From demo to debut: Turning a game jam project into a full release
Under the Stairs' founder Vladimir Bogdanic shares his experience developing Eyes in the Dark from a game jam prototype
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Team Asobi: “We want our games to feel like they’re made in Japan”
The PlayStation studio’s Nicolas Doucet on the success of Astro’s Playroom, growing to 100 employees, and the importance of a dedicated R&D team
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Alone in the Dark reboot and new South Park game headline THQ Nordic showcase
"Reimagination" of the survival horror classic developed by Pieces Interactive under the direction of Mikael Hedberg
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Rumbleverse marks a new era for Iron Galaxy
Co-CEO Adam Boyes talks about the evolution of the studio's strategy and making melee work in battle royale
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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment delays Hogwarts Legacy to February 2023
The Harry Potter-themed RPG sees its second delay as the developer said "…we need a little more time to deliver the best possible game experience"
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Virtuos opens new studio in Kuala Lumpur
Team soft launched in 2021, aims to offer opportunities to Malaysian developers
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More than 25 publishers and investors join GI Live: London
Google, TinyBuild, London Venture Partners, Frontier, Team17 and more join the line-up
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Spin Master purchases game studio Nørdlight
With the acquisition of the developer behind Jotunheim: 1965 the toymaker aims to expand its digital gaming business operations
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Bulkhead ends relationship with Square Enix
"We are deeply disappointed that Battalion 1944 never made it to console," the developer said
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Unity sets up joint venture in China
Software firm partners with several tech outfits including Douyin, but will remain in control of the new entity
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Writing for Games, Part One: A brief history
Leading writers discuss how video games storytelling has evolved as the medium has advanced
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Rare Studio Head Craig Duncan to keynote GI Live: London
Plus! Talks from development leaders Gina Jackson OBE and Interior Night's Caroline Marchal
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Activision Blizzard accused of fighting against Albany union
Firm is trying to “delay recognition” of unionisation efforts, say employees at Diablo studio
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Unity reportedly looking to separate China unit from main business
According to those familiar with the plans, business aims to give more local ownership and autonomy to its Chinese arm
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Creature feature: An expert’s guide to making memorable monsters
At Develop:Brighton, Sam Santala explored ways game artists can make creatures more lifelike and not just a bag of bones and meat
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Our Machinery scraps game engine, asks developers to delete source code
Company that planned to take on Unity and Unreal says it is “no longer possible for us to continue”
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Sony says Microsoft’s ownership of Call of Duty could influence console buyers in the future
Platform holder adds that fanbase is so entrenched, even a similar product with the right budget "would not be able to rival it"
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CD Projekt Red alumni launch new studio Dark Passenger
Polish developer working on online multiplayer title built in Unreal Engine 5, set in Feudal Japan
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Bungie planning ‘reduced communications’ with players following harassment
Developer says “real threats” have been made towards staff, wants to ensure “folks are safe and taken care of”
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How viral marketing and cultural history propelled The Wagadu Chronicles
At Develop:Brighton, Twin Drums' Allan Cudicio gave an overview of his strategies to gain traction with the studio's Afro-fantasy MMORPG
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Wizards of the Coast opens new Austin-based studio, Skeleton Key
Games industry vet Christian Dailey is appointed the developer's studio head and vice president
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Supermassive Games' top three rules for narrative-driven horror
At Develop:Brighton, The Dark Pictures Anthology creative director Will Doyle discussed designing meaningful choices
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3Division donates $28,000 to Ukrainian Red Cross
Developer of city builder Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic raised the funds via 'Help for Ukraine' DLC
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Ubisoft shuts down rumour that it's cancelling Roller Champions
"Roller Champions isn't getting cancelled, and Ubisoft fully supports it," its statement said
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Indie studio Tender Claws to unionise
Founders are “thrilled to recognize and work with the union” made up of at least 13 employees