Maverick Games
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Maverick Games: Amazon Divorce, Forza, and Focus Entertainment
Maverick Games, a UK-based studio founded by former leaders of the Forza Horizon series, recently navigated a significant shift in its publishing strategy following the termination of its partnership with Amazon Games.
- Maverick Games secured full ownership of its racing title 'Clutch' after Amazon abandoned the project, allowing the studio to retain all rights and assets.
- Maverick Games signed a new publishing deal with Focus Entertainment after rejecting several unsolicited offers from other publishers that the studio deemed 'offensive' due to unfavorable revenue-share terms.
- The studio prioritized partnering with Focus Entertainment because the publisher demonstrated genuine engagement with the game, with senior staff spending a full week playing the title before signing.
The Game BusinessSep 2026
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Video Game Consoles Will Bounce Back: Here’s The Dring
The video game console market is currently experiencing a significant downturn, marked by the weakest US sales performance in six years.
- US video game hardware revenue reached its lowest point since July 2020, driven by higher console prices and increased costs for components like RAM and storage.
- Total US sales for games, hardware, and accessories fell 10% year-on-year to $4.5 billion in July 2026, with mobile gaming cited as the primary contributor to the decline.
- Ampere Analysis projects that if next-generation consoles like the PlayStation 6 or Xbox Project Helix launch at a $1,000 price point, their combined five-year sales could be up to 38% lower than the current generation's performance.
The Game BusinessAug 2026
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Freaks 4U Founders Return to gamescom With 3,000-Square-Meter Area Under New Agency
The founders of the now-insolvent Berlin-based agency Freaks 4U Gaming have returned to the gamescom 2026 event under a new corporate structure.
- The founders of the insolvent Freaks 4U Gaming have returned to gamescom 2026 to operate a 3,000-square-meter gaming space called 'The District' under their new entity, marqed agency GmbH.
- The new agency is part of a holding company, heartbase group GmbH, which is owned by former Freaks 4U founders Michael Haenisch, Marija Haenisch, and Matthias Remmert.
- The District features a roster of major brands including SK Gaming, Deutsche Telekom, and Porsche, many of which previously participated in the Freaks 4U-operated 'Pro Arena' at gamescom 2025.
The Esports AdvocateAug 2026
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Amazon Abandons Its Open World Driving Game with Maverick Games
Amazon has officially terminated its publishing agreement with UK-based developer Maverick Games for an unannounced open-world driving title.
- Amazon has terminated its publishing agreement with UK-based developer Maverick Games for their upcoming AAA narrative-led open world driving game.
- Maverick Games, founded in 2022 by former Forza Horizon creative director Mike Brown, confirmed that development of the title remains ongoing as they seek a new publishing partner.
- This move is part of a broader strategic contraction at Amazon Game Studios, which has recently cut MMO development staff, ceased operations on the title 'King of Meat,' and sold the MOBA 'March of Giants' to Ubisoft.
The Game BusinessFeb 2026