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'We need to pick our battles:' The Chinese Room boss says cost-conscious development is the future
Activision and Paramount announce live action Call of Duty film
Ex-Brass Lion lead Osama Dorias co-founds new indie studio
Curveball Games is new full-service publisher hoping to 'surface the next wave of standout talent'
Are you an indie dev with thoughts about Hollow Knight: Silksong's $19.99 price tag? Slide into my DMs or drop me an email because I'd love to hear 'em!
You now need a credit card to access mature content on Steam in the UK
Nintendo unveils new-look division dedicated to supporting its movie business
In today's packed games landscape, it's not enough to just land a spot in a showcase—you've got to make the most of your time in the spotlight.
NetEase shuts down Rich Vogel-led T-Minus Zero Entertainment
8 games have pushed publishing dates in response to Silksong
Game design isn’t always about big creative ideas. Sometimes it’s just about getting the game out the door on time. Hear more on the latest GDC Podcast: https://www.gamedeve...
"Great trailers show you something interesting every couple of seconds...something mysterious, epic, or funny."
Why has “The Door Problem” resonated with game developers over the years? Liz England looks back on an infamous blog post that she wrote mainly to justify putting her website online.
450 Diablo developers vote to unionize under CWA
Embracer studio Crystal Dynamics is laying off more staff
What developers can learn from the indie social co-op games topping the Steam charts
Side and Razer announce 'human-in-the-loop' AI playtests
Report: King's leadership is 'skeptic' about Microsoft's AI mandate
How developers can make the most of streaming showcases
Developer Rec Room lays off 'about half' its staff
Ubisoft CEO summoned to court in harassment case
This week @lizaardengland.bsky.social joins us to explain why she organizes books by color, not author name. Oh and we talk about game design. Eventually.
Report: Nintendo reportedly witholds Switch 2 dev kits, directs devs toward OG Switch development instead
What if multiplayer choice-driven storytelling games aren't about votes, but about how player choices affect each other?
Evil Empire tells devs to avoid early access unless their project is 90 percent complete
Revisiting The Door Problem With Liz England - Game Developer Podcast Ep. 53
Arkane dev calls out Microsoft for silence over open letter protesting IDF ties
BioShock 4 layoffs, more Unknown Worlds drama, and your Gamescom highlights - Patch Notes #19
Tencent claims its new AI tool will reduce art production timeframes from days to minutes
Hollow Knight: Silksong gets a release date after 7 years in development
"A good pre-production process for me is one where you don't have any remaining questions afterward."
Frost Giant CEO Tim Morten says layoffs are possible after Stormgate underperforms
If you are an Xbox developer who would like to confidentially share your thoughts on the current climate at the company my DMs are open. You can also reach me on Signal (pinned post) or via email (in bio).
Newsbrief: Devcom to rebrand as Gamescom Dev
Microsoft says next Xbox will have 'AI-powered features' that will 'transform' gameplay
2K is 'reducing the size' of Bioshock 4 developer Cloud Chamber
Unknown Worlds files lawsuit against ousted founders for allegedly downloading over 170,000 confidential files
Sony raises PlayStation 5 price in US amid ongoing 'challenging economic environment'
UPDATE: Microsoft has responded to our request for comment by restating plans to undertake a formal review into a report published by The Guardian that asserts Azure technology is currently being used by Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) to surveil civilians in Gaza and the West Bank en masse.
Microsoft shuts down questions about layoffs and Israel ties at Gamescom 2025
Ever heard of a "prototext?" Read how Digixart laid the groundwork for multiplayer narrative game Tides of Tomorrow:
Are you behind on your podcast queue? Don't worry, so are we—it's been a busy few weeks behind the scenes for Game Developer. Let's work through our backlogs together. https://www.gamedeve...
Obituary: Black Forest Games producer Dennis Schiefer has passed away
Starbreeze says PUBG collab was its 'single largest revenue contributor' in Q2
Has Tides of Tomorrow cracked the narrative multiplayer formula?
Steam defaults to language-specific review scores to provide 'a better indication of user sentiment'
Gamescom exec 'surprised' Latam event was criticized by local developers
Godforge dev Fateless raises $14M through community driven investments
Roblox Corp responds to Louisiana lawsuit that claims it built 'the perfect place for pedophiles'
'It is not our aim to grow, grow, grow:' Gamescom 2025 touts record exhibitors but organizers says quality is better than quantity
'It is not our aim to grow, grow, grow:' Gamescom 2025 touts record exhibitors but organizers says quality is better than quantity
How do you solve a problem like miscrediting? In her latest column, @nicolecarpenter.bsky.social spoke with union members, industry experts, and advocates to learn how collective action can help developers get the recognition they deserve:
Layoff and divestment mogul Embracer Group will deploy 'targeted cost initiatives' and AI tech to unlock more value
Patch Notes #18: Arkane union brands Microsoft an 'accomplice' to genocide, Krafton hits back (again) at Unknown Worlds founders, and is collective action the answer to miscrediting? Plus: Plus: Embracer indicates more divestments are inbound and Stripe denies banning LGBTQ+ content.
