#gameindustry — Public Fediverse posts

A week after Microsoft’s FY27 restructuring cut 3,200 jobs, Compulsion Games is on LinkedIn hunting co-development partners. The South of Midnight studio, fresh off a BAFTA and over a million Game Pass players, is back to being indie. Double Fine also regained independence; Ninja Theory and Undead Labs are entering new ownership.

https://pocg.net/news/compulsion-games-co-development-partners-xbox-layoff-2026/

#GameIndustry #IndieDev #Layoffs

Xbox’s is about to change their business because of Game Pass.

On the Boss Rush Podcast, LeRon Dawkins and I discuss Game Pass subscriber declines after price hikes and why the service hasn’t delivered the long-term growth Xbox hoped for.

We also talk about what this means for Microsoft’s plan to bring PC and console gaming closer together.

#BossRushPodcast #BRPLive #Xbox #GamePass #GamingNews #MicrosoftGaming #GameIndustry #XboxNews

F🤬k Ubisoft 🖕

☑️ Massive layoffs & studio closures
☑️ No executive accountability
☑️ Ignores customer feedback

No more 💰️ for you

#CEO #Mismanagement #Ubisoft #Layoffs #StudioClosures #ExecutiveAccountability #CustomerFeedback #GameIndustry #ConsumerRights #BoycottUbisoft

F🤬k Ubisoft 🖕

☑️ Massive layoffs & studio closures
☑️ No executive accountability
☑️ Ignores customer feedback

No more 💰️ for you

#CEO #Mismanagement #Ubisoft #Layoffs #StudioClosures #ExecutiveAccountability #CustomerFeedback #GameIndustry #ConsumerRights #BoycottUbisoft

My friend Michał „Xtense” Stopa is open to new opportunities! He is an exceptionally talented Lead Narrative Designer and Senior Writer looking for his next adventure in #GameDev. 🎮 Michał combines creative brilliance (emotionally driving narratives & expansive worldbuilding) with strong technical skills (DevOps, Linux, scripting). A rare and highly valuable crossover for any development team!

If you have any leads or just want to expand your network, drop him a line!

👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michał-stopa-a5178870/

#gamewriting #gamedev #gamejobs #narrativedesign #narrativedesigner #gamewriter #gamewritingjobs #gamingindustry #hiring #techjobs #fediversejobs #gamedevjobs #gameindustry #gameindustryjobs

My friend Michał „Xtense” Stopa is open to new opportunities! He is an exceptionally talented Lead Narrative Designer and Senior Writer looking for his next adventure in #GameDev. 🎮 Michał combines creative brilliance (emotionally driving narratives & expansive worldbuilding) with strong technical skills (DevOps, Linux, scripting). A rare and highly valuable crossover for any development team!

If you have any leads or just want to expand your network, drop him a line!

👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michał-stopa-a5178870/

#gamewriting #gamedev #gamejobs #narrativedesign #narrativedesigner #gamewriter #gamewritingjobs #gamingindustry #hiring #techjobs #fediversejobs #gamedevjobs #gameindustry #gameindustryjobs

My friend Michał „Xtense” Stopa is open to new opportunities! He is an exceptionally talented Lead Narrative Designer and Senior Writer looking for his next adventure in #GameDev. 🎮 Michał combines creative brilliance (emotionally driving narratives & expansive worldbuilding) with strong technical skills (DevOps, Linux, scripting). A rare and highly valuable crossover for any development team!

If you have any leads or just want to expand your network, drop him a line!

👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michał-stopa-a5178870/

#gamewriting #gamedev #gamejobs #narrativedesign #narrativedesigner #gamewriter #gamewritingjobs #gamingindustry #hiring #techjobs #fediversejobs #gamedevjobs #gameindustry #gameindustryjobs

My friend Michał „Xtense” Stopa is open to new opportunities! He is an exceptionally talented Lead Narrative Designer and Senior Writer looking for his next adventure in #GameDev. 🎮 Michał combines creative brilliance (emotionally driving narratives & expansive worldbuilding) with strong technical skills (DevOps, Linux, scripting). A rare and highly valuable crossover for any development team!

