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Business
GameMaker says AI coding is inevitable, Sony clarifies DRM confusion, and how video games are helping Rikers inmates - Patch Notes #50GameMaker says AI coding is inevitable, Sony clarifies DRM confusion, and how video games are helping Rikers inmates - Patch Notes #50
byChris Kerr
May 1, 2026
1 Min Read
A character watches a fierce battle proceed
Production
Enduring advice for all game producers: Unlocking the Vault 2.0Enduring advice for all game producers: Unlocking the Vault 2.0
byDanielle Riendeau
Apr 30, 2026
1 Min Read
Colorful heroes from Overwatch fly across the battlefield
Production
The secret to Overwatch's revitalization? Over-communicating.
The secret to Overwatch's revitalization? Over-communicating.
Apr 29, 2026
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1 Min Read
byCarli Velocci,Contributor
Floating towers on a bright background
Business
'We've been a little bit too romantic:' Ustwo CEO says lowering development costs is now paramount
'We've been a little bit too romantic:' Ustwo CEO says lowering development costs is now paramount
Apr 28, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
A photograph of the Steam Controller.
PC
'Millimeters matter:' Making the Steam Controller 'just work' on day one
'Millimeters matter:' Making the Steam Controller 'just work' on day one
Apr 27, 2026
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
Player character stands in the foreground while a mysterious, shadowy, multi-armed finger looms behind him in front of an eclipse.
Design
Inside Housemarque's improved narrative process for Saros
Inside Housemarque's improved narrative process for Saros
Apr 24, 2026
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
An illustration of a number of spirits controlling pottery fighting each other.
Design
How Double Fine balances fun with pottery sculpting in Kiln
How Double Fine balances fun with pottery sculpting in Kiln
Apr 21, 2026
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1 Min Read
bySamuel Tolbert,Contributor
A spaceship from X4's new Hyperion DLC pack.
PC
What Egosoft's three decades of making space sims tells us about serving 'niche' audiences
What Egosoft's three decades of making space sims tells us about serving 'niche' audiences
Apr 17, 2026
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
A screenshot from TR-49 showing a cryptic document
Business
Inkle co-founder explains how TR-49 broke even in three hours
Inkle co-founder explains how TR-49 broke even in three hours
Apr 14, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
A human face on a robot limb.
Programming
1000xResist creator: the game industry needs a universal video codec for FMV games
1000xResist creator: the game industry needs a universal video codec for FMV games
Apr 9, 2026
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
Key art from People of Note. Pop star player character Cadence belts out a song.
Design
People of Note's hook-y approach to designing a turn-based musical RPG
People of Note's hook-y approach to designing a turn-based musical RPG
Apr 6, 2026
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
An illustration of a mask from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
Design
How can your game win the 'attention war?' Turn to storytelling
How can your game win the 'attention war?' Turn to storytelling
Apr 6, 2026
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
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Business
On the ground at GDC: how are devs responding to industry calamity?
On the ground at GDC: how are devs responding to industry calamity?
Apr 2, 2026
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1 Min Read
byHarper Jay MacIntyre,Contributor
From left to right, Grumpy Kong, Void Kong, and Poppy Kong, three ape-like enemies, strike a pose.
Art
Donkey Kong Bananza has a big-brained approach to asset recycling
Donkey Kong Bananza has a big-brained approach to asset recycling
Mar 26, 2026
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
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Marketing
Important lessons from running a successful video game crowdfunding campaign
Important lessons from running a successful video game crowdfunding campaign
Mar 25, 2026
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1 Min Read
byAlessandro Fillari,Contributor
A character from The Hidden Ones looks at the camera, their hand raised.
Art
Tencent's genAI animation tools don't seem to make games more fun
Tencent's genAI animation tools don't seem to make games more fun
Mar 24, 2026
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
Young people gather in a pleasant outdoor setting
Marketing
To make video games for Gen Z, be authentic
To make video games for Gen Z, be authentic
Mar 19, 2026
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1 Min Read
byCarli Velocci,Contributor
Artwork of four scouts attempting to climb a mountain in Peak
Production
'Text is evil:' How making Peak changed indie studio Aggro Crab
'Text is evil:' How making Peak changed indie studio Aggro Crab
Mar 19, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
The central character kicks a soccer ball into a group of traffic cones
Design
How improvisation and kicking a ball around drove authenticity in Despelote
How improvisation and kicking a ball around drove authenticity in Despelote
Mar 18, 2026
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1 Min Read
byAlessandro Fillari,Contributor
Soldiers in trenches fighting an intense battle
Design
Using choreography to enhance Battlefield 6's game feel
Using choreography to enhance Battlefield 6's game feel
Mar 17, 2026
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1 Min Read
byAlessandro Fillari,Contributor
The character Grace in Wolfenstein II The New Colossus
Audio
The key to a great video game performance? Team trust.
