MGN Global Studios

Wed, Oct 15, 2025: MSFT: 517.45 +1.48% SONY: 28.73 +0.37% NVDA: 187.11 -1.01% AAPL: 258.32 +0.89%

From Vision to Victory: NEXT GEN GAME QA

MGN delivers enterprise-grade QA, development, and design on PC, Playstation, Xbox, Switch, Mobile, VR, metaverse, and more.

Intel Heavy, Data Driven, Globally Aware

Markets move faster than developers expect, and overconfidence is the silent killer.

With a focus on excellence and strategic collaboration, we de-risk games into high-retention titles that drive real revenue in today's competitive industry.

Founded in 2024, MGN unites QA, data analysis, and strategy to give studios a critical edge, providing future-focused market insight to help leaders win where others stumble.

We are in active collaboration or contact with over 50 studios worldwide, including teams in Japan, South Korea, France, Germany, and several U.S. states.

-MGN Core Division

35

+ global team

91

+ games supported

400 M

+ Asset management

9

+ international markets

Week of Oct 15th, 2025

A recap of key industry events:

Microsoft Gaming layoffs deepen
In a fourth major restructuring, Microsoft Gaming (including Xbox, ZeniMax, King) cut as many as 9,100 jobs—around 4% of its global workforce. Multiple high-profile titles, including Perfect Dark and Everwild, were canceled, and The Initiative studio was closed.

Steam And itch.io Purge Adult Games
Thousands of adult-themed titles were removed after payment processors enforced content restrictions. Developers warned this sets a precedent for censorship via financial control.

Industry Layoffs Continue
Ubisoft and Embracer Group confirmed workforce reductions totaling around 500 positions combined, as part of ongoing restructuring efforts.
Steam Summer Sale Breaks New Record
Valve's annual Steam Summer Sale posted record user engagement and revenue, with over 35 million concurrent users during peak weekend traffic.

Regulator Scrutiny On Player Safety Intensifies
The game industry is prioritizing online harassment and safety issues amid new regulations like the EU’s Digital Services Act.

Gamescon Coverage
Icons David Hayter and Maggie Robertson hosted the Future Games Show at Gamescom 2025 (Aug 20–24) featuring world premieres and developer interviews from Capcom, EA, Bandai Namco, NACON, and more.

Gaming Industry Approaches $190 Billion In Revenue
Newzoo’s Q2 market update pegs 2025 global gaming revenue at $188.9 billion, up 3.4% from 2024. The global games market is estimated to surpass $200 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 3.3%.

New Releases

Big names. Bigger worlds:

1.Ghost of Yōtei

Release Date: October 2, 2025

A sequel to Ghost of Tsushima, arriving exclusively for PS5.

2.NASCAR 25

Release Date: October 14, 2025

The new NASCAR simulation, launching on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

3.Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Release Date: October 16, 2025

A major Pokémon title launching for Nintendo Switch 2.

4.Keeper

Release Date: October 17, 2025

A quirky, narrative-driven new IP from Double Fine, on Xbox and PC.

5.Ninja Gaiden 4

Release Date: October 21, 2025

The next entry in the action/adventure series, releasing on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.

6.Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines 2

Release Date: October 21, 2025

A highly anticipated vampire RPG returning to PC and consoles.

7.Once Upon a Katamari

Release Date: October 24, 2025

The first new console Katamari game in over a decade, across multiple platforms.

8.The Outer Worlds 2

Release Date: October 29, 2025

A new chapter in the RPG franchise, launching across PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows.

Company Events

Partnerships, mergers, and major milestones. It’s been a high-velocity start to the year.

Detailed in our stakeholder quarterly report:

03 July 2025

New Partnerships, New Identity

To reflect our growing international presence and evolving client base, MGN Live has officially rebranded as MGN Global. We’re excited to broaden the capabilities we deliver with our partners.

19 May 2025

QA Team Crushes Another Milestone

We just closed another high-impact project, identifying 112 issues before launch. These problems can bypass internal testing, eroding traction, credibility, and long-term growth.

02 Jan 2025

Expanding Our Leadership Core

We’ve welcomed three new professionals to the MGN Group:

Vasudev Stringer, Senior Data Analyst
Marion Missnapple, QA Localization (FR)
Deven Govender, VC Business & Strategy

Careers

Work with the teams pushing the boundaries of what games can be.

Positions (Updated: 01/08):

Senior Artist

Michigan

6 Months

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What's Next?

We're open to new partnerships, opportunities, and ideas.

Let's discuss your next move.

Victory is our Game^™

We set the benchmark for excellence. At MGN, we partner with serious developers to ensure their games succeed: maximizing turnover, driving retention, and creating impact that lasts.

We’ve helped dozens of companies avoid collapse, implemented turnaround strategies that generated millions in revenue, and scaled studios from small teams into industry contenders.

Market Insight – Deploy our operational / industry experience.
Elite QA Support – Launch and scale with less risk.
Funding & Investor Access – Get in front of key decision-makers.

Must be at prototype, beta, or beyond. No early concepts.
We’ll contact shortlisted candidates within 14 days.

MGN Global is a privately held entity specializing in portfolio management, scalable operations, and high-performance development across gaming and emerging technologies.

Your game. The future, together.

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