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A set of Joker cards in Balatro.

Balatro dev gives look at first prototype, Joker Poker Balatro dev gives look at first prototype, Joker Poker

LocalThunk shows how 2024's breakout deckbuilder evolved in the course of its three-year development.

byJustin Carter

May 29, 2024

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2 Min Read

Postmortem: SOUL COVENANT – Development Insights and Lessons Learned from #1 Hit on PlayStation VR2 in Asia Markets Postmortem: SOUL COVENANT – Development Insights and Lessons Learned from #1 Hit on PlayStation VR2 in Asia Markets

byMasaru Ohnogi

May 29, 2024

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a view of city buildings at night

Populating the city-builder of the future: A Deep dive into character diversity in Cities: Skylines II Populating the city-builder of the future: A Deep dive into character diversity in Cities: Skylines II

byRaphael Benros

May 29, 2024

6 Min Read

The Gameloft logo on a black background

Gameloft Romania cuts 136 jobs and closes Cluj studio Gameloft Romania cuts 136 jobs and closes Cluj studio

May 28, 2024

1 Min Read

A tall ship fires a cannon in Besiege.

Why some games can't work well on Steam Deck Why some games can't work well on Steam Deck

byBryant Francis

May 28, 2024

2 Min Read

A player-made boat paddles through the ocean in Besiege.

Besiege developers say DLC model made extensive water physics possible Besiege developers say DLC model made extensive water physics possible

byBryant Francis

May 28, 2024

4 Min Read

Fragbite CEO steps down after company declares Fall Damage bankrupt

Fragbite CEO steps down after company declares Fall Damage bankrupt

Deep Dive: Harnessing the power of player feedback with Dying Light 2

Deep Dive: Harnessing the power of player feedback with Dying Light 2

byTymon Smektała

Miles charging his venom blast power in Marvel's Spider-Man 2

Machine learning was used to sync subtitles in Marvel's Spider-Man 2

Machine learning was used to sync subtitles in Marvel's Spider-Man 2

What's made Saber Interactive such a long-lasting studio?

What's made Saber Interactive such a long-lasting studio?

byBryant Francis

Saber CEO Matt Karch still doesn't think Embracer criticism is 'fair'

Saber CEO Matt Karch still doesn't think Embracer criticism is 'fair'

byBryant Francis

Hooded Horse CEO: Forget success, judge publishers on how they respond to adversity

Hooded Horse CEO: Forget success, judge publishers on how they respond to adversity

Fragbite Group files bankruptcy for Fall Damage months after purchasing it

Fragbite Group files bankruptcy for Fall Damage months after purchasing it

byJustin Carter

Modders are Developers - It’s Time to Pay Them

Modders are Developers - It’s Time to Pay Them

Ellie explores Seattle in The Last of Us

Naughty Dog boss Neil Druckmann says AI will 'revolutionize' development

Naughty Dog boss Neil Druckmann says AI will 'revolutionize' development

A collection of artwork from upcoming Embracer projects

Embracer cut ties with more than 4,500 employees and cancelled 80 projects over the past year

Embracer cut ties with more than 4,500 employees and cancelled 80 projects over the past year

Embracer CFO and deputy CEO to depart after five years

Embracer CFO and deputy CEO to depart after five years

Key art for 2023's Company of Heroes 3.

Relic partners with investment firm to go fully indie again

Relic partners with investment firm to go fully indie again

byJustin Carter

Characters from Helldivers 2 posing heroically

Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead names former Paradox exec as new CEO

Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead names former Paradox exec as new CEO

Microsoft will integrate its Copilot AI into Xbox and PC games

Microsoft will integrate its Copilot AI into Xbox and PC games

byJustin Carter

Key artwork for The Crush House

Conflict, cringe, and existential dread: How The Crush House mimics reality television

Conflict, cringe, and existential dread: How The Crush House mimics reality television

Amazon Games opens Bucharest studio to support development and publishing ambitions

Amazon Games opens Bucharest studio to support development and publishing ambitions

A screenshot from the Switch version of Hogwarts Legacy

Nintendo buys Switch port studio Shiver Entertainment from Embracer

Nintendo buys Switch port studio Shiver Entertainment from Embracer

A photo of the NES controller and PlayStation controller against a yellow background.

Ardán launches development fund for Irish indie studios

Ardán launches development fund for Irish indie studios

byJustin Carter

Former Nintendo president Satoru Iwata.

Iwata's comments in restored 2004 interview look downright prophetic

Iwata's comments in restored 2004 interview look downright prophetic

byJustin Carter

A Keywords Studios banner at GDC 2024

Keywords wants shareholders to accept £2.2 billion buyout offer

Keywords wants shareholders to accept £2.2 billion buyout offer

Baldur's Gate 3 developer Larian opens new studio in Poland

Baldur's Gate 3 developer Larian opens new studio in Poland

Key artwork for GTA VI

Take-Two narrows GTA VI release window, records $3.74 billion annual loss

Take-Two narrows GTA VI release window, records $3.74 billion annual loss

A character played by Vin Diesel and a small child ride a dinosaur in Ark 2.

Studio Wildcard says layoff of 6 developers 'will not impact development schedule'

Studio Wildcard says layoff of 6 developers 'will not impact development schedule'

byBryant Francis

A monster from Dauntless roars at the sky.

Phoenix Labs lays off staff, cancels games in major restructuring

Phoenix Labs lays off staff, cancels games in major restructuring

byBryant Francis

A colorful character poses with fiery friends

Language, loot, and localization: how to ready MMORPGs for release in more regions

Language, loot, and localization: how to ready MMORPGs for release in more regions

bySarah Müller

Activision opens new studio Elsewhere to develop triple-A franchise

Activision opens new studio Elsewhere to develop triple-A franchise

A screenshot from Alan Wake II

Remedy CFO Terhi Kauppi is departing the studio

Remedy CFO Terhi Kauppi is departing the studio

What it means to direct a game that was someone else's creative vision

What it means to direct a game that was someone else's creative vision

byBryant Francis

Key artwork for Payday 3

Payday 3 rescue mission 'Operation Medic Bag' will prioritize new features over DLC

Payday 3 rescue mission 'Operation Medic Bag' will prioritize new features over DLC

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