Tilde Club Twtxt Timeline

2026-08-12T13:54:15Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Epic Games sells ArtStation and Sketchfab to KitBash**
The Fortnite maker purchased both platforms in 2021. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/epics-sells-artstation-and-sketchfab-to-kitbash)
2026-08-12T08:45:10Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**'One flag for each laid off dev:' Union workers stage unmissable protest for Xbox boss Asha Sharma**
It would be difficult to ignore the giant inflatable rat on the lawn. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/-one-flag-for-each-laid-off-dev-union-members-stage-unmissable-protest-for-xbox-boss-asha-sharma)
2026-08-11T20:30:00Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Report: Crossfire dev That's No Moon lays off 14 staff**
Crossfire was revealed in June of this year with Smilegate and Tencent subsidiary Team K1 acting as publishers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/report-crossfire-dev-that-s-no-moon-lays-off-14-staff)
2026-08-11T17:35:23Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Three indie horror publishers faced sexual harassment claims – what comes next?**
'If no one protects indie developers or calls out bad behavior... who is going to save the indies?' ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/production/three-indie-horror-publishers-faced-sexual-harassment-claims-what-comes-next-)
2026-08-11T13:29:07Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Supermassive Games begins third round of layoffs in three years**
The UK studio plans to eliminate up to 75 roles. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/supermassive-games-begins-third-round-of-layoffs-in-three-years)
2026-08-11T11:11:33Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Ukie claims 'restrictive' subscription proposals could harm game businesses in the UK**
'These changes could discourage investment in subscription products and create financial exposure for businesses.' ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/ukie-claims-restrictive-subscription-proposals-could-harm-uk-game-businesses-in-the-uk)
2026-08-11T10:06:36Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Big Walk has sold over 1 million copies worldwide**
All walk. All talk. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/big-walk-has-sold-over-1-million-copies-worldwide)
2026-08-10T16:31:01Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**The video game site backed by Walmart has laid off its editorial team**
Restart launched in December 2024 and had a five-person editorial team. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/the-video-game-site-backed-by-walmart-has-laid-off-its-editorial-team)
2026-08-10T15:02:54Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**EVE Online studio hires former Icelandic minister to lead autonomous AI efforts**
Fenris Creations (formerly known as CCP Games) went independent earlier this year and secured a minority investment from Google. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/eve-online-studio-hires-former-icelandic-minister-to-lead-autonomous-ai-efforts)
2026-08-10T13:46:23Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Unity credits AI advertising platform for driving its 'best quarter ever'**
Unity's revenue grew 24 percent year-over-year thanks to revenue from Unity Vector AI. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/unity-credits-ai-advertising-platform-for-driving-its-best-quarter-ever-)
2026-08-07T17:08:37Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Pushing the limits in Simulating a City, One Page at a Time**
In which famed designer Stone Librande chronicles the design process of SimCity (2013) and the one-page design paradigm. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/pushing-the-limits-in-simulating-a-city-one-page-at-a-time)
2026-08-07T15:34:18Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**GTA V surpasses 230 million sales months before GTA VI touches down**
Those sales were delivered across three console generations. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/gta-v-surpasses-230-million-sales-months-before-gta-vi-touches-down)
2026-08-07T14:30:00Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**What devs need to know about localization, ft. Concha Fernandez Alvarez, Aurelie Perrin, and Guido Di Carlo**
We're breaking down what developers need to know about working with localizers to bring their games to different languages. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/production/what-devs-need-to-know-about-localization-ft-concha-fernandez-alvarez-aurelie-perrin-and-guido-di-carlo)
2026-08-07T11:03:10Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**EA taken private by Saudi Arabia, GTA marketing jumps the shark, and Devolver's huge mistake - Patch Notes #64**
Plus: You need to listen to the new Avalanches single. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/ea-taken-private-by-saudi-arabia-gta-marketing-jumps-the-shark-and-devolver-s-huge-mistake-patch-notes-64)
2026-08-06T16:47:36Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Nintendo Switch 2 hardware sales are down 34.4 percent year-on-year**
The company's annual hardware forecast remains unchanged despite that downturn. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/nintendo-switch-2-unit-sales-are-down-34-4-percent-year-on-year)
2026-08-06T14:21:21Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Halo Studios jettisons long-serving contractors after launch of Halo: Campaign Evolved**
Some of those departing worked at the Washington studio for multiple years. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/production/halo-studios-jettisons-long-serving-contractors-after-launch-of-halo-campaign-evolved)
2026-08-06T12:37:24Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Rockstar wants you to pay Netflix to watch the next GTA VI trailer**
Tadum. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/marketing/rockstar-wants-you-to-pay-netflix-to-watch-the-next-gta-vi-trailer)
2026-08-06T11:45:40Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Devolver wants to delist because indie publishing is not 'compatible' with public trading**
The indie publisher claims public trading has created a 'valuation disconnect that does not take account of the lifetime and long-tail revenue delivery inherent in the video games business.' ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/devolver-wants-to-delist-because-indie-publishing-is-not-compatible-with-public-trading)
2026-08-05T18:00:00Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Publisher Secret Mode opens development studio to support internal projects**
The news comes a year after Secret Mode laid off a 'small number' of staff when it went independent. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/publisher-secret-mode-opens-development-studio-to-support-internal-projects)
2026-08-05T17:01:37Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Candy Crush maker King has declined staff's collective bargaining agreement**
