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How Jackbox Games navigated the post-pandemic sales slump ft. Mike Bilder

Jul 24, 2026
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Inside Skybound's video game strategy ft. David 'DA' Alpert and Jon Goldman

Jun 26, 2026
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The art of game writing in 'non-narrative' games ft. Emma Kidwell and Harrison Pink

Jun 12, 2026
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Crafting Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's mournful tale ft. Jennifer Svedberg-Yen

May 29, 2026
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Business

Devolver wants to delist because indie publishing is not 'compatible' with public trading

Devolver wants to delist because indie publishing is not 'compatible' with public trading

The indie publisher claims public trading has created a 'valuation disconnect that does not take account of the lifetime and long-tail revenue delivery inherent in the video games business.'

Aug 6, 2026
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3 Min Read
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Business
EA is now owned by Saudi Arabia and Donald Trump's son-in-law
EA is now owned by Saudi Arabia and Donald Trump's son-in-law

Aug 4, 2026

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Design
How Silent Hill: Townfall gets deep into its protagonist's headspace
How Silent Hill: Townfall gets deep into its protagonist's headspace

Aug 3, 2026

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Business
Nintendo Switch 2 hardware sales are down 34.4 percent year-on-year
Nintendo Switch 2 hardware sales are down 34.4 percent year-on-year
Aug 6, 2026
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2 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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Business
Unity sells Supersonic publishing business to Tripledot for $40M
Unity sells Supersonic publishing business to Tripledot for $40M
Aug 6, 2026
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3 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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Production
Halo Studios jettisons long-serving contractors after launch of Halo: Campaign Evolved
Halo Studios jettisons long-serving contractors after launch of Halo: Campaign Evolved
Aug 6, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Marketing
Rockstar wants you to pay Netflix to watch the next GTA VI trailer before it's released to the masses
Rockstar wants you to pay Netflix to watch the next GTA VI trailer before it's released to the masses
Aug 6, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
Devolver wants to delist because indie publishing is not 'compatible' with public trading
Devolver wants to delist because indie publishing is not 'compatible' with public trading
Aug 6, 2026
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3 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
Publisher Secret Mode opens development studio to support internal projects
Publisher Secret Mode opens development studio to support internal projects
Aug 5, 2026
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2 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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Business
Candy Crush maker King has declined staff's collective bargaining agreement
Candy Crush maker King has declined staff's collective bargaining agreement
Aug 5, 2026
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3 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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Production
Policymakers across Europe told to do more to support local game industry
Policymakers across Europe told to do more to support local game industry
Aug 5, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
Coffee Stain bullish despite underperformance of Deep Rock Galactic spinoff
Coffee Stain bullish despite underperformance of Deep Rock Galactic spinoff
Aug 5, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
EA is now owned by Saudi Arabia and Donald Trump's son-in-law
EA is now owned by Saudi Arabia and Donald Trump's son-in-law
Aug 4, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Design
How Silent Hill: Townfall gets deep into its protagonist's headspaceHow Silent Hill: Townfall gets deep into its protagonist's headspace
byAlessandro Fillari
Aug 3, 2026
6 Min Read
Voice actor Sam Beart
Audio
GDC Side Quest - A Sit-Down With The Indomitable Sam BeartGDC Side Quest - A Sit-Down With The Indomitable Sam Beart
byGame Developer Podcast
Jul 31, 2026
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Design
Narrative Notebook #5: UNBEATABLE's music video vibes can't be beatNarrative Notebook #5: UNBEATABLE's music video vibes can't be beat
byBryant Francis
Jul 30, 2026
11 Min Read
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Production
'I have been hunted down by HR reps, lawyers, and comms people:' Developers discuss the pain and prevalence of side work clauses'I have been hunted down by HR reps, lawyers, and comms people:' Developers discuss the pain and prevalence of side work clauses
byChris Kerr
Jul 28, 2026
11 Min Read
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Business
How Jackbox Games navigated the post-pandemic sales slump ft. Mike BilderHow Jackbox Games navigated the post-pandemic sales slump ft. Mike Bilder
byGame Developer Podcast
Jul 24, 2026
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Production
'Human Fall Flat 2 is cancelled. We are making Human Fall Flat 3:' No Brakes Games founder looks back on a defining decade'Human Fall Flat 2 is cancelled. We are making Human Fall Flat 3:' No Brakes Games founder looks back on a defining decade
byChris Kerr
Jul 22, 2026
7 Min Read
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Resource management? Survival games are about time management.Resource management? Survival games are about time management.
byCarli Velocci
Jun 17, 2026
5 Min Read
Colorful heroes from Overwatch fly across the battlefield
The secret to Overwatch's revitalization? Over-communicating.The secret to Overwatch's revitalization? Over-communicating.
byCarli Velocci
Apr 29, 2026
6 Min Read
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Sponsored ContentPlayer Obsessed: Inside Helpshift’s New Approach to Support, Engagement, Community, and Trust & SafetyPlayer Obsessed: Inside Helpshift’s New Approach to Support, Engagement, Community, and Trust & Safety
Apr 20, 2026
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Sponsored ContentBridging the Atlantic: The Future of UK-US GamingBridging the Atlantic: The Future of UK-US Gaming
Apr 20, 2026
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Sponsored ContentShaping the Future of Game SecurityShaping the Future of Game Security
Apr 20, 2026
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Sponsored ContentBeyond Outsourcing: How US/UK Partnerships are Evolving in the Game IndustryBeyond Outsourcing: How US/UK partnerships are evolving in the game industry
Apr 17, 2026
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Data and player sentiment highlight the value of authentic LGBTQ narrativesData and player sentiment highlight the value of authentic LGBTQ narratives
byAlessandro Fillari
Apr 14, 2026
4 Min Read
8-bit jewels and gems
Finding inspiration and a bit of hope in CorgiSpaceFinding inspiration and a bit of hope in CorgiSpace
byDanielle Riendeau
Apr 8, 2026
6 Min Read
An illustration of a mask from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
How can your game win the 'attention war?' Turn to storytellingHow can your game win the 'attention war?' Turn to storytelling
byBryant Francis
Apr 6, 2026
7 Min Read
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Laptop mishaps and a GDC chat with Owlchemy Labs CEO Andrew EicheLaptop mishaps and a GDC chat with Owlchemy Labs CEO Andrew Eiche
byGame Developer Podcast
Apr 3, 2026
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On the ground at GDC: how are devs responding to industry calamity?On the ground at GDC: how are devs responding to industry calamity?
byHarper Jay MacIntyre
Apr 2, 2026
10 Min Read
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Donkey Kong Bananza has a big-brained approach to asset recyclingDonkey Kong Bananza has a big-brained approach to asset recycling
byBryant Francis
Mar 26, 2026
4 Min Read
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Weekly Reads

