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This article analyzes the Australian game development industry, detailing its historical rise, subsequent decline, and recent resurgence. It explores the factors contributing to these shifts and the current state of the sector.
Tickets go on sale for consumer event IGN Live 2026, returning to LA on 6 June
IGN Entertainment is hosting IGN Live 2026 in Los Angeles on June 6-7, featuring game reveals, trailers, and playable titles like Gothic Remake. Separately, the social VR platform Rec Room, developed by Rec Room Inc., will shut down on June 1, 2026, due to profitability challenges. The article also mentions industry participants like Xbox, Sega, Ubisoft, and 2K Games, and celebrity guests including voice actors and the cast of Critical Role.
Nearly nine in ten games industry workers believe GenAI use should be disclosed on storefronts
A survey by GamesIndustry.biz found that 88.4% of games industry workers believe generative AI use should be disclosed on digital storefronts like Steam. While Valve has an AI disclosure policy, many respondents disagreed with its current approach, favoring more comprehensive transparency regarding AI's role in development, even for efficiency gains.
Evening Gatherings and Events
The GDC Festival of Gaming in 2026 saw a 30% decrease in attendance, with only 20,000 visitors. This information was reported by GamesIndustry.biz.
Welcome to AI Week
GamesIndustry.biz is launching an editorial series focused on the impact of artificial intelligence across the gaming industry. The series will feature articles, interviews, and analysis exploring AI's role in game development, its potential to offset costs, and the divisive opinions it generates among developers, executives, and players.
Evening Legal Briefs
A watchdog group has warned that X may be violating US sanctions against Iran. Separately, a developer is suing a publisher for failing to deliver promised physical editions to Kickstarter backers for over two years.
Virtual Reality Check
A new publisher has launched with the goal of supporting virtual reality game developers and helping them innovate. The publisher aims to assist developers in surviving until VR experiences a significant breakout moment in the market.
Sales data indicates Sony's PS5 ports are increasingly losing audience share on PC, but only because of release timing
Analysis from Newzoo suggests Sony's PC ports are losing audience share due to delayed release dates compared to simultaneous multi-platform launches. While PC versions of PlayStation titles typically account for 13% of total players, simultaneous releases see PC contribute around 44%. This trend is observed across various titles, with recent ports showing smaller PC shares than earlier ones.
Evening Gatherings and Events
Gamescom 2026 has seen a 15% increase in registered exhibitors, with participation from over 40 countries. Industry veteran Rob Pardo, founder of Bonfire Studios and formerly of Blizzard Entertainment, is set to deliver keynotes at the event.