Everplay Group increases its stake in Bulkhead following the success of Wardogs, amidst other notable industry partnership and strategy shifts.
The recent industry news highlights a strategic shift by Everplay Group, formerly known as Team17 Group, as they increased their investment in Bulkhead, the developer behind the successful game Wardogs. This move is a response to the game’s better-than-expected performance, suggesting confidence in the studio’s future projects. Everplay’s optimism is further substantiated by its strong forecast for the fiscal year 2026, which is supported by Bulkhead’s success and Expression Games’ Hell Let Loose: Vietnam. Both games have outperformed expectations, indicating a positive trajectory for Everplay’s portfolio. Sources: GamesIndustry.biz, GameWorldObserver.
Sega Partners with Netflix
Sega has announced a partnership with Netflix to develop adaptations of their popular properties Crazy Taxi, Sonic, and Stranger Than Heaven. This multi-title agreement represents another step in Netflix’s strategy to widen its appeal through gaming IP, as well as Sega’s effort to extend its franchises beyond video games. The collaboration signals a growing trend of video game adaptations in streaming media, an area where Netflix has been particularly active. For Sega, these adaptations could offer a significant avenue for reaching a wider audience. Source: GamesIndustry.biz.
Devolver Digital’s Stock Market Exit Plans
Indie game publisher Devolver Digital has disclosed intentions to delist from the stock exchange, a move that has caused its stock value to drop by 60%. Having gone public five years ago on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange, Devolver now finds public status less favorable. The sudden drop suggests perhaps a lack of investor confidence in the decision or the future outlook post-delistment. It remains to be seen how this strategic move will impact Devolver’s operations and its standing in the industry. Source: GameWorldObserver.
Other Notable Developments
- Rockstar’s Modding Guidelines: As anticipation builds for the release of GTA VI, Rockstar has outlined new rules for modding that prohibit modifications to its ‘established continuity’, which encompasses official storylines and characters. This proactive approach aims to retain creative control over its IP while allowing some level of community engagement. Source: GameDeveloper.com.
- Upcoming Event in Yerevan: WN Media Group has announced WN Yerevan’26, a business event for game developers and publishers, scheduled for October 15-16. This gathering in Armenia underlines the growing importance of such events in fostering industry networking and growth. Source: GameWorldObserver.