The key to a great video game performance? Team trust.
Mar 13, 2026
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1 Min Read
byCarli Velocci,Contributor
Characters in a colorful setting chat next to a chalkboard
Business
Creating a successful Steam page is like ski jumping
Creating a successful Steam page is like ski jumping
Mar 13, 2026
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1 Min Read
byDanielle Riendeau,Editor-in-Chief
Rob Pardo delivering a keynote on stage at GDC Festival of Gaming
Production
Blizzard veteran Rob Pardo says 'love' is the most important development milestone
Blizzard veteran Rob Pardo says 'love' is the most important development milestone
Mar 12, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
Spooky characters from Alice's Lullaby next to a table
Design
Making the case for strong (human) narrative editors
Making the case for strong (human) narrative editors
Mar 12, 2026
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1 Min Read
byDanielle Riendeau,Editor-in-Chief
Brightly dressed characters from The Sims
Design
The Sims 4 modding community is disappointed by new 'microtransaction' marketplace
The Sims 4 modding community is disappointed by new 'microtransaction' marketplace
Mar 12, 2026
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1 Min Read
byNicole Carpenter,Columnist
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Design
Split Fiction's final level concept was originally meant for the whole game
Split Fiction's final level concept was originally meant for the whole game
Mar 11, 2026
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1 Min Read
byDanielle Riendeau,Editor-in-Chief
Key art for Blue Prince, showing the player character exploring a mysterious room.
Design
Blue Prince's somber tone was inspired by Myst, says creator
Blue Prince's somber tone was inspired by Myst, says creator
Mar 4, 2026
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
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Design
Book excerpt: The Game Narrative Kaleidoscope
Book excerpt: The Game Narrative Kaleidoscope
Mar 4, 2026
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1 Min Read
byJon Ingold,Blogger
A photo of Jennifer Svedberg-Yen sitting on a stage.
Production
Clair Obscur writer shares production advice that could improve your game's story
Clair Obscur writer shares production advice that could improve your game's story
Mar 3, 2026
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
Hades protagonist Melione casts a spell while "Skelly" hovers in the distance.
Design
Hades devs: accidentally inventing a subgenre was 'surreal'
Hades devs: accidentally inventing a subgenre was 'surreal'
Feb 26, 2026
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
A soldier fires over a trench in Battlefield 6.
Design
Battlefield 6's meta progression needed 'a little bit of a rework,' says producer
Battlefield 6's meta progression needed 'a little bit of a rework,' says producer
Feb 24, 2026
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
A photo of a computer memory chip.
Business
How a surge in memory prices will affect the game industry
How a surge in memory prices will affect the game industry
Feb 23, 2026
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1 Min Read
byJames McWhirter,Senior Analyst, Games
The Patch Notes logo overlaid on key artwork for Big Hops
Business
Godot veteran laments 'AI slop,' Highguard's mystery investor, and a big doc for Big Hops - Patch Notes #41
Godot veteran laments 'AI slop,' Highguard's mystery investor, and a big doc for Big Hops - Patch Notes #41
Feb 20, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
Player character Atsu looks down over a beautiful vista in Ghost of Yotei.
Production
Outgoing Sucker Punch boss hopes studio can make games in 'shorter periods of time'
Outgoing Sucker Punch boss hopes studio can make games in 'shorter periods of time'
Feb 18, 2026
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
A photograph of Ubisoft boss Yves Guillemot standing on stage that has been edited to enhance colors and contrast
Business
Analysts on Ubisoft cost-cutting and the myth of 'sustainable growth'
Analysts on Ubisoft cost-cutting and the myth of 'sustainable growth'
Feb 12, 2026
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1 Min Read
byNicole Carpenter,Columnist

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Business
Report: VR specialist Survios has laid off the majority of its development teamReport: VR specialist Survios has laid off the majority of its development team
byChris Kerr
May 1, 2026
1 Min Read
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A player character runs around with their arms extended in Rematch, other players stand behind them.
Business
Games that sell DLC and in-app purchases appear to benefit most from subscription servicesGames that sell DLC and in-app purchases appear to benefit most from subscription services
byBryant Francis
Jan 27, 2026
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Devs are more worried than ever that generative AI will lower the quality of gamesDevs are more worried than ever that generative AI will lower the quality of games
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Colorful heroes from Overwatch fly across the battlefield
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