The Microsoft-owned studio says its current benefits are 'in line with, or exceed' what the agreement would offer. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/candy-crush-maker-king-has-declined-staff-s-collective-bargaining-agreement)
2026-08-05T14:02:20Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Policymakers across Europe told to do more to support local game industry**
'The productive capacity and exceptional dynamics of the games industry are indispensable, and it is high time they were put to greater use.' ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/production/policymakers-across-europe-told-to-do-more-to-support-game-industry)
2026-08-05T11:14:49Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Coffee Stain bullish despite underperformance of Deep Rock Galactic spinoff**
Meanwhile, the company's popular Roblox title, Welcome to Bloxburg, generated $2.1 million during Q1. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/coffee-stain-bullish-despite-underperformance-of-deep-rock-galactic-spinoff)
2026-08-04T20:25:02Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**EA is now owned by Saudi Arabia and Donald Trump's son-in-law**
The U.S. publisher has been taken private in a deal worth $55 billion. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/ea-is-now-owned-by-saudi-arabia-and-donald-trump-s-son-in-law)
2026-08-04T18:30:00Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Devs raise $130,000 in just five days to support laid-off peers**
The game industry hardship fund bundle, meant to support game workers during ongoing mass layoffs, is over halfway through its goal of 200,000 USD. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/the-game-industry-hardship-fund-bundle-surpasses-130-000)
2026-08-04T17:24:10Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Amid child safety lawsuits, Roblox says it 'continues' to push toward a standard for digital safety**
Roblox Corp is defending its ability to set the 'global standard' for healthy, safe, and age-appropriate digital engagement—all against the backdrop of multiple lawsuits accusing the company of endangering children. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/amid-child-safety-lawsuits-roblox-says-it-continues-to-set-a-standard-for-digital-safety)
2026-08-04T14:22:00Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Update: Tencent-owned Lightspeed LA lays off 68 staff**
The Last Sentinel developer attributes the job cuts to a shift in creative and development direction for the project. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/tencent-owned-lightspeed-la-is-laying-off-staff)
2026-08-04T10:34:49Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Live service revenue dominates in EA's last fiscal report ahead of Saudi merger**
The company's take-private merger with a consortium led by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund is expected to conclude later today. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/live-service-revenue-dominates-in-ea-s-last-fiscal-report-ahead-of-saudi-merger)
2026-08-03T18:07:30Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**How Silent Hill: Townfall gets deep into its protagonist's headspace**
We spoke with Silent Hill series producer Motoi Okamoto and game director Jon McKellan about embracing analog horror and fully immersing players in a new perspective. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/how-silent-hill-townfall-gets-deep-into-its-protagonist-s-headspace)
2026-08-03T16:01:21Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Report: FIFA World Cup developer Refactor Games shuttered by Delphi Interactive**
The international soccer simulator only launched onto Netflix in June. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/production/report-refactor-games-shuttered-by-delphi-interactive)
2026-08-03T14:55:23Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Xbox hardware now costs a lot more in the UK and Europe**
Consumers will be expected to pay up to 50 percent more for some console hardware. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/xbox-hardware-now-costs-a-lot-more-in-the-uk-and-europe)
2026-08-03T11:39:02Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**PlayStation 5 sales have topped 95 million units worldwide**
Sony has also secured over $510 million in U.S. tariff refunds. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/playstation-5-sales-have-topped-95-million-units-worldwide)
2026-07-31T19:06:37Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**EA clears US regulatory approvals in take-private deal**
Saudi Arabia's divisive EA buyout looks set to go through next week. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/ea-says-all-regulatory-approvals-have-been-cleared-for-its-take-private-deal)
2026-07-31T15:45:42Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Xbox CEO declares priorities after 'reset'**
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma lays out a plan to get Xbox back on track after the latest round of layoffs. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/xbox-ceo-declares-priorities-after-reset-)
2026-07-31T13:00:00Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Double Fine cuts staff, Xbox's revenue decline, and Leon Kennedy pays off - Patch Notes #63**
Plus: The developer of Buckshot Roulette launches a horror subversion of Mario Party. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/xbox-perpetual-hardware-revenue-decline-leon-kennedy-pays-off-and-double-fine-cuts-staff-patch-notes-63)
2026-07-30T15:29:57Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Narrative Notebook #5 – UNBEATABLE's music video vibes can't be beat**
'Music doesn’t make us feel things. Music IS feeling. Art IS feeling.' ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/narrative-notebook-5-unbeatable-s-music-video-vibes-can-t-be-beat)
2026-07-30T13:46:41Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**The truth behind the resurrection of Poinpy**
Back from the dead and better than ever. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/the-truth-behind-the-resurrection-of-poinpy)
2026-07-30T13:15:32Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Unity brings dedicated engine support to Netflix Games**
The engine maker said it wants to help developers produce titles for Netflix's multi-platform ecosystem. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/unity-brings-dedicated-engine-support-to-netflix-games)
2026-07-30T10:06:34Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**If knowledge if power, why are game companies setting it alight?**
I wonder who knows the answer to that finicky production question? Let's hope they weren't just laid off. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/production/if-knowledge-if-power-why-are-game-companies-choosing-impotence-)
2026-07-30T09:18:02Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Xbox hardware revenue fell by $1.7 billion during fiscal 2026**
Flagging Xbox sales have become the new normal for Microsoft. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/xbox-hardware-revenue-fell-by-1-7-billion-during-fiscal-2026)