If you have any leads or just want to expand your network, drop him a line!

👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michał-stopa-a5178870/

#gamewriting #gamedev #gamejobs #narrativedesign #narrativedesigner #gamewriter #gamewritingjobs #gamingindustry #hiring #techjobs #fediversejobs #gamedevjobs #gameindustry #gameindustryjobs

My friend Michał „Xtense” Stopa is open to new opportunities! He is an exceptionally talented Lead Narrative Designer and Senior Writer looking for his next adventure in #GameDev. 🎮 Michał combines creative brilliance (emotionally driving narratives & expansive worldbuilding) with strong technical skills (DevOps, Linux, scripting). A rare and highly valuable crossover for any development team!

If you have any leads or just want to expand your network, drop him a line!

👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michał-stopa-a5178870/

#gamewriting #gamedev #gamejobs #narrativedesign #narrativedesigner #gamewriter #gamewritingjobs #gamingindustry #hiring #techjobs #fediversejobs #gamedevjobs #gameindustry #gameindustryjobs

Last Flag Dev Night Street Games Is Laying off Staff

https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/last-flag-dev-night-street-games-is-laying-off-staff

#imaginedragons #gamedev #videogames #indiegames #pcgaming #gaming #gamestudio #gameindustry

Last Flag Dev Night Street Games Is Laying off Staff

https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/last-flag-dev-night-street-games-is-laying-off-staff

#imaginedragons #gamedev #videogames #indiegames #pcgaming #gaming #gamestudio #gameindustry

Executive Appointments and Industry Personnel Shifts: May 2026

Jo Koehler is now Chief Operating Officer at Two Point Studios. This affects how the studio makes games. Other PR jobs also changed.

#TwoPointStudios, #JoKoehler, #GameIndustry, #COO, #May2026

https://newsletter.tf/jo-koehler-new-coo-at-two-point-studios/

Jo Koehler was promoted to COO at Two Point Studios. This is a big change for the company that makes games like Two Point Museum.

#TwoPointStudios, #JoKoehler, #GameIndustry, #COO, #May2026
https://newsletter.tf/jo-koehler-new-coo-at-two-point-studios/

🧙♀️ Hello indie game devs of #Finland!
This is your new "IGDA Finland Grant Coordinator" speaking!😎🎙️

Btw, do you want €10,000? 💰👀
+ mentorship and feedback from industry veterans?

YES?

🔮 Then, this is your sign from universe to scroll down and apply to Grant!

This month's IGDA Helsinki gathering, we took over the stage with our lovely Mentor Coordinator Jessica from On It Films and officially announced that the Grant applications are now open!🥳

👇 Here’s what you need to know 👇

👾 What?
An annual IGDA Finland grant offering €10,000, mentorship and feedback from industry veterans, plus visibility through IGDA Finland and the International Game Developers Association (IGDA®) global network.

❔ Why?
Because we’ve all been there, we understand the challenges of starting out in the industry. We believe in a #diverse, #inclusive, and thriving future for Finland’s #gameindustry. <3

🎮 Who is it for?
Indie teams in Finland, especially smaller or emerging devs/studios. If you’re self-publishing, looking for visibility, experienced feedback, and aiming to release within a year, this may be for you.

🛠 What do you need?
An established company / y-tunnus, a strong team or stellar solo dev, a vertical slice or demo, a solid pitch deck and credible GDD, and at least 50% of the team as IGDA Finland members.

⏳ When?
Applications opened on April 14, 2026, and close on June 1, 2026.
The recipient will be revealed during the IGDA Helsinki Summer Party in August 2026.

👉 You can find more details and FAQ from our website: https://www.igda.fi/grant

---------------- Sponsorship ------------------

🤔 Are you interested in sponsorship but worried you can not afford it?
Don't worry we got you <3

We’ve got accessible sponsorship tiers for companies that want to support Finnish indie games, strengthen their presence in the ecosystem, and stand alongside our prestigious sponsors like Metropolia University of Applied Sciences and Supercell.

