In the Valley of Gods

Game File: News Round-up

The gaming industry is currently experiencing a shift in long-term development transparency, highlighted by Blizzard Entertainment’s recent announcement of Diablo V and a new StarCraft title for 2029 and 2030, respectively.

• Nearly 86% of Japanese game developers now use generative AI in their work, a significant increase from 51% in 2025.
• Roblox is launching a 'Play Roblox Everywhere' initiative to allow its games to run as standalone apps on PC, mobile, and consoles, as well as in web browsers, to capture 10% of the global gaming market.
• Indie studio closures and layoffs continue, with Heart Machine laying off nearly its entire staff after funding was pulled and Polyarc announcing its closure after 12 years.