2026-07-29T16:30:38Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Subnautica 2 and PUBG bolster Krafton's Q2 revenue**
The company reports revenue up 94.9 percent to $889.1 million. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/subnautica-2-and-pubg-bolster-krafton-s-q2-revenue)
2026-07-29T14:01:18Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Epic Games hires former head of Blizzard's Battle.net**
Martin Keely is now vice president and general manager of Epic Games Store and Epic Online Services. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/epic-games-hires-former-head-of-blizzard-s-battle-net)
2026-07-29T10:10:51Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**EA boss awarded $38.6M after year of franchise success, studio layoffs, and GenAI adoption**
Long-serving CEO Andrew Wilson has held the role since 2013. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/ea-boss-awarded-38-6m-after-year-of-franchise-success-studio-layoffs-and-genai-adoption)
2026-07-29T09:18:16Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Double Fine making layoffs after being jettisoned by Xbox**
'Only the survival of our studio would ever make us consider such a painful action.' ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/double-fine-making-layoffs-after-being-jettisoned-by-xbox)
2026-07-28T16:36:21Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Resident Evil Requiem has sold over 8M units**
The cumulative Resident Evil series unit sales currently sit at 213 million. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/resident-evil-requiem-has-sold-over-8m-units)
2026-07-28T14:15:18Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Wizards of the Coast president John Hight is stepping down**
Hight will continue to earn $800,000 annually in his new advisor role, as well as netting an annual cash bonus award. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/wizards-of-the-coast-president-john-hight-to-step-down)
2026-07-28T11:47:47Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Quest maker Meta is having its cake and eating it**
Meta has confirmed it will spend billions on a new AI data center in Texas just months after raising Quest prices due to an AI-driven memory shortage. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/quest-maker-meta-spending-billions-on-ai-data-centre-while-lamenting-the-ai-driven-component-shortage)
2026-07-28T08:36:09Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**'I have been hunted down by HR reps, lawyers, and comms people:' Developers discuss the pain and prevalence of side work clauses**
How an industry renowned for creativity is actively stifling it. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/production/-i-have-been-hunted-down-by-hr-reps-lawyers-and-comms-people-developers-discuss-the-pain-and-prevalence-of-side-work-clauses)
2026-07-27T11:03:59Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Atari and Universal to create movies based on classic properties including Asteroids and Missile Command**
Atari boss Wade Rosen said the company hopes to bring the 'spirit of our iconic brand and games to a new medium.' ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/atari-and-universal-to-create-movies-based-on-classic-properties-including-asteroids-and-missile-command)
2026-07-24T14:16:53Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Black Flag Resynced beats annual sales expectations in two weeks**
Publisher Ubisoft shared the news after confirming the remake has sold over 3.5 million copies worldwide. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/black-flag-resynced-beats-annual-sales-expectations-in-two-weeks)
2026-07-24T14:15:00Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**How Jackbox Games navigated the post-pandemic sales slump ft. Mike Bilder**
Jackbox Games CEO Mike Bilder joins the show to discuss how the Jackbox Party Pack developers survived the decline of sales after the end of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/how-jackbox-games-navigated-the-post-pandemic-sales-slump-ft-mike-bilder)
2026-07-24T10:29:22Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Saudi-led EA buyout receives EU approval, Xbox trials ad-supported game streaming, and Poinpy is eternal - Patch Notes #62**
Plus: Bethesda union workers hit back at Xbox and some never-before-seen Pokémon designs. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/saudi-led-ea-buyout-receives-eu-approval-xbox-trials-ad-supported-game-streaming-and-poinpy-is-eternal-patch-notes-62)
2026-07-23T17:31:08Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Steam adds wishlist categories and cross-region gifting**
Steam has revamped how wishlists and gifting works across the platform. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/pc/steam-adds-wishlist-categories-and-cross-region-gifting)
2026-07-23T14:38:58Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Vermila Studios lays off its staff, studio closure a 'feasible possibility' in coming months**
'We're going to try to pull through for the time being without shutting down,' says CEO David Carrasco. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/vermila-studios-lays-off-staff-studio-closure-a-feasible-possibility-in-coming-months)
2026-07-23T13:42:55Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Saudi Arabia's divisive EA buyout approved under EU merger rules**
'The Commission concluded that the notified transaction would not raise competition concerns.' ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/saudi-arabia-s-polarising-ea-buyout-approved-under-eu-merger-rules)
2026-07-23T11:30:23Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Bethesda union slams Xbox for offering the 'bare legal minimum in terms of severance'**
Microsoft has also been accused of immediately cutting off access to group benefits health insurance by a group of Bethesda Montreal employees. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/production/canadian-union-workers-slam-xbox-for-offering-the-bare-legal-minimum-in-terms-of-severance-)
2026-07-22T15:57:53Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Microsoft launches Xbox backward compatibility for PC**
After a month of brutal news, Microsoft is launching Xbox backward compatibility on PC. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/microsoft-launches-xbox-backward-compatibility-for-pc)
2026-07-22T15:31:51Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**A Kinect game that debuted in 2013 has been revived in the year of our lord 2026**
Freefall Racers is returning to screens after 13 years via Nex Playground. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/a-kinect-game-that-debuted-in-2013-has-been-revived-in-the-year-of-our-lord-2026)
2026-07-22T10:54:10Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Hasbro records $56M write down after scrapping 'several' video games**
The company said it is doubling down on projects with 'franchise potential and meaningful opportunities beyond the initial game.' ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/hasbro-records-56m-write-down-after-scrapping-several-video-games)
