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Game workers in the U.S. and Canada launch industry-wide union to fight for 'dignity and respect'
Game workers in the U.S. and Canada launch industry-wide union to fight for 'dignity and respect'
'Together, we can create an industry that works for us, not just for CEOs and shareholders.'
March 19, 2025
The scratch coding and sharp constraints at the heart of Animal Well
The scratch coding and sharp constraints at the heart of Animal Well
On the extremely lean production of Animal Well's 256 intricate rooms.
March 19, 2025
'The public are kinda crazy:' Palworld developer Pocketpair underlines the human cost of success
'The public are kinda crazy:' Palworld developer Pocketpair underlines the human cost of success
Millions of sales, comparisons to Pokemon, and death threats.
March 18, 2025
Report: Assassin's Creed maker Ubisoft could create new IP unit to court major investors
Report: Assassin's Creed maker Ubisoft could create new IP unit to court major investors
The French publisher has already confirm it's pursuing 'various transformational strategic and capitalistic options.'
March 15, 2025
Inside UFO 50's incredible 8-bit journey
Inside UFO 50's incredible 8-bit journey
'One of the most gratifying things for us has been seeing players get interested in genres or styles of games that they never thought they'd be into (or perhaps didn't know existed!)'
March 15, 2025
Prytania Media sues NetEase for defamation, blames it for studio collapse
Prytania Media sues NetEase for defamation, blames it for studio collapse
Among the entities accused of defaming Crop Circle Games is...Crop Circle Games.
March 14, 2025
Roblox CEO on child safety concerns: 'If you're not comfortable, don't let your kids be on Roblox'
Roblox CEO on child safety concerns: 'If you're not comfortable, don't let your kids be on Roblox'
'That sounds a little counter-intuitive, but I would always trust parents to make their own decisions.'
March 13, 2025
Encouraging player creativity in Caves of Qud
Encouraging player creativity in Caves of Qud
'...a good setting is like a wet sponge. It gives with another squeeze: there's something in its network of symbols that benefits or enriches from thinking through at another angle.'
March 13, 2025
Inside Indika's powerful, bleak exploration of religion
Inside Indika's powerful, bleak exploration of religion
'...The idea of showing human perception through the lens of a game became one of our cornerstones.'
March 13, 2025
Making a life in the funky, plant-filled world of Starship Home
Making a life in the funky, plant-filled world of Starship Home
'We wanted to instill in users a sense of wonder, delight, and awe.'
March 12, 2025
Tilting Point launches $150 million UA fund to help developers 'maximize growth without sacrificing equity'
Tilting Point launches $150 million UA fund to help developers 'maximize growth without sacrificing equity'
'The fund's goal is to provide developers with the capital they need to fuel growth.'
March 11, 2025
The surprising origins and alien inspirations of Extreme Evolution: Drive to Divinity
The surprising origins and alien inspirations of Extreme Evolution: Drive to Divinity
'My goal is to create an environment that you haven't seen before.'
March 10, 2025