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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.

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 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 became the world’s highest-grossing mobile game in June 2026, while Roblox led global downloads, according to Sensor Tower.

Xbox plans to move Hellblade developer Ninja Theory to new ownership, with funding intended to complete Senua as part of a wider studio restructuring.

Sensor Tower says mobile game advertising revenue exceeded $12 billion in 2025 across 19 tracked markets, highlighting the growing role of ad monetization.

Microsoft is raising Xbox console prices worldwide from August 1, citing sharp increases in memory and storage costs across its hardware business.

Denmu has launched a $50 million gaming fund aimed at backing developers with strong creative visions across indie, AAA, console, PC and mobile projects.

Strikerz is preparing major layoffs that could reduce its workforce by more than half, as the Cyprus-based studio faces mounting pressure around its football simulator UFL.

IEM Cologne Major 2026 reaches its final day at Lanxess Arena, with Counter-Strike 2’s summer Major closing through a best-of-five grand final.