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This is your space for game production news, development workflows, production techniques, tools, interviews, and industry insights covering how games are planned, built, tested, shipped, and supported. Explore the production processes and people behind turning creative ideas into finished games.

A screenshot from Fairgames showing people in polygonal monkey masks holding guns and pouring liquid into a purple smoke-filled environment.
Console
Report: PlayStation's Fairgames cancelled, no devs to be laid offReport: PlayStation's Fairgames cancelled, no devs to be laid off

After being announced in 2023, the online multiplayer shooter will never see the light of day, according to a new report.

Picture of Imran Khan
byImran Khan,Contributing Editor
Nov 11, 2026
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1 Min Read
Black text on a yellow background featuring the SAG-AFTRA logo.
Production
SAG-AFTRA introduces new process for hiring union actors in game pitchesSAG-AFTRA introduces new process for hiring union actors in game pitches
byImran Khan
Nov 6, 2026
2 Min Read
A photo of Rami Ismail against the key art for Australia Did It.
Design
What Rami Ismail learned during his return to game developmentWhat Rami Ismail learned during his return to game development
byBryant Francis
Nov 3, 2026
7 Min Read
A screenshot from the Ocarina of Time remake, showing an adult Link on a horse rearing back while looking across a field at a volcano.
Production
Zelda producer: Ocarina of Time remake helps junior staff learn classic insightsZelda producer: Ocarina of Time remake helps junior staff learn classic insights
byImran Khan
Nov 2, 2026
3 Min Read
The icon for Claude and logo for Anthropic.
Programming
Anthropic orders AI tool Claude to stop remaking video gamesAnthropic orders AI tool Claude to stop remaking video games
byBryant Francis
Oct 30, 2026
2 Min Read
Darth Vader in Fortnite.
Programming
Epic VP says AI code tools have stomped out decade-old 'non-deterministic cooking bugs' in Unreal EngineEpic VP says AI code tools have stomped out decade-old 'non-deterministic cooking bugs' in Unreal Engine
byImran Khan
Oct 28, 2026
2 Min Read
The logo for GameMaker in front of lines of code.
Programming
GameMaker's GMRT runtime will soon be free for all developers
GameMaker's GMRT runtime will soon be free for all developers
Oct 23, 2026
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2 Min Read
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byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
Biddy Blas himself, screaming at the player.
Production
Opinion: Why words matter when we prioritize 'core teams' in game development
Opinion: Why words matter when we prioritize 'core teams' in game development
Oct 22, 2026
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6 Min Read
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byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
Two racers crash together on speeder bikes in Star Wars: Galactic Racer.
Production
Fuse Games CEO breaks down codev framework for Star Wars: Galactic Racer
Fuse Games CEO breaks down codev framework for Star Wars: Galactic Racer
Oct 20, 2026
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3 Min Read
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byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
A spacecraft above earth in Kitten Space Agency.
Programming
RocketWerkz' C# framework 'BRUTAL' is now available to all developers
RocketWerkz' C# framework 'BRUTAL' is now available to all developers
Oct 19, 2026
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3 Min Read
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byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
A screenshot of Caves of Qud: Disaspora. I have no idea what's happening.
PC
Caves of Qud: Diaspora breaks new ground by being the first early access DLC release on Steam
Caves of Qud: Diaspora breaks new ground by being the first early access DLC release on Steam
Oct 15, 2026
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3 Min Read
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byImran Khan,Contributing Editor
Programming
No more hand-written code? Epic's Disney project reportedly shifts to 'AI-First' development
No more hand-written code? Epic's Disney project reportedly shifts to 'AI-First' development
Oct 14, 2026
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2 Min Read
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byAlissa McAloon,Editorial Director
Two Rainbow Six operators stand in smoke colored like the French flag.
Mobile
Ubisoft to sunset Rainbow Six Mobile just seven months after launch
Ubisoft to sunset Rainbow Six Mobile just seven months after launch
Oct 9, 2026
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1 Min Read
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byImran Khan,Contributing Editor
Production
Co-dev case study: How Blackbird Interactive and Secret Mode helped Escape the Backrooms ride the Backrooms hype wave
Co-dev case study: How Blackbird Interactive and Secret Mode helped Escape the Backrooms ride the Backrooms hype wave
Oct 6, 2026
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14 Min Read
Picture of Steven Messner
bySteven Messner,Director of Comms and Audiences
A photo of one of the offices of Ubisoft Montreal.
Production
Ubisoft Montreal employees launch collective action to preserve hybrid work schedule
Ubisoft Montreal employees launch collective action to preserve hybrid work schedule
Sep 30, 2026
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2 Min Read
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byNicole Carpenter,Contributor
A soldier takes cover behind a rusted vehicle as a large, four-legged machine scans the area
Production
'We were constantly overshooting our capacity:' Arc Raiders exec says success resulted in burnout
'We were constantly overshooting our capacity:' Arc Raiders exec says success resulted in burnout
Sep 29, 2026
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3 Min Read
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byChris Kerr,Contributor
A headshot of Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella overlaid on the neon green Xbox logo
Production
Microsoft CEO says Xbox is simply 'streamlining' after cutting over 5,750 jobs in three years
Microsoft CEO says Xbox is simply 'streamlining' after cutting over 5,750 jobs in three years
Sep 28, 2026
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3 Min Read
