Opinion: How will Project 2025 impact game developers?
Game Developer
JULY 18, 2024
The Heritage Foundation's manifesto for the possible next administration could do great harm to many, including large portions of the game development community.
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Game Developer
JULY 18, 2024
The Heritage Foundation's manifesto for the possible next administration could do great harm to many, including large portions of the game development community.
Game Developer
MAY 21, 2025
Carrie Patel has departed Obsidian Entertainment after over a decade to join the streaming giant.
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Game Refinery
MARCH 27, 2025
The post Webinar Recap: How Mobile Game Developers Are Using IP Collaborations to Enhance LiveOps appeared first on GameRefinery.
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Game developers are among the millions users leaving X (formerly Twitter) and signing up for Bluesky. What are they getting out of the platform?
Game From Scratch
MARCH 27, 2025
GameFromScratch.com Awesome Free Game Development Tools Today we look at some of the amazing free game development tools available in 2025. We start of quickly with the most commonly used applications, then we move into perhaps more obscure but no less awesome and FREE tools available to game developers.
Game Developer
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Thanks to the constant development of technology and an ever-growing set of powerful tools, indie developers can create games that rival those made by big studios. If you're an indie developer looking to take your project to the next level, here's your essential toolkit for 2024.
Game Refinery
MARCH 20, 2025
If you enjoyed reading this post, here are a few more you should check out: From Idol Culture to Gacha Mechanics: A Deep Dive into Japans Mobile Gaming Market Breaking Down the Biggest Trends Shaping the Mobile Gaming Landscape BarbieOps: How Mobile Games Are Using Blockbuster Movies to Boost Engagement The post How Mobile Game Developers Are Using (..)
Game Developer
JUNE 24, 2024
As the game indstry continues through these difficult times, those surveyed by the Game Developers Collective believe they know the real core problems of the industry.
Game Developer
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Developers speaking to the Game Developers Collective seem to think the VR games market has hit a roadblock, even with this year's launch of the Apple Vision Pro.
Game From Scratch
MAY 12, 2025
GameFromScratch.com The Hazel Engine Will Soon Be Free The Hazel Game Engine is a 3D game engine written in C++ and scripted in C# developed by popular game development channel The Cherno.
Game Developer
AUGUST 20, 2024
This post chronicles that journey, highlighting key lessons learned and offering practical insights for game developers interested in integrating historical accuracy into their designs.
Radiator Blog
MAY 22, 2025
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. I'll be giving a short level design talk at the local game development conference here in New Zealand's largest city.
Game Developer
JANUARY 22, 2025
The three studios significantly beef up Virtuos' headcount as it focuses on becoming the 'biggest external game developer globally.'
Game Developer
JANUARY 28, 2025
The Game Developers Choice Awards, celebrating its 25th year, is the leading video game awards that are nominated by, voted on, and decided by video game developers within the industry.
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 8, 2025
The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) has appointed three new members to its board of directors. Read more
AWS Games
MARCH 13, 2025
Experience first-hand how Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Games helps build breakthrough gaming experiences at the Game Developers Conference (GDC), March 17-21, 2025 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Meet with AWS for Games experts to learn about the transformational power of generative AI and cloud game development.
Game Developer
MARCH 20, 2025
Indie roguelike deckbuilding game Balatro from solo developer LocalThunk has taken the pot at the 25th annual Game Developers Choice Awards on Wednesday. No jokers here!
Game From Scratch
JANUARY 11, 2025
GameFromScratch.com Python Game Engines in 2025 Today we have compiled a list of the best Python game engines, frameworks and language bindings for game development in 2025. This is the first in a series of posts exploring the game engine options available for the most popular programming languages.
PreMortem.Games
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Hernandez admits that solo development sometimes takes a toll on his metal health. “I try my best to accept that I may not be the most talented or brilliant game developer in the world, but that I am capable of making something fun and beautiful.” ” Why did you become a solo developer?
PreMortem.Games
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Despite his credentials in game development—first as a programmer on Cadillacs & Dinosaurs and later in his role at Tesla where he hoped to feature titles like Cuphead as part of the Tesla driving experience—Mr.
Game From Scratch
MAY 5, 2025
GameFromScratch.com Miziziziz Releases Godot Game Source Code Fellow game development YouTuber Miziziziz has just released source code used in several of his published games. All of the games were created using the Godot game engine and the source code is released under the MIT open-source license.
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. When they reminded us if you want to go fast, go alone.
