Rockstar and fired GTA developers outline core arguments during union busting tribunal

Both parties have set out their stall in legal documents obtained by Game Developer. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

Xbox to publish Kojima Productions' Physint after PlayStation ditches project

Xbox is committing to the project during a significant period of change for the company that has so far included mass layoffs and after numerous canceled publishing partnerships. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

'Ship a good game, learn from it, and build from there:' Lessons from going indie after a decade at id Software

We sit down with Doom Eternal art director Tony Garza and fellow id alum Richard O'Neal to hear about their journey into the world of indie development through Turnkey Games. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

'Justice at last feels within reach:' Fired Rockstar workers rally in Glasgow as union busting tribunal begins

The hearing is expected to conclude on October 16, 2026. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

Report: Steam now requires Australian users to verify their age with credit cards

Multiple people now claim that Valve has implemented proof-of-age verification for Australian Steam users to access games classified as R18+. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

Mark Cerny and Geoff Keighley launch university-affiliated fellowship program

The program, called Nova Games Foundation, aims to offer six-figure grants to 20 young game designers each year. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

Planet Zoo maker Frontier Developments' adjusted operating profit jumps 62 percent

Frontier reports multiple 'company records' as revenue grows 16 percent in FY2026. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

Trump Administration takes down Tetris clone after company warns it takes copyright violation 'very seriously'

Build The Wall has been knocked down. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

Blizzard union workers ratify historic contract covering 1,900 employees

Union members have secured guardrails around generative AI usage, layoff protections, remote and hybrid work benefits, and more. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

Riot Games is considering making premium titles, says co-founder

'Not every game needs to be infinite.' | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

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. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

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. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

Report: FuturLab makes layoffs 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 off as 'the leavers.' | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

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. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

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 the world of Star Wars. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

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. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

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. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

Gamecity Hamburg launches second round of prototype funding

The organization is offering up to €80,000 to developers based or operating in the region. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

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 while.' | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

Nexus Mods is acquiring database and analytics site SteamDB

Nexus Mods wants to grant SteamDB resources and the 'long-term stability it deserves.' | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

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 evolution.' | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

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. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

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.' | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

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. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

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 a sprawling game. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

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. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

Housemarque co-founder Ilari Kuittinen exits from studio

'Strive to be a better professional, and a better human being.' | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

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 WB Games. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

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 smaller exhibitors. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

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. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

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. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

Warlock's magic system was built on game-bending player choices

It's not a bug, it's a feature. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

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.' | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

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. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

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. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

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. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma once again stresses Xbox's need for affordability

Xbox isn't healthy, she said again. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

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. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

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. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

Rockstar Games 'heartbroken' by Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks

The Grand Theft Auto 6 maker has responded to the game's massive leaks. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

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.' | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

Xbox officially announces disc to digital program

The Verge reported this program back in July. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

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 a Diablo IV collab. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

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. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

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.' | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

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.' | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

Report: Among Us 3D co-dev Schell Games lays off staff

Schell Games has provided multiple interviews over the years on avoiding layoffs. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

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. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago