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We're finally talking about AI, ft. David 'Rez' Graham and Luke Dicken

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Aug 7, 2026

How Jackbox Games navigated the post-pandemic sales slump ft. Mike Bilder

Jul 24, 2026

Inside Skybound's video game strategy ft. David 'DA' Alpert and Jon Goldman

Jun 26, 2026

Two plush Godot mascots. One has a number of names sharpied on it.

Godot adoption is rising: what are devs getting out of the engine?

Godot adoption is rising: what are devs getting out of the engine?

Godot's 'lightweight' features are a major reason why devs are sticking with the open source engine.

Astro Bot Kratos looks pensive while holding his axe

Memory crisis is driving uncertainty over PlayStation 6's launch date

Memory crisis is driving uncertainty over PlayStation 6's launch date

Aug 18, 2026

WINGS really, really wants to fund your neat indie video game

WINGS really, really wants to fund your neat indie video game

Aug 18, 2026

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Lucia from GTA VI punches a punching bag.

Report: Take-Two subpoenas Microsoft and Discord in bid to halt extensive Grand Theft Auto VI leak

Report: Take-Two subpoenas Microsoft and Discord in bid to halt extensive Grand Theft Auto VI leak

byBryant Francis,Senior Editor

The characters of Peak help each other on a difficult climb

EA staff worries over Saudi buyout, Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks, and Peak's last major update - Patch Notes #66

EA staff worries over Saudi buyout, Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks, and Peak's last major update - Patch Notes #66

byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News

Makers Fund expands game industry footprint through $250 million investment round

Makers Fund expands game industry footprint through $250 million investment round

byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News

Union members and supporters staging a rally outside Microsoft's headquarters in Redmond

Hundreds of union workers rally across North America to protest Xbox layoffs

Hundreds of union workers rally across North America to protest Xbox layoffs

byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News

The key art of Dishonored, showcasing the protagonist with his arms forming a cross in front of him

Harvey Smith and fellow Arkane Austin veterans announce a new studio, Black Pony Immersive

Harvey Smith and fellow Arkane Austin veterans announce a new studio, Black Pony Immersive

byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News

Triple-A vets and accessibility experts launch new game dev co-op: Raze and Rebuild Studio

Triple-A vets and accessibility experts launch new game dev co-op: Raze and Rebuild Studio

byBryant Francis,Senior Editor

The key art of Horizon Hunters Gathering showing an assemble of characters preparing to fight mechanical beasts

Report: PlayStation scales back live service ambitions for Horizon Hunters Gathering, reassigns devs

Report: PlayStation scales back live service ambitions for Horizon Hunters Gathering, reassigns devs

byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News

Human: Fall Flat veterans launch new UK studio Pretty Cool Games

Human: Fall Flat veterans launch new UK studio Pretty Cool Games

byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News

EA workers trapped in a maelstrom of uncertainty after Saudi deal

EA workers trapped in a maelstrom of uncertainty after Saudi deal

byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News

Astro Bot Kratos looks pensive while holding his axe

Memory crisis is driving uncertainty over PlayStation 6's launch date

Memory crisis is driving uncertainty over PlayStation 6's launch date

byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News

INTERVIEWS & FEATURES

We're finally talking about AI, ft. David 'Rez' Graham and Luke Dicken We're finally talking about AI, ft. David 'Rez' Graham and Luke Dicken

byGame Developer Podcast

Two plush Godot mascots. One has a number of names sharpied on it.

Godot adoption is rising: what are devs getting out of the engine?Godot adoption is rising: what are devs getting out of the engine?

byBryant Francis

A low-poly haunted house, looming against an eerie sky

How Forbidden Solitaire brought solitaire games to the forefront How Forbidden Solitaire brought solitaire games to the forefront

byKhee Hoon Chan

A silhouetted woman leans forward in a black and white photo.

