Riot Games is considering making premium titles, says co-founder
'Not every game needs to be infinite.'
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Report: EA is using genAI for commentator voiceover in NHL 27
Veteran sports commentator John Buccigross claims EA showed him the tech using his voice for in-game commentary in NHL 27.
Tim Schafer says Double Fine's unique games can be commercial hits if they can find their audience
The Double Fine head says the studio was not profitable under Xbox.
Report: FuturLab lays off devs without informing team leads or managers
Sources have also accused the Powerwash Simulator developer of obfuscating the truth by asking staff to refer to those laid...
Don't Nod considering laying off 90 workers in France
The Life is Strange developer has warned it might not have the runway to continue operating beyond January 31, 2027.
Strategically making Star Wars Zero Company, ft. Greg Foertsch
Bit Reactor CEO and Star Wars Zero Company creative director Greg Foertsch discusses the development of the latest adventure from...
Xbox to cap Cloud Gaming hours for Game Pass subscribers
Game Pass subscribers will no longer have unlimited access to Xbox's Cloud Gaming service.
Supercell's acquisition of Metacore expected to close this month
Once the deal is closed, Merge Mansion will officially become part of Supercell's live games portfolio.
Gamecity Hamburg launches second round of prototype funding
The organization is offering up to €80,000 to developers based or operating in the region.
CD Projekt Red won't be abandoning physical releases
'What you can definitely expect from us is to put out a box that's going to make it worth your...
Nexus Mods is acquiring database and analytics site SteamDB
Nexus Mods wants to grant SteamDB resources and the 'long-term stability it deserves.'
Report: Savvy Games Group CEO Brian Ward departs company
'As Savvy embarks on its next period of transformational growth, this is the right time for new leadership for that...
The majority of Doom: The Dark Ages' DLC got made 'in three or four months'
The team reportedly worked 60 to 80 hour weeks to get the project out the door.
Aggro Crab launches publishing label to splash that Peak cash
The studio wants to support 'intense, stylized games with an attitude'—but isn't interested in 'generative AI slop.'
Sega-owned Rovio is shutting down its Copenhagen studio
The closure follows the cancellation of Sonic Blitz and the exact number of redundancies are yet to be confirmed.
Paradox Interactive's Afterworld wants to entice new players to grand strategy with tasty RPG hooks
Game director Dan Lind explains the appeal of strategy in grand strategy games, and how to invite new players into...
Star Wars Zero Company studio furloughed workers ahead of launch
Bit Reactor has confirmed it temporarily suspended workers without pay due to concerns over how its debut title would perform.
Housemarque co-founder Ilari Kuittinen exits from studio
'Strive to be a better professional, and a better human being.'
Report: 13TB of Steam data leaked after users access 'publicly accessible endpoint'
The leaked data apparently includes beta builds and screenshots of pre-release Valve titles—and games from other publishers like EA and...
Indie devs and publishers hit in Gamescom equipment thefts
Thieves obtained access to Gamescom's Indie Arena and business area and stole a number of laptops and Steam Decks from...
GDC Side Quest – Inside Austin Wintory's Collaborative Composing Process
This month, celebrated composer Austin Wintory joins content marketing manager Beth Elderkin for a conversation about his creative process.
Panic refunds tariff fees, 1047 Games pivots from Splitgate, and Gamescom Dev grows – Patch Notes #67
Plus: No More Room in Hell 2 surpasses 1 million players after exiting a pivotal Early Access period.
Warlock's magic system was built on game-bending player choices
It's not a bug, it's a feature.
Spanish union calls for ongoing strike action at Ubisoft Mobile Barcelona
'The strike was communicated to the company in early August; however, the workers' representatives are still awaiting a response.'
How you (yes, you) can benefit from 1-on-1 synchronous playtesting
In his 2026 GDC Festival of Gaming talk, designer Brian Cronin makes the case for one-on-one playtesting.
