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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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Stories from making Marvel Rivals

May 15, 2026
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Xbox cutting 3,200 jobs and parting ways with Double Fine, Compulsion, Ninja Theory, and Undead Labs

Xbox cutting 3,200 jobs and parting ways with Double Fine, Compulsion, Ninja Theory, and Undead Labs

'It is neither possible nor desirable to own every great independent studio.'

Jul 6, 2026
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4 Min Read
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Rockstar accused of ignoring pay inequity, mandating crunch, and weaponizing bonuses
Rockstar accused of ignoring pay inequity, mandating crunch, and weaponizing bonuses

Jul 1, 2026

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Ingress developer Niantic Spatial shuttering New Zealand office
Ingress developer Niantic Spatial shuttering New Zealand office

Jul 6, 2026

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Business
Nintendo is winding down original Switch sales in Europe
Nintendo is winding down original Switch sales in Europe
Jul 6, 2026
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1 Min Read
byDanielle Riendeau,Editor-in-Chief
The Xbox logo
Business
Xbox cutting 3,200 jobs and parting ways with Double Fine, Compulsion, Ninja Theory, and Undead Labs
Xbox cutting 3,200 jobs and parting ways with Double Fine, Compulsion, Ninja Theory, and Undead Labs
Jul 6, 2026
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4 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
Key artwork for Ingress
Business
Ingress developer Niantic Spatial shuttering New Zealand office
Ingress developer Niantic Spatial shuttering New Zealand office
Jul 6, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
A ship emerges from a nebula in EVE Online
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EVE Online's cross-platform game engine framework is now fully open source
EVE Online's cross-platform game engine framework is now fully open source
Jul 6, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Enginefall developer Red Rover Interactive is making layoffs
Enginefall developer Red Rover Interactive is making layoffs
Jul 3, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
Key artwork for Cyberpunk 2077
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Cyberpunk 2077 has sold 40 million copies worldwide
Cyberpunk 2077 has sold 40 million copies worldwide
Jul 3, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Rockstar workers hit back, PlayStation ditches physical discs, and chipmakers accused of price fixing - Patch Notes #59
Rockstar workers hit back, PlayStation ditches physical discs, and chipmakers accused of price fixing - Patch Notes #59
Jul 3, 2026
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4 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
Union workers establish hardship fund to support devs impacted by layoffs
Union workers establish hardship fund to support devs impacted by layoffs
Jul 2, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Ubisoft taps former 2K president Christoph Hartmann to oversee Tom Clancy franchise
Ubisoft taps former 2K president Christoph Hartmann to oversee Tom Clancy franchise
Jul 2, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Godot to ban (almost all) AI coding contributions
Godot to ban (almost all) AI coding contributions
Jul 1, 2026
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2 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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Opinion: Everything hurts and no one knows when the pain will endOpinion: Everything hurts and no one knows when the pain will end
byBryant Francis
Jun 30, 2026
6 Min Read
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Business
Inside Skybound's video game strategy ft. David 'DA' Alpert and Jon GoldmanInside Skybound's video game strategy ft. David 'DA' Alpert and Jon Goldman
byGame Developer Podcast
Jun 26, 2026
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Former Xbox employees warn of potential for retaliation in rumored impending layoffsFormer Xbox employees warn of potential for retaliation in rumored impending layoffs
byBryant Francis
Jun 24, 2026
5 Min Read
The terrifying creature from Alien Isolation 2, with an open maw
Design
How a 12 year wait made Alien Isolation 2 a better sequelHow a 12 year wait made Alien Isolation 2 a better sequel
byAlessandro Fillari
Jun 23, 2026
6 Min Read
Attendees at XP Game Summit
Business
'A new industry with a new identity:' How Canadian devs are faring in 2026'A new industry with a new identity:' How Canadian devs are faring in 2026
byMathew Kumar
Jun 18, 2026
6 Min Read
A view from the hood of Pacific Drive's trusty station wagon as a bolt of energy sparks
Design
Resource management? Survival games are about time management.Resource management? Survival games are about time management.
byCarli Velocci
Jun 17, 2026
5 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
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The secret to Overwatch's revitalization? Over-communicating.The secret to Overwatch's revitalization? Over-communicating.
byCarli Velocci
Apr 29, 2026
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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
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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
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
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Rockstar workers hit back, PlayStation ditches physical discs, and chipmakers accused of price fixing - Patch Notes #59
Rockstar workers hit back, PlayStation ditches physical discs, and chipmakers accused of price fixing - Patch Notes #59

Jul 3, 2026

The Patch Notes logo (white) overlaid on an image of the Steam Machine (a small, grey, cuboid console)
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Steam Machine sticker shock, even more Ubisoft layoffs, and another Xbox price hike - Patch Notes #58
Steam Machine sticker shock, even more Ubisoft layoffs, and another Xbox price hike - Patch Notes #58

Jun 26, 2026

Interviews & Features

Photos of David Alpert and Jon Goldman next to the Game Developer Podcast logo.
Business
Inside Skybound's video game strategy ft. David 'DA' Alpert and Jon Goldman
Inside Skybound's video game strategy ft. David 'DA' Alpert and Jon Goldman
Jun 26, 2026
byGame Developer Podcast
A man in a blue suit presents papers to a man in a white shirt clasping his hands.
Business
Former Xbox employees warn of potential for retaliation in rumored impending layoffs
Former Xbox employees warn of potential for retaliation in rumored impending layoffs
Jun 24, 2026
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5 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
The terrifying creature from Alien Isolation 2, with an open maw
Design
How a 12 year wait made Alien Isolation 2 a better sequel
How a 12 year wait made Alien Isolation 2 a better sequel
Jun 23, 2026
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6 Min Read
byAlessandro Fillari,Contributor
Attendees at XP Game Summit
Business
'A new industry with a new identity:' How Canadian devs are faring in 2026
'A new industry with a new identity:' How Canadian devs are faring in 2026
Jun 18, 2026
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6 Min Read
byMathew Kumar,Blogger
A view from the hood of Pacific Drive's trusty station wagon as a bolt of energy sparks
Design
Resource management? Survival games are about time management.
Resource management? Survival games are about time management.
Jun 17, 2026
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5 Min Read
byCarli Velocci,Contributor

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Bryant Francis

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Business
Opinion: Everything hurts and no one knows when the pain will end
Jun 30, 2026
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6 Min Read
Bryant Francis

Senior Editor

Design
Analyzing Mouse: P.I. For Hire's audacious worldbuilding - Narrative Notebook #4
Jun 16, 2026
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16 Min Read
Bryant Francis

Senior Editor

Design
Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown reinvents TV storytelling for survival strategy - Narrative Notebook #3
May 28, 2026
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9 Min Read

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Photos of David Alpert and Jon Goldman next to the Game Developer Podcast logo.
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Inside Skybound's video game strategy ft. David 'DA' Alpert and Jon Goldman
Inside Skybound's video game strategy ft. David 'DA' Alpert and Jon Goldman
Headshots of Harrison Smith and Emma Kidwell next to the Game Developer Podcast logo.
Design
The art of game writing in 'non-narrative' games ft. Emma Kidwell and Harrison Pink
The art of game writing in 'non-narrative' games ft. Emma Kidwell and Harrison Pink