2026-07-22T09:11:05Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Alpha Dog Games returns to independence two years after being shuttered by Xbox**
'We're incredibly excited to have the name we put so much effort and pride into building back in our hands.' ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/alpha-dog-games-returns-to-independence-two-years-after-being-shuttered-by-xbox)
2026-07-21T19:37:37Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Former Wreckreation team starts up new studio working on sequel**
"The games we make don't really belong to us once they're out in the world. Players spend hundreds of hours with them. They notice things you've forgotten. They challenge your assumptions. And, if you listen, they make your games better." ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/former-wreckreation-team-starts-up-new-studio-working-on-sequel)
2026-07-21T19:00:44Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Pentiment director emphasizes the importance of RPG players not controlling everything**
Pentiment director Josh Sawyer argues in favor of going against the idea of 'I'm the protagonist, I can literally do anything' in RPGs. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/pentiment-director-emphasizes-the-importance-of-rpg-players-not-controlling-everything)
2026-07-21T17:05:01Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**What developers can learn from this generation of game criticism**
Hour-long video essays analyzing game design are garnering millions of views. What can developers learn and utilize from the format? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/what-developers-can-learn-from-this-generation-of-games-criticism)
2026-07-21T14:01:04Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Report: Splitgate dev 1047 games lays off staff**
The reported layoffs come less than a month since the launch of Titanfall-inspired shooter Empulse. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/report-splitgate-dev-1047-games-lays-off-staff)
2026-07-21T09:31:02Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Nintendo says consumers are not legally entitled to tariff refunds**
'Nintendo or one of its retailers set a price for each product, and consumers decided whether that price was worth paying.' ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/nintendo-says-consumers-are-not-legally-entitled-to-tariff-rebate)
2026-07-21T08:43:06Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Edge of Memories developer Midgar Studio is being liquidated**
The French studio is owned by Nacon, which filed for insolvency earlier this year. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/edge-of-memories-developer-midgar-studio-is-being-liquidated)
2026-07-21T02:00:00Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Unity unveils Unity 7 roadmap with update path that won't break your build**
Unity 7 will operate on top of the same architecture powering Unity 6, while still offering improvements and new tools for developers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/programming/unity-unveils-unity-7-roadmap-with-update-path-that-won-t-break-your-build)
2026-07-20T14:35:23Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Netflix says its critically-panned FIFA World Cup video game was a 'top tier' performer**
The streamer said the soccer sim delivered one of its 'most successful cloud game debuts' after launching on June 11. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/netflix-says-its-critically-panned-fifa-world-cup-video-game-was-a-big-success)
2026-07-20T09:56:02Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Two thirds of remaining Doom (2016) devs laid off during latest round of Xbox cuts**
'I've been a gamer my whole life. If you cut a stat in half everyone would call that nerfed.' ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/production/two-thirds-of-doom-2016-development-team-laid-off-during-latest-round-of-xbox-cuts)
2026-07-17T18:36:58Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**ZA/UM Studios to lay off up to 32 workers two months after releasing Zero Parades: For Dead Spies**
'This changes the shape of ZA/UM, but not its purpose. Our artistic standards remain unchange; we will persist.' ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/za-um-studios-to-lay-off-up-to-32-workers-two-months-after-releasing-zero-parades-for-dead-spies)
2026-07-17T16:25:56Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Todd Howard says 'the timing is right' for a collaboration with Obsidian**
Fallout franchise director Todd Howard confirms a new Fallout game is in the works with sister studio Obsidian Entertainment. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/todd-howard-says-the-timing-is-right-for-a-collaboration-with-obsidian)
2026-07-17T11:31:46Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Labor unions challenge Xbox, GameStop CEO says physical game sales are 'irrelevant,' and Glen Schofield retires - Patch Notes #61**
Plus: A free 'good practice guide' for video game writing contracts in the UK. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/labor-unions-challenge-xbox-gamestop-ceo-says-physical-game-sales-are-irrelevant-and-glen-schofield-retires-patch-notes-61)
2026-07-16T16:10:27Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Unions take legal action against Microsoft for allegedly mishandling Xbox layoffs**
CWA Canada president Carmel Smyth claims the company 'unlawfully fired people without giving notice to or discussing it with the union.' ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/production/unions-take-legal-action-against-microsoft-for-allegedly-mishandling-xbox-layoffs)
2026-07-16T15:35:52Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**'The goal of design is to efficiently communicate ideas'**
Revisiting Stone Librande's classic One Page Designs GDC talk, for a dose of the good stuff. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/-the-goal-of-design-is-to-efficiently-communicate-ideas-)
2026-07-15T18:00:00Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Former Epic Games VP appointed Saber Interactive's chief business officer**
Steve Allison will oversee publishing, marketing, and revenue opportunities, reporting directly to CEO Matthew Karch. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/former-epic-games-vp-appointed-saber-interactive-s-chief-business-officer)
2026-07-15T17:04:28Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Dead Space co-creator Glen Schofield retires**
Schofield had long tenures as manager of Dead Space maker Visceral Games as well as Call of Duty developer Sledgehammer Games. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/call-of-duty-co-director-glen-schofield-retires)
2026-07-15T15:32:52Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**NYU opens incubator applications for New York City-area devs**
The NYC Game Design Future Lab offers mentorship, workshop, and investor opportunities for Big Apple-based developers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/nyu-opens-incubator-applications-for-new-york-city-area-devs)
