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Caves of Qud: Diaspora breaks new ground by being the first early access DLC release on Steam
The roguelike RPG is no longer in Steam Early Access, but its upcoming DLC Diaspora will be, marking untrodden ground for the in-development program.
Posted on 15 October 2026 | 2:00 pm
Ubisoft to close Trials studio RedLynx, downsize Ubisoft Singapore
The decisions will ultimately impact over 120 jobs between the two studios as part of Ubisoft's ongoing restructuring efforts.
Posted on 14 October 2026 | 10:08 pm
No more hand-written code? Epic's Disney project reportedly shifts to 'AI-First' development
Developers working on the upcoming Star Wars and Marvel shooter have been reportedly instructed to lean heavily on AI, especially during the creati...
Posted on 14 October 2026 | 8:24 pm
Owlchemy CEO: VR is still an emerging market because it hasn't passed the 'cafe test'
Andrew Eiche also claims layoffs are becoming commonplace within the VR industry because some companies refuse to meet audiences with what they want.
Posted on 13 October 2026 | 1:15 pm
Ubisoft to sunset Rainbow Six Mobile just seven months after launch
The tactical mobile shooter was only globally released earlier this year.
Posted on 9 October 2026 | 5:05 pm
Report: Double Fine's union drive collapsed due to miscommunication and culture clash
It appears the question of union eligibility crashed headlong into Double Fine Productions' decades-old company culture.
Posted on 9 October 2026 | 2:49 pm
Trump administration suspends Microsoft's ability to apply for green cards, alleging fraud
The tech giant is no longer able to apply for H1-B visas for employees who come to live and work in the United States, potentially stymieing Xbox h...
Posted on 8 October 2026 | 6:05 pm
Xbox CEO unveils 'new Xbox division' for game-adjacent ventures named 'XP'
Xbox is doubling down on its more IP-centric strategy with a division dedicated to expanding those properties outside of games.
Posted on 8 October 2026 | 5:28 pm
Denuvo attempts to subpoena Discord, Valve, and Reddit in effort to identify hacker
After numerous and consistent cracks over the last year, Denuvo wants to find the hacker that has compromised its security through other online pla...
Posted on 8 October 2026 | 3:13 pm
Star Wars Zero Company developer Bit Reactor brings back 'over half' of furloughed staff
The studio suspended the majority of its staff ahead of the tactical Star Wars title's launch. Now it's bringing back many suspended employees.
Posted on 7 October 2026 | 6:00 pm
Former Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick named to the board of post-merger Skydance
From the convergence of Paramount and WB comes a newly-formed company that has tapped Kotick to sit on its board.
Posted on 7 October 2026 | 5:19 pm
Electronic Arts' leveraged buyout faces a bondholder battle
The acquisition of Electronic Arts required taking on a lot of debt, and some bondholders are reportedly demanding more cash.
Posted on 7 October 2026 | 3:13 pm
Unity unveils Unity Spark, an prompt-based tool for Google's AI game platform
Unity's new tool allows prompt-based game development, working in collaboration with Google AI.
Posted on 7 October 2026 | 12:05 pm
Google debuts new 'experimental' AI game platform named Google Playground
A platform for people who want to play games made by AI.
Posted on 6 October 2026 | 8:14 pm
GameStop, other retailers to sell used PlayStation 5 Pro units for 66 percent over MSRP
The advanced PlayStation 5 console is already both highly sought-after and hard to find. Now retailers are pricing it well above MSRP.
Posted on 6 October 2026 | 6:54 pm
Undead Labs studio head says they were 'irresponsibly transparent' in preparing staff for layoffs
Studio head Philip Holt says he was being incredibly candid with employees as layoffs loomed.
Posted on 6 October 2026 | 5:12 pm
Co-dev case study: How Blackbird Interactive and Secret Mode helped Escape the Backrooms ride the Backrooms hype wave
A co-dev partnership helped Fancy's hit game Escape The Backrooms reach over 4 million players.
Posted on 6 October 2026 | 3:06 pm
Arc Raiders and The Finals set for TV and film adaptations from Backrooms co-producer
The Sweden-based Embark Studios has secured adaptations for both of its multiplayer shooters, The Finals and ARC Raiders.
Posted on 5 October 2026 | 6:30 pm
Report: Ninja Theory lays off workers after failing to spin off from Xbox
The developer of the Hellblade titles and the recently-announced Senua is reportedly cutting jobs after attempts to divest the studio from the pare...
Posted on 5 October 2026 | 4:45 pm
Why it's still worth making immersive sims ft. Harvey Smith & Ben Horne
Celebrated game designer Harvey Smith and former Arkane Austin executive producer Ben Horne lay out their vision for Black Pony Immersive.
Posted on 5 October 2026 | 3:59 pm
Reigns developer Nerial enters 'hibernation mode,' lays off staff
The studio that gave birth to Reigns is ending operations—for now.
Posted on 2 October 2026 | 9:31 pm
'Xbox is not for sale,' CEO Asha Sharma says
The new CEO said made a particular proclamation while speaking with New York Times.
Posted on 1 October 2026 | 6:37 pm
Suda 51's Grasshopper Manufacture splits from NetEase
Suda51 strikes out on his own again.
Posted on 30 September 2026 | 7:37 pm
Ubisoft Montreal employees launch collective action to preserve hybrid work schedule
A petition is the first action.
