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Firestoke is closing its door after running “out of runway”

AuthorAugust 7, 20250

Scottish indie games publisher Firestoke is “now in the process of closing its doors,” CEO Paul Farley has announced. In a LinkedIn post on August 6, Farley announced he was “saddened to share” that he’s in the process of closing the publisher behind Falling Out, Bish Bash Bots, and It’s Only Money. “Despite being on […]

Sony’s PlayStation 5 has sold 80.3 million units as it closes on in on fifth anniversary

AuthorAugust 7, 20250

Sony has announced in its latest quarterly financial report that the PS5 has sold 80.3m units since its release in November 2020. The report, which can be read here, covers the full scope of Sony as a business. On page 12 details on the PlayStation 5’s performance – as well as software and peripherals on […]

How much should you charge for your game?

AuthorAugust 7, 20250

In late July, Microsoft announced that the upcoming Outer Worlds 2 would be priced at $69.99 in order to keep “full priced holiday releases in line with current conditions.” That alone would not be noteworthy – except that it was a reversal of a decision to sell the title for $80, a price announced in […]

Video Game History Foundation expands its preservation efforts by making “one of the first American” games magazines available for free

AuthorAugust 6, 20250

After celebrating the launch of its digital library earlier this year, the preservation-focused Video Game History Foundation has expanded its publicly available collection with the full run of Computer Entertainer, described as “one of the first American video game magazines”. Computer Entertainer might not be an immediately recognisable name this side of the […]

RedOctane Games is a new studio dedicated to “advancing the rhythm game genre”

AuthorAugust 6, 20250

RedOctaneGames, a studio dedicated to rhythm games, has officially launched, with its first title to be announced later this year. Founded by seasoned developers from the rhythm gaming world, who have worked on Guitar Hero and DJ Hero, alongside new talent, RedOctane Games is “focused solely on advancing the rhythm game genre” while “combining the […]

Game discovery app Ludocene launches

AuthorAugust 6, 20250

Ludocene, a free “dating app that matches you with games rather than people,” has launched, following a successful Kickstarter campaign. Created by freelance video game journalist Andy Robertson, Ludocene is a deck-builder that recommends new games to you based on your favourites. Upon signing up to the web app you start a “new run,” before […]

Here’s how you can still get a Battlefield 6 multiplayer early access code

AuthorAugust 6, 20250

You probably already know EA’s about to hold a Battlefield 6 open beta so you can check out its multiplayer component ahead of release, and you probably also know EA’s holding an open beta early access event so you can get stuck in even earlier. But you might not be aware there’s another way […]

Jobs roundup: August 2025 | Astragon promotes Yvonne Lukanowski to head of PR

AuthorAugust 6, 20250

It can be difficult keeping track of the various comings and goings in the games industry, which is why we compile them in semi-regular round-ups. If you have new appointments or transitions in your company that belong here, please send the names of appointees, new role and company, and prior role and company to [email protected] […]

Humble Choice’s August line-up includes renowned RPGs and “adorable” adventures

AuthorAugust 6, 20250

The Humble bundle building team has detailed its August Choice collection of games, which includes Persona 5 Royal, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden and My Time at Sandrock, to name three. The Humble Choice subscription offering provides a monthly set of PC games which members claim to own forever. This month, members can get their […]

“I don’t want to just do Private Division 2.0”: Blake Rochkind on Lyrical Games

AuthorAugust 6, 20250

Earlier this year, head of Lyrical Games Blake Rochkind left publisher Private Division and his position as head of business development. “It was just a natural time for me to leave,” Rochkind tells GamesIndustry.biz. Following layoffs at Private Division in May 2024 – and the closure of Roll7 and Intercept Games – parent company Take-Two […]

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