Why Microsoft's PC-focused Project Helix could offer a level playing field for indies | Opinion
…They are signalling a clear, unified direction for the future of game development. A future that looks especially bright for indies.
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Microsoft CEO sees Xbox as "critical audience and category" that's "really important to the company’s future" says Asha Sharma
…He’s obviously got a longstanding history in content and gaming. [Satya] said that this was really important to the company’s future, and so I thought that was an incredible experience…
Witcher 3 surpasses 65m lifetime sales as CD Projekt announces third expansion
…carry on with our work, each successive quarter sees an increase in investments on development projects even as we maintain a solid level of cash reserves – PLN 1.4 billion ($384.9…
Bulletstorm dev People Can Fly acquires Cooldown Games
…People Can Fly is currently working with Krafton on Xeno Point, Sony Interactive Entertainment on Project Delta, and Xbox Game Studios on Gears of War: E-Day.
Why new investment house Denmu has $50m to give to "auteur" developers
…Both coming from an investment background, including some shared time at VC firm Galaxy Interactive, they felt that the financial options available to developers weren't right for every project. "A lot…
Thick as Thieves dev OtherSide Entertainment impacted by further layoffs
…A spokesperson added that there are "currently no plans for the studio to work on any future games." Last month, 17 employees were laid off when OtherSide cancelled its in-development project…
Rockfish Games lands €8m grant as Germany boosts game industry support
…Grants range from €300,000 to €8 million per project, depending on size. Rockfish Games' €8 million grant is the largest awarded from the fund, and will be distributed over five years…
Gamescom Latam attendance up by 17.5% in 2026
…games.'" In terms of the future for the Brazilian games industry, Terra says the aim is to open up more opportunities for public funding for projects and companies, as well as raising…
Will there actually be any such thing as a Project Helix "native" game? | Opinion
…How Microsoft chooses to handle the thorny question of Steam will shape not just Helix, but the future of Xbox as a concept. Equally important in shaping that future will be how…
Wizards of the Coast ends partnership with Giant Skull
…will continue to consider new project proposals from Giant Skull. Giant Skull founder Asmussen stated the developer is in discussions with Hasbro and other companies regarding future publishing agreements. "Things are good…