Ask a Game Dev

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

If you’re a student and you have an interest in game development as a career, you should absolutely look into these. If you know of any game development internships that aren’t listed here, please tell me ! I’ll try to collect another batch when EA posts theirs as a follow-up.

Game Developer

Deconstructor of Fun

JULY 14, 2025

They talked about early hits, the lack of exits, the capital drought, and why simulation games are basically the default operating system for the local market. A Spark That Didn’t Catch Mishka kicked things off by asking Saad what started Pakistan’s mobile game development scene. Either way, it left a mark.

Game Developer

AWS Games

MARCH 11, 2025

platform is addressing these challenges head-on with its comprehensive cloud-native game development environment built on Amazon Web Services (AWS). The technology allows teams to set up their game development environment in the cloud. This feedback-driven development process ultimately led to the launch of Remngu 2.0a

Build

Logic Simplified

APRIL 4, 2025

However, building a well-optimized multiplayer game comes with several challenges which any Unity game development company worth its weight will know how to overcome. Choosing between these depends on your development goals and budget. Looking for cost-effective Unity game development solutions? What worked?

Games

PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Far Out Games’ journey began as a seven-week student project in a local game development program in Gothenburg, Sweden. “It was definitely a challenge,” Olsson admits, referring to balancing player freedom with cohesive level design. But we wanted the missions to be unique and unpredictable. And that’s certainly the case!”

Open World

Ask a Game Dev

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

For your first question about what kind of non-creation teams there are: Game dev studios typically have internal support teams - back end, build, IT, user research, etc. that are primarily there to support game development and content creation efforts.

Console

AWS Games

JULY 1, 2025

Global online casino games developer and publisher Yggdrasil Gaming set out to overcome the limitations of its legacy infrastructure and position itself for an AI-driven future. Generative AI assists with asset adaptation, localization, and QA, dramatically reducing time-to-market and cost.

AI

AWS Games

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Amazon GameLift , a purpose-built solution for global game server hosting, recently launched containers support in general availability. This feature allows you to upload your game server as a container image and host globally across Amazon Web Services (AWS) Regions and Local Zones.

Games

iXie gaming

AUGUST 4, 2025

Multiplayer game logic splits between: Client-side: UI, inputs, local animations Server-side: Game state, matchmaking, anti-cheat, persistence QA must validate: Matchmaking accuracy: Are players placed in balanced matches? Server-Side Logic and Matchmaking QA: Who Owns What?

Bug

Ask a Game Dev

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

If you’re a student and you have an interest in game development as a career, you should absolutely look into these. Internships are a great way to earn some experience in a professional environment and to get mentorship from those of us in the trenches. This is part 2 of this year’s internship roundup. Click here for part 1 ].

Co-op

PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Thats when Hrnjadovic came up with the game Al-Sirah. In the game players can choose between a local Mecca boy or girl aged ten as the protagonist. Founded in 2018 by CEO Senad Hrnjadovic, SenAm Games is an independent game development studio based in Munich, Germany.

Educational

AWS Games

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The test also showcased how Amazon GameLift can add 100,000 players to a game each second and spin up more than 9,000 new compute instances each minute. This offers developers the ability to scale their games far beyond whats been previously possible. The game is built with server SDK version (5.1.2).

Localization

AWS Games

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

GPR was born from fan feedback and makes the game more accessible and exciting.

Esports

AWS Games

JUNE 18, 2025

If you host game worlds that have a lifetime of multiple weeks or even months, then you want to be able to restore the world state in case the game server process crashes, or when doing a periodic rotation of the worlds to avoid memory leak issues.

Games

Deconstructor of Fun

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Spark: The Brutal Bootcamp for Game Devs Supercell knows its new game development is too slow , so enter Spark , a high-stakes incubator designed to fix that. Whether this will happen or not will not be due to the lack of tryin. Supercell has all hands on deck to turn this bust into a boom. The China-risk?

Esports

Game Developer

AUGUST 1, 2025

Chris Kerr , Senior Editor, News , GameDeveloper.com August 1, 2025 6 Min Read Horizon artwork via Sony / Patch Notes logo via Game Developer I can hardly believe it's Friday. The rest of my week consisted of belting out news through the digital medium better known as Game Developer dot com—and there was plenty to digest.

Dev

PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 28, 2024

.” Epic MegaGrant Developing a game in Kazakhstan poses its own set of challenges, as Khoroshavin explains. The indie game development community here in Almaty is almost non-existent,” he says. However, the lack of a local community hasn’t been a significant obstacle. “I

Prototyping

PreMortem.Games

MAY 8, 2025

“) has grown Clutter into a sustainable solo business, earning over $200K annually and proving theres still room for alternative paths to success in game development. Why did you become a solo developer? The biggest pitfall is isolation, but that can be mitigated by being involved in a local game-dev community.

