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The GDC 2026 wrap-up show

Mar 20, 2026

The craft of voice acting with Jennifer Hale

Mar 6, 2026

How publishers can do better by devs (and still profit)

Feb 26, 2026

Can co-development save the game industry?

Feb 13, 2026

Two characters from Absolum--an elf and a dwarf--strike a pose.

What happens when story serves art direction in Absolum - Narrative Notebook #2

What happens when story serves art direction in Absolum - Narrative Notebook #2

Absolum's storytelling tricks seem aimed at getting the player to pay attention to their surroundings.

Rec Room shutting down after failing to become 'sustainably profitable'

Rec Room shutting down after failing to become 'sustainably profitable'

Mar 31, 2026

The protagonist of Moss jumps over to a platform

Moss developer Polyarc is laying off staff

Moss developer Polyarc is laying off staff

Mar 31, 2026

Lessons from GDC 2026

From left to right, Grumpy Kong, Void Kong, and Poppy Kong, three ape-like enemies, strike a pose.

Donkey Kong Bananza has a big-brained approach to asset recycling Donkey Kong Bananza has a big-brained approach to asset recycling

byBryant Francis

Characters floating in space before a field of asteroids and planetoids.

Important lessons from running a successful video game crowdfunding campaign Important lessons from running a successful video game crowdfunding campaign

byAlessandro Fillari

Dispatch developer AdHoc says don't confuse your plot for narrative Dispatch developer AdHoc says don't confuse your plot for narrative

A character from The Hidden Ones looks at the camera, their hand raised.

Tencent's genAI animation tools don't seem to make games more fun Tencent's genAI animation tools don't seem to make games more fun

byBryant Francis

CWA union members and supporters rally together at GDC Festival of Gaming

Union workers send a message to game industry execs: 'Let go of the power now, or be forced to let go of it later.'Union workers send a message to game industry execs: 'Let go of the power now, or be forced to let go of it later.'

The GDC 2026 wrap-up show The GDC 2026 wrap-up show

byGame Developer Podcast

Young people gather in a pleasant outdoor setting

To make video games for Gen Z, be authentic To make video games for Gen Z, be authentic

byCarli Velocci

Artwork of four scouts attempting to climb a mountain in Peak

'Text is evil:' How making Peak changed indie studio Aggro Crab 'Text is evil:' How making Peak changed indie studio Aggro Crab

The central character kicks a soccer ball into a group of traffic cones

How improvisation and kicking a ball around drove authenticity in Despelote How improvisation and kicking a ball around drove authenticity in Despelote

byAlessandro Fillari

Donkey Kong punches a rock while Paulina rides his back.

How voxels enabled a juicy gameplay loop in Donkey Kong Bananza How voxels enabled a juicy gameplay loop in Donkey Kong Bananza

byBryant Francis

Soldiers in trenches fighting an intense battle

Using choreography to enhance Battlefield 6's game feel Using choreography to enhance Battlefield 6's game feel

byAlessandro Fillari

Developers from Sandfall Interactive accept the Best Debut award

Clair Obscur secures top honors at the Game Developers Choice Awards Clair Obscur secures top honors at the GDCAs

byAlissa McAloon

LATEST NEWS

An Emmy-winning animation studio just bought the rights to multiple Roblox titles

An Emmy-winning animation studio just bought the rights to multiple Roblox titles

byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News

The protagonist of Moss jumps over to a platform

Moss developer Polyarc is laying off staff

Moss developer Polyarc is laying off staff

byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News

Rec Room shutting down after failing to become 'sustainably profitable'

Rec Room shutting down after failing to become 'sustainably profitable'

byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News

Artwork depicting characters from Eidos Montreal titles including Deus Ex and Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy