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byChris Kerr,Contributor
A photo of Steve Carlisle onstage at GDC Festival of Gaming.
podcasts
Production
GDC Side Quest - Exploring co-development opportunities with Sam Carlisle
GDC Side Quest - Exploring co-development opportunities with Sam Carlisle
Sep 25, 2026
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byGame Developer Podcast
A photograph of a coffee station at the King office in Sweden
Business
'This shows the power that comes from employees joining forces:' King signs collective bargaining agreement with union workers
'This shows the power that comes from employees joining forces:' King signs collective bargaining agreement with union workers
Sep 25, 2026
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2 Min Read
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byChris Kerr,Contributor
The Irish Game Makers Association logo on a green background
Business
Irish Game Fund expands with additional funding pathways
Irish Game Fund expands with additional funding pathways
Sep 24, 2026
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2 Min Read
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byChris Kerr,Contributor
Business
Undead Labs makes 'significant' layoffs after splitting from Xbox
Undead Labs makes 'significant' layoffs after splitting from Xbox
Sep 23, 2026
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1 Min Read
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byChris Kerr,Contributor
The Nex Playground (a small cuboid device with a camera) on a countertop
Business
'We want to keep it very simple:' How Nex Playground is beating expectations during a hardware crisis
'We want to keep it very simple:' How Nex Playground is beating expectations during a hardware crisis
Sep 22, 2026
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6 Min Read
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byChris Kerr,Contributor
The Xbox logo obscured by what looks like green tape
Business
Xbox continues 'reset' with Halo Studios layoffs and Undead Labs divestment
Xbox continues 'reset' with Halo Studios layoffs and Undead Labs divestment
Sep 22, 2026
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3 Min Read
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byChris Kerr,Contributor
A helicopter takes flight in GTA V
Production
'Do not': Rockstar outlines modding rules before GTA VI touches down
'Do not': Rockstar outlines modding rules before GTA VI touches down
Sep 22, 2026
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2 Min Read
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byChris Kerr,Contributor
A red-haired woman sat on a bright yellow caravan overlooking a stunning vista
Business
French publisher Dear Villagers confirms layoffs
French publisher Dear Villagers confirms layoffs
Sep 21, 2026
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1 Min Read
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byChris Kerr,Contributor
A photograph of King signage in a company office in Sweden
Production
King workers call strike after collective agreement negotiations stall
King workers call strike after collective agreement negotiations stall
Sep 18, 2026
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2 Min Read
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byChris Kerr,Contributor
The Nex Playground on a aquamarine background
Business
Nex Playground maker secures over $150 million to expand globally
Nex Playground maker secures over $150 million to expand globally
Sep 17, 2026
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2 Min Read
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byChris Kerr,Contributor
A screenshot from Hyper Light Drifter
Business
Hyper Light Drifter developer Heart Machine has laid off the majority of staff
Hyper Light Drifter developer Heart Machine has laid off the majority of staff
Sep 17, 2026
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1 Min Read
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byChris Kerr,Contributor
The key art of Mindseye showing the protagonist and a side character posing in a dystopian landscape
Business
Report: MindsEye developer Build a Rocket Boy seemingly closing after more layoffs
Report: MindsEye developer Build a Rocket Boy seemingly closing after more layoffs
Sep 16, 2026
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2 Min Read
Picture of Diego Argüello
byDiego Argüello,Contributor
A photograph of the Blizzard office in Cork, Ireland
Production
Activision Blizzard sued by former employee over sexual harassment
Activision Blizzard sued by former employee over sexual harassment
Sep 16, 2026
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2 Min Read
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byChris Kerr,Contributor
A screenshot of Wardogs, showing a chopper mid flight with a group of armed players inside.
Business
Update: Bulkhead CEO clarifies policy on hiring devs who criticize crunch
Update: Bulkhead CEO clarifies policy on hiring devs who criticize crunch
Sep 15, 2026
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4 Min Read
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byDiego Argüello,Contributor
Key artwork for Everind showing two characters staring into the horizon atop a mountain
Business
Bohemia Interactive acquires minority stake in Everwind developer Enjoy Studio
Bohemia Interactive acquires minority stake in Everwind developer Enjoy Studio
Sep 15, 2026
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1 Min Read
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byChris Kerr,Contributor
A small mouse gazes upon a ruin in Moss
Business
Moss developer Polyarc has shut down
Moss developer Polyarc has shut down
Sep 14, 2026
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1 Min Read
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byChris Kerr,Contributor
The KO_OP logo overlaid on vibrant artwork
Business
Worker-run studio KO_OP confirms layoffs
Worker-run studio KO_OP confirms layoffs
Sep 14, 2026
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1 Min Read
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byChris Kerr,Contributor
The Rockstar Games logo overlaid on artwork featuring the Discord logo
Business
An honest opinion or defamation? A solicitor outlines the legal nuance
An honest opinion or defamation? A solicitor outlines the legal nuance
Sep 11, 2026
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4 Min Read
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byChris Kerr,Contributor

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