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Wizards of the Coast is reportedly working on remakes of Baldur's Gate and Baldur's Gate 2, led by former BioWare designer Kevin Martin. This follows the massive success of Baldur's Gate 3, signaling a major investment in the classic RPG franchise.

Atari has acquired Hipster Whale, the studio behind Crossy Road, in a deal valued at up to $39.3 million. The deal includes a $29.3 million initial payment comprised of cash and Atari shares. This marks Atari’s return to mobile gaming after a long hiatus.

Maliyo Games’ GameUp Africa program has trained over 6,000 aspiring game developers in 40 countries since 2021. Based in Lagos, Nigeria, the program sees significant participation from Nigeria (36%) and Kenya (28%), alongside growth in countries like Ivory Coast, Angola, and Rwanda. This report details the program’s impact.

Avakin Life, a social simulation game with over 200 million mobile users and 500 million downloads, has officially launched on Steam on May 27th, 2026. This marks a significant milestone for the long-running platform, bringing its expansive virtual world to PC players.

Mistwalker, led by Hironobu Sakaguchi, developed FANTASIAN, a mobile RPG utilizing miniature dioramas and photogrammetry. The project combines handcrafted sets with CG characters to create stunning visuals and a unique combat system centered around curving magic trajectories.

Leaks revealed potential protagonists in ‘Persona 6’ – a blonde-haired male with a bowl cut and a dark-haired female character – through concept art originating from Chinese forums. This news is significant for Arabic-speaking Persona fans as it offers a glimpse into the upcoming game’s development, particularly given the series’ 30th anniversary.

CD Projekt Red announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has surpassed 65 million sales worldwide, cementing its status as one of the best-selling video games of all time. With the ‘Songs of the Past’ expansion set to release in 2027, excitement is building around the game’s future, alongside expansions for The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2.

Microsoft has delayed the release of Fable to February 2027, aiming to give the game a dedicated launch window and avoid direct competition with Grand Theft Auto 6. This decision comes after concerns about competing with Rockstar’s highly anticipated title and aligns with Microsoft’s focus on launching Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 and other key titles like Halo and Gears of War.

A practical article for game developers explaining why most games never get finished. The issue isn’t skill, but perfectionism, burnout, and restarting projects. Learn how MVP thinking, realistic planning, and focusing on shipping a small playable game can help you finally complete your project.

A recent financial report suggests that artificial intelligence could fundamentally transform the way video games are developed. By automating parts of development such as asset creation, testing, and design, AI could reduce development costs by up to 50%. This shift may add around $22 billion in annual profits to the gaming industry while also accelerating production cycles. Major companies like Tencent, Sony, EA, and Ubisoft are expected to benefit significantly from this transformation.

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Microsoft has announced that three new games will launch as day-one releases on Xbox Game Pass on April 30. The move highlights Microsoft’s continued strategy to strengthen the value of its subscription service by offering new titles immediately at launch. As competition between gaming subscription platforms grows, coordinated releases like this help attract players and increase engagement across Xbox’s gaming ecosystem.