Godforge dev Fateless raises $14M through community driven investments
Blackbird Interactive reacquires ownership of Hardspace: Shipbreaker
Valve says PayPal support is no longer available in some regions due to content concerns
Learn how veteran maestro Austin Wintory scored Towerborne to transform Stoic's latest epic into a light reflection of The Banner Saga "Above all, the music is very very melodic. Big, old fashioned, almost 19th century-style Romantic melodies in a great big orchestral palette."
Embracer will deploy 'targeted cost initiatives' and AI tech to unlock more value
Video games have a serious crediting problem, but unions can help "Being properly credited on a title is essential to our individual careers as workers, and also just general fairness. Being able to say, 'Hey, I worked on this,' is important to show the work you did and not undercut labor."
Starbreeze appoints EA veteran Jonas Skantz as general manager of Payday
Instinct3 launches new full-service game publishing label
Undisputed developer Steel City Interactive opens Leamington studio
'We would be in development for 30 years:' Krafton reiterates that Unknown Worlds founders 'abandoned' Subnautica 2
Blizzard's Story and Franchise Development team has unionized
'Microsoft has no place being accomplice of a genocide:' Arkane union workers demand Xbox maker sever ties with Israel
AI-enabled game-tech dev Felicity Games to open Singapore office
Xsolla enables direct-to-consumer monetization SDK for Unity devs
'Microsoft has no place being accomplice of a genocide:' Arkane union workers demand Xbox maker sever ties with Israel
Fortnite and Epic Games Store heading to iOS in Australia following Federal Court ruling
Towerborne composer Austin Wintory is choosing hope
'Commercially, we were unsatisfied': Remedy says FBC: Firebreak underperformed on Steam
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Lineage developer NCSoft establishes AI-driven casual mobile division
Tencent coincidentally tweaks Steam page for Light of Motiram after Sony lawsuit
Diablo boss Rod Fergusson to depart Blizzard after five years
Tron Catalyst developer Bithell Games makes majority of full time employees redundant
Read why ProbablyMonsters is betting on triple-A game development but selling some games for only $19.99.
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Game technology outlet Digital Foundry breaks off from IGN
Avalanche Studios halts active development on Xbox console exclusive Contraband
Take-Two boss says GTA VI will be priced to deliver 'more value than what we charge'
Patch Notes #17: Raven workers secure union contract, VGHF acquires Computer Entertainer, and Ziff Davis makes layoffs after bumper quarter Plus: Sony wants to keep Bungie on a tighter leash and what exactly happened to Anthem?
What happens when you start a triple-A studio counting on third-party publishing support—but then major third-party publishers are purchased by companies like Microsoft?
Report: 2XKO and Marvel Snap co-dev Demiurge Studios is laying off staff
Sony CFO tells investors Bungie's independence is 'getting lighter'
Duolingo acquires music game specialists to make education 'more engaging'
Indie publisher Firestoke shutting down despite being on 'path towards profitability'
The PlayStation 5 has topped 80 million lifetime sales
Former Guitar Hero devs fund new rhythm games studio RedOctane Games
Roblox introduces 'sensitive issues' tag for social, political, and religious experiences
Obituary: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 accessibility engineer Patrick "Thor" Gass has passed away
Unity lauds AI-powered ad platform after Q2 results exceed expectations
Devcom Speaker Survey 2025: Majority of respondents claim traditional platform exclusives will go extinct
After 9 years, two layoffs, and the sale of Concord developer Firewalk Studios, ProbablyMonsters' unique studio structure is being put to the test.
Ziff Davis lays off IGN staff after months-long acquisition spree
Former Cities: Skylines and Life is Strange leads establish new Dublin studio
Valve pushes back after Mastercard denies quashing adult content on game platforms
Is ProbablyMonsters' unique studio structure 'sustainable'?
'We fought hard:' Raven QA union secures contract after three years of bargaining "These members are tackling one of the most exploitative practices in the industry and setting new standards for quality assurance testers and video game workers overall."