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The AEGIS–CWA union logo

Sega of America union workers secure raises, layoff protections with first collectively-bargained contract Sega of America union workers secure raises, layoff protections with first collectively-bargained contract

AEGIS CWA union member Jasmin Hernandez told Game Developer the new contract will "provide a more secure environment" for employees.

Mar 27, 2024

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Crossfire developer Smilegate is shutting down its Barcelona studio Crossfire developer Smilegate is shutting down its Barcelona studio

Mar 27, 2024

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Sgt. Cortez in Timesplitters: Future Perfect.

Free Radical's Steve Ellis looks back on attempted TimeSplitters revival Free Radical's Steve Ellis looks back on attempted TimeSplitters revival

byJustin Carter

Mar 26, 2024

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A crowd gathers in San Francisco for Day of the Devs

We asked indies at Day of the Devs how to survive the game industry hellscape We asked indies at Day of the Devs how to survive the game industry hellscape

Mar 26, 2024

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Developers speak at the advocacy microtalks GDC podium

Advocacy microtalks at GDC directly confront enabling harassment campaigns Advocacy microtalks at GDC directly confront enabling harassment campaigns

Mar 26, 2024

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Logo for Japan's So-Fu game program for independent developers.

Japan aiming to support indie devs with new acceleration program Japan aiming to support indie devs with new acceleration program

byJustin Carter

Mar 25, 2024

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AI NPC chat is like VR: probably cool but certainly niche

AI NPC chat is like VR: probably cool but certainly niche.

Spyro and a baby dragon in the Reignited version of Spyro: Year of the Dragon.

Toys for Bob reportedly teaming with Microsoft on first indie project

Toys for Bob reportedly teaming with Microsoft on first indie project

byJustin Carter

The two (unnamed) leads of Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6.

Report: Rockstar urging RTO to prevent GTA 6 delay to 2026

Report: Rockstar urging RTO to prevent GTA 6 delay to 2026

byJustin Carter

The word 'slowbiz' in bold on a purple background

Slowbiz not showbiz: How Playdate maker Panic avoided becoming a 'garbage' tech company

Slowbiz not showbiz: How Playdate maker Panic avoided becoming a 'garbage' tech company

A pair of fingers and long arms stretch across the screen to tap a button. Different people stand at the end of a depiction of a heartbeat

Using medical stories and heart conditions to create musical challenges in Rhythm Doctor

Using medical stories and heart conditions to create musical challenges in Rhythm Doctor

Panelest speak about union efforts at GDC 2024

Unionization feels closer than ever as new long-term goals emerge

Unionization feels closer than ever as new long-term goals emerge

Baldur's Gate 3 team accepting the game of the year award at the Game Developers Choice Awards.

Last night's Game Developers Choice Awards showed a community burning to speak out

Last night's Game Developers Choice Awards showed a community burning with pain

byBryant Francis

Harold and another resident of the FEDORA

How Aardman classic Creature Comforts inspired the clay cast of Harold Halibut

How Aardman classic Creature Comforts inspired the clay cast of Harold Halibut

Screen Australia supports local devs with $1.6 million production fund

Screen Australia supports local devs with $1.6 million production fund

byJustin Carter

Heroes stand victorious in Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3 sweeps Game Developers Choice Awards 2024

Baldur's Gate 3 sweeps Game Developers Choice Awards 2024

Characters from Kitfox's roster of games

Kitfox co-founder says four-day weeks are 'unmatchable' when retaining employees

Kitfox co-founder says four-day weeks are 'unmatchable' when retaining employees

Amy Hennig on stage at State of Unreal 2024

Unreal Engine blockbusters and UEFN tools take center stage at State of Unreal

Unreal Engine blockbusters and UEFN tools take centre stage at State of Unreal

A green figure has its hand raised in front of an open door, as if welcoming people inside.

Xbox rolls out new framework to help devs design better for inclusivity

Xbox rolls out new framework to help devs design better for inclusivity

byBryant Francis

Developer and professor Christopher Totten at the GDC podium

Avoiding the 'compliment sandwich:' Techniques for mentoring others in the art of level design

Avoiding the 'compliment sandwich:' Techniques for mentoring others in the art of level design

A huge armor-clad skeleton clad from Baldur's Gate 3.

Building Baldur's Gate 3's memorable characters was all about forming trust in performance capture

Building Baldur's Gate 3's memorable characters was all about forming trust in performance capture

byAlessandro Fillari

NEO NPC character Bloom and their welcome message

How do Ubisoft's AI-driven NPCs handle dynamic player interactions?

How do Ubisoft's AI-driven NPCs handle dynamic player interactions?

byMichael Higham

Graphic for Denuvo's TraceMark technology.

Denuvo launches in-game watermark tool to counter game leakers

Denuvo launches in-game watermark tool to counter game leakers

byJustin Carter

2024 Unity Gaming Report indicates 62 percent of devs are currently using AI tools

2024 Unity Gaming Report indicates 62 percent of devs are currently using AI tools

Tchia screenshot featuring a beach sunset and a character climbing a tree

Road to the IGF 2024 with Joel Couture: Game Developer Podcast ep. 41

Road to the IGF 2024 with Joel Couture: Game Developer Podcast ep. 41

byDanielle Riendeau

Embracer Group divests 'core' Saber Interactive assets in deal worth $247 million

Embracer Group divests 'core' Saber Interactive assets in deal worth $247 million

Four tall ships sail the waters in Sea of Thieves.

How Flix Interactive aimed to be a good co-development shipmate on Sea of Thieves

How Flix Interactive aimed to be a good co-development shipmate on Sea of Thieves

Keywords tried to make a game using GenAI but said the tech was 'unable to replace talent'

Keywords tried to make a game using GenAI but said the tech was 'unable to replace talent'

id Software, Naughty Dog, and Activision veterans form triple-A studio Emptyvessel

id Software, Naughty Dog, and Activision veterans form triple-A studio Emptyvessel

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Equal access for all: Learn how Xsolla helps games reach more players

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A gnome wields a fantasy scepter as pretty colors fly all around him.

Hearthstone celebrates its 10th anniversary by balancing novelty with nostalgia

Hearthstone celebrates its 10th anniversary by balancing novelty with nostalgia

byDiego Arguello

A character poster for The Super Mario Bros. Movie

The Super Mario Bros. Movie made a bunch of money so Nintendo is making another

The Super Mario Bros. Movie made a bunch of money so Nintendo is making another

The Deviation and PlayStation logos

PlayStation-backed studio Deviation Games is shutting down

PlayStation-backed studio Deviation Games is shutting down

Microsoft voluntarily recognizes 600-strong Activision Blizzard QA union

Microsoft voluntarily recognizes 600-strong Activision Blizzard QA union

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Why Game Preservation Is Vital--And How Technology Helps

Why Game Preservation Is Vital—And How Technology Helps

byAlex Vasiliev

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