The art of game writing in 'non-narrative' games ft. Emma Kidwell and Harrison Pink
This week senior editor Bryant Francis sits down with narrative designer Harrison Pink and game writer Emma Kidwell for a...
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Playstack CEO pledges to be 'mindful' about growth after majority takeover
The publisher also stressed that being sold to the owner of GameSpot and Fandom won't create a conflict of interest.
Playstack sold, Xbox announces business 'reset,' and is generative AI poisoning the well? – Patch Notes #56
Plus: Could an arbitration clause prevent families suing Roblox from taking the company to court?
Report: Pokemon Go video scans may have been used for AI drone training
Nearly 30 billion scans made by players may be used for drones and military robots.
Crimson Desert tops 6M sales within three months
The gargantuan RPG initially sold 2 million copies within a day.
Independent game publications revive bundles in defiance of 'cut-throat competitive market'
'Solidarity feels like a very important part of the scene right now.'
Xbox announces business 'reset' amid reports of layoffs and studio closures
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma said the video game division must display 'optimism and realism' as it moves forward.
Valve confirms it won't restock Steam Gift Cards
The company expects all retailers to be out of stock of Steam Gift Cards by the end of 2026.
Ubisoft closing Winnipeg and Belgrade studios and making further layoffs
The French publisher could eliminate up to 380 roles.
ESA says anti-deepfake act could 'devastate' video game industry
The No Fakes Act makes no distinction between harmful deepfakes and legitimate digital replicas, ESA argues.
Xbox CEO unsure whether Activision Blizzard merger is paying off
'It's hard to say how to think about those decisions.'
Nintendo of Europe to pay 40m fine for Joy-Con drift issues
The company denies 'intentionally misleading consumers' about Joy-Con drifting problems.
Xbox is rethinking strategy around Project Helix thanks to the memory crisis
The company says demand for Xbox consoles is outstripping supply, and the memory crisis is posing a 'severe limitation' on...
Telltale Games is back, but can it learn from its past mistakes?
Telltale Games was once the standard-bearer for interactive storytelling. Its new leaders want to reclaim that title in a more...
007: First Light sales hit 3M in less than two weeks
'We are well above our forecasts at this point.'
Xbox console exclusives are returning on a 'case-by-case' basis
'We want people to have a reason to get onboard with Xbox.'
Embracer-owned VR developer Vertigo Games closes Amsterdam studio
It's unclear how many people have been impacted by the closure.
How That's No Moon's Crossfire evolves the cover-based shooter
We visited the team behind the Crossfire reboot to learn how current technology is boosting their vision of a 'tactical...
Paramount unveils new 'unified' Paramount Games Studio
The freshly unveiled studio will house all current Paramount and Skydance game studios moving forward.
Microsoft and Valve sued, PlayStation's first party downturn, and could a UK social media ban impact games? – Patch Notes #55
Plus: Atari acquires Hipster Whale and Mina the Hollower hits 300,000 sales.
Nintendo to debut a Switch 2 model with replaceable batteries in the EU
Starting in February 2027, batteries in many devices will need to be 'easily replaceable,' and Nintendo has signaled it will...
How the Replaced devs fixed display bloat with a stylish gadget
The Wingman was 'born out of design necessity.'
Amazon suggests IO Interactive might not return for 007 First Light sequel
The U.S. company, which holds the rights to the James Bond franchise, has indicated it could take on publishing and...
PlayerUnknown Productions is laying off staff and halting development on Go Wayback
The studio founded by Brendan 'PlayerUnknown' Greene will operate with a smaller team going forward.
Team17 has laid off members of its marketing and communications department
It's currently unclear how many employees have been let go.
Total consumer spending on games topped $60B in the US in 2025
Over half of those surveyed by the ESA made in-game purchases.
Mina the Hollower sells 300,000 copies in three days
Yacht Club Games previously indicated the title's performance would 'make or break' the studio.
Tekken 8 game director Kohei Ikeda has left Bandai Namco
Ikeda worked at the Japanese company for two decades.
PlayStation first-party game sales show a decline since 2020
First-party game sales dropped from 58.4 million in FY20 to 28.9 million in FY24.
Bungie experiments by adding casual PvP-lite mode to Marathon
A PvE mode is also in the works and will debut in the second half of Season 2.
How to direct unconventional games like Control Resonant
What's the best way to keep teammates on the same page when working in a strange genre with a new...
UK social media ban could impact video game platforms
The news comes after the Labour government said it will take action to protect children using social media and began...
Atari to acquire Crossy Road developer Hipster Whale
The deal could eventually cost Atari almost $40 million.
Fable reboot delayed until February 2027
Microsoft said it has decided to push the title out of a "packed" release window.
Crafting Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s mournful tale ft. Jennifer Svedeberg-Yen
This month, GDC Content Marketing Manager Beth Elderkin chats with Sandfall Interactive lead writer and localization producer Jenniver Svedberg-Yen about...
Balatro publisher Playstack is being sold to GameSpot and Fandom parent company
The proposed majority takeover values the UK publisher at around $169 million.
007 First Light has topped 1.5 million sales
License to thrill.
Micro-grants for indies, another hardware price hike, and Valnet sinks to new lows – Patch Notes #54
Plus: The Witcher 3 is getting a new expansion and Destruction AllStars is shutting down.
Remedy Entertainment CEO: Alan Wake and Control should have sold more
The newly-appointed CEO believes film and TV adaptations will help increase the current audience.
The Rockstar Game Workers Union breaks cover
'We're determined to win justice for the 31 fired workers.'
Global Game Jam launches micro-grant program to support indies and emerging talent
The non-profit organization wants to unite indie studios with aspiring professionals by facilitating paid micro-projects.
Valve raises Steam Deck OLED prices by over $200
The premium 1BT model will now cost an additional $300 in the United States.
Report: Payment for some TheGamer staff now tied to per-article sessions
Parent company Valnet described the new payment scheme as a 'new and exciting, performance-based bonus system.'
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is getting a new expansion 12 years after launch
CD Projekt Red is co-developing the expansion with studio Fool's Theory.
PS5 exclusive Destruction AllStars shut down after five years
The live service title launched in 2021 but has now been taken offline and removed from the Playstation Store.
Report: Latest Nintendo Switch 2 production estimates contrast hardware forecast
The company is reportedly planning to assemble 20 million units during the current fiscal year—a total that exceeds its latest...
How Brazil's government boosts the local game industry
Brazil's robust government support for the game industry may be a model for other regions.
Microsoft to pay $250M to settle lawsuit filed by aggrieved Activision Blizzard shareholders
The lawsuit claimed former Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick hurriedly sold the company to avoid the consequences of sexual harassment...
Report: Wizards of the Coast is trying to discourage workers from unionizing
'You could end up with more, the same, or less than you have now.'
Subnautica 2 hits four million sales
The Early Access title hit four million sales within a week of launch.
