Bloober Team
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The Game Business53 min
Games media crisis deepens, Bloober hunts weird horror titles, and New York Games Week launches
The games media landscape is currently undergoing a period of profound instability, marked by widespread layoffs and a fundamental shift in audience acquisition as AI-driven search algorithms disrupt traditional traffic models.
- The games media sector is facing significant instability due to layoffs and AI-driven search algorithms disrupting traditional traffic models, leading to a shift toward niche publications and podcasts.
- Bloober Team is launching the 'Broken Mirror Games' label, led by Tymon Smektała, to expand into a global horror platform by managing two first-party and five second-party titles.
- New York Games Week is debuting as a decentralized event model that utilizes existing city infrastructure and coordinates with New York Comic-Con to replace traditional, rigid trade show formats.
The Game BusinessOct 2026
The Game Business40 min
The new Paramount Games: 'We are not looking to chase GTA'
Paramount Games has established an integrated business unit designed to transform the company’s intellectual property into a cornerstone of its broader entertainment strategy.
- Paramount Games has launched an integrated business unit that combines internal studios and a dedicated publishing arm to transition from traditional licensing to a sustainable, high-quality production model.
- The company is pursuing a 'responsible ambition' strategy that prioritizes narrative-driven AAA experiences over the high-risk, massive-budget development models used by industry giants like Rockstar Games.
- Creative authenticity is maintained by pairing specific intellectual properties with developers who have a genuine passion for the source material, exemplified by the partnership with PlatinumGames for 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin'.
The Game BusinessJun 2026
The Game Business53 min
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight was the biggest announcement of Gamescom 2025
Gamescom 2025 served as a critical barometer for the global gaming industry, reflecting a landscape defined by cautious optimism and a strategic pivot toward sustainable development.
- LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight was the top commercial performer at Gamescom 2025, leading the event in new wishlists and media coverage.
- Hollow Knight: Silksong continues to exert significant market pressure, forcing smaller developers to reschedule releases to avoid direct competition with the title.
- Industry analysts are shifting focus from traditional metrics like wishlists toward deeper engagement indicators, such as community activity on platforms like Discord.
The Game BusinessAug 2025
