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Xbox hardware revenue is in decline, but Microsoft says subscriptions and content define success
Xbox hardware revenue is in decline, but Microsoft says subscriptions and content define success
Xbox hardware revenue dipped by 13 percent across the last fiscal year, and Microsoft expects that trend to continue.
July 31, 2024
EA beats net bookings expectations in Q1, feels record-breaking Q2 could be on the cards
EA beats net bookings expectations in Q1, feels record-breaking Q2 could be on the cards
The publisher is optimistic about the prospects of a release slate featuring EA Sports FC 25, Madden NFL 25, and Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
July 31, 2024
Destiny developer Bungie cutting 220 jobs after exceeding 'financial safety margins'
Destiny developer Bungie cutting 220 jobs after exceeding 'financial safety margins'
Bungie also plans to integrate over 100 employees into Sony Interactive Entertainment and PlayStation Studios to help 'save a great deal of talent.'
July 31, 2024
RIP, Xbox 360 Store (2005-2024)
RIP, Xbox 360 Store (2005-2024)
After nearly 20 years, players can no longer Jump In to the console's storefront.
July 30, 2024
How union-backed 'recall rights' can protect jobs at ZeniMax and beyond
How union-backed 'recall rights' can protect jobs at ZeniMax and beyond
Securing recall rights in a union can't completely fix the layoff storm across the industry, but it can alleviate the impact.
July 30, 2024
More Than Movements: Solving Animation Problems
More Than Movements: Solving Animation Problems
Common animation problems in mobile game development and finding practical solutions to improve quality.
July 30, 2024
Deprioritizing skill-based matchmaking turned Call of Duty into The Bad Place
Deprioritizing skill-based matchmaking turned Call of Duty into The Bad Place
Nobody liked that.
July 29, 2024
More Than Movements: Animation in Mobile Game Dev
More Than Movements: Animation in Mobile Game Dev
Common animation problems in mobile game development and finding practical solutions to improve quality.
July 29, 2024
A small games manifesto
A small games manifesto
'Most great franchises were born from small games and incremental investment. This is far from easy in a crowded market, but it’s the path to sustainable success.'
July 29, 2024
Level Design Postmortem: Sixth Street (Zenless Zone Zero)
Level Design Postmortem: Sixth Street (Zenless Zone Zero)
In this article, I will focus on the methods and processes used in developing the hub world known as Sixth Street.
July 29, 2024
Double Fine documentary's bittersweet epilogue highlights need for safe workplaces
Double Fine documentary's bittersweet epilogue highlights need for safe workplaces
An "epilogue" episode of Two Player Productions' Double Fine Psych Odyssey shows the team reckoning with Psychonauts 2's tense development cycle.
July 27, 2024
Life by You cancellation tanks Paradox operating profit
Life by You cancellation tanks Paradox operating profit
The publisher scrapped the life sim and closed developer Tectonic in June.
July 26, 2024