PreMortem.Games
DECEMBER 18, 2024
For Chad Crumbaker (working as KRUMP Games ), it was the promise of full creative freedom that drew him into the world of solo development. I was an early adopter of Unreal Engine 4 and always wanted to get into game development, he says. Why did you become a solo developer? when did you realise this was for you?
PreMortem.Games
APRIL 3, 2025
How do you stay motivated through (years of) development? I genuinely love game development! While I’m eating I might put on a dev-blog, learn about how X mechanics can be implemented or listen to podcasts of other game developers. Friday Night will be out later this year.
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 22, 2025
Embracer intends to spin off its Coffee Stain Group into a "standalone group of community-driven game developers and publishers" by the end of 2025. Read more
PreMortem.Games
JANUARY 30, 2025
Eugene, the solo developer behind Voidmaw , has spent three years crafting Katanaut , a fast-paced action-roguelite where players embody a katana-wielding astronaut fighting to escape a collapsing space station. As a one-person team, he embraces both the creative freedom and the intense challenges that come with solo development.
PreMortem.Games
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
BitCake Studio , an indie game development studio based in Brazil, is celebrating its 10th year in the industry. Eduardo Lamhut, the company’s main Game Designer and Creative Director of the upcoming game Atomic Picnic , explains how the company started.
Logic Simplified
APRIL 4, 2025
However, building a well-optimized multiplayer game comes with several challenges which any Unity game development company worth its weight will know how to overcome. Choosing between these depends on your development goals and budget. Looking for cost-effective Unity game development solutions?
PreMortem.Games
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
The Impact of Epic MegaGrants Epic Games has invested over $42 million in more than 3,000 projects through its Epic MegaGrants program. Since its launch in 2019, the initiativeoriginally backed by a $100 million fundhas supported a wide range of creators, from indie game developers to open-source toolmakers and film studios.
PreMortem.Games
APRIL 14, 2025
Joakim Achrn helps founders build successful games companies. Hes investing in games through F4 Fund which he started in 2023, together with with David Kaye. To follow his work, subscribe to Elite Game Developers. One of the most critical aspects of fundraising that founders often get wrong?
PreMortem.Games
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Founded in 2018 by CEO Senad Hrnjadovic, SenAm Games is an independent game development studio based in Munich, Germany. We have a solid track record of developing and releasing three games in the last seven years, including client work, Hrnjadovic says.
PreMortem.Games
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
The development team has more surprises in store, with new mini-games and features planned for future updates, including a holiday-themed expansion arriving this Christmas. Iteration is key Throughout the development process, the team at Cyborn learned the importance of adaptability. Iteration is key.
PreMortem.Games
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Far Out Games’ journey began as a seven-week student project in a local game development program in Gothenburg, Sweden. “It was definitely a challenge,” Olsson admits, referring to balancing player freedom with cohesive level design. But we wanted the missions to be unique and unpredictable. And that’s certainly the case!”
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.
PreMortem.Games
JANUARY 10, 2025
Hiwarp is an indie game studio based in Spain, run by solo game developer Elwin Gorman. He is known for the charming black and white game PiAwk , about a caged bird thats looking for freedom. His next game is called Naiad. When I started to experiment with game development years ago that was a hobby.
AWS Games
MAY 21, 2025
Learn how to build, run, and grow games with AWS. Get in touch with an AWS for Games expert. Further reading AWS Cloud Game Developer Resources How Scopely scaled Monopoly GO! for millions of players around the globe Guidance for Custom Game Backend Hosting on AWS Guidance for Multiplayer Session-Based Games on AWS
Game Developer
MAY 14, 2025
'Too many games ask too much of their players, especially in the multiplayer space.'
Game Developer
MAY 19, 2025
'The vibes have never been worse.'
PreMortem.Games
MAY 14, 2025
It was the first truly functional digital distribution system for PC games, providing automated updates, curbing cheating, and offering smaller studios a way to self-publish without paying for physical retail or console certification. The result was a golden era of indie game development and a PC gaming renaissance.
Game Developer
MAY 2, 2025
'I would say we are probably not the studio that will use AI the most, and I don't think that bothers anything at Microsoft.'
Game Developer
MAY 12, 2025
The world could always use more unions.
Game Developer
MAY 7, 2025
A federal appeals court has denied the FTC's demand to halt Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
Game Developer
MAY 8, 2025
The deal will see UK mobile publisher Tripledot acquire 10 new studios and numerous titles.
Game Developer
MAY 21, 2025
The news comes a month after Indiana Jones and the Great Circle also jumped to the rival platform.
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