2026-07-15T11:53:08Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**UK union launches free resource to decode video game writing contracts**
The Writers' Guild of Great Britain said it has witnessed an increase in poor practices around writing contracts in recent years. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/production/uk-union-launches-free-resource-to-decode-video-game-writing-contracts)
2026-07-15T10:43:56Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**IWGB Game Workers union forms 'redundancy taskforce' to defend workers' rights**
'With training, solidarity and support, workers can stand up to bosses who use redundancy to cover for their own mismanagement and greed.' ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/iwgb-game-workers-union-forms-redundancy-taskforce-to-defend-workers-rights)
2026-07-15T09:14:38Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**'The entire thing is going to fall apart:' Inside the latest round of mass layoffs at Xbox**
Multiple workers impacted by the latest job cuts at Xbox believe the decision will hamstring some studios. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/production/-good-work-is-not-going-to-save-your-job-at-this-company-laid-off-xbox-devs-condemn-microsoft)
2026-07-14T19:00:00Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced crosses 2 million in sales as studio strikes over proposed layoffs**
Ubisoft sold over 2 million copies of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced in 24 hours, all while its Barcelona studio striking over the proposed layoffs of 51 employees. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/assassin-s-creed-black-flag-topped-2m-sales-on-its-first-day)
2026-07-14T18:41:36Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Paramount confirms Mike Zaimont is employed by Avatar Legends dev**
Zaimont 'holds a position as an individual developer' at Gameplay Group International. He was previously accused of sexual harassment during his time as CEO of Lab Zero Games. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/paramount-confirms-mike-zaimont-previously-accused-of-sexual-harassment-is-employed-by-avatar-legends-dev)
2026-07-14T18:00:00Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Compulsion Games posts call for business partners after Xbox spinoff**
'We invite partners to leverage the talent and creativity of the award-winning team behind South of Midnight.' ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/compulsion-games-is-seeking-partners-after-xbox-spin-off)
2026-07-14T17:18:41Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Studio founded by former Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes GM lays off staff**
Azra Games is 'reducing the size of its team' two years after raising $42 million in funding—and before it's even launched its debut game UnGodly. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/ex-star-wars-galaxy-of-heroes-gm-studio-lays-off-staff)
2026-07-14T14:02:12Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Spin Master lays off Paw Patrol: The Game devs two days after launch**
Spin Master says Toronto-based Sago Mini Team will take over Originator Inc's development duties. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/mobile/spin-master-lays-off-paw-patrol-the-game-devs-two-days-after-launch)
2026-07-13T15:27:53Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**The Alters and Frostpunk developer 11 Bit Studios is laying off 20 employees.**
The studio said it has managed to mitigate the number of job cuts by transferring employees to other internal teams. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/the-alters-and-frostpunk-developer-11-bit-studios-is-laying-off-20-employees-)
2026-07-13T14:39:33Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Games Done Quick apologizes for partnering with Saudi-owned studio SNK**
The speedrunning event cancelled a sponsored stream with SNK after community members sounded the alarm. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/games-done-quick-apologizes-for-partnering-with-saudi-owned-studio-snk)
2026-07-13T11:06:05Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**'A kick in the teeth:' Game workers protest alleged misconduct at MindsEye developer Build A Rocket Boy**
'Whilst the goingson at BARB sound extreme, game workers know that shocking treatment from bosses is rife across the sector.' ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/-a-kick-in-the-teeth-game-workers-protest-alleged-misconduct-at-mindseye-developer-build-a-rocket-boy)
2026-07-10T20:45:33Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**NexusMods CEO digs into the dynamics of video game modding ft. Victor Folmann**
Folmann believes the company can evolve from a file-hosting company to a bona fide user-generated content (UGC) platform. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/pc/nexusmods-ceo-digs-into-the-dynamics-of-video-game-modding-ft-victor-folmann)
2026-07-10T14:15:00Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**NexusMods CEO digs into the dynamics of video game modding ft. Victor Folmann**
Folmann believes the company can evolve from a file-hosting company to a bona fide user-generated content (UGC) platform. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/pc/nexusmods-ceo-digs-into-the-dynamics-of-video-game-modding-ft-victor-folmann)
2026-07-10T10:18:09Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Own goal specialist Xbox rifles another into the roof of the net - Patch Notes #60**
In a change to our scheduled programming, we break down how one of the most significant weeks in the recent history of Xbox unfolded. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/the-state-of-play-after-a-truly-torrid-week-for-xbox-patch-notes-60)
2026-07-10T09:02:11Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**'We mean business:' Xbox union workers fighting back with 'Save Our Devs' rally on July 15**
The protest is being organized by union members at Bethesda Game Studios. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/-we-mean-business-xbox-union-workers-fighting-back-with-save-our-devs-rally-on-july-15)
2026-07-09T21:26:03Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Asha Sharma joins Federal Reserve advisory task force days after laying off thousands at Xbox**
Sharma certainly knows about 'the economic impact of new general-purpose technologies.' ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/asha-sharma-joins-federal-reserve-task-force-days-after-laying-off-thousands-at-xbox)
2026-07-09T14:27:09Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Fired Marathon director says he's settled lawsuit with Sony**
Christopher Barrett, who was fired by Sony for misconduct allegations, now has his name on Marathon's credits. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/fired-marathon-director-says-he-s-settled-misconduct-lawsuit-with-sony)
2026-07-09T11:59:33Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**A risk-averse video game industry is failing marginalized developers**