Mechanics

Game Development News

JUNE 26, 2025

The new award will celebrate a woman who has made a significant impact in the field of External Development within the video game industry. Together, we’re helping shape the future of game development—bigger, better, and more inclusive than ever before.”

Development

Deconstructor of Fun

JUNE 10, 2025

I believe the same quiet revolution has been happening in game development for years in our industry as well. Outsourcing, once a stopgap for late milestones and low-priority assets, has morphed into what is now referred to as the external development production model. They’re local everywhere that matters.

Development

Game Developer

JULY 24, 2025

It's a colorful painting of the antagonist and main characters of the game. Business Exploring Sabotage Studios strategy for balancing creativity and sustainability - Game Developer Podcast Ep. 50 Exploring Sabotage Studios strategy for balancing creativity and sustainability - Game Developer Podcast Ep.

Data

GamesIndustry.biz

JULY 11, 2025

As reported by Game Developer , both companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding yesterday. The studio will open by Q4 2025 and will provide co-development services in the MENA region.

Studios

Game Development News

AUGUST 7, 2025

Each charity bundle will be available worldwide, with proceeds dedicated to supporting local causes driving meaningful impact in communities that matter most to our global audience. Customers are guaranteed to receive their keys instantly, and regional pricing will make charity bundles accessible and fair for players around the world.

Games

Game Developer

JUNE 27, 2025

Design Mike Bithells journey from Auteur to Studio Boss - Game Developer Podcast Ep. 49 Mike Bithells journey from Auteur to Studio Boss - Game Developer Podcast Ep. Design Mike Bithells journey from Auteur to Studio Boss - Game Developer Podcast Ep. Four cartoon kids play on a desert island.

Technology

Game Developer

JULY 25, 2025

It's a colorful painting of the antagonist and main characters of the game. Business Exploring Sabotage Studios strategy for balancing creativity and sustainability - Game Developer Podcast Ep. 50 Exploring Sabotage Studios strategy for balancing creativity and sustainability - Game Developer Podcast Ep.

Games

Keith Burgun

JULY 20, 2025

Overall I’ve been kinda down on indie game development for the last few months. Maybe going back further even, because I was extremely hype to make games as early as the mid 90s. But yeah… I’ve been in a mode of just writing songs every day, and doing local open mics.

Indy

Game Developer

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The Washington State government's Chamber of Commerce wants to the state's 'creative economy' humming along.

Localization

Game Developer

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.

Game Developer

Game Developer

MAY 22, 2023

The hub will focus on game development, research, localization, and publishing.

Localization

PreMortem.Games

MAY 30, 2024

Plus the local government is also working emphatically to put Manitoba on the map as an ideal location for game companies. The province is renowned for its collaborative video game development community, where established companies lend a helping hand to newcomers.

Game Developer

Brand Game Development

MAY 13, 2019

Board game development is notorious for its trial-and-error approach. Experienced designers and developers will tell you that it’s all about iteration. You may create dozens of versions of the same game until you finally find one you’re satisfied with. Need help on your board game?

Game Developer

Juego Studio

JANUARY 2, 2023

The post The Importance of Game Localization for Game Developers appeared first on Juego Studio.

Localization

CG Spectrum

APRIL 3, 2023

The annual Game Developers Conference (GDC) was held last week in San Francisco, boasting 28,000 attendees ! Penny was kind enough to share her experience at GDC and why she believes it's such a valuable event for people looking to break into the games industry. ✌️ Build your community while you build your game dev skills!

Game Developer

AWS Games

AUGUST 25, 2022

Today, we are excited to announce the general availability (GA) of an update to Amazon GameLift that expands support to AWS Local Zones, which increases coverage for game developers, while providing seamless, low-latency gameplay experiences for players. However, for games that require ultra-low latency (e.g.,

Localization

GamesIndustry.biz

AUGUST 28, 2024

However, with 5G and mobile technology penetration accelerating in Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, Latin America, South-east Asia, South Asia, the Middle East and Africa now generate a considerable number of downloads and active users for mobile games. Considering these market dynamics, localization alone is not enough. Read more

Mobile Gaming

AWS Games

JULY 26, 2023

Advancing the art of virtual reality (VR) storytelling is one the primary objectives of Meta’s Oculus Studios, the division that publishes popular multiplayer games, including “Population One,” “Onward VR,” and “Beat Saber.” While this ensures unique player experiences, it can also present game development and hosting complexities.

Studios

AWS Games

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Starting today, Epic Games will be using AWS Local Zones to support its new NA-Central server region in Fortnite. Epic Games and AWS have worked together for over 10 years and continue to find new ways to leverage the full potential of the cloud,” said Dan Carpenter, Director of the North American Games Segment at AWS.

Localization