The Industry News section is designed to offer comprehensive updates and analyses on various elements shaping the video gaming industry. This includes, but is not limited to, mergers and acquisitions, financial earnings, company strategies, and technological advancements. By focusing on the structural developments within the gaming industry, Industry News aims to provide a more nuanced understanding of the factors affecting market trends and company performance.
Gabe Newell, Valve's president, has responded to Steam monopoly accusations, emphasizing that players have "enormous choice" in the PC gaming space. Newell denied allegations of Steam dictating prices to developers on other platforms. The defense comes amidst an ongoing antitrust lawsuit and criticism from competitors like the Epic Games Store.
Discover how The Witcher 3's acclaimed Blood and Wine expansion was once slated to be named 'Passion of the Wolf'. This surprising revelation sheds light on the development stages of one of gaming's most beloved DLCs. The switch from 'Passion of the Wolf' to Blood and Wine reflects the expansion's thematic depth.
Kick off June with the Summer Game Fest 2026, a week-long gaming extravaganza engineered by Geoff Keighley. This festival features a packed schedule, including major showcases from PlayStation and Xbox, alongside numerous indie and thematic events. Here's your comprehensive guide on how and when to watch each event.
The Stuntman series is making a comeback, featuring iconic franchises like Knight Rider and Back to the Future. This new installment promises to blend high-octane stunts with beloved IPs. Players will embody a stunt driver, navigating the challenges of filming action sequences.
PlayStation's June 2026 State of Play unleashed a barrage of exciting announcements, including a deep dive into God of War Laufey with a 20-minute gameplay reveal, a more linear gameplay approach for Marvel's Wolverine, and the unexpected return of Until Dawn with Until Dawn 2 set for 2027. Other highlights included release dates for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis (February 12, 2027) and Onimusha: Way of the Sword (September 25). The event showcased a diverse lineup of games, from the stylish Kemuri to the horrifying Silent Hill: Townfall (September 24), ensuring a packed second half of 2026.
The forthcoming Minecraft movie sequel undergoes a title change, now touted as Minecraft: Beyond the Block. In a surprising yet intriguing move, the film adds acclaimed comedic actor, Will Ferrell, to its cast. This development promises to inject a hefty dose of humor into the franchise's cinematic venture.
A recent report forecasts that GTA 6 could achieve monumental sales of 35 million copies by April 2027, solidifying its potential as one of the best-selling games of all time. This projection underscores the immense anticipation and commercial might of Rockstar Games' upcoming title. The game's broad platform release across PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S will undoubtedly contribute to its widespread appeal.
Fortnite has added VTuber TheBurntPeanut as a sidekick, sparking backlash due to their past use of homophobic slurs on stream. Despite winning the Best VTuber award and having millions of followers, TheBurntPeanut's inclusion has met with criticism from fans. Epic Games' decision contrasts sharply with Pride Month celebrations in games like Overwatch.
Fortnite's upcoming Season 7 Chapter 3 has ignited a storm with its most revealing skin to date, a tattooed woman in a bikini top, garnering over 4 million views and 1,000 shares on a single tweet. The community is divided, with some expressing excitement and others, like content creator Universo DS, concerned that Epic is "crossing a complicated line." This move comes as Fortnite faces declining player counts and increased competition.
According to recent data, PlayStation's first-party game sales have been on a decline since 2020. This trend is observed across various titles, sparking interest in the gaming community. The Bad Gamer explores the implications of this shift.
