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Maverick Games partners with Focus Entertainment to publish debut racing title Clutch
Maverick Games has partnered with Focus Entertainment to publish its debut open-world racing title, Clutch, set for a Spring 2027 release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This deal follows Maverick's earlier publishing agreement with Amazon Game Studios, which was terminated earlier this year. Focus Entertainment aims to establish Clutch as a major new racing IP.
Chained Echoes Complete Edition releasing on 18th June to Nintendo Switch in physical format!
Super Rare Games is partnering with developer Matthias Linda and Deck13 to release a physical edition of the JRPG Chained Echoes for the Nintendo Switch on June 18th. The release will include the Ashes of Elrant DLC and will be available in Standard and Deluxe Editions, with shipping expected in September. Kickstarter backers who pledged for a physical copy will receive it at no additional cost.
Jobs roundup: June 2026 | Bernard Kim joins Appcharge advisory board
Several key appointments and elections have occurred in the games industry. Bernard Kim has joined Appcharge's advisory board, Romain Dijoux is the new studio head at Netflix's Night School Studio, and the German Games Industry Association has elected a new executive board. Other notable moves include Sam Hilary at Team17, Charlotte Spurgeon and Celeste Valentine at Imprint Studios, and leadership changes at Side.
Full Circle Announced
Deck13 and solo developer 2ndPlayerGames have announced Full Circle, a JRPG inspired by classic titles. The game is slated for release on PC and consoles, with a specific release date yet to be announced.
Sustainable Games Alliance drives game engine energy efficiency with new power-saving plugins
The Sustainable Games Alliance (SGA) has released three new power-saving plugins for Unreal Engine, Unity, and Godot to improve energy efficiency in game development. These plugins dynamically reduce frame rates and rendering resolution during player idle times, potentially extending battery life on handheld devices by up to 15% and reducing carbon emissions. The initiative aims to foster industry-wide collaboration on sustainability.