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

What does the Humble restructuring say about the state of games publishing? | Microcast

The latest episode of The GI Microcast is available to download or watch now and looks at some of the biggest stories from the past week. In this episode, we look at Humble Games’ claims that it is restructuring amid reports of mass layoffs, and reflect on how this reflects some of the biggest challenges … Read more

Game Informer’s closure and the state of games media | Microcast

The latest episode of The GamesIndustry.biz Microcast is now available to download, with a video version to follow tomorrow. This week’s news-packed episode covers the key takeaways so far from the latest financial season, including expected declines at Nintendo and Electronic Arts (and why 2023 is such a tough comparison year to track), as well … Read more