Nazih Fares has been inundated with praise when pitching 'spicy' card battler The Arab League of Misfits, so why has funding yet to materialize? ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/production/the-game-industry-is-failing-marginalized-developers)
2026-07-09T09:05:23Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Update: WARN notice confirms at least 52 Obsidian workers are being laid off**
The Pentiment and The Outer Worlds studio is reportedly losing 60-70 employees in the cuts. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/report-obsidian-losing-around-one-quarter-of-its-staff-to-xbox-reset-)
2026-07-09T07:42:46Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Xbox had laid off 379 Zenimax workers in Maryland**
That includes 213 employees at The Elder Scrolls Online developer ZeniMax Online Studios. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/xbox-had-laid-off-379-zenimax-workers-in-maryland)
2026-07-08T16:29:36Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Blizzard eliminates 'small number' of roles in China**
The news comes with Activision Blizzard parent company Xbox cutting jobs across the board. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/blizzard-eliminates-small-number-of-roles-in-china)
2026-07-08T14:29:29Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Opinion: Welcome to the house of pain, brought to you by Xbox**
Don't mind the screams. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/opinion-welcome-to-the-house-of-pain-brought-to-you-by-xbox)
2026-07-08T09:46:58Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**'Used, abused, and discarded:' CWA Canada slams Microsoft over handling of Bethesda layoffs**
The union claims around a dozen roles have been eliminated at Bethesda Game Studios Montreal. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/-employers-are-ruthless-cwa-canada-slams-microsoft-over-handling-of-bethesda-layoffs)
2026-07-07T14:03:38Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Xbox CEO amidst layoffs: 'I think our core has to be healthy'**
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says that turning Xbox around will take time. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/xbox-ceo-amidst-layoffs-i-think-our-core-has-to-be-healthy)
2026-07-07T13:07:13Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**IO Interactive closing Istanbul studio after regaining control of Project Fantasy**
The studio said it must restructure to find sure footing after Xbox pulled funding for the in-development RPG. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/io-interactive-closing-istanbul-studio-after-regaining-control-of-project-fantasy)
2026-07-07T12:09:33Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Report: Roughly half of the id Software team have been laid off**
The news comes with Xbox preparing to 'reset' its video game division by eliminating 3,200 roles. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/report-around-half-of-the-id-software-team-have-been-laid-off)
2026-07-07T00:04:26Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Report: Obsidian losing around one quarter of its staff to 'Xbox reset'**
The Pentiment and The Outer Worlds studio is reportedly losing 60-70 employees in the cuts. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/report-obsidian-losing-around-one-quarter-of-its-staff-to-xbox-reset-)
2026-07-06T16:06:02Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Nintendo is winding down Switch 1 sales in Europe**
Nintendo will stop selling the Switch 1 console to retailers in February 2027. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/nintendo-is-winding-down-switch-1-sales-in-europe)
2026-07-06T14:01:08Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Xbox cutting 3,200 jobs and parting ways with Double Fine, Compulsion, Ninja Theory, and Undead Labs**
'It is neither possible nor desirable to own every great independent studio.' ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/xbox-cutting-3-200-jobs-and-parting-ways-with-double-fine-compulsion-ninja-theory-and-undead-labs)
2026-07-06T13:28:32Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Ingress developer Niantic Spatial shuttering New Zealand office**
The move comes with the company pivoting away from video games and entertainment. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/ingress-developer-niantic-spatial-shuttering-new-zealand-office)
2026-07-06T11:49:45Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**EVE Online's cross-platform game engine framework is now fully open source**
Carbon is the technology behind the sci-fi MMO's sprawling persistent universe. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/production/eve-online-s-cross-platform-game-engine-framework-is-now-fully-open-source)
2026-07-03T13:12:08Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Enginefall developer Red Rover Interactive is making layoffs**
The studio has raised $20 million since breaking cover three years ago. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/enginefall-developer-red-rover-interactive-is-making-layoffs)
2026-07-03T12:47:11Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Cyberpunk 2077 has sold 40 million copies worldwide**
From zero to hero. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/cyberpunk-2077-has-sold-40-million-copies-worldwide)
2026-07-03T10:36:56Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Rockstar workers hit back, PlayStation ditches physical discs, and chipmakers accused of price fixing - Patch Notes #59**
Plus: Union creates hardship fund to support laid off developers and Xbox testing disc-to-digital feature. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/rockstar-workers-hit-back-playstation-ditches-physical-discs-and-chipmakers-accused-of-price-fixing-patch-notes-58)
2026-07-02T10:20:16Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Union workers establish hardship fund to support devs impacted by layoffs**
Game developers in the United States and Canada will be able to request up to $5,000 through the fund. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/union-workers-establish-hardship-fund-to-support-devs-impacted-by-layoffs)
2026-07-02T09:34:43Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Ubisoft taps former 2K president Christoph Hartmann to oversee Tom Clancy franchise**
Hartmann will take charge of key franchises including Tom Clancy's The Division, Ghost Recon, and Splinter Cell. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/ubisoft-taps-former-2k-president-christoph-hartmann-to-oversee-shooter-franchises)
2026-07-01T18:14:09Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Godot to ban (almost all) AI coding contributions**
Godot will still allow AI assistance like 'code completion, regex, or find and replace.' ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/godot-to-ban-almost-all-ai-coding-contributions)
2026-07-01T15:38:20Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Krafton and Unknown Worlds founders settle Subnautica 2 legal dispute**
Krafton has agreed to dismiss all pending legal proceedings with Unknown Worlds. CEO Ted Gill will exit the company. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/krafton-agrees-to-pay-bonuses-to-subnautica-2-studio-as-ceo-resigns)
