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Xbox’s Console Future Looks Bleak In New Industry Forecast
Console sales are projected to decline significantly by 2027, with shipments falling to approximately 27.1 million units due to component shortages and rising prices. Analysts predict that next-generation consoles like the PlayStation 6 and a successor to the Xbox Series X|S could launch in 2028 with prices between $600 and $800. The Nintendo Switch 2 is also expected to see a sales decline, with its success potentially hinging on future game releases.
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Welcome to ExDev Week
This week-long feature on GamesIndustry.biz explores the present and future of external development in the games industry. It highlights the role of external studios in creating major games and discusses themes such as balancing work-for-hire with original IP creation and building client trust. The analysis also considers external development as a potentially more sustainable alternative to large internal teams amidst industry transformation and job losses.
Morning Interviews
Nightdive Studios is releasing a deep dive into SiN: Reloaded. Separately, two media veterans believe a classic old-school style multi-format video games website will be successful in 2026.
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You can now enter the 2026 UK GamesIndustry.biz Best Places To Work Awards
Games companies in the UK can now submit entries for the GamesIndustry.biz Best Places To Work Awards 2026. The awards, now in their ninth year, celebrate firms that support their teams, with a deadline of Friday, August 21st. Winners will be announced at a ceremony on Thursday, October 1st, following the GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit.
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Evening Gatherings and Events
This opinion piece discusses the differing trajectories of the Game Developers Conference (GDC) and Gamescom, suggesting that Gamescom is growing in strength while GDC faces challenges. The article contrasts the success of these two major industry events.
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Save the date: the GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit returns in October
The GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit will return for its fourth year on Thursday, October 1st, at the Royal Institution in London. The event will focus on key issues affecting people and culture professionals in the games industry and will be followed by the Best Places To Work Awards. Early Bird tickets are now available.
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Evening Interviews
Developers of the Chinese game The Scroll of Taiwu discussed what Western developers misunderstand about the Chinese market and their decision to reject generative AI. They also mentioned that their next project, 'Control Resonant,' is their largest game to date.
Evening Gatherings and Events
The President of Germany is set to open Gamescom Congress and attend Gamescom 2026. Additionally, Jingle Jam has announced its 2026 charity partners, and Capcom has confirmed an expansion for Dragon's Dogma 2 and the inclusion of Mega Man in an unspecified project.
Evening Gatherings and Events
The GamesIndustry.biz Summer Party is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, July 15th. This event marks the return of the annual gathering for industry professionals.
The GamesIndustry.biz Summer Party returns Wednesday July 15
GamesIndustry.biz announced the return of its annual Summer Party, scheduled for Wednesday, July 15th, at Horatio's Bar on Brighton Pier. The event, sponsored by Renaissance PR and Green Man Gaming, will run from 7 PM to midnight and includes networking opportunities, drinks, and food. Tickets cost £27 and are available for purchase separately from the Develop: Brighton conference.
