Game Developer

'We believe we can operate more strategically and efficiently within our Games business, and as a result are eliminating some additional Games roles'

After almost two decades at EA, Aaron McHardy will act as vice president, executive producer, and head of Small Axe Studios.

The commerce company wants to give studios more ways to drive repeat purchases.

'Neither Saber nor Unigine have replaced any writers with AI for Rideshare or any other game.'

As smaller teams see bigger success, how will the game industry protect professional standards of conduct?

The streaming platform has informed users their content will be used to train Amazon's generative AI models by default—and opting-out doesn't solve the problem entirely.

Nine people have been laid off across two locations, while another nine developers could be moved onto other projects.

'We can't trust Sony, we can't trust Microsoft to preserve things.'

Amazon Games is returning the MMOs to their respective developers.

A survey taken by 100 speakers at this year's Gamescom Dev Conference showcases hesitation and mixed feelings on generative AI use.

The hide-and-seek sensation continues to surpass milestones.

The Fortnite maker purchased both platforms in 2021.

It would be difficult to ignore the giant inflatable rat on the lawn.

Crossfire was revealed in June of this year with Smilegate and Tencent subsidiary Team K1 acting as publishers.

Update: 'If no one protects indie developers or calls out bad behavior... who is going to save the indies?'

The news comes after Ubisoft moved to lay off of 51 employees at its Barcelona office.

Remedy is placing its bets on Control Resonant being priced at $60 and garnering positive preview coverage over concerns of self-publishing risks.

The UK studio plans to eliminate up to 75 roles.

'These changes could discourage investment in subscription products and create financial exposure for businesses.'

All walk. All talk.

Restart launched in December 2024 and had a five-person editorial team.

Fenris Creations (formerly known as CCP Games) went independent earlier this year and secured a minority investment from Google.

Unity's revenue grew 24 percent year-over-year thanks to revenue from Unity Vector AI.

In which famed designer Stone Librande chronicles the design process of SimCity (2013) and the one-page design paradigm.

Those sales were delivered across three console generations.

We're breaking down what developers need to know about working with localizers to bring their games to different languages.

Plus: You need to listen to the new single from The Avalanches.

The company's annual hardware forecast remains unchanged despite that downturn.

Tripledot says the acquisition will better position it in 'the age of AI in gaming' and give it access to talent in Israel.

Some of those departing worked at the Washington studio for multiple years.

The 'extended preview' will be available exclusively on Netflix for six hours before heading to YouTube.

The indie publisher claims public trading has created a 'valuation disconnect that does not take account of the lifetime and long-tail revenue delivery inherent in the video games business.'

The news comes a year after Secret Mode laid off a 'small number' of staff when it went independent.

The Microsoft-owned studio says its current benefits are 'in line with, or exceed' what the agreement would offer.

'The productive capacity and exceptional dynamics of the games industry are indispensable, and it is high time they were put to greater use.'

Meanwhile, the company's popular Roblox title, Welcome to Bloxburg, generated $2.1 million during Q1.

The U.S. publisher has been taken private in a deal worth $55 billion.

The game industry hardship fund bundle, meant to support game workers during ongoing mass layoffs, is over halfway through its goal of 200,000 USD.

Roblox Corp is defending its ability to set the 'global standard' for healthy, safe, and age-appropriate digital engagement—all against the backdrop of multiple lawsuits accusing the company of endang...

The Last Sentinel developer attributes the job cuts to a shift in creative and development direction for the project.

The company's take-private deal with a consortium led by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund is expected to conclude later today.

We spoke with Silent Hill series producer Motoi Okamoto and game director Jon McKellan about embracing analog horror and fully immersing players in a new perspective.

The international soccer simulator only launched onto Netflix in June.

Consumers will be expected to pay up to 50 percent more for some console hardware.

Sony has also secured over $510 million in U.S. tariff refunds.

Saudi Arabia's divisive EA buyout looks set to go through next week.

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma lays out a plan to get Xbox back on track after the latest round of layoffs.

Acclaimed actor Samantha Beart joins us for this month's edition of GDC Side Quest on the Game Developer Podcast.

Plus: The developer of Buckshot Roulette launches a horror subversion of Mario Party.

'Music doesn't make us feel things. Music IS feeling. Art IS feeling.'