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Business
Double Fine cuts staff, Xbox's revenue decline, and Leon Kennedy pays off - Patch Notes #63
Double Fine cuts staff, Xbox's revenue decline, and Leon Kennedy pays off - Patch Notes #63

Jul 31, 2026

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Saudi-led EA buyout receives EU approval, Xbox trials ad-supported game streaming, and Poinpy is eternal - Patch Notes #62
Saudi-led EA buyout receives EU approval, Xbox trials ad-supported game streaming, and Poinpy is eternal - Patch Notes #62

Jul 24, 2026

Interviews & Features

Protagonist Simon against a foggy background
Design
How Silent Hill: Townfall gets deep into its protagonist's headspace
How Silent Hill: Townfall gets deep into its protagonist's headspace
Aug 3, 2026
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6 Min Read
byAlessandro Fillari,Contributor
Voice actor Sam Beart
Audio
GDC Side Quest - A Sit-Down With The Indomitable Sam Beart
GDC Side Quest - A Sit-Down With The Indomitable Sam Beart
Jul 31, 2026
byGame Developer Podcast
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Production
'I have been hunted down by HR reps, lawyers, and comms people:' Developers discuss the pain and prevalence of side work clauses
'I have been hunted down by HR reps, lawyers, and comms people:' Developers discuss the pain and prevalence of side work clauses
Jul 28, 2026
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11 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
A headshot of Mike Bilder next to the Game Developer Podcast logo.
Business
How Jackbox Games navigated the post-pandemic sales slump ft. Mike Bilder
How Jackbox Games navigated the post-pandemic sales slump ft. Mike Bilder
Jul 24, 2026
byGame Developer Podcast
Players cling onto a vehicle in Human Fall Flat
Production
'Human Fall Flat 2 is cancelled. We are making Human Fall Flat 3:' No Brakes Games founder looks back on a defining decade
'Human Fall Flat 2 is cancelled. We are making Human Fall Flat 3:' No Brakes Games founder looks back on a defining decade
Jul 22, 2026
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7 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News

Commentary

Bryant Francis

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Design
Narrative Notebook #5: UNBEATABLE's music video vibes can't be beat
Jul 30, 2026
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11 Min Read
Danielle Riendeau

Editor-in-Chief

Design
'The goal of design is to efficiently communicate ideas'
Jul 16, 2026
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4 Min Read
Chris Kerr

Senior Editor, News

Business
Opinion: Welcome to the house of pain, brought to you by Xbox
Jul 8, 2026
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5 Min Read

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