👉 Check our sponsorship deck and benefits: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG3SNrZnh8/5mwuGuVM2QvLhrwmJ1UZzg/view

---------------- Sponsorship ------------------

🔮 Any Questions? Doubts? Feedback?

Reach out to [email protected].

Let’s get you funded! 💜

🧙♀️ Hello indie game devs of #Finland!
This is your new "IGDA Finland Grant Coordinator" speaking!😎🎙️

Btw, do you want €10,000? 💰👀
+ mentorship and feedback from industry veterans?

YES?

🔮 Then, this is your sign from universe to scroll down and apply to Grant!

This month's IGDA Helsinki gathering, we took over the stage with our lovely Mentor Coordinator Jessica from On It Films and officially announced that the Grant applications are now open!🥳

👇 Here’s what you need to know 👇

👾 What?
An annual IGDA Finland grant offering €10,000, mentorship and feedback from industry veterans, plus visibility through IGDA Finland and the International Game Developers Association (IGDA®) global network.

❔ Why?
Because we’ve all been there, we understand the challenges of starting out in the industry. We believe in a #diverse, #inclusive, and thriving future for Finland’s #gameindustry. <3

🎮 Who is it for?
Indie teams in Finland, especially smaller or emerging devs/studios. If you’re self-publishing, looking for visibility, experienced feedback, and aiming to release within a year, this may be for you.

🛠 What do you need?
An established company / y-tunnus, a strong team or stellar solo dev, a vertical slice or demo, a solid pitch deck and credible GDD, and at least 50% of the team as IGDA Finland members.

⏳ When?
Applications opened on April 14, 2026, and close on June 1, 2026.
The recipient will be revealed during the IGDA Helsinki Summer Party in August 2026.

👉 You can find more details and FAQ from our website: https://www.igda.fi/grant

---------------- Sponsorship ------------------

🤔 Are you interested in sponsorship but worried you can not afford it?
Don't worry we got you <3

We’ve got accessible sponsorship tiers for companies that want to support Finnish indie games, strengthen their presence in the ecosystem, and stand alongside our prestigious sponsors like Metropolia University of Applied Sciences and Supercell.

👉 Check our sponsorship deck and benefits: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG3SNrZnh8/5mwuGuVM2QvLhrwmJ1UZzg/view

---------------- Sponsorship ------------------

🔮 Any Questions? Doubts? Feedback?

Reach out to [email protected].

Let’s get you funded! 💜

GameStop moving to buy eBay for $56 billion is one of the most perplexing things I've heard in a long time.

What??

https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/05/business/gamestop-ebay-analysts-nightcap

#Gamestop #gamenews #technews #gaming #eBay #gameindustry #finance #financialnews #news #RyanCohen

GameStop moving to buy eBay for $56 billion is one of the most perplexing things I've heard in a long time.

What??

https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/05/business/gamestop-ebay-analysts-nightcap

#Gamestop #gamenews #technews #gaming #eBay #gameindustry #finance #financialnews #news #RyanCohen

GameStop moving to buy eBay for $56 billion is one of the most perplexing things I've heard in a long time.

What??

https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/05/business/gamestop-ebay-analysts-nightcap

#Gamestop #gamenews #technews #gaming #eBay #gameindustry #finance #financialnews #news #RyanCohen

Gunzilla Games Faces Widespread Accusations of Unpaid Wages

Gunzilla Games employees are claiming they have not been paid for months. Some former workers say they are owed up to five months of salary. Find out who is affected.

#GunzillaGames, #UnpaidWages, #GameIndustry, #OffTheGrid, #GameInformer

https://newsletter.tf/gunzilla-games-unpaid-wages-employees-report/

Many current and former Gunzilla Games workers say they have not received pay for months. Some former employees claim they are owed up to five months of salary, which is a significant amount of time without income.

