Copenhagen, Denmark. Trophy Games Development A/S (“Trophy Games”) is pleased to announce a new development and publishing agreement with German-based Tivola Games GmbH, a subsidiary of Jumpgate AB. The partnership centers on the creation of a yet-to-be-announced mobile game focused on managing, breeding and competing with horses. Financials and Co-FinancingThe total budget for the project…
1. Which sci-fi game is the most anticipated in 2026? Ans: Titles such as Halo: Campaign Evolved, Gears of War: E-Day, and Pragmata are among the most anticipated due to their established franchises and ambitious gameplay concepts. 2. Are there strategy-focused space games releasing in 2026? Ans: Yes. Falling Frontier is a notable example, emphasizing…
Great minds think alike, as do the biggest gaming brands around. After it came to light earlier this year that Sony had applied for a patent for AI-generated “ghost” players to help out actual players, a patent application for something eerily similar from Xbox maker Microsoft has recently been published. As spotted by Tech4Gamers and…
Creating sudoku games that feel just right isn’t just luck. Machine learning algorithms study thousands of puzzles to find what makes them enjoyable. They learn the patterns that make a puzzle satisfying or frustrating. By analyzing clue placement and distribution, these algorithms can create puzzles that challenge without overwhelming. This makes solving puzzles a smooth experience. Balanced puzzle design is…
TL;DR: Microsoft Gaming and Xbox underwent major leadership changes with Asha Sharma as CEO, sparking mixed reactions due to her AI background. New Chief Content Officer Matt Booty emphasized that AI will support, not replace, human creativity in game development, with no pressure to use generative AI in Xbox products. One of the biggest gaming…
CULVER CITY, Calif., Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Snail, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNAL) (“Snail Games” or the “Company”), a leading global independent developer and publisher of interactive digital entertainment, today announced it will exhibit at the 2026 Game Developers Conference (GDC), taking place in San Francisco, California, from March 9-13, 2026. As one of the…
The new head of Xbox has aimed to squash fears that her arrival could spearhead a rise in the use of generative AI among its games, offering a promise to “not chase short-term efficiency”. Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma, who steps into the role following the departure of longtime boss Phil Spencer, comes directly from…
All 259 prototypes were built from scratch during the weekend marathon. FGJ26 expanded to more than a dozen public jam sites nationwide. Venues ranged from university labs to the Finnish National Gallery. Projects spanned digital games, tabletop concepts and experimental formats. Stay Informed Get Industry News In Your Inbox… Sign Up Today Finnish Game Jam…
Credit: Rockstar Games × Get the Latest in Movies, TV, Gaming and more — First! Join 100K+ fans and never miss breaking news, fan theories, trailers & exclusive content. Rockstar Games’ upcoming title, GTA 6, is releasing this year on November 19, 2026, with several other games currently rumored to be on the slate for…
Generative artificial intelligence has become a major part of video game development. Studios are experimenting with tools that streamline certain processes, but AI has also sparked a debate about the moral limits of this technology. In an interview with GamesIndustry.biz, Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick discussed the use of artificial intelligence in GTA 6. Although…
