News Phasmophobia developer Kinetic Games launches new publishing label Kinetic Publishing Kinetic Publishing will offer financial, legal and marketing support and wider development guidance to small teams. January 9, 2026
News Mayhem Brawler II put on indefinite hold as Hero Concept cites a financing crunch Hero Concept pauses Mayhem Brawler II indefinitely after failed funding talks; studio eyes other projects and says return unlikely before 2027. January 8, 2026
News Marvel Snap studio Second Dinner hires for unannounced free-to-play mobile game tied to major IP Second Dinner is staffing up for a major-IP F2P mobile game, adding Content Designer, Technical QA, and Senior Engineer roles as it builds in Godot. January 8, 2026
News Supercell Co-Founder backs Potion8’s debut title Goblin’s Die Developed by Finnish indie studio Potion8 and supported by investment and advisory backing from Supercell co-founder Mikko Kodisoja, Goblin’s Die is coming to Steam. January 7, 2026
News Mattel163 surpasses 550 million players worldwide across its game portfolio Mattel163 celebrates UNO! Mobile’s 7th anniversary after an incredible year of growth. January 7, 2026
News Ex-Zynga talent forms hybrid-casual mobile studio Sorrel Games in Istanbul Former Zynga professionals Yiğit Solmaz and Berkin Atar have formed Sorrel Games, a new mobile game studio based in Turkiye. January 6, 2026