News Microsoft relinquishes non-voting observer seat on OpenAI board The withdrawal distances the company from antitrust concerns and regulatory scrutiny around AI July 10, 2024 Vikki Blake
News Rogue Company developer removes all Dr Disrespect content Any players affected will be refunded via the in-game currency, Rogue Bucks July 10, 2024 Vikki Blake
News Network N Media website The Loadout has shut down The Loadout was founded in October 2019 as Network N’s second original brand July 10, 2024 Vikki Blake
News Series Entertainment acquires mobile game studio Pixelberry Studios "It is an exciting new chapter for our studio and we look forward to empowering our creative teams" July 10, 2024 Vikki Blake
News Roblox launches new range of analytical tools for developers "Track funnel and economy events to grow your experience faster" July 9, 2024 Vikki Blake
News Voice-controlled game developer Volley closes Series C fundraising with $55m “This latest funding round will accelerate our development of new voice-controlled, AI-powered games" July 9, 2024 Vikki Blake
News Former Piranha Bytes devs form Pithead Studio The developers hope to continue developing "immersive and fantastic indie games" July 8, 2024 Vikki Blake
News US game spending fell 6% in May | US Monthly Charts Projected US spend on hardware, content, and accessories declined 6% YoY July 8, 2024 Vikki Blake
News Paradox Interactive delays Cities Skylines 2 console version for a third time Paradox says it has "not yet met the stability and performance targets" July 8, 2024 Vikki Blake
News Manor Lords publisher says devs should not be "forced to run on a treadmill until their mental health breaks" "Players are happy, the developer is happy, and we as publisher are thrilled beyond belief" July 8, 2024 Vikki Blake
News Embracer-owned studio Piranha Bytes has been shut down The studio was reportedly shuttered at the end of June July 8, 2024 Vikki Blake
News Adult Swim delists four more indie games, stating developers are "not available" to take over as publisher Super House of Dead Ninja dev, however, said it "did reach out but didn't receive a reply" July 3, 2024 Vikki Blake
News Nintendo says AI "can be more creative", but "also recognises that it has issues" "Our company has decades of know-how in creating optimal gaming experiences for our customers" July 3, 2024 Vikki Blake
News Keywords Studios reaches £2.2bn acquisition agreement with Swedish investment company EQT The deal is expected to complete in Q4 2024 July 3, 2024 Vikki Blake
News Surgent Studios cuts jobs months after launch of debut title Tales of Kenzera: Zau UPDATE: Studio confirms "just over a dozen people" have been affected July 2, 2024 Vikki Blake
News Nintendo sues two Switch pirates for "substantial and irreparable harm" "Defendant is well aware that his conduct is unlawful and infringes Nintendo’s intellectual property rights" July 2, 2024 Vikki Blake
Academy Life without layoffs, or why they are an avoidable part of game development | GI Sprint We talk to veteran game designer and CEO, Jesse Schell, who hasn't laid off any devs in 22 years July 1, 2024 Vikki Blake
Academy Why devs need to fail fast, and how to do so | GI Sprint Industry pros share tips on failing with grace, iterating faster, and how to know when a project should be abandoned in favour of your next idea June 20, 2024 Vikki Blake
Academy Navigating neurodiversity: What you need to know about the games industry Panel explores how neurodiverse people can succeed in their games career, and what support employers should offer Jan. 25, 2024 Vikki Blake
Academy Technical art roles: What they are, and how to get one A panel of experts from Radical Forge discuss the potenital routes into this discipline and how to improve your chances of landing a role Jan. 24, 2024 Vikki Blake
Academy An introduction to video game production Media Molecule's Steven Taarland explains the role of a producer, and why it's all about prioritization, trust, and "learning to be comfortable with ambiguity" Jan. 18, 2024 Vikki Blake
Feature Taiwanese publisher Neon Doctrine talks community, collaboration, and conflict "It's a unique position that allows us to work well both with the West and China" July 26, 2023 Vikki Blake
Feature Game Changers | Ladell Smith, Auroch Digital The studio's associate social and community manager discusses their work supporting marginalised voices and encouraging changes across Sumo Group Feb. 9, 2023 Vikki Blake
News Tencent acquires minority stake in Canadian studio Offworld Industries Offworld hopes the investment will help it "build upon the live services of its successful FPS titles" March 1, 2022 Vikki Blake
News Forza Horizon 5 adds sign language support in free update The new accessibility feature will support gamers who find reading captions tiring March 1, 2022 Vikki Blake