SNK starts up new studio to 'evolve' its fighting game franchises
Game Developer
DECEMBER 30, 2024
The just-established KOF Studio is tasked with continuing key SNK fighting franchises like Fatal Fury and King of Fighters.
IGN workers unionizing to fight for better wages and job stability
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
A majority of editorial and creative employees at IGN are unionizing to secure better pay, protections from layoffs, and "measurable steps" to increase staff diversity.
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Drag-themed fighting game Drag Her! ends development
Game Developer
MAY 15, 2024
A promising game cashing in on growing enthusiasm for drag performers couldn't find necessary funding.
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'We have way more power than any corporation:' Union workers call on developers to fight for their future
Game Developer
APRIL 8, 2025
Unionized workers feel the video game industry is at an existential crossroadsso how did we get here, and what happens next?
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A Like a Dragon TV series is fighting its way to Prime Video in October
Game Developer
JUNE 4, 2024
The TV show will mark Like a Dragon's first foray into live-action since its 2007 film.
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Why successfully crowdfunded drag-themed fighting game Drag Her failed to launch
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 30, 2024
Drag Her, a 2D hand-drawn fighting game featuring a roster of real-life drag artists, launched its Kickstarter campaign back in February 2022 with a modest and cheeky funding target of $69,000.
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Former Bungie general counsel says the game industry must unionize
Game Developer
JANUARY 25, 2024
Don McGowan, the former Bungie CLO who pursued Destiny 2 cheaters and players that threatened his coworkers, wants developers to fight for their rights.
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70 percent of devs unsure of live-service games sustainability
Game Developer
APRIL 16, 2024
With so many games fighting for players' attention and interest losing out over time, time sink games are at risk of eventually losing steam.
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Microsoft files appeal against CMA block on Activision Blizzard merger
Game Developer
MAY 25, 2023
Microsoft's legal fight with the CMA over the future of Activision Blizzard continues.
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Game workers in the U.S. and Canada launch industry-wide union to fight for 'dignity and respect'
Game Developer
MARCH 19, 2025
'Together, we can create an industry that works for us, not just for CEOs and shareholders.'
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Hand-Drawn Hack and Slash Adventure Go Fight Fantastic! Announced for PC via Steam on March 26th
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Team up with your friends and fight invaders today with a new demo as part of the Steam Remote Play Together event.
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How Mobile Game Developers Are Using Anime to Boost Engagement and Revenue Across the Globe
Game Refinery
MARCH 20, 2025
PUBGs mobile crossovers are a great example, letting players unleash Dragon Ball energy beams and fight alongside Evangelions towering mecha. The most interesting uses of anime IP in the mobile market tend to do something more aspirational from a gameplay perspective. How will this collaboration boost monetization?
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How Cobalt Core makes movement as exciting as fighting in its roguelike deckbuilder combat
Game Developer
MARCH 15, 2024
Rocket Rat Games talks about the nuances and thought processes that went into weaving important, strategic, and exciting movement choices into its starship battles.
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How to Fight “Tired Mode” as a Game Dev
Brand Game Development
JULY 28, 2017
Dev Diary posts are made to teach game development through specific examples from my latest project: Highways & Byways. This week in Start to Finish , I wrote Choose Your Own Adventure: Self-Publish or Not , an article dedicated to the benefits and pitfalls of self-publishing your game. Need help on your board game?
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WB's MultiVersus makes its official, Unreal Engine 5-powered return in May
Game Developer
MARCH 11, 2024
' fighting game is stepping onto the stage once again. Warner Bros.'
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Report: Some Arkane staff hoped Microsoft acquisition would kill Redfall?
Game Developer
JUNE 1, 2023
Understaffing, retention issues, and a drive towards microtransactions reportedly left the team at Arkane Austin fighting an uphill battle.
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Using a modular system of maneuvers to design Psychonauts 2 's boss fights in a hurry
Game Developer
MARCH 21, 2023
Double Fine gameplay programmer Rebecca Vessal showed off the highly modular "maneuver" system the team designed to make the game's larger-than-life boss encounters on a tight schedule.
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How Unreal Engine for Fortnite can make your game development dreams come true
GamesIndustry.biz
JANUARY 10, 2024
It's hard to believe it now, but Dylan "TheBoyDilly" Johnson – CEO and founder of the wildly successful Good Gamers – didn't ever plan to be a game developer. Back in early 2020, Johnson was one of millions of health workers at the forefront of the fight against COVID.
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How Russia's invasion of Ukraine is affecting developers like Frogwares
Game Developer
JUNE 2, 2023
Blackouts, employees going to fight, and air raid sirens—learn how developers like Frogwares have been impacted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Mario+Rabbids: Sparks of Hope has sold nearly 3 million copies
Game Developer
JANUARY 17, 2024
Sparks of Hope was previously dubbed a flop by Ubisoft, but discounts and word of mouth have given it more of a fighting chance.
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Osama Dorias: Progress fighting crunch is at risk
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Back in March, Osama Dorias was part of an industry panel on burnout at the Game Developers' Conference, sharing his own personal story of burning out in the industry and the toll it took on his mental health.
