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The Witcher 4 tech demo highlights the open world credentials of Unreal Engine 5.6
The Witcher 4 tech demo highlights the open world credentials of Unreal Engine 5.6
The latest version of the popular engine also includes powerful new animation and rigging features.
June 4, 2025
Tencent sinks more cash into Playground Games founder's new studio
Tencent sinks more cash into Playground Games founder's new studio
Lighthouse Games was established by Gavin Raeburn in 2022 and is currently working on a racing franchise.
June 4, 2025
ZeniMax QA union signs tentative bargaining agreement with Microsoft
ZeniMax QA union signs tentative bargaining agreement with Microsoft
'We're the ones who make these games, and we'll be the ones to set new standards for fair treatment.'
May 31, 2025
Report: EA obliterates Black Panther developer Cliffhanger Games in studio closure
Report: EA obliterates Black Panther developer Cliffhanger Games in studio closure
EA has reportedly cancelled a game based on the Marvel superhero Black Panther (and laid off its developers) in order to 'put [its] creative energy behind the most significant growth opportunities.'
May 29, 2025
Update: Gamescom Latam organizers respond to mismanagement allegations
Update: Gamescom Latam organizers respond to mismanagement allegations
Event organizers have responded after over 250 developers from Brazil accused Gamescom Latam of failing to provide adequate support during the high-profile showcase.
May 28, 2025
Cult Flash game revived after programmer rescues source code from kid's laptop
Cult Flash game revived after programmer rescues source code from kid's laptop
How an 18-year old fan led a commendable preservation effort for Dungeon Rampage.
May 28, 2025
Shuhei Yoshida warns subscription services could become 'dangerous' for developers
Shuhei Yoshida warns subscription services could become 'dangerous' for developers
May 28, 2025
What I learned during a marvelous meeting with To a T creator Keita Takahashi
What I learned during a marvelous meeting with To a T creator Keita Takahashi
'What is a game? I don't know.'
May 28, 2025
Niantic spin-off continues layoffs with 'small number' of additional cuts
Niantic spin-off continues layoffs with 'small number' of additional cuts
Niantic Spatial, the new-look company that emerged following the sale of Niantic's game business, has laid off another five employees.
May 27, 2025
Candy Crush boss Todd Green appointed president of mobile powerhouse King
Candy Crush boss Todd Green appointed president of mobile powerhouse King
Green will replace outgoing King president Tjodolf Sommestad, who is departing to ‛take some time out of the industry.‛
May 23, 2025
Fortnite returns to the App Store in the U.S. after five year absence
Fortnite returns to the App Store in the U.S. after five year absence
The lengthy hiatus was the result of a protracted legal battle between developer Epic and platform holder Apple.
May 21, 2025
Former Xbox console exclusive Senua‛s Saga: Hellblade II is heading to PS5
Former Xbox console exclusive Senua‛s Saga: Hellblade II is heading to PS5
The news comes a month after Indiana Jones and the Great Circle also jumped to the rival platform.
May 21, 2025