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The craft of voice acting with Jennifer Hale

Mar 6, 2026
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How publishers can do better by devs (and still profit)

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Can co-development save the game industry?

Feb 13, 2026
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Analyzing the 2026 GDC State Of The Industry Report

Jan 30, 2026
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Business

Video games shouldn't try to win the 'attention war'

Video games shouldn't try to win the 'attention war'

I don't need your attention war.

Feb 27, 2026
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8 Min Read
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Business
'If we love this work, we have to protect it:' Heart Machine workers secure voluntary union recognition
'If we love this work, we have to protect it:' Heart Machine workers secure voluntary union recognition

Mar 9, 2026

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Developer use of generative AI may be declining
Developer use of generative AI may be declining

Mar 6, 2026

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Business
Battlefield developers laid off by EA months after Battlefield 6 'shatters records'
Battlefield developers laid off by EA months after Battlefield 6 'shatters records'
Mar 9, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
'If we love this work, we have to protect it:' Heart Machine workers secure voluntary union recognition
'If we love this work, we have to protect it:' Heart Machine workers secure voluntary union recognition
Mar 9, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
Nintendo sues US government over Trump administration tariffs
Nintendo sues US government over Trump administration tariffs
Mar 6, 2026
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1 Min Read
byDanielle Riendeau,Editor-in-Chief
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Business
Call of Duty is the latest game deployed to celebrate the Trump Administration's violent tactics
Call of Duty is the latest game deployed to celebrate the Trump Administration's violent tactics
Mar 6, 2026
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2 Min Read
byDanielle Riendeau,Editor-in-Chief
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Production
Developer use of generative AI may be declining
Developer use of generative AI may be declining
Mar 6, 2026
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3 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
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Business
Tim Sweeney muzzled, Highguard crumbles, and the slow demise of Bluepoint - Patch Notes #43
Tim Sweeney muzzled, Highguard crumbles, and the slow demise of Bluepoint - Patch Notes #43
Mar 6, 2026
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4 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Console
The next Xbox is codenamed "Project Helix," will also play PC games
The next Xbox is codenamed "Project Helix," will also play PC games
Mar 5, 2026
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
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Design
Don Daglow and Rebecca Ann Heineman to be honored at 2026 Game Developers Choice Awards
Don Daglow and Rebecca Ann Heineman to be honored at 2026 Game Developers Choice Awards
Mar 5, 2026
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
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Business
Fortnite leaker actually worked for Epic Games, according to new lawsuit
Fortnite leaker actually worked for Epic Games, according to new lawsuit
Mar 5, 2026
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3 Min Read
byNicole Carpenter,Columnist
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Business
Velan Studios expands into Canada to build 'breakthrough games'
Velan Studios expands into Canada to build 'breakthrough games'
Mar 5, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Outersloth shares contract terms and game funding lessons for sickosOutersloth shares contract terms and game funding lessons for sickos
byChris Kerr
Mar 9, 2026
6 Min Read
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Audio
The craft of voice acting with Jennifer HaleThe craft of voice acting with Jennifer Hale
byGame Developer Podcast
Mar 6, 2026
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Business
Ghost of Yotei star: 'workers need more protections' in game developmentGhost of Yotei star: 'workers need more protections' in game development
byBryant Francis
Mar 4, 2026
3 Min Read
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Design
Blue Prince's somber tone was inspired by Myst, says creatorBlue Prince's somber tone was inspired by Myst, says creator
byBryant Francis
Mar 4, 2026
4 Min Read
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Design
Book excerpt: The Game Narrative KaleidoscopeBook excerpt: The Game Narrative Kaleidoscope
byJon Ingold
Mar 4, 2026
3 Min Read
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Production
Clair Obscur writer shares production advice that could improve your game's storyClair Obscur writer shares production advice that could improve your game's story
byBryant Francis
Mar 3, 2026
4 Min Read
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Weekly Reads

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Business
Valve in hot water, Discord begs forgiveness, and more game media layoffs - Patch Notes #42
Valve in hot water, Discord begs forgiveness, and more game media layoffs - Patch Notes #42

Feb 27, 2026

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Business
Godot veteran laments 'AI slop,' Highguard's mystery investor, and a big doc for Big Hops - Patch Notes #41
Godot veteran laments 'AI slop,' Highguard's mystery investor, and a big doc for Big Hops - Patch Notes #41

Feb 20, 2026

Interviews & Features

The titular Outersloth sloth leaning on a globe
Production
Outersloth shares contract terms and game funding lessons for sickos
Outersloth shares contract terms and game funding lessons for sickos
Mar 9, 2026
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6 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Audio
The craft of voice acting with Jennifer Hale
The craft of voice acting with Jennifer Hale
Mar 6, 2026
byGame Developer Podcast
Actor Erika Ishii holds a DICE Award.
Business
Ghost of Yotei star: 'workers need more protections' in game development
Ghost of Yotei star: 'workers need more protections' in game development
Mar 4, 2026
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3 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
Key art for Blue Prince, showing the player character exploring a mysterious room.
Design
Blue Prince's somber tone was inspired by Myst, says creator
Blue Prince's somber tone was inspired by Myst, says creator
Mar 4, 2026
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4 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
A photo of Jennifer Svedberg-Yen sitting on a stage.
Production
Clair Obscur writer shares production advice that could improve your game's story
Clair Obscur writer shares production advice that could improve your game's story
Mar 3, 2026
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4 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor

Commentary

Jon Ingold

Blogger

Design
Book excerpt: The Game Narrative Kaleidoscope
Mar 4, 2026
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3 Min Read
Bryant Francis

Senior Editor

Business
Video games shouldn't try to win the 'attention war'
Feb 27, 2026
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8 Min Read
James McWhirter

Senior Analyst, Games

Business
How a surge in memory prices will affect the game industry
Feb 23, 2026
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7 Min Read

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