#GunzillaGames, #UnpaidWages, #GameIndustry, #OffTheGrid, #GameInformer
https://newsletter.tf/gunzilla-games-unpaid-wages-employees-report/

Sail.game Arrives, Promising Smoother Sailing for Game Devs and Publishers

New platform Sail.game launched today to connect game developers with publishers, aiming to reduce 'discovery fatigue' and improve project funding.

#GameDev, #GamePublishing, #SailGame, #IndieGame, #GameIndustry

https://newsletter.tf/sail-game-launches-help-game-developers-publishers/

Sail.game has launched, promising to make it easier for game developers to find funding. This new platform aims to fix the problem of too many pitches and not enough good matches.

#GameDev, #GamePublishing, #SailGame, #IndieGame, #GameIndustry
https://newsletter.tf/sail-game-launches-help-game-developers-publishers/

Microsoft just revealed Project Helix, a next‑gen Xbox built as a hybrid system that can run both Xbox OS and Windows 11 on the same hardware.

Check out the details at Baskingamer: https://shorturl.at/s3TND

#ProjectHelix #Xbox #NextGenXbox #BaskinGamer #MicrosoftXbox #MagnusArchitecture #Windows11 #hybridconsole #gamingnews #gamingupdates #consolegaming #pcgaming #gamingcommunity #gamersofinstagram #futureofgaming #technews #gameindustry

Microsoft just revealed Project Helix, a next‑gen Xbox built as a hybrid system that can run both Xbox OS and Windows 11 on the same hardware.

Check out the details at Baskingamer: https://shorturl.at/s3TND

#ProjectHelix #Xbox #NextGenXbox #BaskinGamer #MicrosoftXbox #MagnusArchitecture #Windows11 #hybridconsole #gamingnews #gamingupdates #consolegaming #pcgaming #gamingcommunity #gamersofinstagram #futureofgaming #technews #gameindustry

Microsoft just revealed Project Helix, a next‑gen Xbox built as a hybrid system that can run both Xbox OS and Windows 11 on the same hardware.

Check out the details at Baskingamer: https://shorturl.at/s3TND

#ProjectHelix #Xbox #NextGenXbox #BaskinGamer #MicrosoftXbox #MagnusArchitecture #Windows11 #hybridconsole #gamingnews #gamingupdates #consolegaming #pcgaming #gamingcommunity #gamersofinstagram #futureofgaming #technews #gameindustry

Microsoft just revealed Project Helix, a next‑gen Xbox built as a hybrid system that can run both Xbox OS and Windows 11 on the same hardware.

Check out the details at Baskingamer: https://shorturl.at/s3TND

#ProjectHelix #Xbox #NextGenXbox #BaskinGamer #MicrosoftXbox #MagnusArchitecture #Windows11 #hybridconsole #gamingnews #gamingupdates #consolegaming #pcgaming #gamingcommunity #gamersofinstagram #futureofgaming #technews #gameindustry

Microsoft just revealed Project Helix, a next‑gen Xbox built as a hybrid system that can run both Xbox OS and Windows 11 on the same hardware.

Check out the details at Baskingamer: https://shorturl.at/s3TND

#ProjectHelix #Xbox #NextGenXbox #BaskinGamer #MicrosoftXbox #MagnusArchitecture #Windows11 #hybridconsole #gamingnews #gamingupdates #consolegaming #pcgaming #gamingcommunity #gamersofinstagram #futureofgaming #technews #gameindustry

Pelgrane Press is hiring a Customer and Platform Relationship Manager. This role focuses on community care, platform coordination, and keeping players and partners connected. If you love TTRPGs and people, this one is worth a look.
https://bit.ly/3ZRuIQ8
#TTRPGJobs #GameIndustry #hiring #hiringnow

Fallout veteran Ron Perlman says he was paid "40 dollars and a sandwich" for his voiceover work in the original game
#Fallout #RonPerlman #GamingHistory #RetroGaming #FalloutSeries #VideoGameNews #VoiceActing #ClassicGames #GameIndustry #GamingTrivia #FalloutFans #GameDevelopment #VideoGameHistory #VoiceActors #GamerCommunity