2026-07-01T14:29:23Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**OtherSide Entertainment lays off 18 from Thick as Thieves team**
OtherSide has now laid off 36 employees in the last month. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/otherside-entertainment-lays-off-18-from-thick-as-thieves-team)
2026-07-01T14:28:10Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**PS3 and PS Vita digital stores are closing starting August 2026**
PlayStation will begin closing stores in select markets this August, and will finalize in July 2027. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/ps3-and-ps-vita-digital-stores-are-closing-starting-august-2026)
2026-07-01T14:24:05Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Ubisoft Barcelona strikes over proposed layoffs**
Workers will be striking on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons for the next couple of weeks. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/ubisoft-barcelona-to-go-on-strike-over-proposed-layoffs)
2026-07-01T12:20:33Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**PlayStation ending production of physical software in January 2028**
The company claims the move comes as 'the general preference for digital media significantly outpaces physical discs.' ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/playstation-ending-production-of-physical-software-in-january-2028)
2026-07-01T09:16:19Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Rockstar accused of ignoring pay inequity, mandating crunch, and weaponizing bonuses**
Multiple current Rockstar employees and union members based in the UK claim the Grand Theft Auto maker is failing its workforce. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/production/rockstar-accused-of-disregarding-pay-inequity-mandating-crunch-and-weaponising-bonuses)
2026-06-30T18:17:00Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**IO Interactive to lay off employees after Xbox pulls support for untitled fantasy game**
Xbox's business reset is driving layoffs outside of Microsoft. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/io-interactive-to-lay-off-employees-after-xbox-pulls-support-for-untitled-fantasy-game)
2026-06-30T18:15:34Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Memory manufacturers sued in class action suit alleging price and supply fixing**
Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron are being sued for allegedly fixing the supply and prices of memory. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/memory-manufacturers-sued-in-class-action-suit-alleging-price-and-supply-fixing)
2026-06-30T17:37:38Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Report: Xbox considering sale or closure of Arkane, other studios, as layoffs loom**
As part of Microsoft's 'reset,' Arkane's Blade may be facing the chopping block, and the studio facing a potential sale or closure ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/report-xbox-considering-sales-or-closures-at-arkane-and-at-least-4-other-studios)
2026-06-30T17:24:52Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Opinion: Everything hurts and no one knows when the pain will end**
The pain of industry layoffs runs deeper than you might think. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/opinion-everything-hurts-and-no-one-knows-when-the-pain-will-end)
2026-06-30T12:21:14Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Grand Theft Auto developers seek union recognition at Rockstar**
'Rockstar leads the industry in the games we create. We believe it can also lead the industry in how it treats the people who make them.' ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/production/grand-theft-auto-developers-seek-union-recognition-at-rockstar)
2026-06-30T11:44:14Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Report: NBCUniversal could expand into games after Comcast spinoff**
Newly-appointed NBCUniversal CEO Michael Cavanagh said the company is eager to 'explore adjacent businesses where we have the right to play.' ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/report-nbcuniversal-could-expand-into-games-after-comcast-spinoff)
2026-06-30T10:42:00Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**nDreams co-founder launches indie game and music studio Atmospheric**
'Atmospheric is about creating experiences that people don't just play or listen to, but feel.' ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/ndreams-co-founder-launches-indie-game-and-music-studio-atmospheric)
2026-06-29T13:29:30Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Supermassive Games CEO steps down following launch of Directive 8020**
'I was honored to guide the studio through intense industry change.' ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/supermassive-games-ceo-steps-down-following-launch-of-directive-8020)
2026-06-29T11:11:52Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Nintendo is increasing the price of the Switch 2 in South Korea**
The latest price hike comes shortly after Nintendo lamented rising oil prices and surging component costs. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/nintendo-is-increasing-the-price-of-switch-2-in-south-korea)
2026-06-26T14:15:00Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Inside Skybound's video game strategy ft. David 'DA' Alpert and Jon Goldman**
Skybound Entertainment CEO David 'DA' Alpert and co-chairman Jon Goldman discuss the company's future video game strategy following the successful release of Quarter Up's Invisible VS. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/inside-skybound-s-video-game-strategy-ft-david-da-alpert-and-jon-goldman)
2026-06-26T12:04:51Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Keywords has laid off 128 employees in San Francisco**
It's currently unclear what roles or departments have been impacted. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/keywords-has-laid-off-128-employees-in-san-francisco)
2026-06-26T10:57:22Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Steam Machine sticker shock, even more Ubisoft layoffs, and another Xbox price hike - Patch Notes #58**
Plus: Tencent reconsiders Japanese investments and the Nex Playground launches in the UK and Ireland. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/steam-machine-sticker-shock-even-more-ubisoft-layoffs-and-another-xbox-price-hike-patch-notes-58)
2026-06-25T19:00:00Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Meccha Chameleon sells 7M copies in first two weeks**
The hide-and-seek game is the latest multiplayer sensation. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/meccha-chameleon-sells-7m-copies-in-first-two-weeks)
2026-06-25T18:10:00Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**VR dev Combat Waffle Studios lays off staff**
The team behind Ghosts of Tabor 'remains confident' in the future of VR. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/vr-dev-combat-waffle-studios-lays-off-staff)
2026-06-25T17:05:50Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Microsoft raises price of Xbox consoles once again, sunsets 2TB model**
