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Ubisoft Halifax workers form a union
Employees at Ubisoft Halifax have formed the first North American union at Ubisoft.
Posted on 23 December 2025 | 3:50 pm
Game Developer's top 10 games of the year - 2025 Wrap-Up
From drafting rooms in Blue Prince and sweeping the depths of Hades 2, to managing a newsie empire in News Tower and hitting new Peaks, here are th...
Posted on 23 December 2025 | 3:00 pm
Chris Kerr's top 5 games of the year - 2025 Wrap-Up
Here's to video games and the people who make them.
Posted on 23 December 2025 | 11:59 am
Obituary: Famed developer Vince Zampella has passed away at age 55
The former Infinity Ward CEO and Respawn entertainment co-founder was killed in a vehicle accident.
Posted on 22 December 2025 | 8:48 pm
Report: Naughty Dog employees hit with mandatory overtime on Intergalactic
Workers at Sony's Naughty Dog are reportedly working extra hours on the demo for Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.
Posted on 22 December 2025 | 4:32 pm
Are these the 100 most influential games of all time? ft. Tanya Short - Game Developer Podcast Ep. 62
These game designers say Portal is the most influential game of all-time. Do you agree?
Posted on 19 December 2025 | 3:30 pm
Who killed the game industry? Union workers make splash at Game Awards protest
A vigil for those trampled in the name of profits.
Posted on 19 December 2025 | 3:25 pm
Dev backlash over Larian CEO's genAI praise is about leadership, not just tech
A bubbling pot is beginning to boil over.
Posted on 18 December 2025 | 8:00 pm
The 10 game industry trends that made (and plagued) this year - 2025 Wrap-Up
The trends of 2025 could be best defined as 'stress-inducing.'
Posted on 18 December 2025 | 4:45 pm
FIFA and Netflix partner for a new soccer game
The game will be developed and published by Delphi Interactive, a studio that collaborated with IO Interactive in 007 First Light.
Posted on 18 December 2025 | 3:31 pm
Tencent and Sony reach 'confidential settlement' on Horizon cloning lawsuit
Light of Motiram has been pulled from stores, while the parties have reached a confidential settlement.
Posted on 18 December 2025 | 1:49 pm
Sucker Punch Productions studio head is stepping down
Co-founder Brian Fleming will depart the studio in April of next year and will be succeeded by two new studio heads.
Posted on 17 December 2025 | 2:46 pm
After delay, Bungie's Marathon is set to be released in March
The news comes six months after developer Bungie delayed Marathon following a tumultuous early reception.
Posted on 16 December 2025 | 8:09 pm
Ubisoft acquires March of Giants dev Amazon Games Montreal
Ubisoft has acquired the rights to the free-to-play MOBA, as well as the team behind it.
Posted on 16 December 2025 | 6:32 pm
Update: Larian CEO says any AI tool 'used well' is additive, not a replacement for skill or craft
CEO Swen Vincke says Larian is using AI for concept art, placeholder text, PowerPoint presentations, and to 'explore ideas.'
Posted on 16 December 2025 | 3:50 pm
The 10 events that defined the year for game developers - 2025 Wrap-up
Here are the news stories that turned heads during another topsy-turvy year in video games.
Posted on 16 December 2025 | 3:00 pm
id Software workers form wall-to-wall union in response to mass Xbox layoffs
Update: Rip and tear until the contract is done.
Posted on 12 December 2025 | 8:19 pm
Dispatch devs share storytelling and co-dev secrets - Game Developer Podcast Ep. 61
The co-directors of Dispatch dish on co-development and dynamic storytelling.
Posted on 12 December 2025 | 4:00 pm
Obituary: Ratchet & Clank voice actor Jim Ward has passed away at 66
Ward contributed his voice acting to Ratchet and Clank, Destroy All Humans!, and The Elder Scrolls Online, among many other games.
Posted on 11 December 2025 | 8:14 pm
Disney buys into OpenAI, another studio escapes Embracer, and The Game Awards trailers cost how much? - Patch Notes #34
Plus: Square Enix slammed by major investor and the UK government will look into allegations of union busting at Rockstar.
Posted on 11 December 2025 | 3:52 pm
Report: The Game Awards trailers can cost devs up to $1 million
A 60-second trailer can reportedly cost up to $450,000, with a three-minute trailer costing over $1 million.
Posted on 11 December 2025 | 2:01 pm
UK Prime Minister promises to 'look into' Rockstar's firing of workers
PM Keir Starmer describes Rockstar's dismissal of 31 union members as "deeply concerning."
Posted on 10 December 2025 | 3:03 pm
Call of Duty ditches back-to-back releases of Modern Warfare and Black Ops
Call of Duty staff acknowledge the franchise has not met people's expectations fully, and plans to drive 'innovation that is meaningful, not increm...
Posted on 10 December 2025 | 1:51 pm
Major shareholder denounces Square Enix for 'sluggish' revenue and profit margins
In a 112-page presentation, firm 3D Investment Partners criticizes Square Enix's 'management issues.'
Posted on 9 December 2025 | 3:30 pm
Take-Two hires Perfect Dark studio leads for new team
Studio head Darrell Gallagher and creative director Brian Horton are starting a studio within 2K.
