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business1 month 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

news2 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

technology5 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

technology6 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

technology6 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

entertainment6 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

entertainment8 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

technology9 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

gaming9 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

technology9 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

technology10 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

technology10 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

technology10 months ago•3 min saved

Concord's Failed Launch and Permanent Shutdown One Year Ago

A year after its release, Sony's Concord is considered the worst video game launch of all time due to its disastrous player count, massive financial loss, and quick shutdown, marking a significant failure in the industry and raising questions about Sony's judgment in its live-service game strategy.

via Forbes|

#concord-game #game-industry #live-service-games

technology11 months ago•3 min saved

Ex-PlayStation Exec Criticizes Xbox Game Pass Impact on Developers and Innovation

Former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden criticizes Xbox Game Pass, warning it may harm game developers by discouraging creative risk-taking and turning them into 'wage slaves,' raising concerns about the long-term health of the industry.

via Push Square|

#devs #game-industry #subscription-services

technology11 months ago•2 min saved

Payment Processors Censoring NSFW and LGBTQ+ Games Sparks Gamer Backlash

Gamers and developers are protesting against the censorship of NSFW games, which is often enforced through financial censorship by payment processors like Stripe, Visa, and PayPal, impacting what can be sold or hosted online. Industry groups emphasize the importance of artistic freedom and warn that such restrictions threaten creative expression, with some organizations gathering information to oppose overly cautious enforcement that leads to self-censorship.

via WIRED|

#censorship #free-expression #game-industry