Meet us at Gamescom 2026, August 26-27th 
Meet us at Gamescom 2026, August 26-27th
Something happened this year that had not happened in four decades of console history: every major platform holder raised prices mid-generation, some of them twice. The PS5 now sells for $649.99, up from $499.99 at launch. The Xbox Series X jumped from $499.99 to $799.99. Nintendo is expected to push the Switch 2 from $449.99…
In today’s issue, we bring you our 2025 recap, talk about using AI in QA, and round up this week’s top news items and content worth consuming.
Today, we explore Valve’s cross-platform expansions, share a new episode with the creators at the forefront of UEFN, revisit our latest deep dive about the future of DTC for mobile games, and round up the latest news and content you should know about.
The gaming industry is currently facing an identity crisis, with widespread layoffs, escalating budgets, and a flood of new games hitting the market. In light of these macro trends, game studios and platforms need to find ways to leverage their existing strengths or develop new strategies for long-term success. Ben Feder, Managing Partner at Tirta…
In this week’s Roundtable, the squad begins by discussing Stumble Guys’ move to Xbox, which will now compete head-to-head with Fall Guys. We then shift gears to Valve’s new initiative, testing an invite-only system that empowers developers to schedule their own daily deals, alongside a reverse in policy that now allows AI-utilizing games (given certain…
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In today’s issue, we’re discussing Valve’s restrictive approach to generative AI in game development and how it might affect the new technology’s adoption.
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