Opinion: How will Project 2025 impact game developers?
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JULY 18, 2024
The Heritage Foundation's manifesto for the possible next administration could do great harm to many, including large portions of the game development community.
Gnarly content: 9 risks for horror game development
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DECEMBER 4, 2024
This blog explores some of the risks of horror game development and how to address them.
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The ascent of Indian video game development
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NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Indian video game development seems to be displaying more and more potential and exposure; we spoke to three different developers based in India about their current projects and their own experiences.
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Why do game developers love mechs?
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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Game developers weigh in on the "utter perfection" of giant mechanical robots.
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What are game developers getting out of Bluesky?
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NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Game developers are among the millions users leaving X (formerly Twitter) and signing up for Bluesky. What are they getting out of the platform?
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Unity sees WebGPU as a growing market for game development
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APRIL 2, 2024
According to Unity, games that can be played "instantly" present new possibilities for game developers.
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The best low cost game development tools
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MAY 24, 2023
From RPG Maker to PICO-8, here are a few of the best low-cost game development tools available.
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Game Developer's 2023 Wrap-Up: Justin Carter's top five games
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DECEMBER 27, 2023
Game Developer's contributing editor Justin Carter reveals his top five games of 2023.
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Germany creates €100M subsidy to fund its game developers
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NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Over the next several years, Germany plans to properly support its local game development scene and increase its cultural footprint in the country.
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Approximately one third of game developers were affected by layoffs last year
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JANUARY 22, 2024
According to the GDC 2024 State of the Game Industry report, about a third of game developers were affected by a layoff in 2023.
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Smash director Sakurai says he is "semi-retired" from game development
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DECEMBER 29, 2022
Sakurai's time at Nintendo and game development may be winding down.
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Forecasting work in video game development
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JANUARY 18, 2024
Peter Willington, Production Director at Auroch Digital shares insight into how game developers can predict the future with correct forecasting techniques.
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The best game development software
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JUNE 9, 2023
Our resources for free and low cost game development software, from game engines to art tools and tutorials, and more.
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The Rise of Generative AI in Revolutionizing Game Development
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JUNE 18, 2024
In this article, we'll explore the impact of generative AI on game development, the challenges it presents, and how developers can leverage automation tools to navigate this new frontier.
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Snapping Your Career into Place with Ben Brode: Game Developer Podcast Ep. 48
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NOVEMBER 27, 2024
This month on the Game Developer podcast, we interview Ben Brode, chief development officer at Second Dinner, the studio behind Marvel Snap.
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TRY AGAIN: How frustrations with game development lead to a platformer about game development frustrations
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FEBRUARY 28, 2024
TRY AGAIN developer Adam Morina talks about how their own frustrations coming up with a game concept would lead to a game about those very frustrations.
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Balancing creativity and deadlines in game development
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The article offers a framework for managers to balance creativity and deadlines, ensuring the timely delivery of a great game.
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Game Developer's 2023 Wrap-Up: The best games of the year
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DECEMBER 18, 2023
Find out why Alan Wake 2, Hi-Fi Rush, and Humanity were all among the best games we played in 2023.
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Game Developer's 2023 Wrap-Up: Holly Green's top five games
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DECEMBER 28, 2023
From Dave the Diver to Dredge to Baldur's Gate 3, these are the Games community editorial coordinator Holly Green couldn't put down this year.
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Game Developer's 2023 Wrap-Up: Bryant Francis' Top 10 games
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DECEMBER 26, 2023
Senior editor Bryant Francis shares his favorite games released in 2023.
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Twitch axes in-chat badge identifying game developers
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OCTOBER 21, 2024
Along with getting rid of the badge, Twitch is restarting its organization reviews that let accounts see stream analytics, manage games, and build Extensions.
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If Hollywood adapts more games, developers deserve a cut
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JANUARY 19, 2024
The 2024 GDC State of the Industry report indicates one quarter of triple-A developers are seeing their games adapted for film or television. Will the workers reap the rewards?
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Must-have tools and libraries for indie game developers in 2024
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NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Thanks to the constant development of technology and an ever-growing set of powerful tools, indie developers can create games that rival those made by big studios. If you're an indie developer looking to take your project to the next level, here's your essential toolkit for 2024.