Posted on 30 September 2026 | 5:54 pm
Steam's discounts and events tab will soon be fully algorithm-driven
Steam announced a new set of changes for its discounts and events tab that will impact which games players see.
Posted on 29 September 2026 | 9:30 pm
Former Dying Light franchise lead joins Bloober Team horror imprint Broken Mirror Games
'If you’re a developer, studio, or creator working on something interesting in horror, give me a shout!'
Posted on 29 September 2026 | 8:00 pm
Naughty Dog is working on new The Last Of Us 'projects'
Naughty Dog is signaling what comes next for the studio after it finishes Intergalactic.
Posted on 29 September 2026 | 5:52 pm
Control Resonant director lays out case for avoiding excessive 'yellow paint'
'It has to feel like it’s on you to make a decision on what to do with those elements that you see within the world.'
Posted on 29 September 2026 | 3:33 pm
'We were constantly overshooting our capacity:' Arc Raiders exec says success resulted in burnout
Aleksander Grøndal admits Embark has struggled to balance the needs of millions of players with those of its workforce.
Posted on 29 September 2026 | 2:10 pm
Microsoft CEO says Xbox is simply 'streamlining' after cutting over 5,750 jobs in three years
The company has also divested or shuttered a number of key studios such as Double Fine, Compulsion, Tango Gameworks, and more in recent years.
Posted on 28 September 2026 | 12:16 pm
GDC Side Quest - Exploring co-development opportunities with Sam Carlisle
XDS Spark co-founder Sam Carlisle and GDC Festival of Gaming content marketing manager Beth Elderkin discuss the evolving world of co-development.
Posted on 25 September 2026 | 6:37 pm
'This shows the power that comes from employees joining forces:' King signs collective bargaining agreement with union workers
'This is an important step for King, the gaming industry and for the Swedish model.'
Posted on 25 September 2026 | 9:42 am
Meta announces new VR glasses that weigh about 100 grams and cost $1,300
There will be new Tetris Effect, Beat Saber, and Ace Attorney games coming to the platform as well.
Posted on 24 September 2026 | 7:00 pm
Former Avalanche Studios chief Natalie Francis joins Massive Entertainment as managing director
Francis will step into the role starting October 1st following Thomas Andren's recent appoint as general manager for the creative network.
Posted on 24 September 2026 | 5:30 pm
Irish Game Fund expands with additional funding pathways
Developers in the region will now be able to take advantage of a Development Fund, Prototype Fund, and Release Fund.
Posted on 24 September 2026 | 11:10 am
Discord re-introduces age verification policy based on 'account signal' methodology
Discord says it has built an age estimation model based on 'account signals' to determine an user's age group.
Posted on 23 September 2026 | 6:30 pm
Report: Bethesda president tells Obsidian staff it won't lose 'creative identity' after merge
Bethesda president Jill Braff is reportedly calling Obsidian's merging with Bethesda 'primarily a change in reporting structure.'
Posted on 23 September 2026 | 5:03 pm
Undead Labs makes 'significant' layoffs after splitting from Xbox
Microsoft signalled its intent to divest the Seattle-based studio earlier this year.
Posted on 23 September 2026 | 11:22 am
'We want to keep it very simple:' How Nex Playground is beating expectations during a hardware crisis
'If we don't create margin we can't continue to invest in software, and our software costs are going up every year—significantly.'
Posted on 22 September 2026 | 3:15 pm
Escape From Tarkov dev wants to bet on 'risky' games with its new publishing arm
Battlestate Games Publishing aims to provide publishing support to 'hardcore' games.
Posted on 22 September 2026 | 2:34 pm
Xbox continues 'reset' with Halo Studios layoffs and Undead Labs divestment
Activision is developing the next Halo title, and Ninja Theory is being shuttered.
Posted on 22 September 2026 | 2:18 pm
'Do not': Rockstar outlines modding rules before GTA VI touches down
Official Rockstar storylines, characters, and other elements from the studio's 'established continuity' are off-limits.
Posted on 22 September 2026 | 12:33 pm
Bungie declares it's 'not done with Destiny' as it lays out studio's future
'Destiny is foundational to Bungie's future.'
Posted on 21 September 2026 | 8:30 pm
Sony appears to censor LGBTQ content in Marvel's Wolverine for some regions
A mutant marriage goes unmentioned in some parts of the world.
Posted on 21 September 2026 | 7:00 pm
Kojima Productions' survival story may sound strikingly familiar to struggling devs
Even celebrated auteurs have to pay bank loans on time.
Posted on 21 September 2026 | 4:10 pm
French publisher Dear Villagers confirms layoffs
The company is known for publishing titles such as Caravan SandWitch and The Forgotten City.
Posted on 21 September 2026 | 3:01 pm
MiHoYo awarded $112,000 by Chinese court after AI voice service dupes Genshin Impact characters
A Shanghai court ruling may signal how Chinese courts will rule on genAI usage.
Posted on 18 September 2026 | 3:15 pm
How toolmakers like ARM work with devs, ft. Peter Hodges
ARM's Peter Hodges joins us for a conversation about game development tools and the 1969 7-minute short film Lemon.
Posted on 18 September 2026 | 2:35 pm
King workers call strike after collective agreement negotiations stall
Unionized employees at the Candy Crush studio will down tools on September 25 if the impasse cannot be overcome.
Posted on 18 September 2026 | 12:03 pm