Chinese Game Companies Completed 43 M&A Deals in First Half of 2026
Chinese game developers and publishers completed 43 M&A deals worth more than $8.86 billion in the first half of 2026, according to Youxi Tuoluo.
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Archives - July 2026
Browse the complete archive of FluxGamer’s news reporting on gaming. This section compiles daily coverage of game launches, studio announcements, funding rounds, platform decisions, research breakthroughs, and market developments across the gaming world. Organized chronologically, it provides a continuous record of how games evolve across technology, business, and culture.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Hits Annual Sales Target in 14 Days
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced sold 3.5 million copies in its first two weeks, reaching Ubisoft’s full-year sales target in only 14 days.
Amazon and Microsoft Test New Cloud Gaming Paths as Old Model Stalls
Amazon is folding Luna into Prime Video while Microsoft tests ad-supported Xbox cloud streaming, showing how cloud gaming is shifting toward existing audiences.
Steam Sets Half-Year Revenue Record as New Releases Lose Share
Alinea Analytics says Steam generated $11.1 billion in the first half of 2026, setting a new record even as new releases took a smaller revenue share.
Gaming M&A Deal Count Hits Highest Level Since 2022, Aream Says
By Anna Lee
Aream & Co. says gaming M&A activity reached its highest deal count since 2022 in the second quarter of 2026, even as total deal value declined.
Microsoft Begins Painful Xbox Restructuring with 3,200 Job Cuts
By Anna Lee
Microsoft has confirmed a major Xbox restructuring that will cut 3,200 jobs, spin off several studios and reset the division around profitability and daily active players.
Whiteout Survival Leads Global Mobile Game Revenue in June 2026
Whiteout Survival became the world’s highest-grossing mobile game in June 2026, while Roblox led global downloads, according to Sensor Tower.
Xbox Plans to Sell Ninja Theory as Senua Development Continues
Xbox plans to move Hellblade developer Ninja Theory to new ownership, with funding intended to complete Senua as part of a wider studio restructuring.
Mobile Game Ad Revenue Topped $12 Billion in 2025, Sensor Tower Says
Sensor Tower says mobile game advertising revenue exceeded $12 billion in 2025 across 19 tracked markets, highlighting the growing role of ad monetization.