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Amazon Game Studios ends publishing agreement with Maverick Games
Amazon Game Studios has ended its publishing agreement with Maverick Games, stating the decision allows Maverick flexibility to find a partner better aligned with their game's market launch. Development of Maverick's unannounced driving game, planned for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, continues as planned with the studio seeking new publishing partners.
Amazon abandons upcoming racing game from former Forza devs, as its departure from triple-A publishing continues
Amazon Game Studios has ended its publishing agreement with Maverick Games for its upcoming narrative-led racing title. The decision is part of Amazon's broader strategy to exit the triple-A publishing space and focus on projects leveraging its unique strengths. Maverick Games, founded by former Forza Horizon developers, is now seeking a new publisher for its open-world game.
Lyrical Games announces full-financing publishing deal with The Chinese Room
Independent game publisher Lyrical Games has secured a full-financing publishing deal with developer The Chinese Room. This agreement will provide The Chinese Room with complete funding, strategic production support, and go-to-market planning while preserving their creative autonomy and IP ownership. Lyrical Games CEO Blake Rochkind highlighted the company's focus on filling the 'lost middle' in game financing for double-A titles.
Devcat opens publishing arm to support "cozy and wholesome" projects
Indie developer Devcats has launched a publishing arm to support "cozy and wholesome" projects, leveraging its experience in marketing and community building. The company's first published title is Feline Forensics and the Meowseum Mystery by Nobody Crown. Devcats aims to assist developers with various aspects of game creation and will contribute a portion of profits to animal causes.
Brazilian studio Devcats ventures into publishing
Brazilian studio Devcats, known for its "Full of Cats" series, has launched a publishing division to support independent developers. Their first published title will be "Feline Forensics and the Meowseum Mystery," developed by Nobody Crown, with a focus on cozy and wholesome games that also promote cat adoption awareness.
Jobs Roundup: February 2026 | UK games publisher PQube appoints Dominic Wheatley as chairman
Several key appointments and leadership transitions have occurred across the games industry. Dominic Wheatley has been named chairman of PQube, Ricardo Briceno is the new CEO of Gamefam, and Craig Cincotta has returned to Xbox. Additionally, Christie Golden joins IO Interactive as principal writer, and Joshua Mills takes over as creative director for Rainbow Six Siege at Ubisoft Montréal.
Meet Delphi Interactive, the publisher/developer behind the new FIFA game
Delphi Interactive, a new LA-based firm founded in 2020, aims to disrupt the traditional game publishing model by focusing on licensing and financing games based on iconic intellectual properties. The company is working on a new FIFA game for Netflix set to release in 2026 and was involved in IO Interactive's James Bond project. Delphi Interactive, led by CEO Casper Daugaard, plans to build AAA games outside the legacy system with a lean core team and co-development partners.
