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GDC talk from Valve on the state of Steam in 2026. Here are some numbers that demonstrate the size of the platform:

This is how RNG works as an 'equalizer' in Dispatch There are the odds. And then there are the actual odds.

This is how RNG works as an 'equalizer' in Dispatch

Peak co-developer Aggro Crab shares lessons in friendslop Aggro Crab studio head Nick Kaman's secret to expert mountain design? 'We throw rocks at the wall and pray, just like in real life'

Peak co-developer Aggro Crab shares lessons in friendslop

Indie fund Outersloth has rejected every generative AI pitch it has received 'I really like a game that has soul.'

Indie fund Outersloth has rejected every generative AI pitch it has received

Scopely hits $15 billion in lifetime revenue The mobile behemoth is also boasting 150 billion hours of playtime.

Scopely hits $15 billion in lifetime revenue

The pitch for the live action version of Dispatch (scrapped due to the covid pandemic) was pretty straightforward:

Epic Games increasing the price of V-Bucks to 'help pay the bills' 'The cost of running Fortnite has gone up a lot,' Epic Games says.

Epic Games increasing the price of V-Bucks to 'help pay the bills'

Report: Until Dawn remake dev Ballistic Moon is dissolved The studio is seemingly no longer part of the UK Companies House register.

Report: Until Dawn remake dev Ballistic Moon is dissolved

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