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Laptop mishaps and a GDC chat with Owlchemy Labs CEO Andrew Eiche

Apr 3, 2026
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The GDC 2026 wrap-up show

Mar 20, 2026
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The craft of voice acting with Jennifer Hale

Mar 6, 2026
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How publishers can do better by devs (and still profit)

Feb 26, 2026
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Business

Gunzilla called out, Netflix's surprise app store surge, and indie publishers rise up - Patch Notes #47

Gunzilla called out, Netflix's surprise app store surge, and indie publishers rise up - Patch Notes #47

Plus: Indonesia's new age rating system initially approved Call of Duty for children aged 3 and over.

Apr 10, 2026
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3 Min Read
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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

8-bit jewels and gems
Design
Finding inspiration and a bit of hope in CorgiSpace
Finding inspiration and a bit of hope in CorgiSpace

Apr 8, 2026

LATEST NEWS

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Business
Gunzilla called out, Netflix's surprise app store surge, and indie publishers rise up - Patch Notes #47
Gunzilla called out, Netflix's surprise app store surge, and indie publishers rise up - Patch Notes #47
Apr 10, 2026
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3 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
The protagonists of Split Fiction pose with dragons
Business
Split Fiction dev Hazelight Studios accrues 50M total sales
Split Fiction dev Hazelight Studios accrues 50M total sales
Apr 9, 2026
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1 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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Business
Black Tabby Games slinks into game publishing with 1000xResist creator's next game
Black Tabby Games slinks into game publishing with 1000xResist creator's next game
Apr 9, 2026
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3 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
Lionel Messi celebrates a goal in eFootball
Business
Konami's eFootball tops 1 billion downloads
Konami's eFootball tops 1 billion downloads
Apr 9, 2026
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1 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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Business
Off The Grid developer Gunzilla accused of failing to pay employees
Off The Grid developer Gunzilla accused of failing to pay employees
Apr 9, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
The Evil Landfall (red text with devil horns logo on a black background
Business
Peak co-developer Landfall might finance your next indie game
Peak co-developer Landfall might finance your next indie game
Apr 8, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen to receive BAFTA Fellowship
Supercell CEO Ilkka Paananen to receive BAFTA Fellowship
Apr 8, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
A screenshot of a Sesame Street game available on Netflix Playground
Business
Netflix launches 'Playground' video game app for children
Netflix launches 'Playground' video game app for children
Apr 8, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Design
Blizzard explains visual updates to Overwatch's Anran
Blizzard explains visual updates to Overwatch's Anran
Apr 7, 2026
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3 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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Business
Sony to acquire machine learning company Cinemersive Labs
Sony to acquire machine learning company Cinemersive Labs
Apr 7, 2026
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2 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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INTERVIEWS & FEATURES

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Programming
1000xResist creator: the game industry needs a universal video codec for FMV games1000xResist creator: the game industry needs a universal video codec for FMV games
byBryant Francis
Apr 9, 2026
4 Min Read
8-bit jewels and gems
Design
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
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 RPGPeople of Note's hook-y approach to designing a turn-based musical RPG
byBryant Francis
Apr 6, 2026
8 Min Read
An illustration of a mask from Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
Design
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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Design
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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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?
byHarper Jay MacIntyre
Apr 2, 2026
10 Min Read
More Features

Lessons from GDC 2026

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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
The Game Developer Podcast logo by a photo of Andrew Eiche.
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
Blurred figures pass through the halls of Moscone West as GDC signage lingers in the background.
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
From left to right, Grumpy Kong, Void Kong, and Poppy Kong, three ape-like enemies, strike a pose.
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
Characters floating in space before a field of asteroids and planetoids.
Important lessons from running a successful video game crowdfunding campaignImportant lessons from running a successful video game crowdfunding campaign
byAlessandro Fillari
Mar 25, 2026
5 Min Read
Dispatch developer AdHoc says don't confuse your plot for narrativeDispatch developer AdHoc says don't confuse your plot for narrative
byChris Kerr
Mar 25, 2026
3 Min Read
A character from The Hidden Ones looks at the camera, their hand raised.
Tencent's genAI animation tools don't seem to make games more funTencent's genAI animation tools don't seem to make games more fun
byBryant Francis
Mar 24, 2026
8 Min Read
CWA union members and supporters rally together at GDC Festival of Gaming
Union workers send a message to game industry execs: 'Let go of the power now, or be forced to let go of it later.'Union workers send a message to game industry execs: 'Let go of the power now, or be forced to let go of it later.'
byChris Kerr
Mar 23, 2026
3 Min Read
Headshots of Bryant, Alissa, Danielle, and Chris, next to the GDc Podcast logo.
The GDC 2026 wrap-up showThe GDC 2026 wrap-up show
byGame Developer Podcast
Mar 20, 2026
Young people gather in a pleasant outdoor setting
To make video games for Gen Z, be authenticTo make video games for Gen Z, be authentic
byCarli Velocci
Mar 19, 2026
5 Min Read
Artwork of four scouts attempting to climb a mountain in Peak
'Text is evil:' How making Peak changed indie studio Aggro Crab'Text is evil:' How making Peak changed indie studio Aggro Crab
byChris Kerr
Mar 19, 2026
4 Min Read
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Weekly Reads

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Business
Gunzilla called out, Netflix's surprise app store surge, and indie publishers rise up - Patch Notes #47
Gunzilla called out, Netflix's surprise app store surge, and indie publishers rise up - Patch Notes #47

Apr 10, 2026

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Business
Embracer layoffs, Nintendo's patent problem, and is Baby Steps an Uncharted sequel? - Patch Notes #46
Embracer layoffs, Nintendo's patent problem, and is Baby Steps an Uncharted sequel? - Patch Notes #46

Apr 3, 2026

Interviews & Features

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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4 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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8 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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7 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
The Game Developer Podcast logo by a photo of Andrew Eiche.
Design
Laptop mishaps and a GDC chat with Owlchemy Labs CEO Andrew Eiche
Laptop mishaps and a GDC chat with Owlchemy Labs CEO Andrew Eiche
Apr 3, 2026
byGame Developer Podcast
Blurred figures pass through the halls of Moscone West as GDC signage lingers in the background.
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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10 Min Read
byHarper Jay MacIntyre,Contributor

Commentary

Danielle Riendeau

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Design
Finding inspiration and a bit of hope in CorgiSpace
Apr 8, 2026
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6 Min Read
Bryant Francis

Senior Editor

Design
What happens when story serves art direction in Absolum - Narrative Notebook #2
Mar 31, 2026
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7 Min Read
Chris Kerr

Senior Editor, News

Business
Epic Games layoffs serve as a timely reminder that accountability is dead
Mar 25, 2026
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3 Min Read

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The Game Developer Podcast logo by a photo of Andrew Eiche.
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Laptop mishaps and a GDC chat with Owlchemy Labs CEO Andrew Eiche
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The GDC 2026 wrap-up show
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