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Embracer chairman says cost control 'does not get enough respect' after presiding over years of layoffsEmbracer chairman says cost control 'does not get enough respect' after presiding over years of layoffs

'The reality is that we have worked hard to retain as many people as possible through a very difficult period.'

byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
May 20, 2026
3 Min Read
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Console
Microsoft launching improved Xbox Adaptive Thumbstick ToppersMicrosoft launching improved Xbox Adaptive Thumbstick Toppers
byChris Kerr
May 20, 2026
1 Min Read
Lara Croft wearing her iconic Tomb Raider outfit
Business
Embracer to spin off major video game franchises and studiosEmbracer to spin off major video game franchises and studios
byChris Kerr
May 20, 2026
2 Min Read
The Nex Playground in a ball pit (filled with lime green and turquoise balls)
Business
'Our ambitions are as big as the Wii:' How the Nex Playground is targeting the global market'Our ambitions are as big as the Wii:' How the Nex Playground is targeting the global market
byChris Kerr
May 20, 2026
6 Min Read
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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
byBen Reeves
May 19, 2026
13 Min Read
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Business
Sony increasing the price of PlayStation Plus for new customersSony increasing the price of PlayStation Plus for new customers
byChris Kerr
May 19, 2026
1 Min Read
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Audio
Obituary: Veteran voice actor Tom Kane has passed away at 64
Obituary: Veteran voice actor Tom Kane has passed away at 64
May 18, 2026
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3 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
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Business
Arc Raiders tops 16 million sales and could be heading to China
Arc Raiders tops 16 million sales and could be heading to China
May 18, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
The Nex Playground is launching in the UK and Ireland
The Nex Playground is launching in the UK and Ireland
May 18, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
Iron Man, Storm, Loki, and Luna Snow in key art for Marvel Rivals, next to the Game Developer Podcast logo.
Production
Stories from making Marvel Rivals
Stories from making Marvel Rivals
May 15, 2026
byGame Developer Podcast
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Business
Subnautica 2 has surpassed 2 million sales in 12 hours
Subnautica 2 has surpassed 2 million sales in 12 hours
May 15, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
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
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4 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
Nintendo president: Switch 2 price increases due to war on Iran and AI-driven memory crisis
Nintendo president: Switch 2 price increases due to war on Iran and AI-driven memory crisis
May 14, 2026
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3 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
Time Games' opening lineup includes a fantasy prediction market game
Time Games' opening lineup includes a fantasy prediction market game
May 13, 2026
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3 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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Business
Last Flag dev Night Street Games is laying off staff
Last Flag dev Night Street Games is laying off staff
May 13, 2026
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2 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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Programming
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
May 12, 2026
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9 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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Business
PlayStation 5 hardware sales down amid price hikes and memory shortage
PlayStation 5 hardware sales down amid price hikes and memory shortage
May 8, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
Switch 2 outpacing original Switch after nearing 20 million sales
Switch 2 outpacing original Switch after nearing 20 million sales
May 8, 2026
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3 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
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
May 8, 2026
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5 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
The Switch 2 on a deep red background
Business
Nintendo is raising Switch 2 prices around the world
Nintendo is raising Switch 2 prices around the world
May 8, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
Mobile dev Mindtail raises $2 million to build 'AI-powered' games
Mobile dev Mindtail raises $2 million to build 'AI-powered' games
May 7, 2026
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2 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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Marketing
'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
May 7, 2026
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6 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
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Business
Atari acquires the rights to five Wizardry titles
Atari acquires the rights to five Wizardry titles
May 7, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
CWA Canada president says Saudi buyout of EA should trigger 'virtually every alarm bell'
CWA Canada president says Saudi buyout of EA should trigger 'virtually every alarm bell'
May 6, 2026
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4 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
Valve to restock Steam Controller after it sells out in a day
Valve to restock Steam Controller after it sells out in a day
May 5, 2026
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1 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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Business
Metacore restructuring to the tune of 'up to 160' redundancies
Metacore restructuring to the tune of 'up to 160' redundancies
May 5, 2026
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2 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
Characters create epic food in Dosa Divas
Business
Meet the indie studios funding other indie studios
Meet the indie studios funding other indie studios
May 4, 2026
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6 Min Read
byNicole Carpenter,Columnist
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PC
We tested the Steam Controller
We tested the Steam Controller
May 1, 2026
byGame Developer Podcast
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Business
Report: VR specialist Survios has laid off the majority of its development team
Report: VR specialist Survios has laid off the majority of its development team
May 1, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
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
May 1, 2026
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4 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
'The company as a whole no longer exists:' GreedFall developer Spiders confirms closure
'The company as a whole no longer exists:' GreedFall developer Spiders confirms closure
Apr 30, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
Xbox delivers record monthly active users, but hardware revenue is still in decline
Xbox delivers record monthly active users, but hardware revenue is still in decline
Apr 30, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
Digital Bros buys the rights to Wuchang: Fallen Feathers for €4 million
Digital Bros buys the rights to Wuchang: Fallen Feathers for €4 million
Apr 29, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
'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
Apr 28, 2026
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4 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
Sony to increase PlayStation hardware prices in Southeast Asia
Sony to increase PlayStation hardware prices in Southeast Asia
Apr 28, 2026
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2 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News

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Business
Games that sell DLC and in-app purchases appear to benefit most from subscription servicesGames that sell DLC and in-app purchases appear to benefit most from subscription services
byBryant Francis
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