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Gambling fears get Balatro delisted after ratings board mixup
Game Developer
MARCH 1, 2024
Balatro may look like a gambling game, but it very much isn't, which Playstack says it had to fight for to clear its release.
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Guilty Gear Strive fights its way to 2.5 million players
Game Developer
AUGUST 4, 2023
Guilty Gear Strive is reportedly the first entry in the series to hit such a milestone, and the only game in Arc System Works' entire 35-year history to do so.
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Hidden Door CEO: AI controversy is about "value," not tech
Game Developer
JUNE 22, 2023
A fight over who gets to benefit from generative AI tools is what drives furor over their use, says Hidden Door CEO Hilary Mason.
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How Rubber Duck Games developed a boss fight in Evil Wizard
Unity Blog
AUGUST 17, 2023
In this guest blog, the Rubber Duck Games team breaks down the journey to developing a boss fight for Evil Wizard – from design and prototyping to animation, testing, balancing, and finalizing the visual effects.
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How Mobile Game Developers Are Using In-Game Collaboration Events to Boost Player Retention
Game Refinery
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
If you’re planning on collaborating with a TV or anime franchise, this might involve the launch of a new season, film or TV series, such as the mobile game Vikingard collaborating with the TV show Vikings to promote the launch of its spin-off series, Vikings Valhalla. The best in-game collaboration events are often mutually beneficial.
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(DEMO) FIGHT THE FIRST BOSS OF EDEN’S GUARDIAN DURING THE STEAM NEXT FEAST IN A BRAND NEW DEMO
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The studio has also announced an upcoming Kickstarter campaign
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'We were just fighting to keep the lights on:' 1047 Games founder on ditching Splitgate to create a scalable sequel
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
'That's one thing I learned for sure: players always want more.'
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Sony claims it's being harassed by Microsoft over Activision Blizzard merger
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Microsoft wants to obtain information from Sony to help it fight the FTC, which is attempting to block its Activision Blizzard merger.
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In praise of Tears of the Kingdom 's most underrated design decision: muddle buds
Game Developer
JUNE 28, 2023
The muddle bud makes foes attack one another in Tears of the Kingdom , making it by far the most entertaining way to fight
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California court sides with Apple against Epic Games' antitrust appeal
Game Developer
APRIL 24, 2023
The ongoing fight between Epic Games and Apple over third-party App Store payments ended largely in favor of the tech giant, albeit with some concessions towards Epic.
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Street Fighter 6 has topped 2 million sales worldwide
Game Developer
JULY 7, 2023
Capcom hopes the fighting title will eventually deliver 10 million lifetime sales.
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Fighting for better while facing the worst | This Week In Business
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 22, 2024
Even reporting from the other side of the Atlantic, it's easy to tell that the vibe at this year's Game Developers Conference has been different. Check every Friday for a new entry. Read more
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Warren Spector looks back on making Deus Ex out of spite
Game Developer
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
I’ll make a game where you can decide for yourself whether to fight or sneak past any problem." "I’ll show them," recalled Warren Spector.
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She Got Game on cultivating a thriving environment for female game developers
PreMortem.Games
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
When it comes to female game developers, it’s not only about the quality of their work but also about the environment they work in. This idea was at the heart of the discussion on the 2nd of December 2023 at the AGW panel titled: The Importance of an Entrepreneurial Mindset and Business Support for Female Game Developers.
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Game Developer
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Seven million fights in the streets.
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Mortal Kombat 1 has fought its way to nearly 3 million copies sold
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
WB Discovery's David Zaslav had no trouble touting the bloody success of NetherRealm's newest fighting game in its opening months.
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Game Developer
JUNE 12, 2023
Bandai Namco announced its 2012 fighting game Soul Calibur V will be taken offline and delisted completely on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on June 19.
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Solo developer Voidmaw on creating Katanaut: “Done is better than perfect”
PreMortem.Games
JANUARY 30, 2025
Eugene, the solo developer behind Voidmaw , has spent three years crafting Katanaut , a fast-paced action-roguelite where players embody a katana-wielding astronaut fighting to escape a collapsing space station. As a one-person team, he embraces both the creative freedom and the intense challenges that come with solo development.
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Fight Your Way to Victory in the Keian Command Championship with Fate/Samurai Remnant ’s ?DLC Vol.1, Available Now!
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Control a new Divine Spirit, Discover Fresh Storylines, and do Battle Against the Best of the Best!
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Earth Defense Force 6 from D3PUBLISHER Now Arriving in Summer 2024
Game Developer
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
The Fight For All Humanity is Coming…Just a Bit Later
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Nearing the Finish Line: Rewriting the Untold Engine
Harold Serrano
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
I’ve always believed that developers shouldn’t have to fight with the tools—they should just work. It’s all designed to make game development as smooth as possible. I want to ensure that anyone—even those new to game development—can pick up the Untold Engine and start creating right away. Want collision?
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Emotional intelligence in game development: Let’s talk about responsibility and regret
PreMortem.Games
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
This article is part of the game-dev advice newsletter Levelling the Playing Field by Rami Ismail. If you want to know more about the art, craft and science of game development, subscribe here. Feelings are a deeply under-discussed part of game development, and an even more deeply underappreciated part of entrepreneurship.
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