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How to build branching narrative without breaking the bank
How to build branching narrative without breaking the bank
Freelance game writer and narrative designer Nessa Cannon wants devs to know they can craft meaningful narrative choices without overscoping.
April 12, 2024
Epic execs say IP holders don't care about Fortnite, but they really want its ecosystem
Epic execs say IP holders don't care about Fortnite, but they really want its ecosystem
Epic CTO Kim Libreri and EVP Saxs Persson explain why the likes of Lego, Disney, and more are flocking to Fortnite.
April 12, 2024
What the game industry must do to prevent occupational burnout
What the game industry must do to prevent occupational burnout
Game industry working conditions are improving, but occupational burnout still runs amok. Studios and workers have the power to slow it down.
April 11, 2024
Weeks after shuttering one Battlefield studio, EA tasks Motive with 'unlocking' the franchise
Weeks after shuttering one Battlefield studio, EA tasks Motive with 'unlocking' the franchise
Dead Space remake leads Philippe Ducharme and Roman Campos-Oriola will form a new team within Motive to give Battlefield a shot in the arm.
April 10, 2024
Halo and Destiny veteran Chris Opdahl joins ProbablyMonsters to lead new studio
Halo and Destiny veteran Chris Opdahl joins ProbablyMonsters to lead new studio
The company has also hired a new chief product officer.
April 10, 2024
Microsoft renews Blizzard and NetEase partnership to bring key titles back to China
Microsoft renews Blizzard and NetEase partnership to bring key titles back to China
The two megacorps have rekindled their relationship following a high-profile split in 2022.
April 10, 2024
Still in Embracer's custody, Gearbox Publishing SF rebrands to Arc Games
Still in Embracer's custody, Gearbox Publishing SF rebrands to Arc Games
Arc plans to keep publishing indie games and be involved in titles previously published under the Gearbox banner.
April 9, 2024
Saber Interactive CEO thinks people are being too hard on 'naive' Embracer Group
Saber Interactive CEO thinks people are being too hard on 'naive' Embracer Group
'I think you can blame Lars for maybe being a little bit naive that this gravy train would just continue.'
April 9, 2024
Story Kitchen reels in Dredge for live action movie adaptation
Story Kitchen reels in Dredge for live action movie adaptation
Can the indie hit make a splash in Hollywood?
April 9, 2024
Palia developer Singularity 6 laying off 35 percent of workforce
Palia developer Singularity 6 laying off 35 percent of workforce
Palia officially launched on Steam in March and now developer Singularity 6 is gutting its development team.
April 8, 2024
Konami to raise base salary in Japan for third consecutive year
Konami to raise base salary in Japan for third consecutive year
'We intend to continue to generate innovation driven by our diverse human resources.'
April 8, 2024
One subtle change brought Star Wars: Jedi Survivor's 'Dark Side moment' to life
One subtle change brought Star Wars: Jedi Survivor's 'Dark Side moment' to life
Subtle changes to Star Wars: Jedi Survivor's Force meter made Cal Kestis' brush with the Dark Side more impactful.
April 5, 2024