Posted on 9 December 2025 | 1:50 pm
Pokemon TCG Pocket, Dredge, & Cyberpunk win Apple Game of the Year honors
Apple's Game of the Year list is largely divided by platform, with iPad, iPhone, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro each naming their own best game.
Posted on 8 December 2025 | 11:41 pm
Paramount bid for Warner Bros. backed by EA acquisition group investors
A few familiar faces are entering the fracas over the future of Warner Bros Discovery and Warner Bros. Games.
Posted on 8 December 2025 | 10:09 pm
Kingdom of Gaming event to debut in Saudi Arabia with state backing
The conference will purportedly seek to unite developers, studios, and investors.
Posted on 8 December 2025 | 4:12 pm
Tekken boss Katsuhiro Harada is leaving Bandai Namco
The veteran developer will exit the Japanese company this month.
Posted on 8 December 2025 | 12:33 pm
Report: iam8bit sues Skybound, alleging fraud
iam8bit alleges its business partner Skybound Game Studios is in breach of contract.
Posted on 5 December 2025 | 7:24 pm
Yes, Netflix is acquiring Warner Bros. Games
A Warner Bros. spokesperson has confirmed the video game division will be acquired by Netflix alongside its wider streaming and television business.
Posted on 5 December 2025 | 2:10 pm
Epic bets against Horses, Russia bans Roblox, and Saudi Arabia wants the majority of EA - Patch Notes #33
Plus: Netflix sells game studio back to its founders and more layoffs at Embracer.
Posted on 5 December 2025 | 10:57 am
Three design lessons from Defunctland's deep dive into Disney's 'Living Characters'
Disney's experiments in making real-world NPCs offer lessons for game developers.
Posted on 4 December 2025 | 6:35 pm
Wreckreation developer puts entire studio on redundancy notice
With THQ Nordic as the game's publisher, the studio 'will not see revenue from game sales for the foreseeable future.'
Posted on 4 December 2025 | 4:38 pm
Sony partners with J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot Games as producer and publisher
The Tencent-backed division is working on a cooperative shooter directed by Left 4 Dead's Michael Booth, which Sony will produce and publish.
Posted on 4 December 2025 | 3:12 pm
EA makes eight more accessibility patents free-to-use
Among them is Grapple Assist, which simplifies grappling transitions and controls in fighting games like EA Sports UFC.
Posted on 4 December 2025 | 1:36 pm
Roblox banned in Russia for hosting LGBTQ+ content
Russian media regulator Roskomnadzor is blocking access to the popular UGC platform.
Posted on 4 December 2025 | 11:47 am
'We survive or fail on our own terms:' The rise and risk of independent game media
Can worker-owned outlets create a brighter future for video game journalists and their readers?
Posted on 4 December 2025 | 9:56 am
Netflix to sell Spry Fox back to founders
Cozy Grove and Spirit Crossing studio Spry Fox will go independent once more.
Posted on 3 December 2025 | 8:32 pm
Hideo Kojima to deliver keynote at GDC 2026
The mind behind Metal Gear and Death Stranding becomes the first keynote speaker confirmed for GDC 2026.
Posted on 3 December 2025 | 5:00 pm
Marathon stolen art assets issue 'solved' with Bungie and Sony
Months after Bungie confirmed the use of stolen assets and apologized publicly, graphic designer 'Antireal' says the situation has been solved.
Posted on 3 December 2025 | 3:25 pm
Report: Embracer-owned Eidos-Montreal lays off staff
Most projects at the studio have reportedly been canceled, with priority shifting to supporting Xbox on Grounded 2 and Fable.
Posted on 3 December 2025 | 2:48 pm
Coffee Stain and Paradox veterans unveil new studio Feeble Minds
The ten-person team includes Coffee Stain Studios co-founders Oscar Jilsen and Mikael Mard, as well as the ex-Paradox product owner and programmer ...
Posted on 3 December 2025 | 2:37 pm
Saudi Arabia will own 93.4 percent of EA after buyout
Fellow consortium members Silver Lake and Affinity Parters will own 5.5 percent and 1.1 percent, respectively.
Posted on 3 December 2025 | 1:24 pm
Horses banned from Epic Games Store just 24 hours before launch
The surreal indie horror title was previously barred from Steam by Valve, casting the future of developer Santa Ragione in doubt.
Posted on 3 December 2025 | 11:06 am
What goes into a good parry system?
Press 'block' at the right time to read this article.
Posted on 2 December 2025 | 6:20 pm
Monotype accused of overcharging Japanese devs for Japanese language fonts
Fontworks' new US-owned parent company Monotype is charging $20,500 per year, up from $380.
Posted on 2 December 2025 | 3:14 pm
UK publisher Outright Games confirms layoffs
The Chicken Run: Eggstraction publisher is preparing to make 27 employees redundant.
Posted on 2 December 2025 | 11:42 am
Arc Games becomes independent publisher after splitting from Embracer
'We are now positioned to more fully pursue our vision.'
Posted on 2 December 2025 | 10:17 am
Analyzing the game industry's woes and AI's potential with former Nexon CEO Owen Mahoney
Owen Mahoney is the game industry exec who hates blockchain but hails the arrival of generative AI. Listen to our conversation with him on this wee...
Posted on 28 November 2025 | 5:30 pm