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technology23 days ago•9 min saved

Indie-Dev Aid Bundle Sparks Support, Plus a Fresh Roundup of New Indie Games

A weekend indie games roundup paired with Necrosoft’s Itch bundle, a $10 fundraiser benefiting US/Canada developers via United Videogame Workers to cover essentials like food and rent. The feature highlights several new and upcoming titles such as Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?!, Turnip Mountain (notably with dual-mouse controls), Dystopicon, Rita, and previews for Blood Dungeon, CloverPit, Yashi – Sand Driver, Rhythm Doggo, and Dressmaker, with platforms and launch details noted (and discounts where applicable).

via Engadget|

#game-industry #indie-games #itch-bundle

gaming23 days ago•3 min saved

New $10 bundle offers ~150 games to support laid-off game developers

Necrosoft’s itch.io bundle sells a $10 package with almost 150 games to raise funds for the game industry hardship fund, aiding US- and Canada-based laid-off developers with essentials like food and rent; included titles include A Short Hike among many others.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#game-bundle #game-industry #gaming

news1 month ago•14 min saved

Warframe Dev Sees Destiny 2’s Sunset as a Harsh Reminder You Don’t Own Your Goodbye

At TennoCon 2026, Warframe’s Rebecca Ford described Destiny 2’s sudden sunset as horrible and terrifying, highlighting how business decisions can strip developers of control over their own endings; the piece frames Destiny 2’s end as a caution for live-service games, even as Warframe presses on with new projects.

via Kotaku|

#destiny-2 #game-industry #live-service

business2 months ago•5 min saved

Xbox maps out a structured exclusive pipeline to revive its business

Xbox CSO Matthew Ball outlined a formal exclusives policy aimed at delivering a reliable pipeline of exclusive titles to turn around the business, noting that most live-service games like CoD will remain non-exclusive, a third bucket covers titles already committed with partners, and a new slate of exclusives will be defined later; the plan, described as the start of a program, will be communicated externally and internally to clarify decision-making for players and developers.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#business #exclusives #game-industry

news3 months ago•14 min saved

Capcom Won’t Age Out Resident Evil’s Legacy Heroes, Leon Remains In Play

Capcom has no plan to age out Resident Evil’s core heroes, stating that iconic characters like Leon can return long after their first appearances, and that the series will continue to feature its legacy cast rather than force aging or retirement.

via Kotaku|

#capcom #game-industry #leon-scott-kennedy

technology6 months ago•30 min saved

Borders, not demos: international devs skip GDC 2026 amid US climate

International game developers are skipping GDC 2026 as escalating US border controls, visa hurdles, and safety concerns intersect with the conference’s pivot to a broader ‘festival of games.’ Interviews describe detentions, social-media scrutiny, and prohibitive costs, prompting some to call for relocating or regionalizing events to maintain global industry connections and preserve GDC’s relevance.

via aftermath.site|

#border-control #game-industry #gdc-2026

technology8 months ago•4 min saved

Dispatch: The Surprising Game of the Year Choice

Dispatch is an episodic superhero game from AdHoc Studio that offers a TV-like experience with each episode designed for a single gaming session, providing a satisfying and well-calibrated narrative that respects players' time, contrasting with the endless grind of live-service games.

via GameSpot|

#dispatch #episodic-games #game-design

technology8 months ago•12 min saved

2025 Gaming Highlights: Top Games, Trends, and Co-Op Favorites

The article reviews the tumultuous year of 2025 in the game industry, highlighting trends such as the rise of generative AI, deprofessionalization, union activity, indie studio funding via Kickstarter, and the impact of tariffs on costs, while also noting the industry's ongoing struggles with economic contraction, exploitation, and social issues.

via Game Developer|

#ai-generative-technology #game-industry #independent-games

entertainment8 months ago•2 min saved

Naughty Dog's Straley Exits Over Workload Concerns

Bruce Straley, a veteran game developer known for his work on The Last of Us and Uncharted, left Naughty Dog in 2017 due to a desire for ownership and new challenges, and has since founded his own studio, Wildflower Interactive, emphasizing creative independence. He also expressed dissatisfaction over not being credited for his contributions to The Last of Us TV adaptation.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#bruce-straley #entertainment #game-development

entertainment9 months ago•2 min saved

Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption 2 Faced Budget and Schedule Challenges, Says Co-founder

Dan Houser revealed that the development of Red Dead Redemption 2 was extremely challenging, being behind schedule and over budget, with significant pressure to succeed, but the game ultimately became critically acclaimed. He highlighted the game's themes of searching for meaning in a violent setting and praised the team's dedication to realism. Additionally, Rockstar recently faced layoffs amid union disputes, and Houser has since started a new studio working on a sci-fi game.

via The Game Post|

#dan-houser #entertainment #game-development

technology11 months ago•2 min saved

Hades 2 Dominates Industry and Critics, Setting New Standards

Supergiant, a resilient indie game developer, launched Hades 2 and plans their next project based on team passion rather than growth ambitions, contrasting with industry layoffs and closures; their focus on modesty and team cohesion has helped them thrive in a tumultuous industry.

via GameSpot|

#game-development #game-industry #hades-2

gaming11 months ago•3 min saved

Hell is Us Director Criticizes Hollow Knight: Silksong's Surprise Release

Hell is Us' creative director Jonathan Jacques-Belletête criticized Team Cherry's surprise release of Hollow Knight: Silksong, calling it 'a little callous' due to the short notice and impact on other games like Hell is Us, which was released on the same day. He highlighted the challenges of releasing games in a crowded market and the difficulty of securing a quiet release window today.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#game-industry #gaming #hell-is-us

technology11 months ago•1 min saved

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Surpasses 4.4 Million Sales

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a French RPG by Sandfall, has sold over 4.4 million copies worldwide, with rapid initial sales and strong ongoing performance, highlighting its success despite a modest budget and competitive pricing.

via Gamereactor UK|

#clair-obscur #game-industry #rpg

technology11 months ago•3 min saved

Former Xbox and Bethesda Executives Criticize Game Pass and Its Impact on Developers

Former industry executives, including a former Xbox VP, criticize Xbox Game Pass for potentially harming retail game sales and not adequately compensating content creators, raising concerns about the long-term health of game development and the industry.

via GameSpot|

#game-industry #game-pass #retail-revenue

technology11 months ago•2 min saved

Ex-Bethesda Exec Criticizes Gaming Subscription Services for Harming Developers and Content Creators

Ex-Bethesda boss Pete Hines criticizes Xbox Game Pass, highlighting how short-sighted decisions in subscription-based gaming are harming content creators and questioning the sustainability of the model, despite its popularity and perceived value.

via Push Square|

#content-creators #game-industry #pete-hines