Game Development News

Innersloth, the studio behind hit social deduction game Among Us, has created a new indie games fund. Entitled Outerslo…

'We're super passionate about how mentorship can help support and develop diverse talent in the industry.'

The ESRB's facial recognition proposal may be rejected now, but it could send a new proposal to the FTC down the line.

Early startups without any funding are eligible for A16Z's program, which will run in LA from July 29-October 20.

The line between triple-A and indie is very thin for studios like Evil Empire and Thunder Lotus, so they've made a space for themselves.

Those accepted into the So-Fu program will get a crash course on how to navigate Japan's game development scene.

Double Fine's Day of the Devs is spinning off into a nonprofit operation and moving its San Francisco event to early March.

The system is currently invite-only but will enable selected devs to "self-schedule" the promotion.

Amidst continued AI negotiations, SAG-AFTRA's locked down a way for developers to use digital voice replicas in future works.

IronSource CEO Tomer Bar-Zeev and his fellow co-founders are stepping down effective immediately.

"We are making changes to how we handle games that use AI technology. This will enable us to release the vast majority of games that use it."

All signs suggest it was a record-breaking year for new releases on Steam.

The nascent collection includes pitch decks for titles like Cosmoteer and Wargroove.

Game artists: It's time to show your work to the world. Submissions are open for the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS) third annual arts showcase—promoting an honoring a broad spectrum of art by specific artists in video games.

"After more than two decades of serving as a central showcase for the video game industry, ESA has decided to end E3."

"We are seeing incredible growth in the number of games coming out of Queensland right now."

There was plenty to celebrate, but little time to do so.

Australia's game industry is building momentum—but not without stumbles.

It's unclear whether the tool has been handed to developers, although Sega has stated it can be used by "all employees" working in the region.

The 2D engine is now free for non-commercial use on all non-console platforms and has introduced a new one-time fee catered towards hobbyists and indies.

Four of the biggest companies in the industry have been targeted by a lawsuit accusing them of enabling video game addi…

The Japanese studio hopes the move will enable to it become more competitive on the global stage.

Practical advice on creating and cultivating diversity at game studios, by folks from Bungie, Wizards of the Coast, 343 Studios and more.

"Every game I design is meant to be a sandbox. At the lowest level, someone coming in should just feel comfortable playing around."

Interim CEO Jim Whitehurst said he expects the company to start implementing its restructuring plan during the current quarter.

Poole said he's joining Ukie to help the game industry "secure the recognition and investment it deserves."

Like the previous Amazon layoffs earlier in the year, the company's newest cuts affect the Crown Channel and Game Growth teams in its game division.

Game artists: It's time to show your work to the world. The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS) has opened submissions for its third annual arts showcase—promoting an honoring a broad spectrum of art by specific artists in video games.

At almost five years old, the Epic Games Store continues to not be a win for the Fortnite developer on a financial level.

Smaller studios would've taken the biggest hits from Unity's Runtime Fee policy, and also helped it retaliate against would-be merger partner AppLovin.

Surveyed developers think France's game industry will become a more attractive developer hub and stronger business as the years go on.

Valve is changing the currency for Steam sales in those regions to USD due to "exchange rate volatility."

Devolver Digital has struck gold in the land down under—and has lessons for developers around the world to nail their next pitch.

NBCUniversal and Amazon have reportedly wanted to buy EA in the past, and now Disney executives are allegedly wanting to add the publisher to its portfolio.

Developers not working in video games will soon pay a per-seat licensing fee to use Unreal Engine.

A new video from Valve breaks down the Steam storefront, and which parts are curated by Valve and which parts are curated algorithmically.

Hato Moa attests she hasn't received payment for her popular avian dating sim in the last two years.

The game industry's wave of layoffs continues with Epic Games, which is reducing 900 staffers from its overall workforce.