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Sumo Digital partners with Arm to test AI-powered neural graphics tech The collaboration will purportedly help deliver PC-class gaming on mobile platforms.

Sumo Digital partners with Arm to test AI-powered neural graphics tech

A look at the WIP trailer for Ghost of Yotei created by Sucker Punch a year before the studio officially unveiled the title in Sept 2024.

It was used as a ‘forcing function’ to help the team lock in on a vision.

Outersloth shares contract terms and game funding lessons for sickos What has the Among Us developer turned investor learned after sinking almost $20 million into 24 projects in four years?

Outersloth shares contract terms and game funding lessons for sickos

Battlefield developers laid off by EA months after Battlefield 6 'shatters records' 'We've made select changes within our Battlefield organization to better align our teams around what matters most to our community.'

Battlefield developers laid off by EA months after Battlefield 6 'shatters records'

Hey! @outersloth.com just publicly shared it’s contract terms at GDC 2026. Here’s the skinny if you’re looking for some funding!

'If we love this work, we have to protect it:' Heart Machine workers secure voluntary union recognition 'Forming a union is one way we’re making sure we can keep doing our best work.'

'If we love this work, we have to protect it:' Heart Machine workers secure voluntary union recognition

Video games shouldn't try to win the 'attention war' I don't need your attention war.

Video games shouldn't try to win the 'attention war'

Nintendo sues US government over Trump administration tariffs Nintendo filed the complaint in the U.S. Court of International Trade today.

Nintendo sues US government over Trump administration tariffs

Call of Duty is the latest game deployed to celebrate the Trump Administration's violent tactics The White House posted a video splicing footage from Call of Duty with its deadly real-life Iran airstrikes.

Call of Duty is the latest game deployed to celebrate the Trump Administration's violent tactics

Developer use of generative AI may be declining New data from the Game Developer collective shows a notable year-over-year drop in reported use of generative AI among game developers.

Developer use of generative AI may be declining

The craft of voice acting with Jennifer Hale Famed actress Jennifer Hale discusses the modern landscape of voice acting and how developers can collaborate with performers to make better games.

The craft of voice acting with Jennifer Hale

Tim Sweeney muzzled, Highguard crumbles, and the slow demise of Bluepoint - Patch Notes #43 Plus: Unity blocks asset publishers in China and Paramount (sort of) acknowledges WB Games.

Tim Sweeney muzzled, Highguard crumbles, and the slow demise of Bluepoint - Patch Notes #43

The next Xbox is codenamed "Project Helix," will also play PC games Newly-appointed Xbox CEO Asha Shar has revealed the codename for Microsoft's next-generation Xbox device.

The next Xbox is codenamed "Project Helix," will also play PC games

Don Daglow and Rebecca Ann Heineman to be honored at 2026 Game Developers Choice Awards Don Daglow will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, and Rebecca Ann Heineman will posthumously receive the Ambassador Award.

Don Daglow and Rebecca Ann Heineman to be honored at 2026 Game Developers Choice Awards

Fortnite leaker actually worked for Epic Games, according to new lawsuit Epic claims a leaker with over 13,000 social media followers worked for the company on a contract basis.

Fortnite leaker actually worked for Epic Games, according to new lawsuit

Velan Studios expands into Canada to build 'breakthrough games' The expansion comes as the studio prepares to celebrate its 10th anniversary.

Velan Studios expands into Canada to build 'breakthrough games'

Blue Prince's somber tone was inspired by Myst, says creator 'In our youth, we are gifted with dreams and ambitions. At our death, we are left with realities and regrets.'

Blue Prince's somber tone was inspired by Myst, says creator

VR specialist nDreams proposes significant layoffs and two studio closures 78 employees have been placed at risk of redundancy, including some on the executive team.

VR specialist nDreams proposes significant layoffs and two studio closures

MindsEye developer announces more job cuts while alleging 'corporate sabotage' Build A Rocket Boy claims the troubled launch of MindsEye was the result of criminal activity.

MindsEye developer announces more job cuts while alleging 'corporate sabotage'

Jackbox Games jumps feet-first into third-party publishing biz The makers of Jackbox Party Pack will now publish games like Toot Games' My Arms Are Longer Now.

Jackbox Games jumps feet-first into third-party publishing biz

Ghost of Yotei star: 'workers need more protections' in game development 'If you're watching this, if you're like me, please demand that the workers are treated fairly.'

Ghost of Yotei star: 'workers need more protections' in game development

Good Games Group acquires Ziff Davis' publishing business to launch Balor Games The nascent label now oversees indie titles such as Slay the Spire, A Hat in Time, and SIGNALIS.

Good Games Group acquires Ziff Davis' publishing business to launch Balor Games

Report: Sony losing interest in bringing major PlayStation titles to PC Sources claim the Japanese company is rethinking its strategy after being left unimpressed with PC sales.

Report: Sony losing interest in bringing major PlayStation titles to PC

Book excerpt: The Game Narrative Kaleidoscope Narrative designer Jon Ingold shares the foreword to The Game Narrative Kaleidoscope: 100+ Essays on the Craft of Game Writing.

Book excerpt: The Game Narrative Kaleidoscope

PlayStation and Xbox veteran launches talent agency to support small studios The nascent agency intends to help Indies and small studios by 'delivering Fortune 500 recruiting expertise without the cost of a full-time hire.'

PlayStation and Xbox veteran launches talent agency to support small studios

Blink and you'll miss it: Paramount almost acknowledges the existence of Warner Bros. Games The division was briefly referred to during an investor event covering Paramount's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

Blink and you'll miss it: Paramount almost acknowledges the existence of Warner Bros. Games

Resident Evil Requiem has topped 5 million sales worldwide The survival horror title launched on February 27, 2026.

Resident Evil Requiem has topped 5 million sales worldwide

Report: Trump administration may pressure Tencent to divest from US studios Tencent could face pressure to divest from US companies like Epic Games, Riot Games, and Discord.

Report: Trump administration may pressure Tencent to divest from US studios

Highguard is permanently shutting down barely a month after its debut Wildlight Entertainment has announced that troubled live service shooter Highguard will go offline after March 12.

Highguard is permanently shutting down barely a month after its debut

Blink and you'll miss it: Paramount almost acknowledges the existence of Warner Bros. Games The division was briefly referred to during an investor event covering Paramount's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

Blink and you'll miss it: Paramount almost acknowledges the existence of Warner Bros. Games