Game Wisdom
MAY 21, 2025
How to Make Small, Strange, and Sustainable Games Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" For this critical thought, the topic is all about sustainability and why some of the most original, strange, unique, and wonderful games are always small in scale.… The post How to Make Small, Strange, and Sustainable Games appeared first on Game Wisdom.
Game Developer
MAY 19, 2025
Shuhei Yoshida offers his take on the recent industry implosion and ponders whether there's light at the end of the tunnel.
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PreMortem.Games
MAY 21, 2025
Gamathon , a pan-African initiative by Africacomicade , continues to grow as a platform for game developers, animators, storytellers and tech creatives to showcase their work, connect with industry leaders and explore opportunities for funding and collaboration. Launched in Nigeria in 2020, the event embarked on its first continent-wide tour in 2025.
Radiator Blog
MAY 22, 2025
Down here in the other hemisphere, Australians and New Zealanders are approaching winter. which means it's time to leave the beach and attend some game developer events. I'll be participating in a few public events this season: June 7-8, 2025: Frosty Games Fest @ online. We'll be premiering some Tryhard gameplay footage at this upcoming fresh new exciting Australia / New Zealand themed online games festival, featuring demos and trailers from AU / NZ designers and studios.
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 21, 2025
Former Avowed game director Carrie Patel has joined Netflix-owned Night School Studio.
Game Developer
MAY 19, 2025
'The vibes have never been worse.
Indie DB
MAY 18, 2025
Hexborn is a fast-paced roguelite boomer shooter inspired by 90s classics, where you battle cultists and eldritch horrors in procedurally generated dungeons. Wield supernatural firearms, collect powerful upgrades, and survive escalating challenges in.
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GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 19, 2025
New accelerator Spawn Point has launched, and has already secured its first cohort of studios.
Game Developer
MAY 21, 2025
The news comes a month after Indiana Jones and the Great Circle also jumped to the rival platform.
Indie DB
MAY 20, 2025
The wait is over! Anima Flux, the gripping co-op Metroidvania adventure, is officially launching on Xbox on May 14. Following the release on PC and an earlier demo launch, players on Xbox Series X|S can now dive into the dystopian sci-fi world, playing.
AWS Games
MAY 21, 2025
Independent game studio Shiny Shoe had ambitious plans from the get-go in developing strategic roguelike deck building game Monster Train 2. Released May 21, 2025 across platforms, the game pits players against dangerous enemies in a tactical quest for survival. A follow up to the critically acclaimed Monster Train released in 2020, the sequel introduces all new characters, player mechanics, and modes.
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 19, 2025
Gamecity Hamburg has completed the seventh round of its Prototype Funding program, with six digital games receiving up to €80,000 as part of a non-repayable grant.
Game Developer
MAY 19, 2025
'It unfortunately has not met our expectations with mobile-first players.
Indie DB
MAY 17, 2025
Explore Tainted Life, a unique zombie survival browser game with rich storytelling.
Game Wisdom
MAY 21, 2025
How Football Culture Shapes Game Design Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com Football isnt just a sportits a worldwide phenomenon that stirs passion, loyalty, and creativity on every continent. Its rich culture and traditions have inspired generations of video game developers to recreate the energy of the pitch in virtual form. From … The post How Football Culture Shapes Game Design appeared first on Game Wisdom.
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 19, 2025
Activision has removed Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile from iOS and Android app stores.
Game Developer
MAY 21, 2025
Carrie Patel has departed Obsidian Entertainment after over a decade to join the streaming giant.
Indie DB
MAY 22, 2025
Join the magical journey in Wizy, a fast-paced spellcasting survival game.
Deconstructor of Fun
MAY 19, 2025
Written by Vin Sathyamoorthy , former Zynga Product Manager and a Reddit Product Director. Current proud Texan, and a member of the Deconstructor of Fun consulting team. These facts arent mutually exclusive. In 2018, I made a big transition from gaming (Zynga) to consumer apps (Reddit) - looking to leverage my understanding of daily habits, engagement loops and free-to-play monetization in a non-gaming setting.
