Meta cutting 5 percent of workforce to jettison 'low performers'

CEO Mark Zuckerberg said he wants to 'raise the bar' internally, but some divisions continue to flag under his leadership. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

Online game jam Ludum Dare scraps 2025 event schedule

Organizer Mike Kasprzak is taking a break from the event but has insisted it will return. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

Space Ape Games launches offshoot studio NextBeat

NextBeat will handle the BeatStar franchise and spin out 'more experiences, games and apps that showcase the inspiration and creativity of our artist partners.' | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

GOG teams with European game archivist organization to continue preservation efforts

The digital storefront is the first Polish outift to join the European organization dediated to collecting preserving digital games it considers 'cultural heritage.' | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

Dreams on a Pillow raises $240,000 to spotlight 'two decades of untold Palestinian history'

The latest project from Palestinian developer Rasheed Abueideh is entering production thanks to the power of crowdfunding. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 1 month ago

Awesome Games Done Quick raises $2.56 million with its first charity marathon of 2025

'Thank you to everyone who made this marathon possible, and to all of you for your amazing generosity & support!' | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 2 months ago

FuturLab turns off the spigot for future Powerwash Simulator VR support

VR 'costs us more than it makes,' but FuturLab still has an interest in the technology beyond Powerwash Simulator. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 2 months ago

Report: Godfall dev Counterplay Games has quietly closed down

Beyond Godfall, Counterplay developed the now-defunct digital card game Duelyst, which released in 2016. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 2 months ago

STJV union calls for extended strike at Don't Nod with layoffs looming

'Management does not seem to understand the consequences that its project represents for the workers it wishes to push out.' | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 2 months ago

Vainglory developer Super Evil Megacorp appoints new CEO

'We see an enormous opportunity ahead.' | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 2 months ago

California Fire Relief Bundle is calling for submissions from game developers

The charity bundle is being organized by Necrosoft Games to assist the California Fire Foundation. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 2 months ago

Astro Bot and Helldivers II headline the 2025 DICE Awards nominations

The two Sony-published titles are nominated for DICE's best game of 2024 alongside Indiana Jones, Balatro, and Black Myth: Wukong. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 2 months ago

Obituary: Alan Emrich, game designer and writer, has died

Emrich previously designed tabletop and video games such as Master of Orion and Totaler Krieg, and coined the now famous strategy game term '4X.' | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 2 months ago

Report: Bungie project 'Gummy Bears' transferred to new PlayStation team

The supposed project from the Destiny 2 developer reportedly changed hands after it moved over 100 employees to PlayStation Studios last year. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 2 months ago

Enad Global 7 shuts down Toadman, cuts staff at MechWarrior dev Piranha Games

Toadman began as a work-for-hire studio, and later became a direct subsidiary of its reformed parent company, Enad Global 7. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 2 months ago

Square Enix prepared to take legal action to protect staff from harassment

The company has rolled out a new harassment policy to shield its workers from bad actors. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 2 months ago

Hitman: World of Assassination tops 75 million players

IO declared the bundled version of the Hitman reboot trilogy as the 24-year-old series' most successful entry. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 2 months ago

Robocraft 2 developer Freejam shuts down

'Freejam has been a family to all of us, and [the players] have been a part of that. [...] From all of us here, thank you so much for joining us on this journey.' | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 2 months ago

Ubisoft taking 'decisive steps' to reshape company and renew focus on gameplay quality

Assassin's Creed Shadows has been delayed by one month so Ubisoft can incorporate player feedback. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 2 months ago

Krafton debuts generative AI companions that behave in 'human-like manner'

The PUBG maker claims its new 'Co-Player Characters' are more lifelike than traditional NPCs. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 2 months ago

Turkish mobile studio Grand Games secures $30 million investment

The company will use the cash to bolster its team and scale into global markets. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 2 months ago

Wonder Legends Studio raises $1 million to fund debut transmedia project

Transmedia is all the rage, and Wonder Legends thinks its blend of Greek mythology and steampunk fusion can take off with players and viewers. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 2 months ago

Prince of Persia's accessibility is inaccessible to some

When accessibility becomes commoditized. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 2 months ago