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New Zealand government reaffirms support for Game Development Sector Rebate
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JANUARY 4, 2024
The initiative allows eligible studios to claim a 20 percent tax rebate and is worth $40 million per annum.
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Embracer rolls out new AI policy to 'massively enhance game development'
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JUNE 20, 2024
The company claims shunning AI models will lead to it being 'outrun' by its competitors.
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UK Games Fund grants £3 million to 22 'rising' game developers
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APRIL 17, 2024
The multi-million pound funding will go towards startup studios whose projecs have the potential to be 'the next best-selling, BAFTA-winning titles.'
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UX Research in game development: an essential explainer
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NOVEMBER 3, 2023
During game development, we’re a little in the dark about how players might experience and respond. That’s where UX research comes into play.
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Hi-Rez veterans unveil new studio to support live-service game developers
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JUNE 7, 2023
Smite developer Hi-Rez Studios launched a new team, RallyHere, intended to support studios that create ongoing live service games.
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Game Developer's 2023 Wrap-Up: 10 Must-Read Deep Dives
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DECEMBER 18, 2023
This year, our deep dives and postmortems reflected not only the modern games that affect our current lives but also delved into game history and beyond.
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Xbox expands Research division to collaborate with game developers
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
A new program within the Xbox Research division allows developers to give the console maker feedback and help it improve in key areas.
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Game developers, don't give up on your bad sketches
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FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Generative AI art tools make it easy to whip up images for concepts and storyboarding. But don't throw out your pen and paper just yet!
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What Washington State is doing to juice local game development
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OCTOBER 9, 2024
The Washington State government's Chamber of Commerce wants to the state's 'creative economy' humming along.
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Baldur's Gate 3 sweeps Game Developers Choice Awards 2024
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MARCH 20, 2024
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Fallout creator Tim Cain on his past and future as a gay game developer
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JUNE 5, 2023
Tim Cain, lead designer and programmer of InterPlay's first two Fallout games, released a video on his time in the game industry as a gay man.
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Embracer says it spends more money on platforms than game development
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
CEO Lars Wingefors thinks revenue programs like Epic Games' First Run program can help developers reduce the cost of bringing their games to storefronts.
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Game Developer's 2023 wrap-up: The events that defined the year
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DECEMBER 20, 2023
From Unity's botched Runtime Fee to Embracer going scorched earth on its own development studios, here are the events that shaped the game industry in 2023.
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Game Developer's 2023 Wrap-Up: Danielle Riendeau's favorite games of the year
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DECEMBER 25, 2023
From Dredge to Jusant to Cocoon, these are the games that provided a bright spark in a tough year.
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Exploring the 2024 State of the Game Industry report - Game Developer Podcast ep. 39
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FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Game Developer, Omdia, and GDC staff discuss the State of the Game Industry 2024 survey, hitting on layoffs, unionization, game engine changes, and much more.
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Game Developer's 2023 wrap-up: The trends that defined the year
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DECEMBER 21, 2023
From wildly successful adaptations, ongoing unionization efforts, and a morale-shattering wave of layoffs: these are the trends that defined the game industry in 2023.
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New Year, New GD: Inside Game Developer's new design
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DECEMBER 13, 2023
Welcome, once again, to the all-new GameDeveloper.com, now updated for better readability, easier content discovery, and an all-around improved site experience.
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Survey reveals devs consider genAI double-edged sword in game development
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AUGUST 19, 2024
Those surveyed believe the controversial technology may make games cost less, but that may also come at the expense of overall quality.
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How nDreams became one of the biggest VR game developers in the world
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JULY 13, 2023
nDreams is the world's largest virtual reality game developer outside of Meta and Sony. Here's how the studio has managed to grow in a still-burgeoning market.
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10 BEST TIPS FOR CORPORATE RELOCATION – GAME DEVELOPER EDITION
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JANUARY 16, 2024
Moving is one of the top life stressors but sometimes well worth it in the scheme of upward career mobility and gaining a wealth of experience that wouldn’t happen while staying in one place.
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Game developers are still feeling the pull of last-generation consoles
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AUGUST 8, 2024
The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S reported surprising sales slumps in the last few months. What will this mean for the rest of this console generation?
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