Josef Fares Vows to Never Take Hazelight, Studio That Made Split Fiction and It Takes Two, Public

https://www.gamesindustry.biz/josef-fares-vows-to-never-take-hazelight-public

#gamedev #gamestudio #gameindustry #splitfiction #ittakestwo #videogames #gaming

Meta has closed multiple internal VR game studios, including Twisted Pixel and Sanzaru Games, as layoffs continue across its Reality Labs division. The cuts follow broader restructuring across Meta’s VR and metaverse efforts. #Meta #VRGaming #GameIndustry #RealityLabs

https://clouddosage.com/meta-shuts-down-twisted-pixel-and-sanzaru-games-as-reality-labs-cuts-expand/

Meta has closed multiple internal VR game studios, including Twisted Pixel and Sanzaru Games, as layoffs continue across its Reality Labs division. The cuts follow broader restructuring across Meta’s VR and metaverse efforts. #Meta #VRGaming #GameIndustry #RealityLabs

https://clouddosage.com/meta-shuts-down-twisted-pixel-and-sanzaru-games-as-reality-labs-cuts-expand/

🎮✨ Wow, yet another "revolutionary" sandbox game boasting "infinite possibilities" with ragdolls flopping around like it's 2005. 🙄 Just what the world needed—more digital chaos for the aspiring architect of mayhem who clearly hasn't heard of Garry's Mod. 😂
https://ragdollmayhemmaker.com/ #sandboxgame #digitalchaos #gaminghumor #GarrysMod #gameindustry #infinitepossibilities #HackerNews #ngated

🎮✨ Wow, yet another "revolutionary" sandbox game boasting "infinite possibilities" with ragdolls flopping around like it's 2005. 🙄 Just what the world needed—more digital chaos for the aspiring architect of mayhem who clearly hasn't heard of Garry's Mod. 😂
https://ragdollmayhemmaker.com/ #sandboxgame #digitalchaos #gaminghumor #GarrysMod #gameindustry #infinitepossibilities #HackerNews #ngated

🎮✨ Wow, yet another "revolutionary" sandbox game boasting "infinite possibilities" with ragdolls flopping around like it's 2005. 🙄 Just what the world needed—more digital chaos for the aspiring architect of mayhem who clearly hasn't heard of Garry's Mod. 😂
https://ragdollmayhemmaker.com/ #sandboxgame #digitalchaos #gaminghumor #GarrysMod #gameindustry #infinitepossibilities #HackerNews #ngated

🎮✨ Wow, yet another "revolutionary" sandbox game boasting "infinite possibilities" with ragdolls flopping around like it's 2005. 🙄 Just what the world needed—more digital chaos for the aspiring architect of mayhem who clearly hasn't heard of Garry's Mod. 😂
https://ragdollmayhemmaker.com/ #sandboxgame #digitalchaos #gaminghumor #GarrysMod #gameindustry #infinitepossibilities #HackerNews #ngated

"The horror is almost secondary to the menial task": From Crow Country to Resident Evil 9, here's how horror games keep us scared

"The horror is almost secondary to the menial task": From Crow Country to Resident Evil 9, here's how horror games keep us scared

"The horror is almost secondary to the menial task": From Crow Country to Resident Evil 9, here's how horror games keep us scared

🎮 RIP Vince Zampella, the mastermind behind countless virtual warzones. If only his games' plotlines could respawn as effortlessly as his characters. 😂 But no worries, the internet will surely soldier on without pause. 🌐
https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/vince-zampella-developer-of-call-of-duty-and-battlefield-dead-at-55/ #RIPVinceZampella #gaming #legacy #virtualwarzones #internetmemes #gameindustry #HackerNews #ngated