Splash Damage is scaling down after scrapping Transformers: Reactivate

The UK studio has confirmed some employees are 'at risk of redundancy.' | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 2 months ago

Plaion CEO and co-founder Klemens Kundratitz to step down after 31 years

Kundratitz will be replaced by Embracer deputy CEO Phil Rogers. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 2 months ago

SteamOS is officially heading to third-party handhelds

Supporting is expanding alongside the launch of the Lenovo Legion Go S. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 2 months ago

Rocksteady ended its tumultuous 2024 by laying off staff

The latest set of layoffs of Rocksteady comes a week before it officially stops providing support for Suicide Squad and focuses on other projects. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 2 months ago

Jar of Sparks pauses operations as leaders search for new publishing partner

'Thank you to everyone who supported us throughout our journey here at Jar of Sparks, we look forward to updating you all with our next step in our journey.' | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 2 months ago

Report: Ex-Annapurna Interactive staff taking charge Take-Two's Private Division label

The unannounced studio is reportedly now in charge of games from the former label, including the Kerbal Space Program franchise and Game Freak's mysterious new project. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 2 months ago

U.S. Department of Defense adds Tencent to list of 'Chinese military companies'

The tech and video game conglomerate has insisted the move is a 'mistake.' | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 2 months ago

Activision spent almost $1.8 billion developing three Call of Duty titles

And that's without accounting for marketing costs. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 2 months ago

A Ghost of Tsushima anime series is in development at Sony

The series is slated to debut on Crunchyroll in 2027. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 2 months ago

Xbox Cloud Gaming heads to LG Smart TVs with pre-installed app

An upcoming line of LG Smart TVs will include an Xbox app so Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can play their own games or stream titles through the cloud, no Xbox required. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 2 months ago

WWE 2K23 gets 'final takedown' after 2K discontinues online service

Server smackdown. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 2 months ago

Meta stops selling Quest Pro headsets after two-year run

Meta began to put its business-oriented headset to bed back in October, and now it's no longer available to buy. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 2 months ago

Sonic the Hedgehog movie franchise tops $1 billion at global box office

Gotta earn fast. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 2 months ago

Resident Evil 4 Remake has topped 9 million sales worldwide

Only three Resident Evil titles have ever sold more than 10 million copies. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 2 months ago

Black Myth: Wukong named GOTY at 2024 Steam Awards

The action RPG took home three awards after being championed by the Steam community. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 2 months ago

New year, new you: Tango Gameworks reborn as Tango Gameworks Inc

The Hi-Fi Rush maker has entered a new era under the ownership of Krafton. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 2 months ago

Stardew Valley sales grew to over 41 million by 2024's end

Eric Barone's farm life RPG kept on selling this year, and continues to be a major seller on PC. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 2 months ago

SNK starts up new studio to 'evolve' its fighting game franchises

'KOF Studio will proudly carry on the 30-year legacy of SNK fighting games while also bringing forth a new revolution!' | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 2 months ago

Obituary: Team17 co-founder Martyn Brown has passed away

'Know that he went out on his own terms listening to his favourite music and surrounded by loved ones.' | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 2 months ago

Game Developer's 2024 Wrap-Up: 5 devs that made an impact

These are a few of the developers we’d like to send some kudos, for making the industry a better place in a very difficult year. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 2 months ago

15 percent of Steam users played 2024's game releases

Most Steam players devoted their playtime to games from nearly a decade ago instead of titles released in 2024. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 2 months ago

Reality check for VR: Omdia forecasts decline as Apple’s entry fails to galvanize market

Omdia analyst examines key challenges facing the consumer VR market today and shares insights on its future trajectory. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 2 months ago

Hothead Games has shut down after almost 20 years

The Canadian studio has filed for bankruptcy after failing to secure publishing deals. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 2 months ago

ZeniMax will pivot Elder Scrolls Online to seasonal content in 2025

After eight annual expansions, Elder Scrolls Online is shifting to a seasonal structure so ZeniMax Online has a lighter load and can launch content when it's ready. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 2 months ago

Tencent removes directors from Epic Games after Justice Dept. inspection

The Justice Department voiced concerns that Tencent was being anti-competitive by appointing its own directors to Epic, which it only has a minority stake in. | Continue reading


@gamedeveloper.com | 2 months ago