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Programming
What happened when one game writer tried making a game in 30 days with GodotWhat happened when one game writer tried making a game in 30 days with Godot

What's it like for a narrative designer to learn a game engine from scratch?

byBen Reeves,Contributor
May 19, 2026
13 Min Read
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Programming
Video codecs are a nightmare for game developers, but there's no solution in sightVideo codecs are a nightmare for game developers, but there's no solution in sight
byDiego Argüello
May 12, 2026
9 Min Read
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Programming
1000xResist creator: the game industry needs a universal video codec for FMV games1000xResist creator: the game industry needs a universal video codec for FMV games
byBryant Francis
Apr 9, 2026
4 Min Read
From left to right, Grumpy Kong, Void Kong, and Poppy Kong, three ape-like enemies, strike a pose.
Art
Donkey Kong Bananza has a big-brained approach to asset recyclingDonkey Kong Bananza has a big-brained approach to asset recycling
byBryant Francis
Mar 26, 2026
4 Min Read
Donkey Kong punches a rock while Paulina rides his back.
Design
How voxels enabled a juicy gameplay loop in Donkey Kong BananzaHow voxels enabled a juicy gameplay loop in Donkey Kong Bananza
byBryant Francis
Mar 18, 2026
6 Min Read
Developers from Sandfall Interactive accept the Best Debut award
Design
Clair Obscur secures top honors at the Game Developers Choice Awards
Clair Obscur secures top honors at the GDCAs
Mar 13, 2026
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2 Min Read
byAlissa McAloon,Editorial Director
Malle jumps to strike a monster in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
Programming
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was built '95 percent' with Unreal Engine Blueprints
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was built '95 percent' with Unreal Engine Blueprints
Mar 11, 2026
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5 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
Jack Buser discusses Google Cloud's view on AI at GDC 2026
Production
Google Cloud's vision for AI in the game industry
Google Cloud's vision for AI in the game industry
Mar 11, 2026
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8 Min Read
byAlissa McAloon,Editorial Director
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Production
Developer use of generative AI may be declining
Developer use of generative AI may be declining
Mar 6, 2026
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3 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
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Design
Don Daglow and Rebecca Ann Heineman to be honored at 2026 Game Developers Choice Awards
Don Daglow and Rebecca Ann Heineman to be honored at 2026 Game Developers Choice Awards
Mar 5, 2026
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
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Programming
Godot veteran says 'AI slop' pull requests have become overwhelming
Godot veteran says 'AI slop' pull requests have become overwhelming
Feb 17, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Programming
Unity says its AI tech will soon be able to 'prompt full casual games into existence'
Unity says its AI tech will soon be able to 'prompt full casual games into existence'
Feb 16, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Extended Reality
Deep Dive: Rethinking VR interaction design through hand tracking in Dimensional Double Shift
Deep Dive: Rethinking VR interaction design through hand tracking in Dimensional Double Shift
Feb 5, 2026
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10 Min Read
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Business
36 percent of game workers use generative AI, but half think it's bad for the industry
36 percent of game workers use generative AI, but half think it's bad for the industry
Feb 3, 2026
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3 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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Programming
Godot 4.6 is here with a fresh look and a promise to prioritize workflow
Godot 4.6 is here with a fresh look and a promise to prioritize workflow
Jan 27, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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PC
Steam Machine Verified requirements will have 'fewer constraints' than Steam Deck, says Valve
Steam Machine Verified requirements will have 'fewer constraints' than Steam Deck, says Valve
Jan 13, 2026
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3 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
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Design
Book Excerpt: Designing the User Experience of Game Development Tools
Book Excerpt: Designing the User Experience of Game Development Tools
Jan 6, 2026
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13 Min Read
byDavid Lightbown,Blogger
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Production
Dev backlash over Larian CEO's genAI praise is about leadership, not just tech
Dev backlash over Larian CEO's genAI praise is about leadership, not just tech
Dec 18, 2025
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7 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
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Business
id Software workers form wall-to-wall union in response to mass Xbox layoffs
id Software workers form wall-to-wall union in response to mass Xbox layoffs
Dec 12, 2025
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4 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
Artwork of Pablo, a generative AI-powered character from Ubisoft's R&D experiment Teammates
Production
'We need to be humble:' Ubisoft makes its pitch for generative AI
'We need to be humble:' Ubisoft makes its pitch for generative AI
Nov 26, 2025
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7 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
Artwork of cyborg allies Pablo and Sofia in Teammates
Business
Ubisoft's first playable generative AI experience is an R&D experiment called 'Teammates'
Ubisoft's first playable generative AI experience is an R&D experiment called 'Teammates'
Nov 21, 2025
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6 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
A kitten in a spacesuit floats above Earth.
Programming
Rocketwerkz CEO says frameworks, not engines, are the future of game development
Rocketwerkz CEO says frameworks, not engines, are the future of game development
Nov 20, 2025
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9 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
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Console
Unity signs 'multi-title development partnership' with 2K Games
Unity signs 'multi-title development partnership' with 2K Games
Nov 19, 2025
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
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Programming
Unity unveils new toolkit to accelerate multi-platform launches
Unity unveils new toolkit to accelerate multi-platform launches
Nov 19, 2025
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3 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
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Programming
Obituary: Interplay co-founder Rebecca Heineman has passed away at 62
Obituary: Interplay co-founder Rebecca Heineman has passed away at 62
Nov 18, 2025
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2 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
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Business
Take-Two CEO predicts genAI will create jobs, not kill them
Take-Two CEO predicts genAI will create jobs, not kill them
Oct 23, 2025
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3 Min Read
byAlessandro Fillari,Contributor
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Programming
Spooky MMORPG networking stories from Guild Wars and Guild Wars 2 - GDC Podcast Ep. 56
Spooky MMORPG networking stories from Guild Wars and Guild Wars 2 - GDC Podcast Ep. 56
Oct 3, 2025
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Business
Devs are more worried than ever that generative AI will lower the quality of games
Devs are more worried than ever that generative AI will lower the quality of games
Sep 16, 2025
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4 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
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Programming
Godot 4.5 ushers in accessibility features, including screen reader support
Godot 4.5 ushers in accessibility features, including screen reader support
Sep 16, 2025
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3 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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Design
Digging into the combat design of Cronos: The New Dawn - Game Developer Podcast Ep. 54
Digging into the combat design of Cronos: The New Dawn - Game Developer Podcast Ep. 54
Sep 5, 2025
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Console
Report: Nintendo reportedly withholds Switch 2 dev kits, directs devs toward OG Switch development instead
Report: Nintendo reportedly withholds Switch 2 dev kits, directs devs toward OG Switch development instead
Aug 25, 2025
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2 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
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Programming
Obituary: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 accessibility engineer Patrick 'Thor' Gass has passed away
Obituary: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 accessibility engineer Patrick 'Thor' Gass has passed away
Aug 6, 2025
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2 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
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Programming
Obituary: Elder Scrolls Daggerfall chief engineer Julian LeFay has passed away
Obituary: Elder Scrolls Daggerfall chief engineer Julian LeFay has passed away
Jul 23, 2025
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3 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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Programming
How a Sonic Unleashed preservation project hopes to protect obscure ports
How a Sonic Unleashed preservation project hopes to protect obscure ports
Jun 30, 2025
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8 Min Read
byImran Khan,Contributor

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