Capcom Hits Record Profits With 59 Million Games Sold in FY2026
Capcom achieved its ninth consecutive year of record profits with 59.07 million game units sold, driven by Resident Evil Requiem and strong catalog performance.
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Brazil's Game Studios Shift From Outsourcing to Original IP Creation
Brazil's 1,000+ game studios are transitioning from service work to original IP development, backed by new legal frameworks and government accelerators targeting cultural export.
Capcom's AI Policy: Efficiency Tools, Not Game Assets
Capcom confirmed it will use generative AI to streamline development tasks while explicitly excluding AI-generated assets from final game content.
WN Istanbul '26 Gaming Conference Set for June 18-19
WN Media Group's tenth Istanbul event brings 500+ developers together for networking-focused sessions at Radisson Blu Hotel.
Open Source Roguelikes Thrive on Community Collaboration
The roguelike genre survives through decades of community-driven development, with games like NetHack and Cataclysm DDA evolving through player contributions rather than traditional commercial cycles.
Night Street Games Cuts Staff After Last Flag Launch Falters
Night Street Games is reducing its team following Last Flag's disappointing player retention, though the studio will continue limited support for the shooter.
Simon Zhu Raises $100 Million for GreaterThan Group Gaming Investment Firm
Former NetEase executive Simon Zhu has secured $100 million to launch GreaterThan Group, backing three studios including Casey Hudson's Star Wars project.
The Necromancer's Tale Hits Consoles June 24, 2026
Psychic Games' gothic RPG expands from PC to Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2 after winning multiple Irish Game Awards.
Ken Levine: Steam Machine Proves Graphics Tech Has Diminishing Returns
Irrational Games founder Ken Levine argues that BioShock's enduring visual appeal proves art direction matters more than bleeding-edge graphics, citing Steam Machine as evidence of the industry's shifting priorities.
Epic Games Addresses AI Fears, Promises Efficiency Over Replacement
Epic Games executives clarify their AI strategy focuses on productivity gains rather than workforce reduction, though industry skepticism persists following recent layoffs and union lawsuits.