🎮 RIP Vince Zampella, the mastermind behind countless virtual warzones. If only his games' plotlines could respawn as effortlessly as his characters. 😂 But no worries, the internet will surely soldier on without pause. 🌐
https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/vince-zampella-developer-of-call-of-duty-and-battlefield-dead-at-55/ #RIPVinceZampella #gaming #legacy #virtualwarzones #internetmemes #gameindustry #HackerNews #ngated

Ubisoft Acquires Amazon Games Montreal, March of Giants

https://www.gematsu.com/2025/12/ubisoft-acquires-amazon-games-montreal-march-of-giants

#ubisoft #amazongames #gamedev #gamestudio #gameindustry #gamingnews

EA's AI Game Development Tools Are Apparently So Bad That It's Costing More Money To Fix Their Mistakes
#EA #ElectronicArts #AIGameDev #GameDevelopment #GamingNews #EAProblems #GameIndustry #AIFails #TechIssues #VideoGames #GameDesign #Developers #AIDevelopment #GamingCommunity #EAGames

Phil Spencer Says The Industry Should Protect Devs Who "Take Risks" From Toxic Internet Discourse
#PhilSpencer #Xbox #GamingNews #GameDevelopers #ToxicFandom #GameIndustry #DeveloperSupport #VideoGames #GamingCommunity #GameDev #XboxNews #GamingCulture #ProtectDevs #InnovationInGaming #GamersUnite

GameSpot trở lại với "Spot On"! Tam & Lucy điểm lại một năm đầy biến động của ngành game: hủy dự án, sáp nhập studio, sa thải... nhưng cũng có những tin vui như game indie bùng nổ và sự mong chờ Silksong. Nhiều điều đáng để phấn khích!
#GameSpot #NgànhGame #SpotOn #GameIndie #Silksong #GamingNews #GameIndustry #IndieGames #SilksongHype

https://dev.to/gg_news/gamespot-we-are-so-back-its-so-over-spot-on-returns-1f89

GameSpot trở lại với "Spot On"! Tam & Lucy điểm lại một năm đầy biến động của ngành game: hủy dự án, sáp nhập studio, sa thải... nhưng cũng có những tin vui như game indie bùng nổ và sự mong chờ Silksong. Nhiều điều đáng để phấn khích!
#GameSpot #NgànhGame #SpotOn #GameIndie #Silksong #GamingNews #GameIndustry #IndieGames #SilksongHype

https://dev.to/gg_news/gamespot-we-are-so-back-its-so-over-spot-on-returns-1f89

GameSpot trở lại với "Spot On"! Tam & Lucy điểm lại một năm đầy biến động của ngành game: hủy dự án, sáp nhập studio, sa thải... nhưng cũng có những tin vui như game indie bùng nổ và sự mong chờ Silksong. Nhiều điều đáng để phấn khích!
#GameSpot #NgànhGame #SpotOn #GameIndie #Silksong #GamingNews #GameIndustry #IndieGames #SilksongHype

https://dev.to/gg_news/gamespot-we-are-so-back-its-so-over-spot-on-returns-1f89

EA Announces Agreement to be Acquired by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners for $55 Billion #EA #ElectronicArts #GamingNews #VideoGames #EAAcquisition #GameIndustry #PIF #SilverLake #AffinityPartners #BusinessOfGaming #TechNews #GamingCommunity #IndustryNews #GameBusiness #EAMerger

✨ LEVEL UP KL 2025 ✨ added to the event calendar! 🎉

Type ⚙️: Onsite B2B Conference
Date 🗓️: OCT 6-8, 2025
Location 🏙️: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

View hundreds of other #GameIndustry events: https://www.eventsforgamers.com/event/level-up-kl-2025-hybrid/ #LevelUpKL #GameDev #GamingConference

✨ LEVEL UP KL 2025 ✨ added to the event calendar! 🎉

Type ⚙️: Onsite B2B Conference
Date 🗓️: OCT 6-8, 2025
Location 🏙️: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

View hundreds of other #GameIndustry events: https://www.eventsforgamers.com/event/level-up-kl-2025-hybrid/ #LevelUpKL #GameDev #GamingConference