Crystal Dynamics has laid off “a number of talented colleagues,” blaming “evolving business conditions.” In a statement, the studio said the decision “was not made lightly,” but was “necessary” to ensure the “long-term health of our studio and core creative priorities in a continually shifting market.” “To those impacted — we recognize and thank you … Read more
Lightspeed Japan Studio has opened a second branch in Osaka and hired three Capcom veterans as part of “a series of strategic milestones.” As reported by VGC, former Capcom director and Lightspeed Japan Studio head, Hideaki Itsuno, announced the expansion of the Tencent-owned studio on August 26, 2025. In addition to the new branch, Lightspeed … Read more
Sky: Children of the Light launched on mobile in 2019 as the latest project from Thatgamecompany – the lauded developer behind Flower and Journey. But few could have expected that six years on, the team’s attempt to imbue a live service game with their signature art style and trademark storytelling without words would still be … Read more
Attendance for Gamescom 2025 broke records last week, increasing 6.5% to 357,000 visitors from 128 countries. There was an additional hall for the entertainment area this year, alongside a larger indie area and expanded outdoor spaces. Last year saw 335,000 in-person visitors at Cologne’s Koelnmesse. Gamescom 2025 welcomed a total of 1,568 exhibitors from 72 … Read more
Pete Parsons has announced his departure from Bungie after being CEO for nearly a decade. Parsons shared the news in a blog post, adding that Bungie’s chief development officer Justin Truman will step into his role. “This journey has been the honour of a lifetime,” wrote Parsons. “I am deeply proud of the worlds we’ve … Read more
“Gamescom has grown this year,” enthuses Tim Endres, the show’s director. “We are talking about more than 1,500 exhibitors. They’re coming from 72 countries, from all over the world. It’s more international than ever before.” The Cologne-based gaming event has long been the biggest of its kind in the world, last year attracting 335,000 visitors. … Read more
Devcom Developer Conference 2025 has broken its attendance records for a second year, up 6% from 2024 to 5,400 visitors. This year’s edition featured 390 speakers (up 30%) across 220 sessions and 17 stages. Devcom 2025 hosted 2,500 companies from 89 countries, with 53 exhibitors showcasing their projects and services. “When we started Devcom in … Read more
Team Cherry has announced a release date for its long anticipated Hollow Knight: Silksong, which will launch on September 4, 2025. Speaking to Bloomberg, the Australian indie developer also revealed that Hollow Knight has sold 15 million copies since its release in 2017. When asked why it’s taken seven years to develop Silksong, co-founders Ari … Read more
It’s almost a quarter of a century since Grand Theft Auto 3 launched, in the process effectively heralding the beginning of a decade in which video games were thrust into the heart of a bitterly fought culture war. For those too young to remember that era clearly, it’s hard to explain just how serious and … Read more
Up in the enormous halls of the northern half of Koelnmesse, the crowds are still being wowed by glitzy stands and demos of the latest games, not least the long-awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong. But in the southern half, the business-only section of the show is drawing to a close. And having spent the past four … Read more