Opinion: Deprofessionalization could foster toxic work environments on small teams Opinion: Deprofessionalization could foster toxic work environments on small teams

byBryant Francis

A shadowy road and the logos for Critical Reflex, Black Lantern Collective, and Dread XP.

Three indie horror publishers faced sexual harassment claims: what comes next?Three indie horror publishers faced sexual harassment claims: what comes next?

byBryant Francis

A city with towering skyscrapers and mining apparatus

Pushing the limits in Simulating a City, One Page at a Time Pushing the limits in Simulating a City, One Page at a Time

byDanielle Riendeau

Lessons from GDC 2026

A view from the hood of Pacific Drive's trusty station wagon as a bolt of energy sparks

Resource management? Survival games are about time management.Resource management? Survival games are about time management.

byCarli Velocci

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

Sponsored ContentPlayer Obsessed: Inside Helpshift’s New Approach to Support, Engagement, Community, and Trust & Safety Player Obsessed: Inside Helpshift’s New Approach to Support, Engagement, Community, and Trust & Safety

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Sponsored ContentBeyond Outsourcing: How US/UK Partnerships are Evolving in the Game Industry Beyond Outsourcing: How US/UK partnerships are evolving in the game industry

Attendees and signage at GDC 2026

Data and player sentiment highlight the value of authentic LGBTQ narratives Data and player sentiment highlight the value of authentic LGBTQ narratives

byAlessandro Fillari

8-bit jewels and gems

Finding inspiration and a bit of hope in CorgiSpace Finding inspiration and a bit of hope in CorgiSpace

byDanielle Riendeau

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

Laptop mishaps and a GDC chat with Owlchemy Labs CEO Andrew Eiche Laptop mishaps and a GDC chat with Owlchemy Labs CEO Andrew Eiche

byGame Developer Podcast

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

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

Weekly Reads

The characters of Peak help each other on a difficult climb

EA staff worries over Saudi buyout, Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks, and Peak's last major update - Patch Notes #66

EA staff worries over Saudi buyout, Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks, and Peak's last major update - Patch Notes #66

Aug 21, 2026

EA taken private by Saudi Arabia, GTA marketing jumps the shark, and Devolver's huge mistake - Patch Notes #64

EA taken private by Saudi Arabia, GTA marketing jumps the shark, and Devolver's huge mistake - Patch Notes #64

Aug 7, 2026

Interviews & Features

We're finally talking about AI, ft. David 'Rez' Graham and Luke Dicken

We're finally talking about AI, ft. David 'Rez' Graham and Luke Dicken

byGame Developer Podcast

Two plush Godot mascots. One has a number of names sharpied on it.

Godot adoption is rising: what are devs getting out of the engine?

Godot adoption is rising: what are devs getting out of the engine?

byBryant Francis,Senior Editor

A low-poly haunted house, looming against an eerie sky

How Forbidden Solitaire brought solitaire games to the forefront

How Forbidden Solitaire brought solitaire games to the forefront

byKhee Hoon Chan,Contributor

A shadowy road and the logos for Critical Reflex, Black Lantern Collective, and Dread XP.

Three indie horror publishers faced sexual harassment claims: what comes next?

Three indie horror publishers faced sexual harassment claims: what comes next?

byBryant Francis,Senior Editor

A city with towering skyscrapers and mining apparatus

Pushing the limits in Simulating a City, One Page at a Time

Pushing the limits in Simulating a City, One Page at a Time

byDanielle Riendeau,Editor-in-Chief

Commentary

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Opinion: Deprofessionalization could foster toxic work environments on small teams

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Latest Podcasts

We're finally talking about AI, ft. David 'Rez' Graham and Luke Dicken

We're finally talking about AI, ft. David 'Rez' Graham and Luke Dicken

What devs need to know about localization, ft. Concha Fernandez Alvarez, Aurelie Perrin, and Guido Di Carlo

What devs need to know about localization, ft. Concha Fernandez Alvarez, Aurelie Perrin, and Guido Di Carlo