Early Access Games covers titles released to players before their full development cycle has been completed. The topic includes launch announcements, development roadmaps, major updates, community feedback, pricing changes, player numbers, delays, and transitions to full release. It also examines how studios use early access to fund development, test features, and build communities around unfinished games.
Richard Garriott says he expects to reclaim Ultima copyrights from EA next year, opening the door to reissues and sequels while trademark questions remain.
Ninja Theory employees report layoffs and redundancy risks across several departments after two failed agreements left the Hellblade studio facing a proposed closure.
Rockstar is filling Leonida with campaign messaging and culture wars while writing satire designed to outlast specific politicians and fleeting trends.
Ubisoft reportedly plans to share Motherbrain's generative AI tools across its studios, extending research into conversational characters and voice-controlled gameplay.
The top five free-to-play games take a smaller share of PC and console revenue as spending spreads, while gacha growth reshapes player engagement.
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.
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.
Xbox plans to move Hellblade developer Ninja Theory to new ownership, with funding intended to complete Senua as part of a wider studio restructuring.
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.