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EA lauds business 'momentum' after delivering record net bookings in Q2
EA lauds business 'momentum' after delivering record net bookings in Q2
The company has now raised its business outlook for the current fiscal year.
Oct. 30, 2024
Unity's new CTO is former King exec and Havok co-founder Steve Collins
Unity's new CTO is former King exec and Havok co-founder Steve Collins
Collins has been tasked with accelerating 'product innovation, quality, and stability.'
Oct. 30, 2024
Oregon Trail is taking the road to a movie adaptation
Oregon Trail is taking the road to a movie adaptation
The newest movie to join the transmedia train is...Oregon Trail?
Oct. 29, 2024
The free-to-play version of Animal Crossing is becoming a $20 premium release
The free-to-play version of Animal Crossing is becoming a $20 premium release
Hells bells.
Oct. 28, 2024
5 tips for no-bull indie game design
5 tips for no-bull indie game design
Solo VR dev Zander Dejah, formerly gameplay programmer on Vader Immortal, explores finding the fun with Vendetta Forever.
Oct. 25, 2024
SAG-AFTRA returns to negotiating table with major gaming studios
SAG-AFTRA returns to negotiating table with major gaming studios
'Humane protections for actors against A.I. exploitation are not an unreasonable ask — and the success of these contracts shows that most companies agree.'
Oct. 24, 2024
One lesson from 10 years of writing for Game Developer
One lesson from 10 years of writing for Game Developer
Bryant's must-read lesson from the last decade: don't worship idols to find meaning in yourself.
Oct. 24, 2024
Survey says half of developers consider VR market on decline or in stagnation
Survey says half of developers consider VR market on decline or in stagnation
Developers speaking to the Game Developers Collective seem to think the VR games market has hit a roadblock, even with this year's launch of the Apple Vision Pro.
Oct. 23, 2024
VFX as game design tools: The ludology of VFX in God of War: Ragnarok and Halo Infinite
VFX as game design tools: The ludology of VFX in God of War: Ragnarok and Halo Infinite
'If authored with intentionality and purpose, VFX can become an essential part of any game's design.'
Oct. 22, 2024
Resident Evil 4 Remake sells eight million copies in a year and a half
Resident Evil 4 Remake sells eight million copies in a year and a half
Resident Evil 2 Remake is the best-selling RE to date, shifting 13.9 million copies over five years.
Oct. 18, 2024
How to crack the code and host the perfect game jam
How to crack the code and host the perfect game jam
Useful advice from experienced game jam hosts: how to prepare, plan, promote, and conduct game jams, tackle post-jam support, and more.
Oct. 18, 2024
Call for Submissions: Let's talk about horror games
Call for Submissions: Let's talk about horror games
Join us for a discussion on the modes and mechanics that define a genre.
Oct. 18, 2024