Game Developer

Founded in 1997 as Gamasutra, Game Developer has always aimed to be a top resource for game development and industry insights. In August 2021, it transitioned from Gamasutra to Game Developer, continuing its mission while incorporating the rich content associated with the Game Developer magazine. To fulfill this goal, Game Developer shares numerous articles each day to inform and inspire its audience of game developers. This includes updates on the latest happenings in the gaming world, as well as comprehensive features and interviews that delve into various facets of game development and the diverse people behind the scenes.

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Tim Sweeney starts peddling AI, Nintendo leaves journalists in the lurch, and Epic teases The Witcher 4

1 day ago | gamedeveloper.com | Chris Kerr

Good morning! Patch Notes has returned after a longer-than-expected hiatus and much like this journalist, who is celebrating their 32nd birthday tomorrow, has aged like that top shelf wine behind the counter at your local Bargain Booze. It's similar, but a little bit different—and hopefully still largely palatable. In its new format, Patch Notes will take center stage each Friday to spotlight the week's biggest headlines and most fascinating news tidbits.
Reports of Switch 2 screen punctures raise questions over hardware packaging

2 days ago | gamedeveloper.com | Chris Kerr

Multiple consumers on social media claim GameStop employees who chose to staple receipts to the packaging of Switch 2 hardware have inadvertently caused screen punctures. As clocked by IGN, a number of Switch 2 owners who managed to secure a device on launch day say they began unboxing their device only to find the display sported puncture wounds. The culprit, it seems, were receipts that had been stapled to the cardboard packaging by retail workers. "My Switch 2 has staple holes in the screen.
Subway Surfers Blast developer Outplay Entertainment has laid off 21 workers

2 days ago | gamedeveloper.com | Chris Kerr

Subway Surfers Blast and Angry Birds Pop developer Outplay Entertainment has laid off 21 employees. The Scottish studio confirmed the news in a email sent to MobileGamer.biz and said the layoffs were made in response to "current business realities.""This step was taken to align our operations with current business realities and to support a strategic shift toward partnering with publishers for future game releases," wrote Outplay CEO Douglas Hare in the email.
Tencent sinks more cash into Playground Games founder's new studio

3 days ago | gamedeveloper.com | Chris Kerr

Lighthouse Games was established by Gavin Raeburn in 2022 and is currently working on a racing franchise. Lighthouse Games, the UK studio led by Playground Games founder Gavin Raeburn, has secured another undisclosed investment from Tencent to finance the development of a unannounced driving title.
The Witcher 4 tech demo highlights the open world credentials of Unreal Engine 5.6

3 days ago | gamedeveloper.com | Chris Kerr

Epic Games collaborated with CD Projekt Red during its latest State of Unreal showcase to spotlight the open world credentials of Unreal Engine 5.6 (UE 5.6)—and tease what future versions of the engine might have in store. The show kicked off with an impressive technical demo that laid out how CD Projekt Red has been leveraging Unreal Engine to craft the world of The Witcher 4.
Phasmophobia is being turned in to a movie after topping 23 million sales

3 days ago | gamedeveloper.com | Chris Kerr

Horror movie specialist Blumhouse is bringing Phasmophobia to the silver screen. Kinect Games, the UK indie studio behind the wildly successful horror title, shared the news in a blog post and confirmed the movie will be produced by Blumhouse and Atomic Monster. "We're thrilled to officially announce that a Phasmophobia film adaption is in development—it's a big moment for the whole Kinetic team, and the start of something really exciting," said Kinect Games director Daniel Knight.
Wizards of the Coast teams with Giant Skull on 'epic' single-player Dungeons & Dragons game

4 days ago | gamedeveloper.com | Diego Nicolás Arguello |Diego Nicolás Arguello

The news comes a year after WOTC and Larian Studios parted ways after a successful stint with Baldur's Gate 3, and comes as Wizards continues to expand on the success of Larian's RPG and the TTRPG space as a whole. Wizards of the Coast (WOTC) has announced an exclusive partnership deal for an upcoming Dungeons & Dragons game, this time with developer Giant Skull, a studio founded in 2024 by Respawn veteran Stig Asmussen.
The Video Game History Foundation preserves the history of Myst in impressive archival feat

4 days ago | gamedeveloper.com | Diego Nicolás Arguello |Diego Nicolás Arguello

The Video Game History Foundation (VGHF) has preserved never-before-seen footage and developer interviews detailing the history of Myst developer Cyan. The Cyan collection includes over 100 hours of video, charting the development of the original Myst in 1993 all the way through to Myst V: End of Ages in 2005.
Zynga has shuttered Torchlight III developer Echtra Games

4 days ago | gamedeveloper.com | Chris Kerr

Zynga has shuttered Torchlight III developer Echtra Games four years after acquiring the studio. The Take-Two owned mobile company confirmed the news in a statement to IGN and said the decision is part of a "strategic realignment.""Zynga has made the difficult decision to cease operations at its Echtra studio, ending development on future titles and reducing roles," said the company. "This decision is part of a strategic realignment of the company's resources and priorities.
People Can Fly blames Square Enix for latest layoffs and project cancelations

4 days ago | gamedeveloper.com | Chris Kerr

Outriders developer People Can Fly is making layoffs and suspending development on two projects and has laid some of the blame at the door of Japanese publisher Square Enix. People Can Fly CEO Sebastian Wojciechowski shared the news on Linkedin and explained the company has paused development on upcoming title Project Gemini after a publisher—revealed to be Square Enix in a current report—failed to draft a content rider covering the terms and conditions of additional project milestones.