By Chris Kerr | Senior Editor, News, GameDeveloper.com September 14, 2026 Executive Overview The video game industry has weathered yet another profound loss as Seattle-based virtual reality specialist Polyarc formally announced the closure of its operations after nearly twelve years in business. Best known for developing the critically acclaimed and commercially beloved Moss franchise—an enchanting…
Executive Overview In what marks the closing of a monumental chapter for both Finnish game development and the global AAA ecosystem, Ilari Kuittinen has announced his departure from Housemarque. As the co-founder and long-standing Chief Executive Officer of the PlayStation-owned studio, Kuittinen’s exit brings to a close a staggering 31-year tenure in the video game…
By Senior Editorial Staff Published by GameIndustry Insights Executive Overview In a momentous development for the European video game development landscape, Ilari Kuittinen—co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of the PlayStation-owned studio Housemarque—has officially announced his departure from the company. Bringing to a close an extraordinary 31-year tenure in the upper echelons of game development, Kuittinen’s…
Executive Overview In an announcement that has reverberated across the global film, television, and broadcast industries, Miller Camera Support Equipment—the legendary Australian manufacturer of professional camera support systems—has announced it will permanently wind down operations. The closure, scheduled to take effect on September 25, 2026, marks the end of a historic 72-year operational run for…
Executive Overview The video game industry has lost one of its foundational architects. Warren Spector, a towering figure whose creative vision helped shape the landscape of modern interactive entertainment through seminal titles like System Shock, Deus Ex, and his final release, Thick as Thieves, has officially announced his retirement from game development after a storied…
Executive Overview For international merchants eyeing expansion into the vast and lucrative United States retail market, the knee-jerk strategic playbook has historically pointed in one direction: Amazon. As the undisputed behemoth of American e-commerce, Amazon has long served as the default landing pad for foreign brands seeking scale, logistics infrastructure, and immediate access to high-intent…