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 19, 2025
LocalThunk's Balatro arguably became the defining indie game of 2024, chewing through its players' available hours with a novel yet incredibly deep roguelike spin on playing poker hands. The game eventually won the Best Debut Game award at this year's BAFTAs.
Game Developer
MAY 21, 2025
The lengthy hiatus was the result of a protracted legal battle between developer Epic and platform holder Apple.
Indie DB
MAY 17, 2025
Hey everyone! Were excited to finally share the first trailer for Umigame, our co-op roguelite set in a haunted fantasy swamp. Its been a wild journey bringing this weird, strategic world to life with my brother, and now you can finally get a glimpse.
Designer Notes
MAY 17, 2025
In this episode, Soren interviews veteran game designer Caroline Marchal, best known for her work on Heavy Rain , Beyond Two Souls , and As Dusk Falls. They discuss how much a narrative game should acknowledge that it is a game, if a 50/50 player split for a binary choice is desirable, and whether you are in the shower or under the shower. This episode was recorded on September 6, 2024.
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 22, 2025
THQ Nordic's studio Campfire Cabal has returned after being shuttered in 2023.
Game Developer
MAY 20, 2025
The news comes after the developer reportedly canceled its latest project.
Indie DB
MAY 21, 2025
Join the excitement in POLYSTRIKE, a fast-paced 5v5 top-down shooter!
Game From Scratch
MAY 21, 2025
GameFromScratch.com Fab May 2025 Free Asset Giveaway [May 20 June 3] Every other Tuesday we get anUnreal EngineFab marketplace giveaway, and this Tuesday is no exception (well, except the fact I’m reporting this late and it’s actually Wednesday, sorry about that…). You can get three free game development assets during the next two week for Unreal (with two of the assets The post Fab May 2025 Free Asset Giveaway [May 20 June 3] appeared first on GameFromScratch.com.
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 19, 2025
SAG-AFTRA - the union that represents 160,000 actors, voiceover artists, and other media professionals - has filed an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board against Llama Productions and Epic Games for using AI to portray Darth Vader in Fortnite.
Game Developer
MAY 22, 2025
Green will replace outgoing King president Tjodolf Sommestad, who is departing to take some time out of the industry.
Game Wisdom
MAY 22, 2025
Elevating “Walking Sims” and Storytelling Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com Two favorite games of mine from 2024 are against type being narratively driven with 1000XResist and Mouthwashing. Both from indie developers, both very dark and mature, and both using videogames to tell and depict a story differently from everything … The post Elevating “Walking Sims” and Storytelling appeared first on Game Wisdom.
Game Development News
MAY 22, 2025
The Games Growth Agency has curated panels for a bite-sized Games Growth Summit during the inaugural SXSW in London
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 22, 2025
King has appointed Todd Green as president, taking over the position from Tjodolf Sommestad who has stepped down after nearly 14 years at the developer.
Cocos
MAY 21, 2025
I want to integrate firebase into cocos creator , is there any possibilities to do it ?
Game Wisdom
MAY 17, 2025
The Subtle Psychology Behind Online Game Engagement Josh Bycer josh@game-wisdom.com Online games attract millions worldwide, but the secret to their staying power goes far beyond flashy graphics or big jackpots. Its the blend of psychological triggers and smart design that keeps players logging back in for just one more round. … The post The Subtle Psychology Behind Online Game Engagement appeared first on Game Wisdom.
Game Development News
MAY 22, 2025
Catalis Group has today announced the sale of its subsidiary Curve Games to Nazara Technologies
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 21, 2025
Steel City Interactive has announced a partnership with recruitment agency Amiqus as it looks to scale its technical and creative teams.
Cocos
MAY 19, 2025
PLEASE DO. Now that the summer is here, I was really looking forward to playing it with friends. If possible, I would love if I could get notified if there was an update of when it comes back. Thank you and good luck.
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