Rebellion's Atomfall is being turned into a TV series

Two Brothers' Harry and Jack Williams are leading the adaptation. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 17 days ago

Enduring advice for all game producers: Unlocking the Vault 2.0

Looking back at Ruth Tomandl's GDC 2013 talk Production 101, and the inspiration and wisdom contained within. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 18 days ago

GameMaker incorporates Claude Code to enable AI-assisted workflows

GameMaker head Russell Kay said the company wants to 'give users who might benefit from AI the option to do so.' | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 18 days ago

Sony clarifies confusion around DRM game licenses on PlayStation

The new policy only requires a 'one-time online check-in' after purchase. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 18 days ago

'The company as a whole no longer exists:' GreedFall developer Spiders confirms closure

The French studio is owned by Nacon, which filed for insolvency earlier this year after failing to partially repay a bond loan. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 18 days ago

Xbox delivers record monthly active users, but hardware revenue is still in decline

Gaming revenue decreased by $380 million year-on-year, driven in part by another downturn in hardware revenue. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 18 days ago

The secret to Overwatch's revitalization? Over-communicating.

'Our communication couldn't just be reactive or occasional. It really had to be continuous,' said game director Aaron Keller in a GDC 2026 talk. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 19 days ago

Landfall and Aggro Crab team up for Make-a-Wish game bundle

Digiphile is highlighting the catalogs of both studios while raising funds in honor of World Wish Day. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 19 days ago

Starbreeze to develop a second Payday experience in Roblox

The company is partnering with Gamefam, which specializes in 'Gen Z and Alpha communities.' | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 19 days ago

Digital Bros buys the rights to Wuchang: Fallen Feathers for €4 million

The Italian studio published the soulslike RPG through its 505 Games publishing label. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 19 days ago

'We've been a little bit too romantic:' Ustwo CEO says lowering development costs is now paramount

How the Monument Valley studio will be charting a path forward on PC and consoles. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 20 days ago

Sony to increase PlayStation hardware prices in Southeast Asia

The decision was made due to 'continued pressures in the global economic landscape.' | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 20 days ago

GitHub Copilot is pivoting to usage-based billing after becoming unsustainable

The company said its new approach 'better aligns pricing with actual usage' and is not a price hike in disguise. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 20 days ago

'Millimeters matter:' Making the Steam Controller 'just work' on day one

Valve's 'it just works' approach to hardware design makes the Steam Controller a fantastic device to use. Here's what it took to make it that way. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 21 days ago

Magic: The Gathering Arena devs are unionizing to deliver genAI and layoff protections

'We know the workers that make the game can and should be treated better.' | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 21 days ago

Xbox boss: Memory crisis could impact next-gen hardware availability and pricing

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has discussed how component shortages will impact the company's plans for Project Helix. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 21 days ago

People Can Fly acquires Cooldown Games to establish dedicated publishing vertical

The Polish studio hopes the move will create 'incremental revenue streams' to help it regain traction and scale. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 21 days ago

The Steam Controller will retail for $99

The device will be available to purchase on May 4. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 21 days ago

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has topped 8 million sales worldwide

The title also dominated Xbox Game Pass in 2025 | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 24 days ago

Inside Housemarque's improved narrative process for Saros

Pacing, production, and well-prepared performances. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 24 days ago

Xbox will reevaluate exclusivity and target daily active players under new leadership

In a message sent to Xbox employees around the world, Asha Sharma and Matt Booty have laid out their vision for Microsoft's video game business. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 24 days ago

Atari acquires emulation studio Implicit Conversions

The deal includes Implicit Conversions' proprietary emulation technology, Syrup. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 24 days ago

Build A Rocket Boy facing legal action, Behaviour Interactive cuts jobs, and Xbox has a new 'north star' - Patch Notes #49

Plus: Customers suing Nintendo for tariff refunds and The Super Mario Galaxy Move earns $747 million. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 24 days ago

