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Microsoft Begins Painful Xbox Restructuring with 3,200 Job Cuts
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Console Gaming, Gaming Industry, News, Xbox

Microsoft Begins Painful Xbox Restructuring with 3,200 Job Cuts

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Microsoft has confirmed one of the most painful restructurings in Xbox history, with the gaming division set to cut around 3,200 jobs through fiscal 2027. In an internal...

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.

Xbox Plans to Sell Ninja Theory as Senua Development Continues
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Gaming Industry, News, Studios & Publishers

Xbox Plans to Sell Ninja Theory as Senua Development Continues

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Xbox plans to sell Ninja Theory, the British developer behind Hellblade, as Microsoft reshapes its first-party studio portfolio. The proposed move comes less than a month after the...

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
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Android Gaming, iOS Gaming, Mobile Gaming, News

Mobile Game Ad Revenue Topped $12 Billion in 2025, Sensor Tower Says

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Sensor Tower says mobile game advertising revenue exceeded $12 billion in 2025 across 19 tracked markets, underscoring how important ads have become to the economics of mobile gaming....

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

Microsoft Raises Xbox Console Prices Worldwide as Hardware Costs Climb
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Console Gaming, News, PC Gaming, Xbox

Microsoft Raises Xbox Console Prices Worldwide as Hardware Costs Climb

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Microsoft is raising Xbox console prices worldwide from August 1, adding another cost increase to a console generation that has become more expensive rather than cheaper over time....

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

Denmu Launches $50 Million Fund for Vision-Led Game Developers
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Console Gaming, Gaming Industry, Mobile Gaming, News, PC Gaming

Denmu Launches $50 Million Fund for Vision-Led Game Developers

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Investment company Denmu has launched a new $50 million fund aimed at supporting game developers with strong creative visions. The fund is designed to back teams that can...

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

34BigThings Regains Independence From Embracer After Founder Buyback
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News, Studios & Publishers

34BigThings Regains Independence From Embracer After Founder Buyback

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Italian studio 34BigThings has regained independence from Embracer Group after co-founder Valerio Di Donato reacquired 100 percent of the company’s shares. Game Developer reported that the Torino-based developer...

Italian studio 34BigThings has returned to independent ownership after co-founder Valerio Di Donato reacquired the company from Embracer Group.

Magic: The Gathering Arena Workers Vote to Unionize at Wizards of the Coast
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Gaming Industry, News, Studios & Publishers

Magic: The Gathering Arena Workers Vote to Unionize at Wizards of the Coast

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Magic: The Gathering Arena developers at Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro have voted to unionize under the Communications Workers of America, creating a new labor group known...

Magic: The Gathering Arena developers have voted to unionize under the CWA, adding another major labor milestone to the games industry.

Strikerz Faces Major Layoffs as UFL Struggles to Gain Momentum
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Console Gaming, Mobile Gaming, News

Strikerz Faces Major Layoffs as UFL Struggles to Gain Momentum

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Strikerz is facing a major round of layoffs that could cut several hundred jobs, FluxGamer has learned. The studio, which has Belarusian roots and is now based in...

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.

Atari and MobyGames Launch Moby Professional Career Platform
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Gaming Industry, News

Atari and MobyGames Launch Moby Professional Career Platform

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Atari and MobyGames are launching Moby Professional, a new online platform aimed at game industry workers seeking jobs, networking options, and business development opportunities. Game Developer reported that...

Atari and MobyGames have launched Moby Professional, a career and networking platform built around game industry credits data.

Global Games Revenue Passes $200B as Mobile Generates $113B
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Gaming Industry, Mobile Gaming, News

Global Games Revenue Passes $200B as Mobile Generates $113B

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Global games revenue passed $200 billion for the first time in 2025, according to Newzoo figures covered by PocketGamer.biz. PocketGamer.biz reported the development, placing it inside a busy...

Newzoo figures show global games revenue reached $201.6 billion in 2025, with mobile generating $113.3 billion and remaining the largest sector.

Roblox Details Creator Fee Model for Brand Integrations Starting in 2027
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Competitive & Creators, Gaming Industry, News

Roblox Details Creator Fee Model for Brand Integrations Starting in 2027

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Roblox has detailed how it plans to charge creators for brand integrations from 2027. PocketGamer.biz reported the development, placing it inside a busy stretch for mobile games, creator...

Roblox plans to charge creators for brand integrations using a CPM model based on audience exposure, with regional pricing and fee forecasting.

Affle Buys AdColony Assets as Mobile Ad Tech Consolidation Continues
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Gaming Industry, Mobile Gaming, News, Studios & Publishers

Affle Buys AdColony Assets as Mobile Ad Tech Consolidation Continues

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Affle is expanding its mobile advertising reach through a deal for selected AdColony assets from Digital Turbine. PocketGamer.biz reported the development, placing it inside a busy stretch for...

Affle is acquiring select AdColony assets from Digital Turbine, including SDKs, technology and publisher integrations for mobile advertising.

Mega Rewards Rebrands as Trofeo and Names Kim Carlson CRO
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Gaming Industry, Mobile Gaming, News

Mega Rewards Rebrands as Trofeo and Names Kim Carlson CRO

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Mega Rewards has rebranded as Trofeo and appointed Kim Carlson as chief revenue officer as it pushes a milestone-based rewards model for games. PocketGamer.biz reported the development, placing...

Mega Rewards has rebranded as Trofeo and appointed Kim Carlson as chief revenue officer to push milestone-based brand rewards in games.

Two Desperados Raises $20M to Scale User Acquisition for Casual Mobile Games
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Gaming Industry, Mobile Gaming, News, Studios & Publishers

Two Desperados Raises $20M to Scale User Acquisition for Casual Mobile Games

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Two Desperados has secured $20 million in user acquisition financing from PvX Partners, giving the casual mobile studio more capital to market its portfolio globally. PocketGamer.biz reported the...

Two Desperados secured $20 million in user acquisition financing from PvX Partners to support marketing for its casual mobile game portfolio.

Summer Game Fest Release Dates Turn Reveal Season Into Calendar Race
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Game Coverage, Game Releases, News

Summer Game Fest Release Dates Turn Reveal Season Into Calendar Race

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Summer Game Fest’s 2026 showcase cycle produced a crowded map of release dates and windows across major and smaller games. Polygon reported on the release dates announced during...

Summer Game Fest’s many showcases produced a packed release-date map, turning reveal season into a competition for calendar positioning.