Embracer Group has laid off 124 employees at Eidos Montreal

Embracer Group has laid off 124 employees at Eidos Montreal

byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News

The key art of PUBG Blindspot showcasing multiple characters

PUBG Blindspot shuts down after 2 months in early access

PUBG Blindspot shuts down after 2 months in early access

byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News

Two women characters of mobile game Choices laugh together

Report: Series Entertainment-owned mobile studio Pixelberry lays off staff

Report: Series Entertainment-owned mobile studio Pixelberry lays off staff

byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News

Key artwork for The Elder Scrolls: Blades

Free-to-play spinoff The Elder Scrolls: Blades is being shut down

Free-to-play spinoff The Elder Scrolls: Blades is being shut down

byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News

Key artwork for Wanderstop

Wanderstop developer Ivy Road is shutting down

Wanderstop developer Ivy Road is shutting down

byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News

The industry is in a 'really horrible place,' say Brenda and John Romero

The industry is in a 'really horrible place,' say Brenda and John Romero

byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News

A screenshot of The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, in which a woman points a gun at the protagonist

Owlcat Games is using generative AI to 'iterate faster' on The Expanse

Owlcat Games is using generative AI to 'iterate faster' on The Expanse

byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News

INTERVIEWS & FEATURES

Two characters from Absolum--an elf and a dwarf--strike a pose.

What happens when story serves art direction in Absolum - Narrative Notebook #2 What happens when story serves art direction in Absolum - Narrative Notebook #2

byBryant Francis

From left to right, Grumpy Kong, Void Kong, and Poppy Kong, three ape-like enemies, strike a pose.

Donkey Kong Bananza has a big-brained approach to asset recycling Donkey Kong Bananza has a big-brained approach to asset recycling

byBryant Francis

Characters floating in space before a field of asteroids and planetoids.

Important lessons from running a successful video game crowdfunding campaign Important lessons from running a successful video game crowdfunding campaign

byAlessandro Fillari

Epic Games layoffs serve as a timely reminder that accountability is dead Epic Games layoffs serve as a timely reminder that accountability is dead

Dispatch developer AdHoc says don't confuse your plot for narrative Dispatch developer AdHoc says don't confuse your plot for narrative

A character from The Hidden Ones looks at the camera, their hand raised.

Tencent's genAI animation tools don't seem to make games more fun Tencent's genAI animation tools don't seem to make games more fun

byBryant Francis

Weekly Reads

Nintendo cuts Switch 2 production, layoffs at Epic and PlayStation, and another Saudi acquisition - Patch Notes #45

Nintendo cuts Switch 2 production, layoffs at Epic and PlayStation, and another Saudi acquisition - Patch Notes #45

Mar 27, 2026

A Fortnite character (cartoon banana) wearing a suit

Analyst says Epic Games layoffs send a clear signal: 'This will not get any easier'

Analyst says Epic Games layoffs send a clear signal: 'This will not get any easier'

Mar 26, 2026

Interviews & Features

From left to right, Grumpy Kong, Void Kong, and Poppy Kong, three ape-like enemies, strike a pose.

Donkey Kong Bananza has a big-brained approach to asset recycling

Donkey Kong Bananza has a big-brained approach to asset recycling

byBryant Francis,Senior Editor

Characters floating in space before a field of asteroids and planetoids.

Important lessons from running a successful video game crowdfunding campaign

Important lessons from running a successful video game crowdfunding campaign

byAlessandro Fillari,Contributor

Dispatch developer AdHoc says don't confuse your plot for narrative

Dispatch developer AdHoc says don't confuse your plot for narrative

byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News

A character from The Hidden Ones looks at the camera, their hand raised.

Tencent's genAI animation tools don't seem to make games more fun

Tencent's genAI animation tools don't seem to make games more fun

byBryant Francis,Senior Editor

The GDC 2026 wrap-up show

The GDC 2026 wrap-up show

byGame Developer Podcast

Commentary

Senior Editor

What happens when story serves art direction in Absolum - Narrative Notebook #2

Senior Editor, News

Epic Games layoffs serve as a timely reminder that accountability is dead

Nicole Carpenter

Columnist

The Sims 4 modding community is disappointed by new 'microtransaction' marketplace

Latest Podcasts

The GDC 2026 wrap-up show

The GDC 2026 wrap-up show

The craft of voice acting with Jennifer Hale

The craft of voice acting with Jennifer Hale