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Inkle's Jon Ingold on why self-publishing is where it's at (8 min read)

Inkle co-founder Jon Ingold explains why the studio self-publishes: it reduces barriers, maintains pipeline control, and avoids unequal power dynamics with publishers. While publishers offer distribution clout, Inkle prioritizes creative freedom and flexibility. (GamesIndustry.biz)

Easy Anti-Cheat arrives in Rocket League and marks the end of the game's most popular mod: 'The right time to bring things to a close' (7 min read)

Easy Anti-Cheat arrives in Rocket League, ending support for BakkesMod, the game's most popular community mod. The anti-cheat deployment marks a shift toward stricter security in the competitive title. (PC Gamer)

Starbreeze to capitalize on Roblox success with second game (2 min read)

Starbreeze is developing a second Roblox game with Gamefam, capitalizing on Notoriety: A Payday Experience's success—over 400 million visits and 92% player approval. The new title aims to provide another entry point into the Payday universe on the platform. (GamesIndustry.biz)

Business & Finance

PUBG Shows Steady Growth, Evolving into Content Platform—Krafton Q1 2026 Earnings Report (15 min read) 꾸준한 성장 PUBG, 콘텐츠 플랫폼으로 진화한다 - 크래프톤 26년 1분기 실적발표

Krafton reported Q1 2026 earnings with PUBG hitting record quarterly revenue. The company is evolving PUBG into a content platform while advancing Inzoi and Subnautica 2, with plans to expand AI-driven features and modding ecosystems. (Ruliweb (Console))

Games & Releases

Injustice 3 Rumored to Be Mortal Kombat Developer NetherRealm’s Next Fighting Game (2 min read)

Injustice 3 is in active development at NetherRealm Studios, according to resume evidence and voice actor hints. The announcement follows Mortal Kombat 1's support ending and comes nearly three years after the franchise's last entry. (IGN)

Arknights: Endfield Developers Reveal Design Philosophy Behind Newly Implemented Spectacular Boss; Committed to Further Improving Boss Battles and Four-Operator Team Strategy (18 min read) 『アークナイツ：エンドフィールド』新実装のあの豪華演出ボスはどういう考えのもと作られたか、開発者明かす。ボス戦も4人編成戦略考案も今後さらに頑張りたい

Hypergryph's level designer RUA discussed the design of boss Nephalus in Arknights: Endfield, explaining how narrative climax translated into combat mechanics including time-stop abilities and high-impact visual effects. (Automaton)

Xbox studio accidentally gave away the RPG that led to OG Fallout for free, so now it's giving everyone a way to play it legitimately (5 min read)

An Xbox studio is making Fallout 1 legitimately playable after accidentally distributing it for free. The move addresses licensing complications and provides legal access to the RPG that inspired the original Fallout franchise. (GamesRadar)

AI/Tech & Tools

Chinese GPU Maker Lisuan Becomes First in China to Obtain Microsoft's WHQL Certification; Fourth Company After NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel—Can It Become a New Force in the Oligopolistic GPU Market? (8 min read) 中国GPUメーカーLisuan、マイクロソフトの「WHQL認証」を“中国GPUで初”取得。NVIDIA・AMD・インテルに次いで4社目、寡占グラボ市場の新星となるか

Lisuan Technology's LX 7G100 GPU series became the first Chinese graphics card to obtain Microsoft WHQL certification, launching May 20. The 6nm card supports DirectX 12, Vulkan, and both Unity and Unreal Engine, with performance comparable to NVIDIA RTX 4060. (Automaton)

All-in-One One-Handed Gaming Controller Prototype Gains Attention. Creator Who Lost Right Arm in Accident Tackles "Truly Usable" Single-Hand Device with Keypad, Stick, and Mouse Functions (8 min read) “全部盛り”片手用ゲーミングコントローラーのプロトタイプが話題に。キーパッド・スティック・マウス機能搭載、事故で右腕を失った製作者が「本当に使いやすい」片手デバイスに挑む

A one-handed gaming controller prototype designed by an amputee has gained traction, integrating mouse, 28+ customizable keys, analog stick, and ergonomic features for accessibility. The device ranks 4th in a startup competition with a $25,000 prize. (Automaton)

Policy & Labor

Nexon's Lawsuit Against Dark and Darker Developer Concludes with 600 Million Yen Damages Order (7 min read) ネクソンに訴えられた『Dark and Darker』開発元に「約6億円」の損害賠償命令が確定。長く続いた訴訟がついに決着

South Korea's Supreme Court upheld a 5.76 billion won damages order against Dark and Darker developer IRONMACE for trade secret infringement. The ruling confirms Nexon's claims that IRONMACE's founder leaked source code and assets after leaving Nexon, though copyright infringement was not recognized. (Automaton)

Popular Unofficial Pokémon Ecology Documentary Channel on YouTube Faces Closure Following Nintendo of America Takedown Notice; Creator's Patreon Support Campaign May Have Triggered Action (7 min read) YouTubeで人気の非公式「ポケモンの生態紹介動画」チャンネル、米任天堂の申し立てで閉鎖へ。登録者約10万人のクリエイター、“支援金”募集が引き金か

Nintendo of America issued multiple copyright strikes against the PokéNational YouTube channel, forcing deletion of 100+ videos and closure of the 90K-subscriber fan channel. The creator's recent Patreon monetization likely triggered enforcement action. (Automaton)

Lab Zero Games Settles Lawsuit with Former Staff Following Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Owner; Studio to Resume Game Development (1 min read) “オーナーのセクハラ”告発によりスタッフ総辞職の『スカルガールズ』元開発元、訴訟沙汰となったオーナーと元スタッフが和解。ゲーム開発に復帰へ

Lab Zero Games settled a five-year lawsuit with former staff over sexual harassment allegations against owner Mike Zaimont. Terms undisclosed; Zaimont indicated the studio will resume game development. (Automaton)

Culture & Community

UK Post-Apocalyptic Survival Game Atomfall To Get TV Adaptation (2 min read)

Atomfall, the BAFTA-winning British post-apocalyptic game, is being adapted into a TV series by Two Brothers (Fleabag, The Missing). The show will be set in a militarized Lake District quarantine zone. (IGN)

Blue Prince and The Darkest Files win top prizes at German Computer Game Awards 2026 (3 min read)

Blue Prince won Best International Game at the German Computer Game Awards 2026, while The Darkest Files took Best German Game and Best Serious Game, earning €140,000. A total of €800,000 was distributed across 15 categories. (GamesIndustry.biz)

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