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Politicians accuse Rockstar of obstructing legal process, eBay rebuffs GameStop, and video game hardware screams now - Patch Notes #52 Politicians accuse Rockstar of obstructing legal process, eBay rebuffs GameStop, and video game hardware screams now - Patch Notes #52

May 15, 2026

1 Min Read

A TV on a glass stand displaying a corrupted, pixelated image.

Video codecs are a nightmare for game developers, but there's no solution in sight Video codecs are a nightmare for game developers, but there's no solution in sight

byDiego Argüello

May 12, 2026

1 Min Read

GameStop wants eBay, Nintendo confirms Switch 2 price hike, and union boss says EA buyout is a national security risk - Patch Notes #51

GameStop wants eBay, Nintendo confirms Switch 2 price hike, and union boss says EA buyout is a national security risk - Patch Notes #51

byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News

'Not-for-profit' biz models can make for better showcases, say Triple-i Initiative organizers

'Not-for-profit' biz models can make for better showcases, say Triple-i Initiative organizers

byBryant Francis,Senior Editor

Characters create epic food in Dosa Divas

Meet the indie studios funding other indie studios

Meet the indie studios funding other indie studios

byNicole Carpenter,Columnist

GameMaker says AI coding is inevitable, Sony clarifies DRM confusion, and how video games are helping Rikers inmates - Patch Notes #50

GameMaker says AI coding is inevitable, Sony clarifies DRM confusion, and how video games are helping Rikers inmates - Patch Notes #50

byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News

A character watches a fierce battle proceed

Enduring advice for all game producers: Unlocking the Vault 2.0

Enduring advice for all game producers: Unlocking the Vault 2.0

byDanielle Riendeau,Editor-in-Chief

Colorful heroes from Overwatch fly across the battlefield

The secret to Overwatch's revitalization? Over-communicating.

The secret to Overwatch's revitalization? Over-communicating.

byCarli Velocci,Contributor

Floating towers on a bright background

'We've been a little bit too romantic:' Ustwo CEO says lowering development costs is now paramount

'We've been a little bit too romantic:' Ustwo CEO says lowering development costs is now paramount

byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News

A photograph of the Steam Controller.

'Millimeters matter:' Making the Steam Controller 'just work' on day one

'Millimeters matter:' Making the Steam Controller 'just work' on day one

byBryant Francis,Senior Editor

Player character stands in the foreground while a mysterious, shadowy, multi-armed finger looms behind him in front of an eclipse.

Inside Housemarque's improved narrative process for Saros

Inside Housemarque's improved narrative process for Saros

byBryant Francis,Senior Editor

An illustration of a number of spirits controlling pottery fighting each other.

How Double Fine balances fun with pottery sculpting in Kiln

How Double Fine balances fun with pottery sculpting in Kiln

bySamuel Tolbert,Contributor

A spaceship from X4's new Hyperion DLC pack.

What Egosoft's three decades of making space sims tells us about serving 'niche' audiences

What Egosoft's three decades of making space sims tells us about serving 'niche' audiences

byBryant Francis,Senior Editor

A screenshot from TR-49 showing a cryptic document

Inkle co-founder explains how TR-49 broke even in three hours

Inkle co-founder explains how TR-49 broke even in three hours

byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News

A human face on a robot limb.

1000xResist creator: the game industry needs a universal video codec for FMV games

1000xResist creator: the game industry needs a universal video codec for FMV games

byBryant Francis,Senior Editor

Key art from People of Note. Pop star player character Cadence belts out a song.

People of Note's hook-y approach to designing a turn-based musical RPG

People of Note's hook-y approach to designing a turn-based musical RPG

byBryant Francis,Senior Editor

An illustration of a mask from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

How can your game win the 'attention war?' Turn to storytelling

How can your game win the 'attention war?' Turn to storytelling

byBryant Francis,Senior Editor

Blurred figures pass through the halls of Moscone West as GDC signage lingers in the background.

On the ground at GDC: how are devs responding to industry calamity?

On the ground at GDC: how are devs responding to industry calamity?

byHarper Jay MacIntyre,Contributor

From left to right, Grumpy Kong, Void Kong, and Poppy Kong, three ape-like enemies, strike a pose.

Donkey Kong Bananza has a big-brained approach to asset recycling

Donkey Kong Bananza has a big-brained approach to asset recycling

byBryant Francis,Senior Editor

Characters floating in space before a field of asteroids and planetoids.

Important lessons from running a successful video game crowdfunding campaign

Important lessons from running a successful video game crowdfunding campaign

byAlessandro Fillari,Contributor

A character from The Hidden Ones looks at the camera, their hand raised.

Tencent's genAI animation tools don't seem to make games more fun

Tencent's genAI animation tools don't seem to make games more fun

byBryant Francis,Senior Editor

Young people gather in a pleasant outdoor setting

To make video games for Gen Z, be authentic

To make video games for Gen Z, be authentic

byCarli Velocci,Contributor

Artwork of four scouts attempting to climb a mountain in Peak

'Text is evil:' How making Peak changed indie studio Aggro Crab

'Text is evil:' How making Peak changed indie studio Aggro Crab

byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News

The central character kicks a soccer ball into a group of traffic cones

How improvisation and kicking a ball around drove authenticity in Despelote

How improvisation and kicking a ball around drove authenticity in Despelote

byAlessandro Fillari,Contributor

Soldiers in trenches fighting an intense battle

Using choreography to enhance Battlefield 6's game feel

Using choreography to enhance Battlefield 6's game feel

byAlessandro Fillari,Contributor

The character Grace in Wolfenstein II The New Colossus

The key to a great video game performance? Team trust.

The key to a great video game performance? Team trust.

byCarli Velocci,Contributor

Characters in a colorful setting chat next to a chalkboard

Creating a successful Steam page is like ski jumping

Creating a successful Steam page is like ski jumping

byDanielle Riendeau,Editor-in-Chief

Rob Pardo delivering a keynote on stage at GDC Festival of Gaming

Blizzard veteran Rob Pardo says 'love' is the most important development milestone

Blizzard veteran Rob Pardo says 'love' is the most important development milestone

byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News

Spooky characters from Alice's Lullaby next to a table

Making the case for strong (human) narrative editors

Making the case for strong (human) narrative editors

byDanielle Riendeau,Editor-in-Chief

Brightly dressed characters from The Sims

The Sims 4 modding community is disappointed by new 'microtransaction' marketplace

The Sims 4 modding community is disappointed by new 'microtransaction' marketplace

byNicole Carpenter,Columnist

Split screen image showing an action-oriented sci fi world on the left, and a character floating in a pool on the right

Split Fiction's final level concept was originally meant for the whole game

Split Fiction's final level concept was originally meant for the whole game

byDanielle Riendeau,Editor-in-Chief

Key art for Blue Prince, showing the player character exploring a mysterious room.

Blue Prince's somber tone was inspired by Myst, says creator

Blue Prince's somber tone was inspired by Myst, says creator

byBryant Francis,Senior Editor

Book excerpt: The Game Narrative Kaleidoscope

Book excerpt: The Game Narrative Kaleidoscope

byJon Ingold,Blogger

A photo of Jennifer Svedberg-Yen sitting on a stage.

Clair Obscur writer shares production advice that could improve your game's story

Clair Obscur writer shares production advice that could improve your game's story

byBryant Francis,Senior Editor

Hades protagonist Melione casts a spell while "Skelly" hovers in the distance.

Hades devs: accidentally inventing a subgenre was 'surreal'

Hades devs: accidentally inventing a subgenre was 'surreal'

byBryant Francis,Senior Editor

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