Operation: Tango
News, coverage and analysis tracking Operation: Tango across the outlets.- Portside Game Assembly Sets Sail Again on June 26: Conference Program for Indie Game Studios AnnouncedThe Portside Game Assembly, an expert conference for indie game studios, will hold its second edition on June 25-26 in Hamburg. The event will feature talks from developers like Rebecca Lautner and Mark Cooke on topics such as game development, sequels, and community engagement. The B2B conference aims to foster exchange among studio heads and founders through short talks and roundtables, with participation from over 60 studios worldwide.
I'm sick of breaking the bank buying AAA games, so I've hunted down overlooked alternatives to 2026's…This article explores budget-friendly alternatives to upcoming and recently released expensive AAA games, suggesting overlooked indies and gems. It highlights games like Samson and The Precinct as alternatives to Grand Theft Auto 6, and Wreckreation as a substitute for Forza Horizon 6. The author also provides cheaper options for Resident Evil, Pokémon Pokopia, and Death Stranding 2.
Team17 parent company Everplay reports 10% profit increase in 2025Everplay, the parent company of Team17, reported a 10% increase in gross profit to £76.3 million for its 2025 fiscal year, despite flat revenue of £166 million. The company attributed the profit growth to a shift away from low-margin physical game distribution, with new releases boosting revenue by 80% and the back catalogue contributing significantly. CEO Mikkel Weider expressed confidence in future profitable growth, citing a strong lineup of new releases and acquisitions for FY 2026.