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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25 years in, Havok unveils royalty-free pricing for budgets up to $20 million

2 days ago | gamedeveloper.com | Bryant Francis

At a GlanceMiddleware developer Havok has long been a quiet force driving advancement in 3D technology for big budget games. At GDC 2025, the company announced a new pricing scheme for devs on budgets under $20 million. Though not affordable, the new plan shows how Havok is adapting to the "surprising agility of the industry."For 25 years the logo of middleware tech company Havok has graced the loading screens of big-budget games from across the industry.
Pocketpair is changing Palworld further due to ongoing Nintendo and Pokémon lawsuit

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

Pocketpair has rolled out more changes to Palworld in light of the ongoing litigation with Nintendo and The Pokémon Company. After today‛s patch, players will need to equip a glider to glide, whereas before it was possible to use certain Pals for the action. The creatures will still provide passive buffs to gliding, albeit from inside the player‛s inventory.
SAG-AFTRA publicly releases its proposed AI terms to end strike

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

SAG-AFTRA has publicly released its new proposed terms protecting against exploitative generative AI practices, responding to an offer made by video game companies on April 30. The response, issued on May 2 and now shared publicly, details union counters on specific terms and language used, as well as more plain-language explanations.
The Dark Ages' financial fate rests on a parry mechanic

6 days ago | gamedeveloper.com | Bryant Francis

Rip and tear and press 'L2' until it is done. At a GlanceDoom: The Dark Ages is id Software's next big entry in the Doom franchise. The game isn't that drastically different from its predecessors, 2016's Doom and 2020's Doom Eternal. With competing 'boomer shooters' building momentum on PC, will a parrying mechanic be enough to make the game a success? id Sofware's Doom: The Dark Ages is the next big test of Microsoft's $7.5 billion purchase of parent company ZeniMax.
Tripledot to acquire AppLovin mobile studio portfolio for $800 million

1 week ago | gamedeveloper.com | Chris Kerr

UK mobile developer Tripledot has agreed to acquire AppLovin's video game portfolio and studio network for $800 million. The deal will see Tripledot acquire 10 studios to significantly expand its operations in key markets including the United States and Asia. Tripledot currently operates a range of live titles including Woodoku, Nut Sort, and Triple Tile. Following the deal Tripledot will own 12 studios across 23 cities and boast a mobile portfolio that serves over 25 million daily active users.
Nintendo expects the Switch 2 to sell 15 million units in nine months

1 week ago | gamedeveloper.com | Chris Kerr

Nintendo believes the Switch 2 will sell 15 million units worldwide during the current fiscal year. The company shared the sales forecast in its fiscal report for the year ended March 31, 2025. It expects Switch 2 software sales to total 45 million units over the same period. The original Switch sold almost 18 million units worldwide in its first year on shelves. The device launched on March 3, 2017, and had sold 2.74 million units by the end of the month.
Microsoft triumphs over FTC again in challenge to $69 billion Activision Blizzard deal

1 week ago | gamedeveloper.com | Bryant Francis

At a GlanceA federal appeals court has denied the FTC's demand to halt Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The acquisition—concluded in 2023—is still under a paused internal investigation at the FTC. The United States Federal Trade Commission's demand that the federal courts halt Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard (which wrapped up in late 2023) has been dealt what might be a fatal body blow.
PlayStation spins out new internal studio from Bungie

1 week ago | gamedeveloper.com | Diego Nicolás Arguello |Diego Nicolás Arguello

PlayStation has publicly unveiled a new first-party studio called teamLFG that was spun out of Destiny developer Bungie. TeamLFG is based in Bellevue, Washington, and is billed as a hybrid studio. It's currently unclear who's leading the newest member of the PlayStation Studios family—though we do know the team comprises talent credited on franchises like Destiny, Halo, League of Legends, Fortnite and Roblox.
EA says business primed for 'accelerated growth' following layoffs

1 week ago | gamedeveloper.com | Chris Kerr

CEO Andrew Wilson said the publisher has 'never been more optimistic about what comes next.'Less than a week after reportedly laying off hundreds of workers and cancelling multiple projects at Respawn Entertainment, EA has lauded its performance during the 2025 fiscal year (FY25) and claims it is now primed for "accelerated growth."The U.S. publisher recorded annual net bookings of $7.4 billion during FY25—representing a 1 percent decrease year-on-year.
Meta investors ask whether there is 'light at the end of the tunnel' for Reality Labs

1 week ago | gamedeveloper.com | Diego Nicolás Arguello |Diego Nicolás Arguello

Meta investors have asked company leadership whether there is "light at the end of the tunnel" for Reality Labs after the struggling division reported $4.2 billion in operating losses during the first quarter of the fiscal year. The latest losses were highlighted in the company's fiscal report for the quarter ended March 31, 2025.