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Here is the full line-up for the GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit 2026 The full line-up of this year's GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit has been announced, featuring keynotes from Sarah Venables, founder of the HR Confidence Club; Jonny Hopper, CEO of Glowmade Studio; and Harvey Elliott and Carmen Martino of Playstack. The event is once again sponsored by Amiqus. Read more

Trophy Games acquires Airport Simulator: First Class developer Playrion from Paradox Interactive Danish studio Trophy Games has acquired Airport Simulator: First Class developer Playrion from Paradox Interactive. Read more

Meta unveils AI-powered game tools for mobile devices and browsers; announces VR Glasses with day-one Unity support Meta has revealed two AI-powered game tools that let players develop 2D and 3D games using prompts on mobile devices and browsers. Read more

Build A Rocket Boy has appointed administrators MindsEye developer Build A Rocket Boy has appointed administrators following its most recent wave of layoffs. Read more

King signs collective agreement with Swedish trade unions following call to industrial action last week King has signed a collective agreement with the Swedish trade unions Unionen and Sveriges Ingenjörer after last week’s call to industrial action . Read more

Nintendo of America awarded $4.5m in lawsuit from Redditor for pirating Switch hardware and software Nintendo of America has won $4.5 million in damages from Reddit user James C. Williams, also known as 'Archbox,' for copyright violations. Read more

Dutch consumer group files lawsuit against Epic for misleading young players on Fortnite, seeking more than €100m in compensation The Dutch consumer group Stichting Massaschade & Consument (SMC) has filed a class action lawsuit against Epic Games, alleging it has misled young Fortnite players. Read more

TinyBuild revenue rises 18% to $20m during H1 2026, with 85% coming from first and second-party owned IP TinyBuild reported an 18% revenue increase to $20 million for the six months ending June 30, 2026, driven by "strong catalogue performance and new launches." Read more

Microsoft files patent for "ad-credit" system to show ads on PC and Xbox without disrupting gameplay Microsoft has patented an "ad-credit" system to display adverts and announcements during PC and Xbox game sessions without disrupting gameplay. Read more

Bethesda boss confirms Obsidian will remain a "distinct" team Bethesda boss Jill Braff has written to all staff to confirm that Grounded developer Obsidian Entertainment will remain a "distinct" team, retaining its existing leadership structure. Read more