Fired Unknown Worlds execs withdraw claim that Krafton violated court order by announcing Subnautica 2 release date

Lawyers for the execs asked the judge to toss the motion in new filing. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 24 days ago

Canada federal government concerned about children's safety in Roblox

Canada is worried that pedophiles, white nationalists, and violent extremists using Robox to target and recruit children. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 25 days ago

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie earns $747M at global box office

The movie franchise has now surpassed the $2 billion figure with just two films. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 25 days ago

Newly-launched Ivors Composers Awards will honor video game composers

The award show will take place in November and will specifically celebrate composers and their craft. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 25 days ago

'It's going to be extremely hard to repair the relationship:' The Subnautica 2 legal dispute is far from over

The story so far—and what comes next? | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 25 days ago

Nintendo is being sued by customers seeking tariff refunds

Two consumers based in the United States claim the Switch maker has unjustly benefited from tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 26 days ago

Dead by Daylight studio Behaviour Interactive confirms layoffs

The company indicated members of its external development team have been let go. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 26 days ago

Report: Ubisoft cancels social-sim game Alterra

The Animal Crossing-inspired game was reportedly in development for nearly three years at Ubisoft Montreal. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 26 days ago

'A scope document is not your plan:' Laying the groundwork for indie success

Blossom Arcade founder Sophie Smart explains how the best laid plans can drive indie studios forward. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 26 days ago

How Double Fine balances fun with pottery sculpting in Kiln

Double Fine’s Lauren Scott and Jared Mill break down how Kiln went from a game jam prototype to the studio’s next game. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 26 days ago

Windrose surpasses 1M sales within a week

The pirate adventure game also accrued over 200,000 concurrent players. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 27 days ago

Xbox is slashing the price of Game Pass

The service is also losing Call of Duty games at launch. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 27 days ago

Sanrio launches self-publishing label Sanrio Games

The Hello Kitty maker wants to launch 'approximately 10 titles' over the next three years. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 27 days ago

Union workers take legal action against Build A Rocket Boy over alleged privacy violations

One union member said the studio's 'culture of secrecy and micromanaging' is one of the worst they've ever encountered. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 27 days ago

Sony rolls out age verification for PlayStation users in the UK and Ireland

Users who fail to verify their age will lose access to communication features and some third-party services. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 27 days ago

Pragmata has topped 1 million sales in two days

Capcom lauded the performance of its all-new IP. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 28 days ago

'I was ignored:' BAFTA criticised after pulling indie game trailer from awards ceremony

BAFTA said it decided against showing a trailer for upcoming narrative title The Quiet Things to prioritise the 'wellbeing of all guests.' | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 28 days ago

Iron Galaxy Studios lays off 'a number' of workers as it reduces company size

'This year, we’re adopting a new posture to accept these current market conditions as permanent.' | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

Supporting juniors and sharpening your creativity

This week, writer and self-avowed former theater kid Alexa Ray Corriea swings by for a conversation about the craft of writing and how juniors can build their skills entering the game industry. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

Panic won't release Playdate titles that use certain forms of generative AI

An exception is being made for developers that used 'AI assistance' when coding. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

What Egosoft's three decades of making space sims tells us about serving 'niche' audiences

'Cool action in space attracts 20-year-olds now and it attracted 20-year olds 20 years ago.' | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

Ubisoft union workers agree settlement, legal advice for game devs, and is Xbox Game Pass too expensive? - Patch Notes #48

Plus: Among Us tops 1 billion downloads on Google Play and Epic is betting big on Disney. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

Ludum Dare will officially end in October 2028

The long-running game jam has spawned a number of successful titles such as Celeste and Inscryption. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

Ubisoft Halifax union members agree settlement after studio closure

'We are extremely grateful to our union for negotiating this package for us.' | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

RuneScape developer to expand its IP to the Asia-Pacific region

RuneScape: Dragonwilds will be localized into Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean this year. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago