 21.9% growth, driven by China.
Apparel, collectibles, and accessories dominate demand.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Wins GOTY at New York Game Awards
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 claimed Game of the Year honors. The win highlights critical acclaim for its innovative design.
Awards celebrate top 2025 releases.