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The Landlord’s Game: Why the Companies Collecting Rent Are Winning the Games Industry
The games industry is undergoing a structural shift where platform holders increasingly capture value regardless of the quality or origin of the content hosted on their services.
- Steam Next Fest featured a record 7,145 game demos in October 2026, representing a growth of more than 60% compared to the June event.
- Over one-third of the demos in the latest Steam Next Fest disclosed the use of generative AI, leading to significant player backlash and the label 'AI Slop Fest'.
- The proliferation of generative AI is lowering barriers to entry for game development, resulting in a noisier marketplace and increased competition for player attention.
SuperJoostOct 2026
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Funded Company Acquired for £23 Million: UK
The acquisition of Sunderland-based developer Coatsink by the Swedish firm Thunderful Group highlights the successful trajectory of UK-based independent game studios supported by early-stage public funding.
- Swedish company Thunderful Group acquired UK-based developer and publisher Coatsink for an upfront consideration of £23 million.
- The acquisition deal includes an earn-out component that could bring the total consideration to a maximum of £65.5 million.
- Coatsink will continue to operate as an independent development studio while functioning as part of the Thunderful Games division.
UK Games FundOct 2020