The cheapest Xbox console will now cost $499.99. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/console/microsoft-raises-price-of-xbox-consoles-once-again-sunsets-2tb-model)
2026-06-25T15:17:18Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Update: At least 292 Bungie employees are being laid off by Sony**
Sony is also making reductions across SIE teams that support Bungie's operations. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/sony-is-laying-off-most-of-the-destiny-team-and-some-marathon-devs)
2026-06-25T10:58:38Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Italian studio 34BigThings regains independence from Embracer**
'Returning to full independence gives us absolute autonomy.' ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/italian-studio-34bigthings-regains-independence-from-embracer)
2026-06-25T10:12:57Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Magic: The Gathering Arena developers have successfully unionized**
'Our dream is finally a reality.' ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/magic-the-gathering-arena-unionize-despite-allegations-of-interference)
2026-06-25T09:04:12Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Analysts attempt to make sense of Xbox's latest exclusivity pivot**
'It's remarkable for how long Microsoft let many of its leading brands languish.' ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/analysts-attempt-to-make-sense-of-xbox-s-exclusivity-mindset-shift)
2026-06-24T20:30:11Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Tim Sweeney says only hope for new games is to 'connect to economies of other games'**
To be successful, you must connect your game economies, says Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/tim-sweeney-says-only-hope-for-new-games-is-to-connect-to-economies-of-other-games-)
2026-06-24T20:27:45Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Former Xbox employees warn of potential for retaliation in rumored impending layoffs**
Past employees believe their layoffs were retaliatory and caution devs to protect themselves as mass layoffs loom. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/former-xbox-employees-warn-of-potential-for-retaliation-in-rumored-impending-layoffs)
2026-06-24T16:00:00Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Investment house Denmu announces 'auteur-first' $50 million fund for game devs**
Denmu's definition of "auteur" goes beyond individual creators. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/investment-house-denmu-announces-auteur-first-50-million-fund-for-game-devs)
2026-06-24T15:48:29Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**New publisher Trailmark Games promises 'new path forward' for licensed games**
The makers Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl have founded a licensed game publisher. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/new-publisher-trailmark-games-promises-new-path-forward-for-licensed-games)
2026-06-24T14:34:37Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Grand Theft Auto 6's $80 price settles the $100 question**
Pre-orders for the game open Thursday. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/console/grand-theft-auto-6-s-80-price-settles-the-100-question)
2026-06-24T08:00:00Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Atari and MobyGames launch new career development platform called Moby Professional**
MobyGames wants to help you land your next job. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/atari-and-mobygames-launch-new-career-development-platform-called-moby-professional)
2026-06-23T14:40:48Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**How a 12 year wait made Alien Isolation 2 a better sequel**
We sat down with creative director Al Hope and animation director Simon Ridge to talk about Creative Assembly's big return to survival horror and the Alien franchise. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/how-a-12-year-wait-made-alien-isolation-2-a-better-sequel)
2026-06-23T13:22:22Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Report: Tencent mulling exits from multiple Japanese studios**
The company went on an investment spree in Japan at the turn of the decade but is now purportedly keen to refocus its portfolio around UGC platforms. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/report-tencent-mulling-exits-from-multiple-japanese-studios)
2026-06-23T10:29:07Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Valve is making it easier to build your own Steam Machine**
No reservation? No problem. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/valve-is-making-it-easier-to-build-your-own-steam-machine)
2026-06-22T20:07:34Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Steam Machine pricing starts at $1,049 for 512GB model**
The Steam Machine price tag has soared past $1,000 (though not by much). ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/pc/steam-machine-pricing-starts-at-1-049-for-512gb-model)
2026-06-22T18:05:56Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Report: EA conducts layoffs in Hyderabad, India and the US**
The latest round of layoffs reportedly impacts workers across the 'recruitment, customer support, trust and safety, and IT teams.' ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/report-ea-conducts-layoffs-in-hyderabad-india-and-the-us)
2026-06-22T17:38:03Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Ubisoft eliminates 93 roles in San Francisco**
A California WARN notice shows 93 roles impacted. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/ubisoft-eliminates-93-roles-in-san-francisco)
2026-06-22T15:35:26Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Godot confirms it tolerates 'some AI assistance' but rejects 'vibe coded' tag**
'Any slop PR is automatically rejected, as simple as that.' ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/godot-confirms-it-tolerates-some-ai-assistance-but-rejects-vibe-coded-accusations)
2026-06-22T14:49:33Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**French union STJV to commence national strike outside Quantic Dream**
The strike will begin in Paris later this week in protest of ongoing layoffs and instability. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/french-union-stjv-to-commence-national-strike-outside-quantic-dream)
2026-06-22T10:54:50Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**'Larger budgets and longer schedules do not lead to better games:' Thank You For Your Application recoups dev costs in 22 hours**
The indie title was made by a team fresh out of university. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/-larger-budgets-and-longer-schedules-do-not-lead-to-better-games-thank-you-for-your-application-recoups-dev-costs-in-22-hours)
2026-06-22T09:32:02Z ( remote@feeds.twtxt.net )
**Obituary: Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot dies in plane crash**
Guillemot established the influential French publisher in 1986 alongside his brothers. ⌘ [Read more](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/obituary-ubisoft-co-founder-claude-guillemot-killed-in-plane-crash)