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Games are the most optimistic way I have found of looking at the world
The author reflects on how the video game Grow Home helped them overcome anxieties related to parenting by simulating safety and encouraging exploration. The game's 'Magic Beach' feature, where lost items reappear, is highlighted as a metaphor for how games provide a safe space to experiment and learn, ultimately fostering optimism through gratitude for these digital sanctuaries.
FIFA World Cup developer Refactor Games reportedly shuttered by Delphi Interactive
Refactor Games, a studio co-owned by Delphi Interactive, has reportedly been shut down shortly after releasing FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition for Netflix Games. Meanwhile, Atari reported significant revenue growth for its 2025-26 fiscal year, driven by acquisitions, though its consolidated group posted a net loss.
Atari's core business returns to profit, but consolidated group posts $5.5m net loss as Thunderful drags on results
Atari's core business achieved operational profitability for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, with revenue reaching a decade high of $65 million. However, the consolidated group, including the recently acquired Thunderful, posted a net loss of $5.5 million due to Thunderful's significant operating loss. The company's Games and Hardware segments saw substantial growth, and Atari also acquired IP rights to several Ubisoft titles and expanded its stake in Thunderful.
Grow Home and Grow Up from Atari added to the GOG Preservation Program
Grow Home and Grow Up, originally from Ubisoft and now owned by Atari, have been added to the GOG Preservation Program, making them available DRM-free. GOG is also working on updates and offline installers for various older games and has committed to providing bi-weekly progress reports on this initiative.
