The state of games publishing: “The era of the generalist indie publisher is over”

The closure (or near-closure) of Humble Games was another brutal headline in what has been a bleak 18 months for independent game publishers. We’ve seen stock price declines, layoffs, a reduction in game deal signings, and entire companies closing down. Of course, publishers are stuck in the same nightmare that the entire video game industry … Read more

The story behind My Games’ new publishing label Knights Peak

Last month, My Games announced the launch of its new publishing label Knights Peak Interactive. Led by VP Editorial Eugenio Vitale, Global Brand and Marketing Director Mario Gerhold, and Creative Director Jan-Eric Lauble, Knights Peak focuses on premium titles for PC and consoles. The label has already signed five projects and plans to publish three … Read more

Arkadium launches publishing arm | GamesIndustry.biz

Online gaming platform Arkadium has launched a publishing service for browser games. The company is offering third-party publishing to browser-based developers following the success of its developer program that launched in April. Arkadium has also created a new $1 million fund that will provide developers with financial support and resources. As part of the announcement, … Read more