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SNK starts up new studio to 'evolve' its fighting game franchisesSNK starts up new studio to 'evolve' its fighting game franchises

'KOF Studio will proudly carry on the 30-year legacy of SNK fighting games while also bringing forth a new revolution!'

byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Dec 30, 2024
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Obituary: Team17 co-founder Martyn Brown has passed awayObituary: Team17 co-founder Martyn Brown has passed away
byChris Kerr
Dec 30, 2024
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Game Developer's 2024 Wrap-Up: Holly Green's top 10 games of the yearGame Developer's 2024 Wrap-Up: Holly Green's top 10 games of the year
byHolly Green
Dec 25, 2024
10 Min Read
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Game Developer's 2024 Wrap-Up: Chris Kerr's top 5 games of the yearGame Developer's 2024 Wrap-Up: Chris Kerr's top 5 games of the year
byChris Kerr
Dec 24, 2024
4 Min Read
A promo image for Bryant's top 10 game of the year list featuring four games.
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Game Developer 2024 Wrap-Up: Bryant Francis' top 10 games of the yearGame Developer 2024 Wrap-Up: Bryant Francis' top 10 games of the year
byBryant Francis
Dec 23, 2024
14 Min Read
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Game Developer's 2024 Wrap-Up: 5 devs that made an impactGame Developer's 2024 Wrap-Up: 5 devs that made an impact
byDanielle Riendeau, Chris Kerrand 1 more
Dec 20, 2024
9 Min Read
Game Platforms
Game Developer's 2024 Wrap-Up: The top 5 trends that defined 2024
Game Developer's 2024 Wrap-Up: The top 5 trends that defined 2024
Dec 20, 2024
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11 Min Read
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byChris Kerr, Bryant Francisand 1 more
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15 percent of Steam users played 2024's game releases
15 percent of Steam users played 2024's game releases
Dec 20, 2024
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byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Hothead Games has shut down after almost 20 years
Hothead Games has shut down after almost 20 years
Dec 20, 2024
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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ZeniMax will pivot Elder Scrolls Online to seasonal content in 2025
ZeniMax will pivot Elder Scrolls Online to seasonal content in 2025
Dec 19, 2024
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byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Tencent removes directors from Epic Games after Justice Dept. inquiry
Tencent removes directors from Epic Games after Justice Dept. inquiry
Dec 19, 2024
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byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Four images from the best games of 2024.
Game Platforms
Game Developer's 2024 Wrap-Up: The top 10 must-play Games of the Year
Game Developer's 2024 Wrap-Up: The top 10 must-play Games of the Year
Dec 19, 2024
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15 Min Read
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byChris Kerr, Bryant Francisand 3 more
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Sony to become largest shareholder in FromSoftware parent company Kadokawa
Sony to become largest shareholder in FromSoftware parent company Kadokawa
Dec 19, 2024
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byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Activision quietly recast Black Ops 6 Zombies actors during SAG-AFTRA strike
Activision quietly recast Black Ops 6 Zombies actors during SAG-AFTRA strike
Dec 18, 2024
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4 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
Sonic and Shadow the Hedgehog in Sonic Adventure 2.
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Crush 40 singer sues Sega over Sonic Adventure 2's 'Live and Learn' theme song
Crush 40 singer sues Sega over Sonic Adventure 2's 'Live and Learn' theme song
Dec 18, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Concept art for 11 Bit Studios' now-canceled game, Project 8.
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11 Bit Studios cuts staff after canceling console-focused 'Project 8' game
11 Bit Studios cuts staff after canceling console-focused 'Project 8' game
Dec 18, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Game Platforms
Game Developer's 2024 Wrap-Up: The top 5 events that defined 2024
Game Developer's 2024 Wrap-Up: The top 5 events that defined 2024
Dec 18, 2024
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8 Min Read
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byChris Kerr, Holly Greenand 3 more
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Moon Beast Productions nets $4.5 million to 'redefine' ARPGs
Moon Beast Productions nets $4.5 million to 'redefine' ARPGs
Dec 18, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Cover art for 2021's Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance.
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Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance will be delisted in 2025
Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance will be delisted in 2025
Dec 17, 2024
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byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Pacific Drive is on the road towards a TV adaptation
Pacific Drive is on the road towards a TV adaptation
Dec 17, 2024
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byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
The four leads of 2025's Lost Records: Bloom & Rage.
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Developer survey reveals surge in 'underperforming' studios in 2024
Developer survey reveals surge in 'underperforming' studios in 2024
Dec 17, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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Game Developer's 2024 Wrap-Up: 10 must-read Featured Blogs
Game Developer's 2024 Wrap-Up: 10 must-read Featured Blogs
Dec 17, 2024
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10 Min Read
byHolly Green, Community Editorial Coordinator
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'This is comedy': Balatro developer Localthunk baffled after PEGI hands title 18+ rating
'This is comedy': Balatro developer Localthunk baffled after PEGI hands title 18+ rating
Dec 17, 2024
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3 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Catly developer denies it's using generative AI or blockchain technology in its cute cat game
Catly developer denies it's using generative AI or blockchain technology in its cute cat game
Dec 16, 2024
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2 Min Read
byBryant Francis, Senior Editor
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Business
League of Legends skins won't get custom VO while SAG-AFTRA strikes Formosa Interactive
League of Legends skins won't get custom VO while SAG-AFTRA strikes Formosa Interactive
Dec 16, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Concept art from developer Dark Passenger's unannounced debut project.
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Dark Passenger raises $3 million to fund debut multiplayer game
Dark Passenger raises $3 million to fund debut multiplayer game
Dec 16, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Screenshot of the multiplayer immersive sim Thick as Thieves.
Business
Aonic nets €152 million investment to support studios and fund future acquisitions
Aonic nets €152 million investment to support studios and fund future acquisitions
Dec 16, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Design
Game Developer's 2024 Wrap-Up: 10 must-read Deep Dives
Game Developer's 2024 Wrap-Up: 10 must-read Deep Dives
Dec 16, 2024
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9 Min Read
byHolly Green, Community Editorial Coordinator
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Flashbulb Games confirms layoffs after scrapping unannounced project
Flashbulb Games confirms layoffs after scrapping unannounced project
Dec 16, 2024
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Key art for 2024's Metaphor: ReFantazio.
Business
Astro Bot, Balatro, and Metaphor: ReFantazio sweep the 2024 Game Awards
Astro Bot and Metaphor: ReFantazio sweep the 2024 Game Awards
Dec 13, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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New developer Clovers Studio teams with Capcom on Okami sequel
New developer Clovers Studio teams with Capcom on Okami sequel
Dec 13, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
Characters in Epic Games' Fortnite: Battle Royale.
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Epic Games secures deal to preinstall Fortnite onto Android phones in UK and Spain
Epic Games secures deal to preinstall Fortnite onto Android phones in UK and Spain
Dec 13, 2024
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2 Min Read
byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor
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461 employees at ZeniMax Online Studios have unionized
461 employees at ZeniMax Online Studios have unionized
Dec 13, 2024
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
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Business
Patch Notes #7: How an unlikely hero called Wilmot spawned a sustainable franchise
Patch Notes #7: How an unlikely hero called Wilmot spawned a sustainable franchise
Dec 13, 2024
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10 Min Read
byChris Kerr, News Editor
Key art for 2024's Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, which WB Games Montreal co-developed.
Business
WB Games Montreal lays off 99 developers
WB Games Montreal lays off 99 developers
Dec 12, 2024
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byJustin Carter, Contributing Editor

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