The Rocket Report: A Mid-Year Pulse Check on the Global Launch Industry
By Stephen Clark Welcome to Edition 9.01 of the Rocket Report. As we cross the midpoint of 2026, the space industry serves as a stark reminder of the "law of…
The Evolution of Bone Conduction: How Open-Ear Audio Transformed the Fitness Industry
For decades, the standard for personal audio was simple: seal the ear canal. Whether through over-ear circumaural headphones or the ubiquitous silicone-tipped in-ear monitors, the goal of manufacturers was isolation—blocking…
Industry Pulse: Executive Shake-ups and Strategic Shifts Across the Gaming Landscape
The global games industry is currently navigating a period of profound structural adjustment. From the consolidation of major engine developers to the restructuring of mobile gaming giants and the evolution…
The Pulse of Young Adult Literature: A Mid-Season Industry Overview
The landscape of Young Adult (YA) literature is undergoing a seismic shift, characterized by a renewed emphasis on genre-blending narratives, high-profile screen adaptations, and a critical re-evaluation of the canon…
The End of an Era: PlayStation’s Digital Shift Sparks Industry-Wide Debate Over Physical Games
MAIN FACTS Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced a pivotal strategic shift, confirming plans to cease the production of physical discs for new PlayStation games starting January 2028. This landmark decision…
The Vanishing Archive: Why Square Enix’s Stance on Game Preservation Highlights an Industry Crisis
The conversation surrounding video game preservation has shifted from a niche concern of hobbyists to a central debate in the gaming industry. With Sony recently announcing its intent to cease…
A Milestone for the Belgian Games Industry: ForsVC Secures Sevenfold Return in Landmark Exit with Oro Interactive
In a significant development for the European venture capital landscape and the burgeoning Belgian video game sector, the investment firm ForsVC has officially completed its first exit. The firm announced…
Ubisoft Appoints Industry Veteran Christoph Hartmann to Lead Pivotal ‘Creative House 2’ Division
In a strategic maneuver aimed at streamlining operations and revitalizing its flagship intellectual properties, Ubisoft has appointed gaming industry veteran Christoph Hartmann as the General Manager of its newly established…















