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The Game Business62 min
What will be the biggest video games of 2026 (not called Grand Theft Auto 6)
The video game industry faces a period of significant transition as it approaches 2026, characterized by stagnant growth in the United States market and shifting consumer spending habits.
- The video game industry is experiencing stagnant growth in the U.S. market, driven by lower-income consumers reducing spending and shifting toward subscription services as a value-based alternative to full-priced games.
- Major hardware manufacturers, including Nintendo, Sony, and Valve, are facing financial instability due to rising component costs and ongoing supply chain constraints.
- Long-standing market dominance is eroding, as evidenced by the displacement of Call of Duty by competitors such as Battlefield and NBA 2K.
The Game BusinessFeb 2026
PocketGamer.biz30 min
Roblox's car crash interview and Ubisoft's curious Tencent deal | Week in Mobile Games podcast
Ubisoft has finalized a €1.16 billion agreement with Tencent, establishing a new subsidiary, Vantage Studios, to manage core intellectual properties such as Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry.
- Ubisoft has finalized a 1.16 billion euro investment deal with Tencent, resulting in the creation of a new subsidiary, Vantage Studios, in which Tencent holds a 26.32% economic stake.
- Roblox CEO David Baszucki faced significant criticism for a combative and dismissive interview regarding child safety, where he appeared unprepared to address concerns raised by Hindenburg Research and other investigators.
- Dream Games' title Royal Kingdom generated over $300 million in its first year, matching the performance of its predecessor, Royal Match, while maintaining an upward revenue trend that reached $43.6 million in October 2024.
PocketGamer.bizNov 2025
Extra Credits96 min
Pokemon BDSP: Play Like A Designer Episode 4, Forward to Floaroma!
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl serve as a case study for the enduring tension between casual accessibility and the rigorous demands of competitive play.
- Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl features a quality-of-life mechanic where players can use Hidden Moves like Rock Smash via the Pokétch app, allowing wild Pokémon to perform the action without requiring the player to teach the move to a party member.
- Double battles in Pokémon expand the game's possibility space by allowing players to manage two active combatants, though the number of Pokémon each trainer can deploy is limited by the specific encounter's constraints.
- Time-bound mechanics in games, such as specific Pokémon spawn windows or MMO events tied to real-world clocks, create significant challenges for content creators and streamers who cannot maintain consistent availability for these events.
Extra CreditsOct 2025
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