CD Projekt Red has The Witcher 4 running on all target platforms after Cyberpunk 2077 lesson
Game Developer spoke to CD Projekt Red co-CEO Michal Nowakowski.
Saber exec: The game industry must look beyond North America and dilute risk
Saber chief creative officer Tim Willits said studios need to find 'reliable' income to support their big swings.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma once again stresses Xbox's need for affordability
Xbox isn't healthy, she said again.
Saudi media conglomerate MBC expands into video game industry with new studio
MBC Game Studio broke cover at Gamescom 2026 and has already hired veterans from BioWare, Hi-Rez, Ubisoft Montreal, and Bungie.
Obituary: Actor Tim Curry, celebrated for his work in games, has passed at age 80
The charismatic star of stage and screen also lent his likeness to a number of celebrated video games.
Rockstar Games 'heartbroken' by Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks
The Grand Theft Auto 6 maker has responded to the game's massive leaks.
Playdate maker Panic is refunding tariff fees to customers
'It's just not our money to keep, and it felt really good to give it back.'
Xbox officially announces disc to digital program
The Verge reported this program back in July.
CD Projekt Red to distribute The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt on Blizzard's Battle.net
The remastered rendition of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is coming to Battle.net, along with the new upcoming expansion and...
Creative UK launches Barclays-sponsored growth program for screen businesses
The program led by Creative Enterprise, which is part of Creative UK, is funded by the BFI National Lottery.
Ubisoft debuts Player Council platform to expand early game development feedback
Player Council members will be invited to test 'early concepts, prototypes, and live experiences.'
Riot Games is winding down 2XKO active development in December
Riot says it hasn't seen 'enough players stick with the game to get to a path toward sustainability.'
Report: Among Us 3D co-dev Schell Games lays off staff
Schell Games has provided multiple interviews over the years on avoiding layoffs.
Irish browser games start-up Entity raises $5M in funding for 'console-quality games for the 'new web' era'
The 'next-generation gaming platform' will launch in 2027.
Journey maker thatgamecompany announces thatgamepublisher
Profit from Sky: Children of the Light will support the initiative.
W4 Games raises $18M to expand its international team
W4 Games has also signed a multi-year strategic partnership with Tencent to scale its business and the Godot ecosystem in...
Creative Artists Agency spins up indie funding venture Frame1Games
'We want to support emerging, often under-resourced teams that don't necessarily have the financing, relationships or marketing resources that other...
Mutter and Blue Prince among winners at Gamescom Dev Awards 2026
Six winners were crowned in Cologne.
'Each event has to feel local and relevant to its market:' Gamescom wants responsible expansion after record-breaking year
Gamescom 2026 is about to deliver its biggest show in history, so where does the industry expo head next?
Take-Two subpoenas Microsoft and Discord in bid to halt extensive Grand Theft Auto VI leak
Take-Two is racing to halt a series of GTA VI leaks from an entity known as "Cyberleek" that may have...
We're finally talking about AI, ft. David 'Rez' Graham and Luke Dicken
We're chatting about AI and AI techniques, but it’s also a conversation about the nature of work and the inherent...
EA staff worries over Saudi buyout, Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks, and Peak's last major update – Patch Notes #66
Plus: The Duskbloods sounds like a design shakeup for FromSoftware.
Makers Fund expands game industry footprint through $250 million investment round
Makers general partner Jay Chi said the VC firm was 'founded on the belief that creators are the constant.'
Hundreds of union workers rally across North America to protest Xbox layoffs
CWA members and supporters are keeping pressure on Microsoft after the company announced plans to eliminate 3,200 roles across Xbox...
Harvey Smith and fellow Arkane Austin veterans announce a new studio, Black Pony Immersive
Black Pony Immersive will design and develop first-person action RPGs.
Triple-A vets and accessibility experts launch new game dev co-op: Raze and Rebuild Studio
Raze and Rebuild Studio hopes to make the most of its co-op structure.
