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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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Rockstar accused of ignoring pay inequity, mandating crunch, and weaponizing bonuses

Rockstar accused of ignoring pay inequity, mandating crunch, and weaponizing bonuses

Multiple current Rockstar employees and union members based in the UK claim the Grand Theft Auto maker is failing its workforce.

Jul 1, 2026
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6 Min Read
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Opinion: Everything hurts and no one knows when the pain will end
Opinion: Everything hurts and no one knows when the pain will end

Jun 30, 2026

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Nintendo is increasing the price of the Switch 2 in South Korea
Nintendo is increasing the price of the Switch 2 in South Korea

Jun 29, 2026

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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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6 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
Three fantasy characters face a massive valley.
Business
IO Interactive to lay off employees after Xbox pulls support for untitled fantasy game
IO Interactive to lay off employees after Xbox pulls support for untitled fantasy game
Jun 30, 2026
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1 Min Read
byBryant Francis,Senior Editor
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Business
Memory manufacturers sued in class action suit alleging price and supply fixing
Memory manufacturers sued in class action suit alleging price and supply fixing
Jun 30, 2026
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2 Min Read
byDiego Argüello,Contributing Editor, News
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Report: Xbox considering sale or closure of Arkane, other studios, as layoffs loom
Report: Xbox considering sale or closure of Arkane, other studios, as layoffs loom
Jun 30, 2026
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1 Min Read
byDanielle Riendeau,Editor-in-Chief
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Grand Theft Auto developers seek union recognition at Rockstar
Grand Theft Auto developers seek union recognition at Rockstar
Jun 30, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Business
Report: NBCUniversal could expand into games after Comcast spinoff
Report: NBCUniversal could expand into games after Comcast spinoff
Jun 30, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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nDreams co-founder launches indie game and music studio Atmospheric
nDreams co-founder launches indie game and music studio Atmospheric
Jun 30, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Supermassive Games CEO steps down following launch of Directive 8020
Supermassive Games CEO steps down following launch of Directive 8020
Jun 29, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
The Switch 2 being played in portable mode with the joy-cons detached
Business
Nintendo is increasing the price of the Switch 2 in South Korea
Nintendo is increasing the price of the Switch 2 in South Korea
Jun 29, 2026
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2 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior Editor, News
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Keywords has laid off 128 employees in San Francisco
Keywords has laid off 128 employees in San Francisco
Jun 26, 2026
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1 Min Read
byChris Kerr,Senior 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
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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
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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
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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
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Design
Resource management? Survival games are about time management.Resource management? Survival games are about time management.
byCarli Velocci
Jun 17, 2026
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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
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Mar 26, 2026
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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

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Rockstar's legal setback, Final Fantasy tax incentives, and PlayStation swaps 'PC' for 'AI' - Patch Notes #57
Rockstar's legal setback, Final Fantasy tax incentives, and PlayStation swaps 'PC' for 'AI' - Patch Notes #57

Jun 19, 2026

Interviews & Features

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

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Analyzing Mouse: P.I. For Hire's audacious worldbuilding - Narrative Notebook #4
Jun 16, 2026
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May 28, 2026
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Inside Skybound's video game strategy ft. David 'DA' Alpert and Jon Goldman
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